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.