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. 2001 Jan;24(1):19–30. doi: 10.1007/s11357-001-0003-7

Evidence suggesting a nitric oxide-scavenging activity for traditional crude drugs, and action mechanisms of Sanguisorbae Radix against oxidative stress and aging

Takako Yokozawa 1,✉, Cui Ping Chen 1
PMCID: PMC3455647  PMID: 23604872

Abstract

In this series of experiments, we found that Sanguisorbae Radix extract possesses strong free radical-scavenging activity in vitro and in vivo. This crude drug protected against renal disease, which is closely associated with excessive generation of reactive oxygen species. We also showed that Sanguisorbae Radix extract can suppress lipid peroxidation and stimulate an antioxidant defense ability in SAM, suggesting that this crude drug may be an effective agent for ameliorating the pathological conditions related to excessive generation of free radicals and oxidant damage, particularly in the aging process.

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