Anti-hypoxia properties of Rhododendron adamsii rehder dry extract

One of the urgent tasks of modern pharmacology is the search and development of new effective and safe means for prevention and correction of oxygen deficiency conditions. Previously, we have obtained data on anti-hypoxia properties of a number of herbal remedies [5]. The article is aimed at evaluating the anti-hypoxia properties of Adams Rhododendron (Rhododendron adamsii Rheder) dry extract in oxygen-deficient conditions of various origins. A series of studies revealed that the tested pharmacological agent, when administered once in the dose range from 50 to 200 mg/kg under experimental modeling of various types of oxygen-deficient conditions, causes a significant increase (by 33-309%) in the reserve life time of laboratory animals, which indicates the pronounced anti-hypoxia activity.