PURPOSE: A composition containing Plantago asiatica extract is provided to ensure antioxdation and to prevent and treat hypersensitive dermatitis without cytotoxicity. CONSTITUTION: A composition for preventing and treating hypersensitive dermatitis contains Plantago asiatica extract as an active ingredient. The Plantago asiatica extract is obtained using water, alcohol of C1-C4 or mixture solvent thereof. The hypersensitive dermatitis is contact urticaria, contact dermatitis or atopic dermatitis. The composition is used as an ingredient of body cleanser, soap, medicinal ointment or pack. The composition is a pharmaceutical composition and is used by oral administration or parenteral administration. A functional cosmetic composition for preventing or treating hypersensitive dermatitis contains Plantago asiatica extract as an active ingredient.본 발명은 차전초(질경이, Plantagoasiatica) 추출물을 유효성분으로 함유하는 과민성 피부 질환 예방 및 치료용 조성물에 관한 것이다. 구체적으로, 본 발명에 따른 차전초 추출물은 면역글로불린 E(Ig E)를 감소시키는 효과 및 항산화 효과가 있으며 세포 독성이 거의 없어 아토피 피부염으로 대표되는 과민성 피부 질환의 예방 및 치료에 유용하게 이용될 수 있다.
