Abstract:
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for prevention or treatment of an allergic disease comprising a mixed extract of two or more selected from the group consisting of Asiasarum root, Platycodon root, and Cinnamomi ramulus as an active ingredient; a method for prevention or treatment of an allergic disease using the pharmaceutical composition; and a health functional food and a feed composition for improvement of an allergic disease. The composition provided in the present invention comprising a mixed extract of two or more selected from the group consisting of Asiasarum root, Platycodon root, and Cinnamomi ramulus as an active ingredient can specifically inhibit the differentiation of Th2 cells and thus can be effectively used as a composition for prevention or treatment of an allergic disease.
Abstract:
Provided are astersaponin I, which is a novel triterpene saponin derivative isolated and identified from a Aster koraiensis Nakai (Korean starwort) extract, and a use thereof for preventing or treating a neurodegenerative disorder.
Abstract:
A method of preventing or alleviating alcohol hangover, which comprises administering one or more selected from the group consisting of Sophora flavescens extracts, dried products of the extracts, and concentrates of the extracts to a subject in need of preventing or alleviating alcohol hangover is provided.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating dementia comprising extracts of Monsonia sp.; a food composition for preventing and/or improving dementia comprising extracts of Monsonia sp.; and a method of preparing an extract of Monsonia sp. with excellent inhibitory effect on the formation of β-amyloid. The plant extract can inhibit the formation of β-amyloid which has been known as a factor causing the dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease, thereby being used for preventing, improving and/or treating the dementia.