PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR RAPID ACTING PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION COMPRISING EXTRACT OF GASTRODIA ELATA BLUME AS AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT

摘要

PURPOSE: A pharmaceutical composition containing a Gastrodia elata Blume extract for preventing and treating depression is provided to remarkably shorten immobility time in a tail suspension test (TST) and a forced swim test. CONSTITUTION: A pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating depression contains a Gastrodia elata Blume extract as an active ingredient. The extract is prepared using water, C1-C4 alcohol, or a mixture thereof. A health food composition for preventing and treating depression and stress contains the extract as an active ingredient.