Research Article

Houttuynia cordata Extract Ameliorates Bladder Damage and Improves Bladder Symptoms via Anti-Inflammatory Effect in Rats with Interstitial Cystitis

Table 1

Comparison of cystometric parameters of three groups.

GroupsICI (S)BC-1 (ml)BC-2 (ml/cmH2O)

Sham623.7 ± 43.61.27 ± 0.080.0425 ± 0.0039
CYP + NS192.9 ± 19.50.62 ± 0.080.0253 ± 0.0053
CYP + HC489.6 ± 16.80.96 ± 0.070.0372 ± 0.0056

ICI, intercontraction interval; BC-1, bladder capacity; BC-2, bladder compliance; vs. the sham group; vs. the CYP + NS group.