Composition comprising an extract from Opuntia Ficus-indica for the enhancement of learning and memory

摘要

PURPOSE: A pharmaceutical composition containing Opuntia ficus-indica extract for preventing and treating memory loss is provided to strengthen ERK-CREB-BDNF signal in hippocampus. CONSTITUTION: A pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating amnesia or memory loss-associated diseases contains Opuntia ficus-indica extract as an active ingredient. The extract is Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract. The extract is prepared using water, low alcohol of C1-C6, or mixture thereof. A health food for treating amnesia or memory loss contains the extract as an active ingredient. The health food is power, granules, tablet, capsule, or beverage.