JP2008106023A - Estradiol production promotor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a composition having estradiol increasing action, and thereby being high in therapeutic effect to menopausal disorders and ingestible as a medicine, a food, and an external preparation for skin. <P>SOLUTION: The estradiol production promotor comprises at least one of Allium tuberosum flower, seed, and extracts extracted from at least one of flower and seed of Allium tuberosum, as the effective ingredient. The estradial production promotor can be used as an agent for prevention and treatment for menopausal symptom and osteoporosis. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical, food and topical skin preparation for treating climacteric disorders and for raising sex hormones.

  Menopause refers to various disorders that occur due to physiological changes that occur during menopause. Menopausal disorders include so-called climacteric symptoms (a climacteric disorder in the narrow sense, also called climacteric indefinite complaints), hyperlipidemia (including arteriosclerosis, hypertension, ischemic vascular disorders), and osteoporosis.

As a cause of such climacteric disorder, a decrease in sex hormone during menopause can be cited as a main cause. In menopause, in particular, sex hormones decline, and menopausal disorders appear. The decline in sex hormones is particularly noticeable in women, so menopause is also more pronounced in women.
Here, for example, a substance containing Jatropha macrantha is known as a substance having an effect of preventing and treating climacteric disorder by raising female hormones (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-321383 A

Under such a background, the present inventor has found that the flowers and seeds of leek (Allium tuberosum) have an elevating action of estradiol, which is one of female hormones, and completed the present invention.
The present invention has an effect of increasing the content of estradiol in vivo, and thereby has a high preventive / therapeutic effect on climacteric symptoms and osteoporosis, and is taken as a medicine, food, and skin external preparation. It aims at providing the composition which can be performed.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the estradiol production promoter of the present invention is at least one of an extract extracted from at least one of a leek (Allium tuberosum) flower, seed, and leek flower and seed. Is an active ingredient.
In addition, the estradiol production promoter can be used as a preventive / therapeutic agent for climacteric symptoms and a preventive / therapeutic agent for osteoporosis.
Furthermore, the said estradiol production promoter can be contained in food and drink, animal feed, pharmaceuticals for mammals (including humans), and skin external preparations for mammals (including humans).

The present invention is described in detail below.
The estradiol production promoter of the present invention is characterized by containing leek (Allium tuberosum) and / or an extract thereof as an active ingredient.
The above “leek” is a perennial green-yellow vegetable belonging to the genus Liliaceae. The bulb is oval, with a short rhizome below the bulb. Divided into large numbers and stretches leaves. The leaf is 20-30 cm long and grows. The shape is linear and flat, not cylindrical like a leek. In summer, the flower stem is stretched about 30 to 40 cm from between the leaves. The flowering period is from August to October, and it has a hemispherical inflorescence with 20 to 40 small white flowers. It looks like there are 3 petals but 3 buds and 6 petals. There are 6 stamens and 3 cots. The ovary is said to be ripe and sprays a small black seed. Native to western China. Increase by strain or species. The whole plant has a unique odor, and the odor-causing substances are sulfur compounds such as allyl sulfide. It is known to contain abundant vitamins and minerals including vitamin A. The leaves are known to be strong and tonic with a crude drug called cucumber, and the seeds are known to be effective against lumbago, pollakiuria, etc. with a crude drug called cucumber.

The present invention is characterized by using leek flowers and seeds. At this time, both flowers and seeds may be used, or either one may be used. Of these, seeds are particularly preferred. This is because an active ingredient having an estradiol increasing function can be obtained at a higher concentration.
The present invention is not particularly limited as long as it uses leek flowers and seeds, and leek flowers and seeds may be used as they are, but it is preferable to use leek flowers and seed extracts. This is because an active ingredient having an estradiol-increasing action contained in leek flowers and seeds can be obtained at a higher concentration.
In addition, when an extract of leek seed (hereinafter referred to as “leek seed”) is used, a method for extracting an active ingredient from leek seeds is not particularly limited, and examples include polar solvent extraction and supercritical extraction.
Moreover, when extracting with a polar solvent, leek seeds may be used as an extraction raw material, but defatted leek seeds may be used. It is because an active ingredient can be extracted easily.
At this time, as a degreasing method, for example, the oil component may be separated by pressing the leek seeds, or after separating the oil component, the residual oil component of the pressed product is extracted and separated with a degreasing solvent (fat-soluble organic solvent). You may do it. Furthermore, leek seeds may be crushed and extracted and separated using a degreasing solvent (fat-soluble organic solvent).

  At this time, preferable degreasing solvents include n-hexane, acetone and the like. In particular, it is preferable to use n-hexane. This is because the extracted oil can be used as an edible oil and the defatted leek seed extract can be easily used as a food material. These degreasing solvents may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

  Furthermore, when extracting by polar solvent extraction, the polar solvent to be used is not particularly limited. For example, water, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, acetone, 1,3-butylene glycol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerin, acetic acid, acetic acid are used. Examples include ethyl, ether, hexane and the like. Of these, water and ethanol are preferred. In particular, it is preferable to use hydrous ethanol. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

  When water is used as the extraction solvent, the extraction temperature is 20 to 100 ° C., preferably about 80 to 100 ° C. This is because if the extraction temperature is too low, it is difficult to extract active ingredients. The kind of water for extraction is not particularly limited, and tap water, distilled water, mineral water, alkaline ionized water and the like can be used.

  When hydrous ethanol is used as the extraction solvent, the ethanol concentration is preferably 30 to 90 wt%. This is because if the amount is less than about 30 wt% or exceeds 90 wt%, the extraction amount of the active ingredient tends to decrease. The extraction temperature is 20 to 80 ° C, preferably about 50 to 80 ° C. In addition, the water-containing ethanol extraction may be repeated at various concentrations in order to improve the content of the active ingredient.

  In addition, when extracting with a polar solvent, any extraction method such as continuous extraction, immersion extraction, countercurrent extraction, etc. can be employed as the extraction method, and any apparatus can be used at room temperature or under reflux heating. Can do. Moreover, you may combine the said extraction method etc.

