Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a water or organic solvent extract of Anemarrhena asphodeloides and Aralia elata, and the use thereof. The composition has a preventive or therapeutic effect on inflammatory skin diseases and an antibacterial effect against Propionibacterium acnes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Aralia extracts and a therapeutic agent comprising Aralia extracts as an active ingredient. The composition and therapeutic agent according to the present invention are effective in preventing cataract, delaying the development of cataract, and treating cataract. According to the present invention, extracts of Aralia are obtained by extraction with alcohol. Addition of myo-inositol or taurine to the extracts will result in a synergistic effect in the treatment of cataract. In addition, oral administration of beverages, galenicals, and nutraceuticals, which comprise Aralia extracts as an active ingredient, will be effective in prevention, delay and treatment of cataract caused by complications of diabetes. Aralia extracts will have the same effect in the case where they are used as an ophthalmic agent. They can also be used as an eye drop or an eye ointment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Aralia extracts and a therapeutic agent comprising Aralia extracts as an active ingredient. The composition and therapeutic agent according to the present invention are effective in preventing cataract, delaying the development of cataract, and treating cataract. According to the present invention, extracts of Aralia are obtained by extraction with alcohol. Addition of myo-inositol or taurine to the extracts will result in a synergistic effect in the treatment of cataract. In addition, oral administration of beverages, galenicals, and nutraceuticals, which comprise Aralia extracts as an active ingredient, will be effective in prevention, delay and treatment of cataract caused by complications of diabetes. Aralia extracts will have the same effect in the case where they are used as an ophthalmic agent. They can also be used as an eye drop or an eye ointment.

Abstract: A composition for treating hypertension and lowering cholesterol is provided which contains the mixed extract of Panax notoginseng and Salvia miltiorrhiza as an active ingredient thus lowering and maintaining blood pressure substantially constant. Also provided is a method for preparing composition containing the mixed extract of Panax notoginseng and Salvia miltiorrhiza as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A composition for treating hypertension and lowering cholesterol is provided which contains the mixed extract of Panax notoginseng and Salvia miltiorrhiza as an active ingredient thus lowering and maintaining blood pressure substantially constant. Also provided is a method for preparing composition containing the mixed extract of Panax notoginseng and Salvia miltiorrhiza as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an extract of a mixture of Anemarrhena Rhizoma, a member of the family Liliaceae and, Phellodendron bark, a member of the family Rutaceae that produces analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, and its preparing method. The present invention is applicable to act on inflammation and pain, for example, chronic gastritis, arthralgia, benign prostate hyperplasia, chronic and recurrent cystitis, cervical disc, degenerative joint arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tennis elbow, osteoportotic pain, migraine, diabetic neuropathy pain, right flank pain, etc. The present invention a crude extract suitable for long-period administration with less side effects. Also, the present invention does not lead to dependency or resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of hepatitis C which comprises a mixed extract, particularly a mixed aqueous extract or a mixed alcohol extract, of Phellodendron amurense RUPRECHT cortex and Patrinia scabiosaefolia FISCH. as an active ingredient. The mixed extract according to the present invention exhibits an anti-viral activity for hepatitis C and help prevents hepatic cirrhosis orginated from hepatitis C, and further treats hepatitis and hepatic cirrhosis by potentiating the immunological function to inhibit the proliferation of hepatitis C virus and stimulating the proliferation of T helper cells to increase the host immune system. Furthermore, the mixed extract of the present invention is a mixed extract of natural plants characterized in that it does not exhibit any side effects nor drug resistance, and its activity is maintained even when used for a long period.

Abstract: The present invention provides a extracted substance from a mixture of a non-fat starch from Ricini semen and a root of coptis Sp. This substance is suitable for use in the therapeutic applications of AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-cancer composition containing acridine derivatives and guanosine compounds. In the composition of the present invention, the acridine derivative and the guanosine compound are present in the weight ratio of 1:0.1-5.0, preferably 1:0.3-3.0 and more preferably 1:0.5-1.5. In the composition of the present invention, most preferably the acridine derivative is acriflavine neutral and the guanosine compound is guanosine hydrate. Although acridine derivatives and guanosine compounds used as an active ingredient in the present composition have substantially no anti-cancer effect when they are used individually, the combination of acriflavine neutral and guanosine hydrate which potentiates the effect of acriflavine neutral, i.e. the composition(AG60) according to the present invention, exhibits reduced toxicity and increased anti-cancer effect in comparison to the use of acriflavine neutral or guanosine hydrate alone.