Abstract: Provided is a method for skin whitening, ultraviolet radiation protection, and anti-glycation by using a green mango extract. Also provided is a method for anti-glycation by using compounds of hydrolyzable tannins isolated from the green mango extract.

Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising a plant extract. The plant extract includes a citrus extract and a green tea extract. The extract combination can effectively increase expression of GLUT4 gene.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of a composition containing plant extracts for enhancing the gene expression level of TGM1, KRT, AQP3, FLG, GBA, and HAS. Compared to a single plant extract, the combination of the plant extracts of the present invention can more effectively enhance the expression level of skin moisturizing genes. The plant extracts constituting the composition include: an extract of spinach, blueberry, Pu-erh tea, or Four Seasons Spring tea.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for regulating expression of PDGFC, FGF2, IGF1R, PTGIS, NOS3, EDN1, PLAT, PROC, VWF, F3, SERPINE1, IL-8, ICAM1, VCAM1, and CASP8 genes, including administering to a subject in need thereof a composition including an effective amount of a plant extract, wherein the plant extract includes at least one combination selected from the group consisting of a grape seed extract and a Four seasons spring tea extract, a black tea extract and a spinach extract, the grape seed extract and the spinach extract, the grape seed extract and a green coffee bean extract, a red wine extract and a Pu-erh tea extract, and the grape seed extract and the Pu-erh tea extract.

Abstract: Provided is a method for reducing fat accumulation in and oxidative damage to liver cells by using a green mango extract. Also provided is a method for reducing fat accumulation in liver cells by using compounds of hydrolyzable tannins isolated from the green mango extract.

Abstract: A method for at least one of increasing the synthesis of melatonin and promoting the secretion of melatonin is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): A method for at least one of treating diseases related to neurometabolic disorder, preventing diseases related to neurometabolic disorder, regulating appetite, regulating mood, regulating vasoconstriction, regulating hemostatic function and regulating immune response is also provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) as described above.

Abstract: A method for at least one of whitening skin, improving skin condition, protecting skin and inhibiting skin aging is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a coffee pulp extract. A method for at least one of repairing skin tissues, preventing skin disease, and treating skin disease is also provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a coffee pulp extract.

Abstract: A Halobacillus trueperi TCI66207 strain, deposited in Non-profit Private Entity Food Industry Research and Development Institute (Deposit number: BCRC910961). The H. trueperi TCI66207 strain has one or more of the following function: improving skin cell mitochondrion activity, promoting skin cell proliferation, maintaining skin corneum layer completeness, increasing expression of cornifin (Keratin14) and/or hyaluronic acid synthase (HAS3) genes and promoting hyaluronic acid production.

Abstract: A method for increasing the expressions of TPH1 gene, DDC gene and/or AANAT gene is provided. The method comprises administering to a subject in need a composition, wherein the composition comprises an effective amount of a banana peel extract. The method is effective in treating, preventing or adjusting diseases or physiological functions related to TPH1, DDC and/or AANAT genes.

Abstract: A method for reducing skin sagging and/or improving skin brightness is provided. The method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of gum tragacanth composition, wherein the gum tragacanth composition comprises gum tragacanth and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and is topically administered to the skin at least once a day to achieve the effects of maintaining skin tightness and moisture and improving skin brightness.

Abstract: A method for protecting skin is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of an orchid callus extract, and the extract is a polar solvent extract of a callus of orchid leaves. The method is especially for moisturizing skin, increasing skin tenderness, increasing skin abundance, increasing skin elasticity, tightening skin, reducing skin textures, delaying skin aging, assisting in increasing content of collagen, repairing skin tissues, preventing skin lesions, and/or promoting wound healing.

Abstract: A method for at least one of adjusting the biological clock, improving sleep quality, and facilitating sleep is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a Momordica charantia extract, wherein the extract is obtained by extracting a fruit of Momordica charantia with water.

Abstract: Use of Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L. callus extract in the manufacture of a medicament or a skin care product, wherein the medicament or skin care product is for at least one of delaying skin cell aging, nursing skin, repairing skin, treating skin cancer, and preventing skin cancer.

Abstract: A method for at least one of inhibiting growth of myeloma cells, inhibiting myeloma cell-induced activation or formation of osteoclasts, and inhibiting inflammation is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of grapefruit essential oil.

Abstract: A method for at least one of increasing the synthesis of melatonin and promoting the secretion of melatonin is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): A method for at least one of treating diseases related to neurometabolic disorder, preventing diseases related to neurometabolic disorder, regulating appetite, regulating mood, regulating vasoconstriction, regulating hemostatic function and regulating immune response is also provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) as described above.

Abstract: A method for at least one of increasing the synthesis of melatonin and promoting the secretion of melatonin is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): A method for at least one of treating diseases related to neurometabolic disorder, preventing diseases related to neurometabolic disorder, regulating appetite, regulating mood, regulating vasoconstriction, regulating hemostatic function and regulating immune response is also provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) as described above.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bacterium-contained hydrogel including: hydrogel, bacteria, and metabolites. The hydrogel includes a plurality of polymer chains crosslinked with each other, and each of the polymer chains include at least one polyethylene glycol chain. The bacteria are located in the hydrogel, and the bacteria use the polymer chains as a carbon source for fermentation. The metabolites are produced from the fermentation of the bacteria using the polymer chains as a carbon source. The metabolites distribute in the hydrogel. The present disclosure also provides a method for making bacterium-contained hydrogel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a use of a banana stamen extract for promoting hair growth. The banana stamen extract according to the present invention promotes gene expression of VEGF and IGF1 to enhance the proliferation level of hair follicles, so that the density of hairs grown is increased. In addition, the banana stamen extract also inhibits gene expression of SRD5A1, SRDA2 and AR to decrease hair loss, and promote the gene expression of KROX20 so as to significantly enhance hair growth.

Abstract: A method for increasing the expression of PTPRD gene is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a peanut skin extract. The method is effective in preventing or treating diseases related to PTPRD gene.

Abstract: The present invention provides a banana fermentation product, which is obtained by subjecting a banana pulp juice to a pre-fermentation and then a post-fermentation, wherein the pre-fermentation is conducted in the presence of Streptococcus thermophiles and yeast and the post-fermentation is conducted in the presence of Acetobacter. The banana fermentation product of the present invention is effective in anti-oxidation, increasing the amount of probiotics in the intestinal tract, reducing the amount of bad bacteria in the intestinal tract, and relieving constipation symptoms. The banana fermentation product of the present invention can further be used for providing an edible composition or a pharmaceutical composition.