Abstract:
PURPOSE: A composition containing Bupleurum falcatum L. extract is provided to reduce activity amount and c-Fos and FosB expression and to prevent and treat drug addiction and withdrawal symptom. CONSTITUTION: A pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating drug addiction and withdrawal symptom contains 0.02-50 weight% of Bupleurum falcatum L. extract as an active ingredient. The extract is soluble extract in water, low alcohol of C1-C4, or mixture solvent thereof. A health food for preventing and treating drug addiction and withdrawal symptom contains Bupleurum falcatum L. extract as an active ingredient. The health food is used in the form of powder, granule, tablet, capsule, syrup, or beverage.