Anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and antitussive properties of Kyeongok-go in ICR mice

Kyeongok-go (KOG) is a traditional mixed herb preparation consisting of Panax ginseng CA Meyer (Araliaceae), Poria cocos Wolf (Polyporaceae), Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertner) Liboschitz ex Steudel (Orobanchaceae), and honey. Various pharmacological effects of KOG are reported, but the efficacy on respiratory diseases has not been evaluated.The anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and antitussive properties of KOG were examined using animal models of...