Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition containing the extract of Robinia pseudo-acacia var. umbraculifera(Robinia pseudo-acacia var. umbraculifera) , fractions thereof and compounds isolated therefrom as an active ingredient, more precisely a composition containing the extract of Robinia pseudo-acacia var. umbraculifera extracted with water, alcohol or a mixture thereof as a solvent, fractions thereof and compounds isolated therefrom such as amorphastilbol or 5, 7-dihydroxy-6-geranyl flavanone, or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts which can activate peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) to bring the effect of prevention or treatment of obesity, diabetes, inflammation, skin aging, wrinkles. So, the extract of Robinia pseudo-acacia var. umbraculifera , fractions thereof and compounds isolated therefrom of the present invention can be effectively used as an active ingredient for medicines, food and drink or compositions for skin external application.
Abstract:
The present disclosure discloses a composition for improving eye health comprising Tetraselmis sp. microalgae; a culture thereof; a crushed material thereof; or an extract of the microalgae, the culture or the crushed material as an active ingredient. The composition inhibits retinal optic nerve damage and thereby improves eye health.