COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE EXTRACTS OF MOUTAN CORTEX RADICIS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE

摘要

PURPOSE: A composition containing Moutan radicis cortex extract is provided to suppress reduction of TH, dopamine, and DOPAC and to suppress iNOS and COX-2 expression. CONSTITUTION: A composition for preventing and treating Parkinson's disease contains Moutan radicis cortex extract as an active ingredient. The extract is isolated using water, low alcohol of C-C4, or mixture thereof. A neutraceutical food for preventing and treating Parkinson's disease contains the extract as an active ingredient. A method for preparing the extract comprises: a step of pulverizing Moutan radicis cortex; a step of isolating the Moutan radicis cortex using water, alcohol, or mixture thereof; a step of filtering the extract; and a step of decompressing and freeze-drying.