COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING DEMENTIA COMPRISING TOOSENDANIN OR EXTRACTS OF MELIA AZEDARACH(MELIA TOOSENDAN)

摘要

PURPOSE: A composition containing toosendinin or Melia toosendan extract for preventing or treating dementia is provided to suppress beta-amyloid generation and to protect nerve cells. CONSTITUTION: A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating dementia contains toosendanin or Melia toosendan extract as an active ingredient. The Melia toosendan extract from peel or fruit of Melia toosendan using acetate, water, low alcohol of C1-4, or mixture solvent thereof.