HOPEA ODRATA EXTACT, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION AND HEALTHY FUNCTIONAL FOOD

摘要

PURPOSE: A composition containing Hopea odorata Roxb. extract with anti-inflammation is provided to control macrophage function and to prevent and treat acure/chronic inflammation immunity and autoimmune response. CONSTITUTION: A pharmaceutical composition contains Hopea odorata Roxb. extract as an active ingredient. The extract is isolated using methanol, ethanol, or water. The extract is prepared by isolating Hopea odorata Roxb. with ethanol, suspending with water, and fractioning with n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and n-butanol. The extract is prepared in the form of a carrier, excipient, or diluent. The extract suppresses NO generation and pro-inflammatory cytokines(IL-6, GM-CSF, IL-1 and TNF-alpha). A neutraceutical food contains the hot water extract of Hopea odorata Roxb. as an active ingredient.