MANUFACTURING METHOD OF FERMENTED GASTRODIA ELATA USING MONASCUS SPECIES AND USE OF FERMENTED GASTRODIA ELATA

摘要

The present invention provides a production method of fermented Gastrodia elata which comprises the following steps: adding water to Gastrodia elata for steaming; injecting monascus culture liquid to the steamed Gastrodia elata, and culturing the mixture for fermenting the Gastrodia elata; and drying the fermented Gastrodia elata. The fermented Gastrodia elata of the present invention is fermented by using monascus for improving the contents of various bioactive substances, and a memory and learning ability improving effect or an anti-depression and anti-anxiety effect of the Gastrodia elata. The fermented Gastrodia elata and an extract thereof of the present invention can be used for preventing and treating degenerative brain diseases caused by damage to brain cells, and for preventing and treating anxiety caused by depression, etc. [Reference numerals] (AA) Dried fungus body weight (mg/ml); (BB) Culturing time