Abstract:
A composition containing a Litsea japonica Jussieu extract for preventing and treating cancer is provided to suppress the proliferation of cancer and have anticancer effect. A pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating cancer comprises 0.1-50 weight% of Litsea japonica Jussieu as an active ingredient. The Litsea japonica Jussieu extract is isolated with branch, bark, leaves, flower, fruits or root using water, low alcohol of 1-4 carbon atoms, or their mixture solvent. A health functional food is used in the form of powder, granule, tablet, capsule or beverage.