Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for improving anti-diabetic and anti-obesity effects, including an extract extracted from any one selected from the group consisting of Lonicera japonica (Lonicerae Flos), Scutellaria baicalensis (Scutellariae Radix), and Houttuynia cordata (Houttuyniae Herba). According to the present invention, it was confirmed that co-administration of the extract of the present invention and metformin, a representative anti-diabetic drug, increases an anti-diabetic effect and reduces side effects caused by metformin, and at the same time, exhibits an anti-obesity effect by suppressing fat accumulation. Therefore, the composition of the present invention is expected to be effective in treatment of diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Provided is a method of treating SARS in mammals. The method includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one composition selected from the group consisting of myricetin, scutellarein and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a mammal in need of treatment of SARS diseases to suppress the activities of SARS coronavirus helicase.