| abstract |
The disclosure concerns an extract of Acanthopanax Koreanum and its use. More particularly, it concerns the extract of Acanthopanax Koreanum comprising: 1) the extract of Acanthopanax Koreanum extracted from water; 2) among the water extract, the extract of Acanthopanax Koreanum only containing ethanol insoluble part obtained by precipitating ethanol; 3) among the ethanol insoluble part, the extract of Acanthopanax Koreanum containing polysaccharide with a molecular weight larger than range of 12,000 ∼ 14,000; or 4) among the ethanol insoluble part, the extract of Acanthopanax Koreanum containing polysaccaride with a molecular weight over 100,000, which is respectively obtained from the root or stem of Acanthopanax Koreanum. The extract of the present invention shows a high inhibition activity against hepatitis and protects the liver, and thus, can be usefully used for the treatment or prevention of hepatitis, or as a liver protective drug. |