The present invention relates to a composition comprising
Hovenia dulcis Thunb extract,
Lindera obtusiloba extract or herbal mixture extract thereof as an effective ingredient.
Hovenia dulcis Thunb extract,
Lindera obtusiloba extract or herbal mixture extract thereof of the present invention is highly effective for the improvement of
liver functions since it can lower the level of GOT, GPT, ALP, BUN and total
bilirubin, which are major
liver function indices. ALP and BUN are also used as
kidney function indices, so the decrease of the level of ALP and BUN by the extract of the present invention indicates that
Hovenia dulcis Thunb extract,
Lindera obtusiloba extract or herbal mixture extract thereof of the invention can improve
kidney functions as well.
Hovenia dulcis Thunb extract, Lindera obtusiloba extract or herbal mixture extract thereof of the present invention also can lower the amount of
hydroxyproline in liver but increase the amount of
hydroxyproline in
kidney, suggesting that the extract above has excellent anti-
fibrosis and kidney protecting effects. In addition,
Hovenia dulcis Thunb extract, Lindera obtusiloba extract or herbal mixture extract thereof of the present invention can lower the level of
malondialdehyde, an index of
lipid peroxidation in
liver and kidney tissues, suggesting that the extract has excellent anti-oxidative effect.
Hovenia dulcis Thunb extract, Lindera obtusiloba extract or herbal mixture extract thereof of the present invention promotes
cell viability in
liver and kidney cell lines, indicating that the extract has excellent
liver and kidney cell protective effects. Therefore, the composition of the present invention can be effectively used not only for anti-oxidation and anti-
fibrosis but also for the protection and the improvement of liver and kidney functions.