Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting the activity of dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) and decreasing blood glucose levels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for accelerating secretion of estrogen and regenerating tissue cells of female sexual organs, and a method for treating or preventing a disease, disorder or symptom associated with menopause. The present invention uses a composition comprising as an active ingredient an extract from Cynanchum wilfordii, an extract from Phlomis umbrosa or its combination. The composition may further comprise as an active ingredient an extract from an extract from Platycodon grandiflorum and/or an extract from Angelica gigas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting the activity of dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) and decreasing blood glucose levels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical or a food composition for inducing or stimulating secretion of insulin-like growth factor-1. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions for inducing or stimulating secretion of insulin-like growth factor-1, which comprises (a) a pharmaceutically effective amount of an extract obtained from oriental pharmaceutical selected from the group consisting of Phlomis umbrosa Turez, Cynanchum wilfordii(Max) Hem?, Zingiber officinale Rosc., Platycodi Radix and combination thereof; and (b) a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier.