Abstract:
PURPOSE: A composition containing 7,8,4'-trihydroxyflavone compound is provided to suppress IL-4 mRNA expression and IL-4 gene promoter activation. CONSTITUTION: A pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating allergic disorder contains 0.1-50 weight% of 7,8.4'-trihydroxyflavone compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. A health food for preventing and treating allergic disorder contains 7,8,4'-trihydroxyflavone compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt as an active ingredient. The health food is manufactured in the form of powder, granule, tablet, capsule, or beverage.