Method for extracting a traditional herbal medicine component using a polished-rice steaming method
AssigneeAmorepacific Corporation
InventorsDong Hyun Kim, Ji Seong Kim, Hui Kyeung Chang, Duck Hee Kim, Han Kon Kim
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Abstract
Disclosed are: a method for extracting a traditional herbal medicine component comprising a process in which a traditional oriental medicine component is steamed together with polished rice; and a composition for an external application to skin comprising an extract which has been extracted by means of the method. The component extracted by means of the extraction method reduces the cytotoxicity of the traditional oriental medicine, is recognized as being effective in alleviating skin irritation, and exhibits an outstanding skin-whitening effect.
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A method for skin-whitening comprising transdermally administering an effective amount of a composition consisting essentially of a traditional herbal medicine component steamed together with polished rice to a subject in need thereof,
- wherein the traditional herbal medicinie component consists of Angelica dahurica Bentham, Cynanchum wilfordii Hemsley, Ginkgo biloba Hibiscus, Poria cocos and Paeonia lactiflora.
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