摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an ointment for ameliorating or treating leukokeratosis and/or oral cavity cancer, containing a natural product-derived active ingredient, high in safety and usable continuously. <P>SOLUTION: The ointment for ameliorating or treating oral cavity tumor is obtained by adding alginic acid or a salt thereof to green tea extract. Foods/drinks containing this ointment are also provided. In producing such a medicament or food/drink as mentioned above with tea extract as active ingredient, when alginic acid or a salt thereof, especially sodium alginate, among various base materials as candidates, is used, anti-oral cavity tumor activity of the tea extract can be elicited effectively. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT |