ACTIVE EXTRACTS, CONTAINING SCOPARONE, ISOLATED FROM MUGWORT OR CHESTNUT PEEL HAVING INHIBITORY EFFECTS ON OBESITY

摘要

The present invention relates to a composition for controlling weight treats and prevents an obesity. The composition contains a mugwort or chestnut peel extract or scoparone extracted therefrom as an effective component. The composition can be given through various methods such as an oral administration, injection, etc. Sustained administration of the composition decreases food intake, thereby controlling the weight and lowering a triglyceride concentration of the blood.