PHARMACEUTICAL AND HEALTH FOOD COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS COMPRISING EXTRACTS OF EUCOMMIA ULMOIDES AS EFFECTIVE COMPONENT

摘要

PURPOSE: A pharmaceutical composition containing Eucommia ulmoides extract is provided to ensure anti-inflammation and to develop a agent for preventing and treating rheumatoid arthritis. CONSTITUTION: An Eucommia ulmoides extract has anti-inflammatory activation and osteoclast suppression effect. A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis contains the Eucommia ulmoides extract as an active ingredient. The Eucommia ulmoides extract is a hot water extract of Eucommia ulmoides bark. A health food for preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis contains the Eucommia ulmoides extract as an active ingredient.