As a specific method, an extraction raw material is put into a treatment tank filled with an extraction solvent, and an active ingredient is eluted while stirring. For example, when water or water-containing ethanol is used as the extraction solvent, the extraction is performed for about 30 minutes to 5 hours using a polar solvent of about 5 to 100 times (weight ratio) of the extraction raw material. The active ingredient is eluted in the solvent, and then filtered to remove the extraction residue to obtain an extract. Thereafter, the extract is subjected to treatments such as dilution, concentration, drying, and purification according to a conventional method to obtain an estradiol production accelerator.
Examples of the purification method include activated carbon treatment, resin adsorption treatment, ion exchange resin, liquid-liquid countercurrent distribution, and the like, but they are not used in large quantities when added to foods. It may be used unpurified.

  Moreover, when extracting by supercritical extraction, the supercritical fluid to be used is not specifically limited, For example, a carbon dioxide, water, etc. are mentioned. In addition, these may use only 1 type and may use 2 or more types together. Of these, carbon dioxide is particularly preferred. It is because an active ingredient can be extracted more easily. The extraction method at this time may be performed by a known method.

  The estradiol production promoter of the present invention can be used as a material for various foods and drinks. Examples of food and drink include edible oil (salad oil), confectionery (gum, candy, caramel, chocolate, cookie, snack, jelly, gummy, tablet confection etc.), noodles (soba, udon, ramen etc.), dairy products ( Milk, ice cream, yogurt, etc.), seasonings (miso, soy sauce, etc.), soups, beverages (juice, coffee, tea, tea, carbonated drinks, sports drinks, etc.) and health foods (tablets , Capsules, etc.) and nutritional supplements (nutrient drinks, etc.). The estradiol production promoter of the present invention may be appropriately blended with these foods and drinks.

  These foods and drinks can be blended with various components depending on the type, for example, glucose, fructose, sucrose, maltose, sorbitol, stevioside, corn syrup, lactose, citric acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, succinic acid. Acid, lactic acid, L-ascorbic acid, dl-α-tocopherol, sodium erythorbate, glycerin, propylene glycol, glycerin fatty acid ester, polyglycerin fatty acid ester, sucrose fatty acid ester, sorbitan fatty acid ester, propylene glycol fatty acid ester, gum arabic, Food materials such as carrageenan, casein, gelatin, pectin, agar, vitamin Bs, nicotinic acid amide, calcium pantothenate, amino acids, calcium salts, pigments, fragrances and preservatives can be used. In addition, the estradiol production promoter with health maintenance function includes other antioxidants and health food ingredients such as antioxidants (reduced ascorbic acid (vitamin C), vitamin E, reduced glutatin). , Tocotrienol, vitamin A derivatives, lycopene, lutein, astaxanthin, zeaxanthin, fucoxanthin, uric acid, ubiquinone, coenzyme Q10, folic acid, garlic extract, allicin, sesamin, lignans, catechin, isoflavone, chalcone, tannins, flavonoids, coumarin , Isocoumarins, blueberry extract), health food ingredients (V. (vitamin) A, V.B1, V.B2, V.B6, V.B12, VC, VD, VE, VP, choline, niacin, pantothenic acid, Calcium folate, EPA, oligosaccharide, dietary fiber, squalene, soybean lecithin, taurine Donariella, protein, octacosanol, DHA, egg yolk lecithin, linoleic acid, lactoferrin, magnesium, zinc, chromium, selenium, potassium, heme iron, oyster meat extract, chitosan, chitin oligosaccharide, collagen, chondroitin, turmeric, licorice, kokushi, kehi , Hawthorn, ginger, ganoderma, swordfish extract, suppon, licorice, wolfberry, keihi, hawthorn, ginger, ganoderma, plantain, chamomile, chamomile, dandelion, hibiscus, honey, boren, royal jelly, lime, lavender, rosehip, rose Marie, sage, bifidobacteria, faecalis, lacris, wheat germ oil, sesame oil, perilla oil, soybean oil, medium chain fatty acid, agaricus, ginkgo biloba extract, turmeric, chondroitin, brown rice germ extract, litchi, onion Ghi, DHA, EPA, DPA, green tea, cordyceps, garlic, bee, papaya, puer, propolis, meguri tree, agaric, royal jelly, saw palmetto, hyaluronic acid, collagen, gabba, harp seal oil, shark cartilage, glucosamine , Lecithin, phosphatidylserine, seven carrots, mulberry leaves, soy extract, echinacea, sorghum, barley extract, olive leaf, olive fruit, gymnema, banaba, salasia, garcinia, chitosan, st jones wort, jujube, carrot, passion flower , Broccoli, placenta, pearl barley, grape seeds, peanut seed coat, bilberry, black cohosh, maria thistle, laurel, sage, rosemary, raffma, black vinegar, bitter gourd, maca, safflower, flax, oolong tea, flower spine, caffeine, mosquito Saisin, Xylooligosaccharide, Glucosamine, Buckwheat, Citrus, Dietary fiber, Protein, Prune, Spirulina, Barley young leaf, Nucleic acid, Yeast, Shiitake, Plum meat, Amino acid, Deep sea bream extract, Noni, Oyster meat, Suppon, Champignon, Psyllium, Acerola, pineapple, banana, peach, apricot, melon, strawberry, raspberry, orange, fucoidan, meshimakobu, cranberry, chondroitin sulfate, zinc, iron, ceramide, silk peptide, glycine, niacin, chest tree, L-cysteine, red wine leaf, Millet, Horsetail, Biotin, Centella Asiatica, Lotus Cup, Pycnogenol, Fuuki, Rhubarb, Clove, Rosemary, Catechin, Pual, Citric Acid, Beer Yeast, Merirot, Black Zinger, Ginger, Gazette Nattokinase, Benikouji, Tocotrienol, Lactoferrin, Cinnamon, Buckwheat Buckwheat, Cocoa, Yuzu Seed Extract, Perilla Seed Extract, Lychee Seed Extract, Evening Primrose Extract, Black Rice Extract, α-Lipoic Acid, Gabba, Fresh Coffee Bean Extract, Buffalo Extract, Kiwi Seed Extract, Unshu mandarin orange extract, red ginger extract, astaxanthin, walnut extract) and the like.

