Problem to be solved: To obtain, from a plant-derived extract, a composition for skin improvement and hair-growth agent that are effective for improving wrinkles and sagging, whitening, preventing and improving acne, and restoring hair growth.
Solution: The composition for skin improvement and hair growth agent contain a glycoside such as quercitrin as an active component. The composition for skin improvement and hair growth agent also contain a polar solvent extract of kiwi seeds as an active component. Furthermore, the kiwi seed extract is obtained by defatting the kiwi seed and then extracting it using the polar solvent.
Anti-Inflammatory Agent and Painkiller
Product name
Kiwi Seed Extract
Title of invention
Anti-inflammatory agent and painkiller
Patent number
5462430
Date of filing
July 26, 2006
Date of grant
January 24, 2014
Summary
Problem to be solved: To provide a safe anti-inflammatory agent and painkiller derived from a natural product, with minimal side effects.
Solution: The anti-inflammatory agent and painkiller contain at least one of kaempferol 3-O-rhamnoside and quercitrin as an active component. These compounds can be obtained by extracting defatted seed kiwi seeds using hydrous ethanol. Therefore, kiwi seed extract can be, and is preferably, used as an active component. In addition, the anti-inflammatory agent and the painkiller containing these active components can be incorporated in food, medical and pharmaceutical products, and external medicine for skin.
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