[Effects of Huangqi on phagocytic activity of peritoneal macrophage of mice].

Objective: To study the effects of Huangqi decoction (HQD) on phagocytic activity of peritoneal macrophage of mice.

Method: One hundred Kunming mice, whose weight varied from 18 g to 22 g, were selected and divided into 10 groups randomly in eluding contrast group, groups conducted at different doses of HQD by ig, groups conducted in various ways of taking medicine, and groups conducted with comparative treat combining Huangqi and Dexamethasone. Mice in every group were taken medicine one time daily for 6 days.