The Effects of Different Varieties of Aurantii Fructus Immaturus on the Potential Toxicity of Zhi-Zi-Hou-Po Decoction Based on Spectrum-Toxicity Correlation Analysis.

ABSTRACT: In accordance with the provision in China Pharmacopoeia, Citrus aurantium L. (Sour orange-SZS) and Citrus sinensis Osbeck (Sweet orange-TZS) are all in line with the requirements of Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (ZS). Both kinds of ZS are also marketed in the market. With the frequent occurrence of depression, Zhi-Zi-Hou-Po decoction (ZZHPD) has attracted wide attention. Currently, studies have shown that ZZHPD has a potential toxicity risk, but the effect of two commercial varieties of ZS on ZZHPD has not been reported. In this study, the toxicity differences of ZZHPD prepared by SZS and TZS were revealed through repeated administration experiments in rats. This indicated that different varieties of ZS could affect the toxicity of the prescription. In order to further study the chemical mate

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6930465 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature