Hibiscus cannabinus L. extract for antiinflammatory and immunecontrol activity

摘要

An extract of Hibiscus cannabinus L., Malvaceae is provided to control the function of macrophage by inhibiting generation of TNF-alpha, mRNA expression of interleukin(IL)-3 and IL-12, and generation of nitric oxide(NO), prostaglandin(PGE2) and reactive oxygen species(PROS), thereby being useful for preventing and treating diseases by immuno-reaction. A pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating inflammation comprises an extract of Hibiscus cannabinus L. Malvaceae as an effective ingredient, wherein the extract is prepared by extracting the Hibiscus cannabinus L. with at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of water, C1-4 alcohol, glycerol, propylene glycol, 1,3-butyleneglycol, ethylacetate, benzene, hexane, diethyl ether and dichloromethane, filtering the extract and concentrating the filtrate.