Ganshuang granule plays a pharmacological role in anti-alcoholic and anti-hangover via regulating alcohol metabolism and affecting neurotransmitters

BACKGROUND

To explore the effect of Ganshuang granule on anti-alcoholic and anti-hangover and its potential mechanism.

METHODS

SPF SD rats' drunken model and SPF Kunming mice's hangover model were used as models.

RESULTS

Ganshuang granule could significantly reduce sleep time, the time to climb in mice, and significantly prolong the tolerance time and shorten sleep time in rats (p < 0.05). The blood ethanol concentration of rats in each administration group was lower than that in the model group at each time point (p < 0.05). Compared with the control group, the activities of ADH and ALDH in the liver of the model group were significantly decreased (p < 0.05); the content of DA and 5-HT in the striatum of the model group was significantly increased (p < 0.05); and the activity of AchE in the hippocampus was significantly decreased (p < 0.05). The above processes could be improved and regulated in the drug administration group. Compared with the control group, there was no significant difference between ADH and ALDH in the serum of the model group (p > 0.05). However, the activities of ADH and ALDH in the liver of drunk rats could be upregulated by Ganshuang granule (p < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

Ganshuang granule has the pharmacological effects of anti-alcoholic and anti-hangover, which is related to regulating the activities of ADH and ALDH in the liver, the contents of DA and 5-HT in striatum, and the activity of AchE in the hippocampus.

Combined Water Extracts from Oxidation-Treated Leaves and Branches of Hovenia dulcis Has Anti-Hangover and Liver Protective Effects in Binge Alcohol Intake of Male Mice

Hovenia dulcis, known as the oriental raisin tree, is used for food supplements and traditional medicine for the liver after alcohol-related symptoms. However, little information exists about the use of its leaves and branches. In this study, we established a method to use the leaves and branches to develop anti-hangover treatment and elucidated the underlying mechanisms. Oxidation-treated leaves (OL) exhibited high antioxidant content comparable to that of the peduncles and showed an anti-hangover effect in male mice. The branch extract (BE) was enriched in the flavonoid catechin, approximately five times more than OL extract. The mixture of OL and BE (OLB) was formulated in a 2:1 ratio with frozen-dried extract weight and was tested for anti-hangover effects and protective properties against binge alcohol-induced liver injury. OLB showed better anti-hangover effect than OL. In addition to this anti-hangover effect, OLB protected the liver from oxidative/nitrosative damage induced by binge alcohol intake.