COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING OF NEUROPATHIC PAIN CONTAINING GINSENOSIDE RB1 AND RG3, COMPOUND K, OR SAPONIN EXTRACT FROM PANAX GINSENG AS AN EFFECTIVE INGREDIENT

摘要

PURPOSE: A composition containing ginsenoside Rb1 and Rg3, compound K, or ginseng-derived saponin extract is provided to suppress pain caused by peripheral nerve injury, central nervous injury, and inflammation. CONSTITUTION: A composition for preventing and treating neuropathic pain contains Panax ginseng-derived saponin extract or saponin isolated from the extract as an active ingredient. The extract is prepared using water, C1-C12 alcohol, or a mixture thereof. A composition contains a compound of chemical formula 1 isolated from the saponin extract as an active ingredient. The compound includes ginsenoside Rb1 of chemical formula 2, ginsenoide Rg3 of chemical formula 3, and compound K of chemical formula 4.