The invention provides synergistic topical formulations comprising a cannabinoid; an extract from Paeonia lactiflora; and optionally allantoin. The invention further provides uses of these formulations in treating certain inflammatory diseases, wounds, scarring and the like. Examples of such diseases or conditions are arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Other examples are skin diseases or conditions, such as wound and consequent scarring.

The invention provides synergistic topical formulations comprising a cannabinoid; an extract from Paeonia lactiflora; and optionally allantoin. The invention further provides uses of these formulations in treating certain inflammatory diseases, wounds, scarring and the like. Examples of such diseases or conditions are arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Other examples are skin diseases or conditions, such as wound and consequent scarring.

An herbal formula used for preparing a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating metabolic syndrome is provided. The herbal formula includes Rehmanniae radix preparata, Cornus officinalis, Dioscorea polystachya, Alisma plantago-aquatica, Paeonia suffruticosa, Poria cocos, Aconitum carmichaeli, and Cinnamomum cassia.

An herbal formula used for preparing a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating metabolic syndrome is provided. The herbal formula includes Rehmanniae radix preparata, Cornus officinalis, Dioscorea polystachya, Alisma plantago-aquatica, Paeonia suffruticosa, Poria cocos, Aconitum carmichaeli, and Cinnamomum cassia.

An herbal formula used for preparing a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating metabolic syndrome is provided. The herbal formula includes Rehmanniae radix preparata, Cornus officinalis, Dioscorea polystachya, Alisma plantago-aquatica, Paeonia suffruticosa, Poria cocos, Aconitum carmichaeli, and Cinnamomum cassia.

Disclosed herein are a composition for inhibiting sebum secretion comprising a peach sprout extract as an active ingredient, and a composition for inhibiting sebum secretion comprising a mixed extract of peach sprout and peony as an active ingredient. The extract can inhibit an overproduction of sebum and regulates secretion of sebum, thereby not only imparting elasticity to the pores but also suppressing the aging of the pores and exhibiting a pore-contraction effect.

Disclosed herein are a composition for inhibiting sebum secretion comprising a peach sprout extract as an active ingredient, and a composition for inhibiting sebum secretion comprising a mixed extract of peach sprout and peony as an active ingredient. The extract can inhibit an overproduction of sebum and regulates secretion of sebum, thereby not only imparting elasticity to the pores but also suppressing the aging of the pores and exhibiting a pore-contraction effect.

Disclosed herein are a composition for inhibiting sebum secretion comprising a peach sprout extract as an active ingredient, and a composition for inhibiting sebum secretion comprising a mixed extract of peach sprout and peony as an active ingredient. The extract can inhibit an overproduction of sebum and regulates secretion of sebum, thereby not only imparting elasticity to the pores but also suppressing the aging of the pores and exhibiting a pore-contraction effect.

A composition for alleviating or treating asthma is proposed. A composition for alleviating or treating asthma contains, as an active ingredient, a concentrate obtained by distilling an extract obtained by extracting a herb medicine complex containing dried Rehmanniae radix, Cyperus rotundus L., Paeonia lactiflora Pall., Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Angelica gigas root, Carthamus tinctorius L., and Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch., using an extraction solvent, and can be provided in the form of an oriental pharmacopuncture solution or an injection.

A composition for alleviating or treating asthma is proposed. A composition for alleviating or treating asthma contains, as an active ingredient, a concentrate obtained by distilling an extract obtained by extracting a herb medicine complex containing dried Rehmanniae radix, Cyperus rotundus L., Paeonia lactiflora Pall., Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Angelica gigas root, Carthamus tinctorius L., and Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch., using an extraction solvent, and can be provided in the form of an oriental pharmacopuncture solution or an injection.