摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to an anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin whitening composition. According to the present invention, astragaloside III inhibits generation of free radicals and thus has an anti-oxidant effect. In addition, astragaloside III inhibits generation of NO and thus has an anti-inflammatory effect. Astragaloside III inhibits synthesis of melanin and thus has a skin whitening effect. Therefore, the composition can be used as a pharmaceutical composition, an external use skin formulation, a cosmetic composition, or health food. The composition includes a compound represented by chemical formula 1 as an active ingredient.</p> |