  As a specific production method, an estradiol production accelerator is spray-dried or freeze-dried together with powdered cellulose, and this can be easily contained in foods and drinks (instant foods, etc.) by making it into powders, granules, tablets or solutions. it can. In addition, the estradiol production accelerator can be dissolved in, for example, fats and oils, ethanol, glycerin, or a mixture thereof to form a liquid and added to a beverage or added to a solid food. If necessary, it can be mixed with a binder such as gum arabic or dextrin to form a powder or granules, which can be added to beverages or solid foods.

  In the case of applying the estradiol production promoter of the present invention to foods and drinks, the main purpose is to maintain health, so the total content of active ingredients is 1 to 20 wt% with respect to the food and drinks. Is preferred.

  The estradiol production promoter of the present invention may be used as a raw material for drugs (including pharmaceuticals and quasi drugs). It can be produced by appropriately blending the estradiol production accelerator of the present invention with the raw material for the pharmaceutical preparation. Examples of the preparation raw material that can be blended in the estradiol production accelerator of the present invention include, for example, excipients (glucose, lactose, sucrose, sodium chloride, starch, calcium carbonate, kaolin, crystalline cellulose, cocoa butter, hydrogenated vegetable oil, kaolin, talc. Etc.), binder (distilled water, physiological saline, ethanol water, simple syrup, glucose solution, starch solution, gelatin solution, carboxymethylcellulose, potassium phosphate, polyvinylpyrrolidone, etc.), disintegrant (sodium alginate, agar, hydrogen carbonate) Sodium, calcium carbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid monoglyceride, starch, lactose, gum arabic powder, gelatin, ethanol, etc.), disintegration inhibitors (sucrose, stearin, cocoa butter, hydrogenated oil, etc.), absorption enhancers (fourth) Quaternary ammonium base, lauryl sulfate Thorium, etc.), adsorbents (glycerin, starch, lactose, kaolin, bentonite, silicic acid, etc.), lubricants (purified talc, stearates, polyethylene glycol, and the like) and the like.

The administration method of the estradiol production promoter according to the present invention can generally be administered orally in the form of tablets, pills, soft / hard capsules, fine granules, powders, granules, liquids, etc. It may be administered parenterally. When administered as a parenteral agent, it can be applied in the form of a solution, or in the form of a haptic agent, lotion agent, ointment, tincture, cream, etc. with the addition of a dispersant, suspension, stabilizer, etc. can do.
The dosage may vary depending on the administration method, medical condition, age of patient, etc., but for adults, it can be generally administered as 0.5 to 1000 mg as an active ingredient per day, and for children, about 0.5 to 500 mg can be usually administered.

Moreover, the estradiol production promoter of this invention can be contained in the animal feed for mammals. The animal feed can be contained in the same manner as the food and drink. The animal feed is not particularly limited. For example, it is used for domestic animals such as cattle and pigs, companion animals such as dogs, cats and hamsters (animals kept as pets). can do.
For example, flour, meat, etc. can be used as companion animal feed. At this time, examples of the flour include wheat flour, rice flour, rye flour, corn flour, millet flour, bubble flour, corn flour, and soybean flour, and these flours may be used in combination of two or more. By using flour, nutrients such as carbohydrates can be supplied to companion animals. Among the above flours, it is most preferable to use flour, and as flour, strong flour, medium flour, thin flour can be used alone or in combination, and even when such flour and other flour are used in combination Good. Furthermore, in order to adjust the elasticity of the animal feed after the heat treatment, wheat flour, wheat gluten, soybean protein and the like may be combined. In addition, the network structure derived from gluten contained in wheat flour can constitute a puffed tissue structure when heat-treated, which contributes to improving the texture.

  The meat used in the present invention is not particularly limited, and chicken, pork, beef, mutton, goat meat, salmon meat, turkey meat, horse meat, etc. can be used, but chicken is preferably used in terms of flavor. The The above meat is obtained by slaughtering and demolishing livestock in the usual way. In addition, since the deterioration of the quality of a product with intermediate moisture or low moisture is mainly caused by oxidation of fat, the meat used is preferably lean meat with little fat content or fat removed. In addition, the coexistence of meat can improve the palatability of companion animals as well as strengthening high quality animal proteins.

The companion animal feed can be prepared by various methods. As a preferred method, a kneaded raw material mixture (hereinafter referred to as “dough”) containing flour (preferably wheat flour) and meat is prepared and molded. Thereafter, a heat treatment method can be exemplified. The composition of flour and meat in the dough is not particularly limited, but is usually about 5 to 60% flour, preferably about 10 to 50%, about 5 to 80% meat, preferably about 20 to 50%, and the required amount. It is adjusted to consist of water. Moreover, when using Aw regulator, the said Aw regulator is added so that it may become about 5-30%, Preferably it is about 10-20%. In addition, what is necessary is just to adjust the usage-amount of water suitably according to usage-amounts, such as flour, meat, and Aw regulator, so that dough can be knead | mixed and shape | molded.
The method for preparing the dough is not particularly limited, but preferably the meat is first ground with a silent cutter, chopper, or the like. At this time, it is preferable to chop the chopped meat so that bubbles are sufficiently contained therein. Then, the flour-containing dough can be prepared by adding flour, water and, if necessary, an Aw adjusting agent to the finely ground meat and sufficiently kneading to contain bubbles. In preparing the dough, a foaming agent may be added. It is preferable to use a foaming agent, particularly when flour other than wheat flour is used as the flour. By adding the foaming agent, fine bubbles can be uniformly contained in the dough. Various foaming agents can be used as the foaming agent, but it is preferable to use a soy protein foaming agent and / or an enzyme-decomposed soybean protein foaming agent from the viewpoint of the stability of air bubbles.

