Zhang Q, Zhou Z, Yin J, Xiong Y, Wang Y, Sun J
Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing.
Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 1996 Nov;21(11):663-5, 703.
The influence of temperature on the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of seeds of Cassia tora was examined. As the baking temperature was raised, the contents of free chrysophanol increased. The contents of antihepatotoxic constituents in the samples baked at different temperatures were compared. They decreased as the temperature rose. The pharmacological results basically accorded with the contents of the constituents.
