Abstract:
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating menopausal disorder, an estrogen preparation, and a food composition for preventing or alleviating menopausal disorder, wherein the compositions and preparation contain a sesquiterpenoid-based compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient; a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating menopausal disorder and a food composition for preventing or alleviating menopausal disorder, wherein the compositions contain the compound, and as an active ingredient, an extract of Cyperus rotundus or a fraction thereof; and a method for preparing a sesquiterpenoid-based compound from Cyperus rotundus.