  The dough prepared in this way is molded and heat-treated to obtain the companion animal feed of the present invention. The dough may be formed into an appropriate shape according to the ease of eating when the companion animal eats the companion animal feed of the present invention, the handling of the owner, etc., for example, plate shape, stick shape, Examples include a disk shape, a donut shape, and a heart shape. Also, from doughs prepared from the same formulation, dye them with pigments of different colors, or mix vegetables or fruits to prepare multiple doughs with different appearances, and combine them in a multilayer or concentric form You can also

  The heating means for the molded dough is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include oven heating and microwave heating. These heating methods are known, and heat treatment may be performed according to a conventional method. The water content of the feed after the heat treatment is usually about 20 to 40%. By the above heat treatment, the dough swells due to the evaporation of water and the expansion of bubbles, and the water evaporates in a short time. Moreover, when wheat flour is used as the flour, the mesh structure derived from gluten contained in the wheat flour is fixed by heat treatment, and the texture is improved. In the case of oven heating, there is an advantage that a unique color tone (amber color) and aroma can be generated in the feed. On the other hand, in the case of microwave heating, it can be heated from inside the dough. There is an advantage that it can be uniformly expanded and a feed having uniform air bubbles can be obtained. In the above heat treatment, it is preferable to adjust so that the Aw of the obtained feed is in the range of 0.6 to 0.9. As described above, the storage stability of the feed can be remarkably improved by adjusting Aw to this range.

The above-mentioned companion animal feed thus obtained is a feed having a bread-like property and has a soft texture and moderate flexibility and elasticity, so that it is a companion with weak teeth such as a young dog, an old dog or a cat. Suitable as animal feed, snacks, etc. Of course, it can be used as a feed or a snack for healthy adult dogs and cats. The animal feed is produced by storing an appropriate amount in a packaging container and sealing it. As the packaging container, it is preferable to use an oxygen gas-impermeable packaging material. Examples of the packaging form include vacuum packaging, inert gas filling packaging, and the like, but it is preferable to carry out inert gas filling packaging together with an oxygen scavenger (for example, Ageless ^TM ). According to such a packaging form, it is possible to prevent quality deterioration and microorganism growth due to oxygen during the storage period.

The companion animal feed is, for example, an additive conventionally used by those skilled in the art for meat or dough to be used (for example, sodium chloride, polymerized phosphate, antioxidants such as sodium erythorbate, plant Protein, skim milk powder, sodium caseinate, egg white, gluten, shellfish powder, bone meal, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, seasonings, flavors, pigments, preservatives, pH adjusters, etc.) and / or vegetables and fruits added You can also Alternatively, the dough may be formed into a plate shape, heat-treated, and then cut into a stick shape, a disk shape, a donut shape, a heart shape, or the like to prepare a feed. Furthermore, various vitamins, minerals, etc. can be mix | blended with the meat or dough to be used, and it can also be made to match | combine with the NRC nutrition standard of a dog or a cat.

Even if the estradiol production promoter of the present invention is used as a skin external preparation (including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and quasi drugs), it can be expected to have an estradiol production promoting action.
Examples of the external preparation for skin to which the estradiol production accelerator of the present invention can be blended include, for example, emulsion, soap, facial cleanser, bath preparation, cream, emulsion, lotion, eau de cologne, shave cream, shave lotion, Cosmetic oil, suntan / sunscreen lotion, powder, foundation, perfume, pack, nail cream, enamel, enamel remover, eyebrow, blusher, eye cream, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, lip balm, shampoo, rinse , Hair dyes, dispersions, cleaning agents and the like.
Examples of the form of pharmaceuticals or quasi drugs that can contain the estradiol production promoter of the present invention include ointments, creams, and liquids for external use.

In addition to the estradiol production accelerator according to the present invention, the external preparation for skin of the above-described form includes ingredients, oils, high-grade ingredients blended in skin external preparations such as cosmetics and quasi-drugs as long as the estradiol production promoting action is not impaired Alcohols, fatty acids, ultraviolet absorbers, powders, pigments, surfactants, polyhydric alcohols / sugars, polymers, physiologically active ingredients, solvents, antioxidants, fragrances, preservatives, and the like can be blended.
Examples are listed below, but the present invention is not limited to these examples.

(1) Examples of oil components Ester-based oil phase components: glyceryl tri-2-ethylhexanoate, cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, isopropyl myristate, butyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, ethyl stearate, octyl palmitate, isostearic acid Isocetyl, butyl stearate, butyl myristate, ethyl linoleate, isopropyl linoleate, ethyl oleate, isocetyl myristate, isostearyl myristate, isostearyl palmitate, octyldodecyl myristate, isocetyl isostearate, diethyl sebacate, adipine Diisopropyl acid, isoaralkyl neopentanoate, glyceryl tri (capryl / caprate), trimethylolpropane tri-2-ethylhexanoate, trimethylol triisostearate Propane, pentaerythritol tetra-2-ethylhexanoate, cetyl caprylate, decyl laurate, hexyl laurate, decyl myristate, myristyl myristate, cetyl myristate, stearyl stearate, decyl oleate, cetyl ricinoleate, isolaurate Stearyl, isotridecyl myristate, isocetyl myristate, isostearyl myristate, isocetyl palmitate, isostearyl palmitate, octyl stearate, isocetyl stearate, isodecyl oleate, octyldodecyl linoleate, octyldodecyl isoleate, isopropyl isostearate Cetostearyl 2-ethylhexanoate, stearyl 2-ethylhexanoate, hexyl isostearate, ethyleneglycol dioctanoate , Ethylene glycol dioleate, propylene glycol dicaprate, propylene glycol di (capryl / capric acid), propylene glycol dicaprylate, neopentyl glycol dicaprate, neopentyl glycol dioctanoate, glyceryl tricaprylate, glyceryl triundecylate, triisopalmitine Glyceryl acid, glyceryl triisostearate, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, isostearyl octanoate, octyl isononanoate, hexyl decyl neodecanoate, octyldodecyl neodecanoate, isocetyl isostearate, isostearyl isostearate, octyldecyl isostearate, polyglycerin oleic acid Ester, polyglycerol isostearate, dipropyl carbonate, charcoal Dialkyl (C12-18), triisocetyl citrate, triisoaralkyl citrate, triisooctyl citrate, lauryl lactate, myristyl lactate, cetyl lactate, octyl decyl lactate, triethyl citrate, acetyl triethyl citrate, acetyl tributyl citrate, Trioctyl citrate, diisostearyl malate, 2-ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, di-2-ethylhexyl succinate, diisobutyl adipate, diisopropyl sebacate, dioctyl sebacate, cholesteryl stearate, cholesteryl isostearate, cholesteryl hydroxystearate, olein Cholesteryl acid, dihydrocholesteryl oleate, phytosteryl isostearate, phytosteryl oleate, 12-stearoyl hydroxystearate Cetyl, 12-stearoyl-hydroxystearic acid stearyl 12-stearoyl-hydroxystearic acid isostearate, and the like.
Hydrocarbon oil phase components: squalane, liquid paraffin, α-olefin oligomer, isoparaffin, ceresin, paraffin, liquid isoparaffin, polybutene, microcrystalline wax, petrolatum and the like.
Animal and vegetable oils and their hydrogenated oils, and naturally occurring waxes: beef tallow, hydrogenated beef tallow, lard, hydrogenated tallow, horse oil, hydrogenated horse oil, mink oil, orange luffy oil, fish oil, hydrogenated fish oil, egg yolk oil and other animal oils and Its hardened oil, avocado oil, almond oil, olive oil, cacao butter, kiwi seed oil, apricot oil, kukui nut oil, sesame oil, wheat germ oil, rice germ oil, rice bran oil, safflower oil, shea butter, soybean oil, evening primrose oil , Perilla oil, tea seed oil, camellia oil, corn oil, rapeseed oil, hydrogenated rapeseed oil, palm kernel oil, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, palm oil, hydrogenated palm oil, peanut oil, hydrogenated peanut oil, castor oil, hydrogenated castor oil , Vegetable oils such as sunflower oil, grape seed oil, jojoba oil, hardened jojoba oil, macadamia nut oil, medhome oil, cottonseed oil, hardened cottonseed oil, coconut oil, hardened coconut oil and its hardened , Beeswax, high acid value beeswax, lanolin, reduced lanolin, hydrogenated lanolin, liquid lanolin, carnauba wax and montan wax.
Silicone oil phase components: dimethylpolysiloxane, methylphenylpolysiloxane, methylcyclopolysiloxane, octamethylpolysiloxane, decamethylpolysiloxane, dodecamethylcyclosiloxane, methylhydrogenpolysiloxane, polyether-modified organopolysiloxane, dimethyl Siloxane / methylcetyloxysiloxane copolymer, dimethylsiloxane / methylstearoxysiloxane copolymer, alkyl-modified organopolysiloxane, terminal-modified organopolysiloxane, amino-modified silicone oil, amino-modified organopolysiloxane, dimethiconol, silicone gel, acrylic Examples include silicone, trimethylsiloxysilicic acid, and silicone RTV rubber.
Fluorine oil phase components: perfluoropolyether, fluorine-modified organopolysiloxane, fluorinated pitch, fluorocarbon, fluoroalcohol, fluoroalkyl / polyoxyalkylene co-modified organopolysiloxane, and the like.

