Abstract:
A composition comprising the extract of Anomala albopilosa is provided to inhibit oxidation, inflammation and bone metabolism factors, so that the composition is useful for prevention and treatment of diseases caused by oxidation, inflammation and bone metabolism disorders including cancer, inflammation, arteriosclerosis, liver disease, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and osteopetrosis. A composition for preventing and treating diseases caused by oxidation, inflammation and bone metabolism factors comprises the extract of Anomala albopilosa which is prepared by drying imago or larva of Anomala albopilosa in the shade, pulverizing the dried Anomala albopilosa, dipping the dried Anomala albopilosa in 80% ethanol, and extracting the solution with ultrasonic wave in three times for 1 hour in each time, and has at least one effect selected from DPPH(diphenylpicrylhydrazyl) radical removal, xanthine oxidase inhibition, superoxide radical removal and nitric oxide production inhibition.