Effect of portulaca oleracea on immune function and inhibitory action to tumor in mice

  Objective   To study the anticancer and immune effect of Portulaca oleracea in mice with tumor.

  Methods   According to body weight, the mice with S₁₈₀ were randomly divided into NS group and Portulaca oleracea groups.The effects on tumor weihgt, thymus index, spleen index lymphocyte proliferation were investigated.

  Results   Comparde with NS group, Portulaca oleracea inhibited S₁₈₀ growth significantly and enhanced lymphocyte function in mice.

  Conclusion   Portulaca oleracea mighthave potential in inhibiting S₁₈₀ tumor growth and enhancing immune function in S 180-bearing mice.