(2) Examples of higher alcohols Lauryl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, 2-ethylhexanol, hexadecyl alcohol, octyldodecanol and the like can be mentioned.

(3) Examples of fatty acids Caprylic acid, capric acid, undecylenic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid, isostearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, arachidic acid, arachidonic acid, behenic acid , Erucic acid, 2-ethylhexanoic acid and the like.

(4) Examples of UV absorbers Paraaminobenzoic acid, amyl paraaminobenzoate, ethyldihydroxypropyl paraaminobenzoate, glyceryl paraaminobenzoate, ethyl paraaminobenzoate, octyl paraaminobenzoate, octyldimethyl paraaminobenzoate, ethylene glycol salicylate, salicylic acid Octyl, triethanolamine salicylate, phenyl salicylate, butylphenyl salicylate, benzyl salicylate, homomenthyl salicylate, benzyl cinnamate, octyl paramethoxycinnamate, 2-ethylhexyl paramethoxycinnamate, mono 2-diparamethoxycinnamate Glyceryl ethylhexanoate, isopropyl paramethoxycinnamate, diethanolamine salt of paramethoxyhydrocinnamic acid, diisopropyl diisopropylcinnamic acid Stealth mixture, urocanic acid, ethyl urocanate, hydroxymethoxybenzophenone, hydroxymethoxybenzophenone sulfonic acid and its salts, dihydroxymethoxybenzophenone, dihydroxymethoxybenzophenone sodium disulfonate, dihydroxybenzophenone, dihydroxydimethoxybenzophenone, hydroxyoctoxybenzophenone, tetrahydroxybenzophenone, Butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane, 2,4,6-trianilino-p- (carbo-2-ethylhexyl-1-oxy) -1,3,5-triazine, 2- (2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl) benzotriazole , Methyl-O-aminobenzoate, 2-ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3, 3-diphenyl acrylate, phenylbenzimidazole sulfate, 3- (4-methylbenzylidene) can Examples include full, isopropyldibenzoylmethane, 4- (3,4-dimethoxyphenylmethylene) -2, 5-dioxo-1-imidazolidinepropionate 2-ethylhexyl, and the like, polymer derivatives, silane derivatives, and the like.

(5) Examples of powders and pigments Red 104, Red 201, Yellow 4, Blue 1, Black 401 and other dyes, Yellow 4 AL lake, Yellow 203 BA lake and other lake dyes, nylon powder , Silk powder, urethane powder, Teflon (registered trademark) powder, silicone powder, polymethyl methacrylate powder, cellulose powder, starch, silicone elastomer spherical powder, polyethylene powder, yellow iron oxide, red iron oxide, black Colored pigments such as iron oxide, chromium oxide, carbon black, ultramarine and bitumen, white pigments such as zinc oxide, titanium oxide and cerium oxide, extender pigments such as talc, mica, sericite, kaolin and barium sulfate plate, titanium mica Pearl pigments such as barium sulfate, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, aluminum silicate, metal salts such as magnesium silicate, Inorganic powders such as Rica and alumina, metal soaps such as aluminum stearate, magnesium stearate, zinc palmitate, zinc myristate, magnesium myristate, zinc laurate, zinc undecylenate, bentonite, smectite, boron nitride, etc. It is done. There are no particular restrictions on the shape of these powders (spherical, rod-like, needle-like, plate-like, irregular shape, flake-like, spindle-like, etc.) and particle diameter. These powders are conventionally known surface treatments such as fluorine compound treatment, silicone treatment, silicone resin treatment, pendant treatment, silane coupling agent treatment, titanium coupling agent treatment, oil agent treatment, N-acylated lysine treatment, The surface treatment may or may not be performed in advance by polyacrylic acid treatment, metal soap treatment, amino acid treatment, lecithin treatment, inorganic compound treatment, plasma treatment, mechanochemical treatment or the like.

