Abstract: The use of menthol or an isomer thereof for preparation of a topical composition to improve neurodegenerative diseases and stroke wherein the neurodegenerative diseases are attributed to cerebral neurons impaired or degenerated, shortage of dopamine in a brain. The topical composition is manufactured as patches, liquids, pastes, oily substances, powders, gels, sprays, composite products or other products to be covered on limbs and applied on skin. A product to be covered on limbs can be a glove, a foot muff, a sock or an extended part or a layered object from a garment for continuous contact between skin and menthol. The present invention also provides the use of menthol or an isomer thereof for preparation of a topical composition to improve diseases or symptoms attributed to cerebral neurons impaired or degenerated, shortage of dopamine or stroke.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for preventing stroke and ameliorating the severity of stroke and comprises an effective dose of Lactobacillus reuteri GMNL-89 and Lactobacillus paracasei GMNL-133; the accession number of Lactobacillus reuteri GMNL-89 is CCTCC M207154 and the accession number of Lactobacillus paracasei GMNL-133 is CCTCC M2011331. The composition can be taken as a dietary supplement and be given continuously after a stroke, and said composition has the effects of ameliorating cerebral infarction, motor function, and intestinal microbiota after a stroke.