摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an anti-allergic or anti-inflammatory composition that can inhibit the histamine release and prostaglandin E2 production with side-effect reduced, can be taken by the patients for a long period of time, and is useful for atopic dermatitis by using plants, for example, Echinacea purpurea, sicklepod (Cassia torae) and the like. SOLUTION: This composition comprises (A) a plant, Echinacea purpourea, preferably in an amount of 40-60 pts.wt., and (B) one or more selected from the group consisting of Cassiae torae semen, rooibos (Aspalathus linearis), malt (Fructus hordei germinatus), safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), ginkgo leaves (Ginkgo biloba) and fruit of Monordicae fructus, preferably in an amount of 40-60 pts.wt. In as preferred embodiment, this composition is used to prepare food products having anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic actions or anti- inflammatory and anti-allergic pharmaceuticals. |