[The modifying action of Sophora japonica and an antioxidant vitamin complex on acute radiation injury to the body].

In experiments with mongrel male rats exposed to whole-body gamma-radiation (7, 9 and 11 Gy) the radioprotective effect of enterally administered Sophora japonica and its combination with an antioxidant vitamin complex was investigated. The radioprotective agents applied were shown to produce a synergistic effect.