(6) Examples of surfactants Anionic surfactants: fatty acid soap, α-acyl sulfonate, alkyl sulfonate, alkyl allyl sulfonate, alkyl naphthalene sulfonate, alkyl sulfate, POE alkyl ether sulfate , Alkylamide sulfate, alkyl phosphate, POE alkyl phosphate, alkylamide phosphate, alkyloylalkyl taurine salt, N-acyl amino acid salt, POE alkyl ether carboxylate, alkyl sulfosuccinate, alkyl sulfoacetic acid Sodium, acylated hydrolyzed collagen peptide salt, perfluoroalkyl phosphate, etc. are mentioned.
Cationic surfactant: alkyltrimethylammonium chloride, stearyltrimethylammonium chloride, stearyltrimethylammonium bromide, cetostearyltrimethylammonium chloride, distearyldimethylammonium chloride, stearyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride, behenyltrimethylammonium bromide, benzalkonium chloride , Behenic acid amidopropyldimethylhydroxypropylammonium chloride, stearic acid diethylaminoethylamide, stearic acid dimethylaminopropylamide, lanolin derivative quaternary ammonium salts, and the like.
Amphoteric surfactants: carboxybetaine type, amide betaine type, sulfobetaine type, hydroxysulfobetaine type, amide sulfobetaine type, phosphobetaine type, aminocarboxylate type, imidazoline derivative type, amidoamine type and the like.
Nonionic surfactant: propylene glycol fatty acid ester, glycerin fatty acid ester, polyglycerin fatty acid ester, sorbitan fatty acid ester, POE sorbitan fatty acid ester, POE sorbitol fatty acid ester, POE glycerin fatty acid ester, POE alkyl ether, POE fatty acid ester, POE cured castor Oil, POE castor oil, POE / POP copolymer, POE / POP alkyl ether, polyether-modified silicone lauric acid alkanolamide, alkylamine oxide, hydrogenated soybean phospholipid, and the like.
Natural surfactant: lecithin, saponin, sugar surfactant and the like.

(7) Examples of polyhydric alcohols and sugars Ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, glycerin, diglycerin, polyglycerin, 3-methyl-1,3-butanediol, 1, 3 -Butylene glycol, sorbitol, mannitol, raffinose, erythritol, glucose, sucrose, fructose, xylitol, lactose, maltose, maltitol, trehalose, alkylated trehalose, mixed isomerized sugar, sulfated trehalose, pullulan and the like. These chemically modified compounds can also be used.

(8) Examples of polymers Acrylic ester / methacrylic acid ester copolymer (plus size, manufactured by Kyoyo Chemical), vinyl acetate / crotonic acid copolymer (resin 28-1310, manufactured by NSC), vinyl acetate / croton Acid / vinyl neodecanate copolymer (28-2930, manufactured by NSC), methyl vinyl ether maleic acid half ester (Gantrez ES, manufactured by ISP), T-butyl acrylate / ethyl acrylate / methacrylic acid copolymer (rubymer) , BASF), vinyl pyrrolidone / vinyl acetate / vinyl propionate copolymer (Rubicol VAP, BASF), vinyl acetate / crotonic acid copolymer (Rubiset CA, BASF), vinyl acetate / croton Acid / vinyl pyrrolidone copolymer (Rubiset CAP, manufactured by BASF), vinyl pyrrolidone / acrylate copolymer (Rubiflex, BA SF), acrylate / acrylamide copolymer (Ultrahold, BASF), vinyl acetate / butyl maleate / isobornyl acrylate copolymer (Advantage, ISP), carboxy vinyl polymer (Carbopol, BF Goodrich), anionic polymer compounds such as acrylic acid / alkyl methacrylate copolymers (Pemulene, BF Goodrich) and acetic acid amphoteric compounds of dialkylaminoethyl methacrylate polymers (Yukaformer, Mitsubishi Chemical) Amphoteric polymer compounds such as octyl acrylate acrylate / hydroxypropyl acrylate / butyl aminoethyl methacrylate copolymer (AMPHOMER, NSC), quaternized vinylpyrrolidone / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate (GAFQUAT, ISP) , Methyl vinyl imidazolium chloride Cationic polymer compounds such as vinyl / vinylpyrrolidone copolymer (rubicoat, manufactured by BASF), polyvinylpyrrolidone (rubiscol K, manufactured by BASF), vinylpyrrolidone / vinyl acetate copolymer (rubiscol VA, manufactured by BASF) ), Nonionic polymer compounds such as vinylpyrrolidone / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer (copolymer 937, manufactured by ISP), vinylcaprolactam / vinylpyrrolidone / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer (copolymer VC713, manufactured by ISP), etc. There is. Cellulose or derivatives thereof, keratin and collagen or derivatives thereof, calcium alginate, pullulan, agar, gelatin, tamarind seed polysaccharide, xanthan gum, carrageenan, high methoxyl pectin, low methoxyl pectin, guar gum, gum arabic, crystalline cellulose, arabino Naturally derived polymer compounds such as galactan, gum karaya, gum tragacanth, alginic acid, albumin, casein, curdlan, gellan gum and dextran can also be suitably used.

