| abstract |
A use an extract of Coptidis Rhizoma or a combined extract of Coptidis Rhizoma and Pharbitidis Semen as an active ingredient for preventing and/or treating periodontal disease is provided. The extract of Coptidis Rhizoma or a combined extract of Coptidis Rhizoma and Pharbitidis Semen has activities to stimulate anti-inflammation, osteoblast differentiation and alveolar bone regeneration, and to prevent the alveolar bone destruction, thereby being effective for the prevention and/or treatment of periodontal disease. |