The Korea Journal of Herbology (대한본초학회지)

The Korea Association of Herbology (대한본초학회)
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A Study on the Effects of Rhodiola rosea Root on the Immune System

홍경천(紅景天)의 면역증진(免疫增進) 효능(效能)에 대한 연구(硏究)

  • Kim, Jung-Yeal (Dept. of Herbology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyungwon University) ;
  • Lee, Young-Jong (Dept. of Herbology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyungwon University)
  • 김정열 (경원대학교 한의과대학 본초학교실) ;
  • 이영종 (경원대학교 한의과대학 본초학교실)
  • Published : 2008.12.30
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Abstract

Objectives: Effects of Rhodiola rosea root on immunity were examined. Methods: Water extracts and methanol extracts of Rhodiola rosea root were treated on the increase of immunity cells and the activation of cytokines were examined. Results: 1. Water extracts and methanol extracts of Rhodiola rosea root had positive effects on the increase of B-cells, T-cells, and NK cells, and on the facilitation of cytokines such as IL-6 and TNF-${\alpha}$. 2. Water extracts and methanol extracts of Rhodiola rosea root activated NK cells, and induced the generation of NO- of NK cells and macrophages. Conclusions: Rhodiola rosea root can be used to increase immunity.

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