Unveiling Xuanshen decoction: A novel approach to combat slow transit constipation

Figure 1 Improvement in slow transit constipation symptoms with Xuanshen decoction treatment. A: Time of first black stool discharge (week 4, n = 15); B: Intestinal propelling rate (week 8, n = 15); C: Intestinal propelling length of carbon: The yellow arrow marks the distance to the end of the carbon; D: Fecal moisture content (n = 15); E: Fecal number (n = 15); F: Body weight (n = 15). Data were presented as mean ± SD. ^bP < 0.01 vs control, ^cP < 0.05 vs model, and ^dP < 0.01 vs model. PRU: Prucalopride; L-XSD: Low-dose Xuanshen decoction; M-XSD: Medium-dose Xuanshen decoction; H-XSD: High-dose Xuanshen decoction.