COMPOSITION FOR TREATING DIABETES OR DIABETE-INDUCED COMPLICATION CONTAINING AN EXTRACT FROM CODONOPSIS LANCEOLATA

摘要

PURPOSE: A composition containing Codonopsis lanceolata extract or fraction thereof is provided to prevent and treat diabetes and diabetes related complications without side effects and toxicity. CONSTITUTION: A composition for preventing or treating diabetes or diabetes complication contains Codonopsis lanceolata extract isolated using 60-80%(v/v) acetone; or fraction which is obtained by fractioning the extract with alkane of C5-C7, methylene chlrodie, or ethyl acetate. The Codonopsis lanceolata is used in raw form or steamed form. Diabetes complication is diabetic retinopathy, diabetic cataract, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and diabetic vascular complication.