| abstract |
The present invention relates to a composition comprising an Allium hookeri extract as an active ingredient, and uses thereof. When culturing macrophage, an Allium hookeri extract is treated in a medium, and formation of nitric oxide is increased compared to treatment with interferon-gamma. When feeding the Allium hookeri extract to chickens, the Allium hookeri has preventing effect with respect to Eimeria acervulina, a parasite, thereby being used as a composition for preventing and alleviating infection diseases or boosting immunity. |