Table 5 Small intestine propelling rate of mice after taking rhubarb decoction
Group | Dosage (g crude rhubarb/kg) | n | Length 1 (cm) | Length 2 (cm) | Charcoal powder propelling(Â %) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Control | – | 8 | 26.7 ± 5.1 | 43.9 ± 3.3 | 60.6 ± 9.9 |
S10-Low | 1.0 | 8 | 35.3 ± 4.0 | 46.6 ± 1.8 | 75.6 ± 8.1 |
S10-Medium | 2.5 | 9 | 35.7 ± 2.6 | 43.9 ± 2.0 | 81.3 ± 5.8** |
S10-High | 5.0 | 9 | 35.6 ± 2.5 | 43.8 ± 2.8 | 81.1 ± 1.0* |
S22-Low | 1.0 | 8 | 34.4 ± 2.4 | 43.5 ± 2.6 | 79.2 ± 6.3* |
S22-Medium | 2.5 | 9 | 35.0 ± 2.2 | 42.6 ± 2.9 | 82.4 ± 6.1** |
S22-High | 5.0 | 9 | 35.3 ± 2.1 | 44.1 ± 2.3 | 80.1 ± 1.6* |