COMPOSITION FOR GINSENG/RED GINSENG EXTRACT AND GINSENOSIDES MEDIATED RETINAL REGENERATION IN NORMAL AGEING AND MACULAR DEGENERATION

PURPOSE: A composition containing ginseng and/or red ginseng extracts, ginsenoside Rg1 and Rb1, and compound K is provided to prevent and treat eye function degradation and macular degeneration. CONSTITUTION: A pharmaceutical composition for preventing, delaying, and treating macular degeneration contains one or more selected from a ginseng extract, a red ginseng extract, ginsenoside Rg1, ginsenoside Rb1, ginsenoside compound K as active ingredients. The active ingredients activate MMP(matrix metalloproteinase) secretion from RPE(retinal pigment epithelium) cells. The active ingredients regenerates, maintains, and improves Bruch's membrane function. [Reference numerals] (AA) Ginseng treatment; (BB) Fluid transport; (CC) Function stop(Failure); (DD) Macular degeneration(AMD); (EE) Age(years);