COMPOSITION FOR PROMOTION OF PEROXISOME PROLIFERATOR ACTIVATED RECEPTOR DELTA

摘要

PURPOSE: A composition containing Artemisia princeps or Artemisia iwayomogi extract is provided to promote PPAR-delta and to prevent and relieve dementia or Parkinson's disease. CONSTITUTION: A composition for improving muscle metabolism and memory contains 1-80 weight% of Artemisia princeps extract. The composition controls an enzyme expression which promotes intramuscular fat and glycosylation. The composition also prevents and relieves dementia or Parkinson's disease. A method for preparing the extract of Artemisia princeps or Artemisia iwayomogi comprises: a step of adding water or organic solvent to Artemisia princeps or Artemisia iwayomogi and stirring at 70-80 degrees Celsius for 3 hours twice; a step of filtering using Wahtman No.1 filter; and a step of freeze-drying to obtain solid powder. The organic solvent is ethanol, methanol, butanol, ether, ethyl acetate, and chloroform.