Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a method for preparing an extract of Chrysanthemum morifolium with an effect of treating skin diseases, including: (a) performing an extraction procedure on Chrysanthemum morifolium with an extraction solvent to obtain an extract solution; and (b) adding at least one glycoside hydrolases to the extract solution to make an enzyme reaction occur to produce a precipitate, wherein the precipitate is the extract of Chrysanthemum morifolium with an effect of treating skin diseases.
Abstract:
A composition for inhibiting skin cell proliferation and/or anti-inflammation is provided. The composition for inhibiting skin cell proliferation and/or anti-inflammation includes: apigenin and luteolin, wherein a weight ratio of the apigenin to the luteolin is about 1.5-25:1, or a mole ratio of the apigenin to the luteolin is about 1.5-25:1. Moreover, the apigenin and the luteolin have a synergistic effect on inhibiting skin cell proliferation and/or anti-inflammation.
Abstract:
The disclosure provides a method for modulating Th17 cells, including: administering an Antrodia cinnamomea (also named Antrodia camphorata or Taiwanofungus camphoratus) extract to a subject in need thereof, wherein the Antrodia cinnamomea extract has an effect of modulating Th17 cells. The Antrodia cinnamomea extract may include a fruiting body extract of Antrodia cinnamomea or a mycelium extract of Antrodia cinnamomea.