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PURPOSE: A composition containing an Astragalus membranaceus B. extract as an effective component which is estrogen-like material and effective in hormone activity is provided. Therefore, the composition is useful as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent for treatment of osteoporosis or prostate cancer as well as a health food. CONSTITUTION: The pharmaceutical composition contains 0.1 to 50% by weight of an Astragalus membranaceus Bunge extract extracted with water or low alcohol. The extract is administered at a daily dose of 0.001 to 100mg/kg through an oral, transdermal, subcutaneous, intravenous or muscular pathway. The composition contains a generally used diluent or excipient such as a filler, bulking agent, binding agent, wetting agent, disintegrating agent and surfactant, together with the extract.
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