摘要 |
PURPOSE: A composition containing Mastixia arborea C.B.Clarke extract or a fraction thereof for preventing and treating inflammatory diseases is provided to suppress NO and prostaglandin E2 generation. CONSTITUTION: A pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating inflammatory diseases contains Mastixia arborea C.B.Clarke extract or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient. Mastixia arborea C.B.Clarke is extracted using water, low carbon number alcohol of C1-C2, or a mixture thereof. The fraction is prepared using n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, or butanol. An external use skin formulation, a cosmetic composition, and health foods for preventing and treating inflammatory diseases contain the extract or fraction thereof as an active ingredient. [Reference numerals] (AA) Mastixia arborea(ug/ml) |