PURPOSE: A composition containing Amphicarpaea bracteata subsp.edgeworthii(Benth.) H.Ohashi powder or extract thereof is provided to suppress and control sharp increase of blood glucose and to be used in a pharmaceutical composition and a health functional food for preventing and treating diabetes.CONSTITUTION: A pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating diabetes or diabetes complication contains Amphicarpaea bracteata subsp.edgeworthii(Benth.) H.Ohashi powder or extract thereof as an active ingredient. The Amphicarpaea bracteata subsp.edgeworthii(Benth.) H.Ohashi is dry or steamed. The extract is prepared using water, low alcohol of 1-4 carbon atoms, or a mixture solvent thereof. A health functional food for preventing and treating diabetes or diabetes complication contains the powder or extract as an active ingredient. The health functional food is formed in a tablet, capsule, powder, granule, liquid, and pill. The food includes foods, beverage, gum, tea, vitamin complex, or health food.COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012본 발명은 혈당강하 효과를 갖는 새콩 분말 또는 이의 추출물을 포함하는 당뇨병 예방 및 치료를 위한 조성물에 관한 것으로서, 본 발명의 새콩 분말 또는 이의 추출물은 혈중 포도당 농도의 급격한 상승을 억제 및 조절함으로서 당뇨병 예방 및 치료를 위한 약학조성물 및 건강기능식품에 유용하게 이용될 수 있다.
