FUNCTIONAL FOOD COMPRISING THE EXTRACT OF ELSHOLTZIA CILIATA

摘要

A functional food containing Elsholtzia splendens extract is provided to enable a consumer to easily take the effective components of Elsholtzia splendens extract from the functional food without a bitter taste and flavor. A functional food comprises an extract of Elsholtzia splendens as an active ingredient. The extract shows an effect of anti-depression or anti-premenstrual syndrome. The extract is obtained by extracting Elsholtzia splendens in hot water. The extraction temperature is 60-100°C and the extraction time is 0.5-3 hours. The functional food represents block soup, snacks or bread. The functional food can be a beverage containing 75-90% of the extract. The functional food can be a capsule or tablet containing 100-150mg of the extract.