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[Problem] To provide an oral composition having both a sufficient sugar absorption inhibitory effect and a reduction in symptoms of constipation and diarrhea. An oral composition containing an extract of a plant of the genus Salacia and at least one of a component having an anti-constipation effect or a component having an anti-diarrheal effect. Preferably, the component having an anti-constipation action is at least one selected from the group consisting of oligosaccharides, dietary fiber, sugar alcohol, natural plant or extract thereof, herbal medicines and lactic acid bacteria, and has the anti-diarrheal action The component is at least one member selected from the group consisting of tannins, lactic acid bacteria, oligosaccharides, herbal medicines, natural plants or extracts thereof, and berberine chloride. [Selection figure] None |