COMPOSITION CONTAINING THUJA ORIENTALIS L. LEAF EXTRACT FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES

摘要

PURPOSE: A Thuja orientalis L. leaf extract is provided to prevent behavior disorder caused by neurodegenerative diseases and to protect dopaminergic neuron.;CONSTITUTION: A functional food for preventing or treating brain disease contains Thuja orientalis L. leaf extract as an active ingredient. A composition for preventing or treating brain diseases contains the Thuja orientalis L. leaf extract as an active ingredient. The extract is isolated using water or low alcohol of 1-4 carbon atoms. The extract is prepared by isolating Thuja orientalis L. leaves in water or organic solvent at 50-100°C or at room temperature for 0.5-24 hours. A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating brain diseases contains the extract as an active ingredient. The pharmaceutical composition is manufactured in the form of tablets, pills, capsules, powders, suspensions, or granules.;COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012