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Issue: Vol. 51 No. 10 (2026): JOURNAL OF MILITARY PHARMACO-MEDICINE No.10 - 2026
Section: Articles
DOI: 10.56535/jmpm.v51i10.2318
Date Published: 28/10/2026
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Bui, T. T. H., Hoang, V. N., Bui, T. B. V., Nguyen, V. T., Vu, T. A., Nguyen, V. T., Duong, M. H., & Tran, B. H. (2026). STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF HOAN LUC KHANG SOFT CAPSULES ON PHYSICAL RECOVERY AFTER COLD STRESS EXPERIMENT. Journal of Military Pharmaco-medicine, 51(10), 66-75. https://doi.org/10.56535/jmpm.v51i10.2318

STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF HOAN LUC KHANG SOFT CAPSULES ON PHYSICAL RECOVERY AFTER COLD STRESS EXPERIMENT

Thi Thu Ha Bui1, Van Nghia Hoang2, Thi Bich Van Bui1, Van Thinh Nguyen3, Tuan Anh Vu3, Van Thu Nguyen4, Minh Hung Duong5, Ba Hieu Tran3,
1 Department of Pharmacy
2 Military Hospital 103
3 Institute of Military Medical Sciences
4 Vietnam Military Medical University
5 Military Institute of Traditional Medicine

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Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of Hoan luc khang (HLK) soft capsules on restoring physical strength after cold stress in experimental settings. Methods: This was an in vivo experimental study design. Core temperature, respiratory rate, red blood cell (RBC) count, activity level, and feeding behavior were assessed in rabbits subjected to forced exercise in a microclimate chamber at 15°C and 50% humidity. Results: HLK soft capsules helped restore core temperature to baseline faster, supported the maintenance of stable SpO₂, prevented respiratory depression, and  increased activity and food intake compared to the herbal extracts and placebo groups. Conclusion: HLK soft capsules improved endurance and physical recovery under cold stress compared to herbal extracts and placebo groups.

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Hoan luc khang soft capsule, Cold stress, Physical recovery

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