The present invention relates to a functional food composition for enhancing muscular function and exercise performance and a method for preparing same. According to the present invention, provided is a composition which enables increased generation of factors associated with myogenesis and energy metabolism and thus enhances exercise performance and muscular function. More particularly, mitochondria and muscle cell synthesis is increased and muscular atrophy is inhibited, and thus muscle exercise effects can be increased and fatigue is reduced. The composition can be applied as a health function composition to various fields such as foods.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a manufacturing method of an herbal medicinal tablet formulation for treating obesity which can be prescribed based on Sasang constitutional medicine, comprises manufacturing a concentrated and quantified ephedra powder agent so that an ephedrine content of ephedra, which differs from 0.5-2.5% depending on a producing district and collecting period, is 3.0-4.0%, determining a weight according to each constitution of Sasang constitutional medicine of the concentrated and quantified ephedra powder agent of which the ephedrine content is 3.0-4.0%, and manufacturing a side-effect-preventing powder agent for each constitution to prevent and suppress side effects according to constitution of Sasang constitutional medicine with respect to the weight of the ephedra powder agent, preparing the ephedra powder agent and the side-effect-preventing powder agent while varying a weight ratio therebetween in consideration of weight, obesity, constitution of Sasang constitutional medicine, and side effects while mixing the ephedra powder agent and the side-effect-preventing powder agent; tableting a mixture of the prepared ephedra powder agent and side-effect-preventing powder agent; coating the tableted ones after tableting; and after the coating, while sorting out defective ones from coated ones and packaging, displaying a label including information prepared according to weight, obesity, constitution of Sasang constitutional medicine, and side effects.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a manufacturing method of an herbal medicinal tablet formulation for treating obesity which can be prescribed based on Sasang constitutional medicine, comprises manufacturing a concentrated and quantified ephedra powder agent so that an ephedrine content of ephedra, which differs from 0.5-2.5% depending on a producing district and collecting period, is 3.0-4.0%, determining a weight according to each constitution of Sasang constitutional medicine of the concentrated and quantified ephedra powder agent of which the ephedrine content is 3.0-4.0%, and manufacturing a side-effect-preventing powder agent for each constitution to prevent and suppress side effects according to constitution of Sasang constitutional medicine with respect to the weight of the ephedra powder agent, preparing the ephedra powder agent and the side-effect-preventing powder agent while varying a weight ratio therebetween in consideration of weight, obesity, constitution of Sasang constitutional medicine, and side effects while mixing the ephedra powder agent and the side-effect-preventing powder agent; tableting a mixture of the prepared ephedra powder agent and side-effect-preventing powder agent; coating the tableted ones after tableting; and after the coating, while sorting out defective ones from coated ones and packaging, displaying a label including information prepared according to weight, obesity, constitution of Sasang constitutional medicine, and side effects.

The subject matter of the invention is a cosmetic active ingredient comprising at least one hydrolysate of Nymphaea alba flowers, as well as cosmetic compositions including said active ingredient and its use in cosmetics. In particular, the invention relates to the use of an extract of Nymphaea alba flowers for improving skin complexion.

Methods and compositions for improving the appearance of skin are provided. The methods and compositions are especially suited for improving sallow-looking skin by enhancing bilirubin breakdown in skin. The methods and compositions herein utilize a water lily extract that demonstrates a surprising ability to reduce bilirubin levels. The method involves applying a skin care composition containing an effective amount of water lily extract to a target portion of skin where a reduction in bilirubin level is desired.

An embodiment of the present invention provides an herbal medicinal tablet formulation for treating obesity which can be prescribed based on Sasang constitutional medicine, including:

an ephedra powder agent of which ephedrine content is concentrated to be 3.0 to 4.0%, which is greater than 0.5 to 2.5% when it is in a natural state, and of which the ephedrine content is maintained constant at 3.0 to 4.0%; and a side-effect-preventing powder agent for each constitution prescribed based on Sasang constitutional medicine in order to prevent a side effect of the ephedra powder agent, wherein a weight ratio of the ephedra powder agent and the side-effect-preventing powder agent is 8-10:1 to 9-11:1.

Disclosed are shenlingbaizhu granules and a preparation method thereof, wherein the shenlingbaizhu granules comprise an extract of raw material medicines and excipients, the raw material medicines being: 400 parts by weight of ginseng, 400 parts by weight of tuckahoe, 400 parts by weight of Rhizoma atractylodis macrocephalae stir-fried with bran, 400 parts by weight of yam, 300 parts by weight of fried white hyacinth bean, 200 parts by weight of lotus seed, 200 parts by weight of coix seed stir-fried with bran, 200 parts by weight of Fructus amomi, 200 parts by weight of Platycodon grandiflorum, and 400 parts by weight of licorice, wherein the excipients comprise citric acid, stevioside and lactose, and the granules are dispersed by adding an appropriate amount of water and then obtaining a clear solution.

Disclosed are shenlingbaizhu granules and a preparation method thereof, wherein the shenlingbaizhu granules comprise an extract of raw material medicines and excipients, the raw material medicines being: 400 parts by weight of ginseng, 400 parts by weight of tuckahoe, 400 parts by weight of Rhizoma atractylodis macrocephalae stir-fried with bran, 400 parts by weight of yam, 300 parts by weight of fried white hyacinth bean, 200 parts by weight of lotus seed, 200 parts by weight of coix seed stir-fried with bran, 200 parts by weight of Fructus amomi, 200 parts by weight of Platycodon grandiflorum, and 400 parts by weight of licorice, wherein the excipients comprise citric acid, stevioside and lactose, and the granules are dispersed by adding an appropriate amount of water and then obtaining a clear solution.

Disclosed are shenlingbaizhu granules and a preparation method thereof, wherein the shenlingbaizhu granules comprise an extract of raw material medicines and excipients, the raw material medicines being: 400 parts by weight of ginseng, 400 parts by weight of tuckahoe, 400 parts by weight of Rhizoma atractylodis macrocephalae stir-fried with bran, 400 parts by weight of yam, 300 parts by weight of fried white hyacinth bean, 200 parts by weight of lotus seed, 200 parts by weight of coix seed stir-fried with bran, 200 parts by weight of Fructus amomi, 200 parts by weight of Platycodon grandiflorum, and 400 parts by weight of licorice, wherein the excipients comprise citric acid, stevioside and lactose, and the granules are dispersed by adding an appropriate amount of water and then obtaining a clear solution.

The present invention is related to a cosmetic method for promoting lipolysis, slimming, draining, smooth skin surface, reducing the volume of localized fat deposits, the method including applying a topical composition comprising a Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus) Extract.