A COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE EXTRACT OF PHYSALIS ALKEKENGI VAR. FRANCHETI (MASTERS) HORT AS AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING INFLAMMATORY DISEASE

摘要

PURPOSE: A composition containing Physalis alkekengi var. francheti (Masters) Hort extract is provided to suppress IL-1beta, TNF-alpha, and COX-2 and to prevent and treat inflammatory diseases. CONSTITUTION: A pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating inflammatory diseases contains Physalis alkekengi var. francheti (Masters) Hort extract as an active ingredient. The extract is isolated using water, low alcohol of 1-4 carbon atoms, or mixture solvent thereof. A neutraceutical food for preventing and treating inflammatory diseases contains the extract as an active ingredient. The neutraceutical food is used in the form of a tablet, capsule, pill, or liquid.