Abstract:
PURPOSE: A composition containing eupafolin isolated from Artemisia princeps Pampanini is provided to suppress proliferation of cancer cells by inducing cancer cell apoptosis. CONSTITUTION: A pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating cancer contains eupafolin of structural formula 1 as an active ingredient, which is isolated from Artemisia princeps Pampanini. The composition contains 0.1-50 weight% of Artemisia princeps Pampanini extract. The Artemisia princeps Pampanini extract is isolated using water, low alcohol of C1-C4, or mixture solvent thereof. A health food for preventing and treating cancer contains eupafolin as an active ingredient. The health food is used in the form of powder, granule, tablet, capsule, or beverage.