(9) Examples of physiologically active ingredients Examples of physiologically active ingredients include substances that impart some physiological activity to the skin when applied to the skin. For example, whitening ingredients, anti-fatigue compositions, anti-aging agents, UV protection agents, slimming agents, tanning agents, antioxidants, hair growth agents, hair restorers, moisturizers, blood circulation promoters, antibacterial agents, bactericides, and drying Agent, cooling sensation agent, warming sensation agent, vitamins, amino acids, wound healing promoter, stimulus relaxation agent, analgesic agent, cell activator, enzyme component and the like. Examples of these suitable ingredients include, for example, ashitaba extract, avocado extract, amateur extract, altea extract, arnica extract, aloe extract, apricot extract, apricot kernel extract, ginkgo biloba extract, fennel extract, turmeric extract, oolong tea extract, ages Extract, Echinacea leaf extract, Ogon extract, Oat extract, Oen extract, Barley extract, Hypericum extract, Oyster extract, Dutch mustard extract, Orange extract, Seawater dried product, Seaweed extract, Hydrolyzed elastin, Hydrolyzed wheat powder, Hydrolyzed silk , Chamomile extract, Carrot extract, Kawara mugwort extract, Licorice extract, Calcade extract, Oyster extract, Kina extract, Cucumber extract, Guanosine, Gardenia extract, Kumazasa extract, Clarae Kiss, walnut extract, grapefruit extract, clematis extract, chlorella extract, mulberry extract, gentian extract, tea extract, yeast extract, burdock extract, fermented rice bran extract, rice germ oil, comfrey extract, collagen, bilberry extract, saicin extract, psycho extract Extract Kizuta extract, hawthorn extract, elderberry extract, yarrow extract, mint extract, sage extract, mallow extract, senki Sue extract, assembly extract, soybean extract, tiso extract, thyme extract, tea extract, clove extract, chigaya extract, chimpi extract, touki extract, toshinsen extract, tonin extract, spruce extract, dokudami extract, tomato extract, natto extract, carrot extract, garlic extract, Novara extract, hibiscus extract, bacmond extract, parsley extract, honey, hamamelis extract, parietalia extract, toad extract, bisabolol, loquat extract, dandelion extract, burdock extract, bukuro extract, butcher bloom extract, grape extract, propolis, loofah extract, Safflower extract, peppermint extract, bodaige extract, button extract, hop extract, pine extract, marronnier extract, mizubasho Kiss, Mukuroji extract, Melissa extract, Peach extract, Cornflower extract, Eucalyptus extract, Yukinoshita extract, Yokuinin extract, Artemisia extract, Lavender extract, Apple extract, Lettuce extract, Lemon extract, Lotus root extract, Rose extract, Rosemary extract, Roman chamomile extract And royal jelly extract.
Biopolymers such as deoxyribonucleic acid, mucopolysaccharide, sodium hyaluronate, sodium chondroitin sulfate, collagen, elastin, chitin, chitosan, hydrolyzed eggshell membranes, amino acids, hydrolyzed peptides, sodium lactate, urea, sodium pyrrolidonecarboxylate , Moisturizing ingredients such as betaine, whey, trimethylglycine, oily ingredients such as sphingolipid, ceramide, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, cholesterol derivatives, phospholipids, ε-aminocaproic acid, glycyrrhizic acid, β-glycyrrhetinic acid, lysozyme chloride, guaiazulene, Anti-fatigue composition such as hydrocortisone, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium pantothenate, biotin, nicotinamide, vitamin C Vitamins such as thiol, active ingredients such as allantoin, diisopropylamine dichloroacetate, 4-aminomethylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid, antioxidants such as tocopherol, carotenoid, flavonoid, tannin, lignan, saponin, α-hydroxy acid, β-hydroxy Cell activators such as acids, blood circulation promoters such as γ-oryzanol and vitamin E derivatives, wound healing agents such as retinol and retinol derivatives, arbutin, kojic acid, placenta extract, sulfur, ellagic acid, linoleic acid, tranexamic acid, glutathione Whitening agent, cephalanthin, licorice extract, red pepper tincture, hinokitiol, garlic iodide extract, pyridoxine hydrochloride, DL-α-tocopherol, DL-α-tocopherol acetate, nicotinic acid, nicotinic acid derivative, calcium pantothenate, D- Pantothenyl alcohol, acetyl pantothenyl ethyl ether, biotin, allantoin, isopropylmethylphenol, estradiol, ethinylestradiol, capronium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, takanal, camphor, salicylic acid, nonyl acid vanillylamide, nonanoic acid vanillylamide, pyroctone Olamine, glyceryl pentadecanoate, L-menthol, mononitroguaiacol, resorcin, γ-aminobutyric acid, benzethonium chloride, mexiletine hydrochloride, auxin, female hormone, cantalis tincture, cyclosporine, zinc pyrithione, hydrocortisone, minoxidil, monostearic acid Examples include hair growth agents such as polyoxyethylene sorbitan, mint oil, and Sasanishiki extract.

(10) Examples of antioxidants: sodium bisulfite, sodium sulfite, erythorbic acid, sodium erythorbate, dilauryl thiodipropionate, tocopherol, tolyl biguanide, nordihydroguaiaretic acid, parahydroxyanisole, butylhydroxyanisole, dibutylhydroxy Examples include plant extracts having an antioxidant effect such as toluene, ascorbyl stearate, ascorbyl palmitate, octyl gallate, propyl gallate, carotenoid, flavonoid, tannin, lignan, saponin, apple extract and clove extract.

(11) Examples of solvents Purified water, ethanol, lower alcohol, ethers, LPG, fluorocarbon, N-methylpyrrolidone, fluoroalcohol, volatile linear silicone, next-generation chlorofluorocarbon and the like.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on examples.
Example Production of leek seed extract Leek seeds were pulverized and defatted with hexane in an amount 3 times (weight ratio) of leek seeds at an extraction temperature in the range of 40 to 50 ° C. with stirring for 1 hour. This operation was performed twice. Thereafter, the hexane extraction residue is naturally dried overnight, the weight of the dried product is measured, and then the extraction temperature is 80 to 100 ° C. with 50% by weight aqueous ethanol containing 5 times the amount (weight ratio) of the dried product. Extracted with stirring for 2 hours. Then, the residue was discarded by vacuum filtration, and the filtrate was concentrated with an evaporator and dried in vacuo at 60 ° C. overnight to obtain a leek seed extract (Example).

Test Example: Evaluation of Estradiol Production Promoting Action Material Extract of leek seeds of the above example, maca extract powder (TOWA CORPORATION, Lot No. 0033106). Carrot extract powder (Nippon Powder Chemical Co., Ltd., Lot No. 060117BG). Experiments were performed using ddy mice, females, 7 moon cakes. Estradiol was measured using Estradiol EIA kit (Cayman Chemical Corporation).

Method
60 female mice were collected in control group (Cont., 12 mice), maca extract group (Macaxs100, 6 mice), ginseng extract group (GinsengE100, 6 mice), leek seed extract 50 mg / kg group (ATSE50, 12 mice). , Leek seed extract 100 mg / kg group (ATSE100, 12 animals), leek seed extract 200 mg / kg group (ATSE200, 12 animals), and divided into 6 groups. Mice were orally administered once daily for 4 consecutive weeks. After administration of each sample on the last day, blood was collected from the celiac artery and the serum was collected by centrifugation. Estradiol content in serum was measured using Estradiol EIA kit. The result is shown in FIG.

