Method for increasing content of physiologically active substance in ginseng

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for economically preparing ginseng extract having an increased content of physiologically active substances, comprising the steps of steaming ginseng at 95 to 100° C. for 1 to 24 hours, collecting the generated vapor by cooling, and repeating the process twice, to a composition for promoting collagen synthesis, comprising the extract, and to a cosmetic product for improving skin wrinkles, comprising the composition.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates the effect of activating the collagen promoter by the ginseng extract prepared using the method of the present invention (GE: ginseng extract, ETOH: ethanol).

FIG. 2 illustrates the effect of promoting collagen biosynthesis by the ginseng extract prepared using the method of the present invention (UA: ursolic acid, ETOH: ethanol).

FIG. 3 illustrates the effect of inhibiting collagenase activity by the ginseng extract prepared using the method of the present invention (TNF alpha: tumor necrosis factor alpha).

Claims

1. A method for preparing a ginseng extract having an increased content of physiologically active ingredients, comprising the steps of steaming ginseng at 95 to 100° C. for 1 to 24 hours, collecting the generated vapor by cooling, and repeating the process twice.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the ginseng is Fresh ginseng.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the physiologically active ingredients are Rb1, Rb2, Rc and Rd.

4. A composition for promoting collagen synthesis, comprising the ginseng extract prepared by the method according to claim 1.

5. The composition for promoting collagen synthesis according to claim 4, wherein the ginseng extract is contained in a proportion of 0.001 to 20.0 w/w, based on the total dry weight of the composition.

6. A cosmetic product for improving skin wrinkles, comprising the composition according to claim 4.

7. The cosmetic product according to claim 6, wherein the cosmetic product for improving skin wrinkles is a nutrient cream, an astringent toner, a softening toner, an essence, a nutrient gel, or a massage cream.