Results and Effects of Examples As shown in FIG. 1, the serum estradiol content was increased in ATSE50, ATSE100, and ATSE200 as compared with the control.
Further, in the leek seed extract, concentration dependency was observed in the dose range of 50 to 200 mg / kg. In particular, there was a significant difference at doses of 100 and 200 mg / kg (each *: P <0.05, **: P <0.01).
As a result, the leek seed extract of this example increases the estradiol content in serum in elderly mice, and thus has the effect of promoting the production of estradiol in vivo, thereby improving menopausal disorders, osteoporosis, etc. It can be seen that it has preventive and therapeutic effects.

Although the compounding example of the estradiol production promoter (leek seed extract) of this invention is given to the following, the following compounding example does not limit this invention.
Formulation Example 1: Chewing gum
53.0wt% sugar
Gum base 20.0
Glucose 10.0
Minamata 16.0
Fragrance 0.5
Chive seed extract 0.5
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 2: Gummy
Reduced water tank 40.0wt%
Granulated sugar 20.0
Glucose 20.0
Gelatin 4.7
Water 9.68
Kiwi juice 4.0
Kiwi flavor 0.6
Dye 0.02
Leek seed extract 1.0
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 3: Candy
50.0 wt% sugar
Minamata 33.0
Water 14.4
Organic acid 2.0
Fragrance 0.2
Leek seed extract 0.4
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 4: Yogurt (hard / soft)
Milk 41.5wt%
Nonfat dry milk 5.8
Sugar 8.0
Agar 0.15
Gelatin 0.1
Lactic acid bacteria 0.005
Leek seed extract 0.4
Perfume
Water residue
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 5: Soft drink
Fructose glucose liquid sugar 30.0wt%
Emulsifier 0.5
Chive seed extract 0.05
Perfume
Purified water residue
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 6: Soft capsule
Rice germ oil 87.0wt%
Emulsifier 12.0
Leek seed extract 1.0
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 7: Tablet
Lactose 54.0wt%
Crystalline cellulose 30.0
Starch degradation product 10.0
Glycerin fatty acid ester 5.0
Leek seed extract 1.0
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 8: Oral granules (pharmaceuticals)
Leek seed extract 1.0wt%
Lactose 30.0
Cornstarch 60.0
Crystalline cellulose 8.0
Polyvinylpyrrolidone 1.0
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 9: Tablet
76.4 wt% sugar
Glucose 19.0
Sucrose fatty acid ester 0.2
Chive seed extract 0.5
Purified water 3.9
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 10: Cosmetic cream
Squalane 20.0wt%
Beeswax 5.0
Refined jojoba oil 5.0
Glycerin 5.0
Glycerol monostearate 2.0
Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan-
Monostearate 2.0
Leek seed extract 2.0
Preservative appropriate amount
Perfume
Purified water residue
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 11: Lotion
Ethanol 5.0wt%
Glycerin 2.0
1,3-butylene glycol 2.0
Polyethylene oleyl ether 0.5
Sodium citrate 0.1
Citric acid 0.1
Chive seed extract 0.1
Purified water residue
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 12: Body gel
Macadamia nut oil 2.0wt%
Octyldodecyl myristate 10.0
Methylphenylpolysiloxane 5.0
Behenyl alcohol 3.0
Stearic acid 3.0
Batyl alcohol 1.0
Glyceryl monostearate 1.0
Tetraoleic acid polyoxyethylene sorbit 2.0
Hydrogenated soybean phospholipid 1.0
Ceramide 0.1
Retinol palmitate 0.1
Preservative appropriate amount
Centella extract 1.0
Leek seed extract 1.0
1,3-butylene glycol 5.0
Purified water residue
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 13: Latex
Squalane 4.0wt%
Vaseline 2.5
Cetanol 2.0
Glycerin 2.0
Lipophilic glyceryl monostearate 1.0
Stearic acid 1.0
L-Arginine 1.0
Chive seed extract 0.5
Potassium hydroxide 0.1
Perfume
Purified water residue
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 14: Bath agent (liquid)
Propylene glycol 50.0wt%
Ethanol 20.0
Sodium sulfate 5.0
Chive seed extract 0.5
Lanolin 0.5
Avocado oil 0.5
Dye 1.5
Fragrance 22.0
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 15: Cat food
Corn 34.0wt%
Flour 35.0
Meat meal 15.0
Beef tallow 8.9
Salt 1.0
Skipjack extract 4.0
Leek seed extract 1.0
Taurine 0.1
Vitamins 0.5
Minerals 0.5
100.0wt%

Formulation Example 16: Dog food
Corn 30.0wt%
Meat (chicken) 15.0
Defatted soybean 10.0
Flour 25.0
Mosses 5.0
Leek seed extract 5.0
Animal fats and oils 8.9
Oligosaccharide 0.1
Vitamin 0.5
Mineral 0.5
100.0wt%

  As described above, the present invention promotes the production of estradiol in vivo, thereby containing a novel estradiol production agent capable of effectively preventing and treating climacteric disorder and osteoporosis, and the like. Food and drink, animal feed, pharmaceuticals for mammalian animals including humans, and external preparations for skin can be provided.

It is a graph which shows the influence which the leek seed extract has on the estradiol in the blood of female mice.

Claims (7)

  An estradiol production promoter containing at least one of leek (Allium tuberosum) flowers, seeds, and an extract extracted from at least one of leek flowers and seeds as an active ingredient.   A preventive or therapeutic agent for climacteric symptoms comprising the estradiol production promoter according to claim 1 as an active ingredient.   The osteoporosis prevention and treatment agent which uses the estradiol production promoter of Claim 1 as an active ingredient.   Food / beverage products containing the estradiol production promoter of Claim 1.   Animal feed containing the estradiol production promoter according to claim 1.   A pharmaceutical product for mammals (including humans) containing the estradiol production promoter according to claim 1. A skin external preparation for mammals (including humans) containing the estradiol production promoter according to claim 1.

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