1. An antitussive or expectorant composition containing an extract of Coptidis rhizoma as an active ingredient. ! 2. The composition according to claim 1, additionally containing ivy leaf extract and in the form of a combined extract of Coptidis rhizoma and ivy leaf. ! 3. The composition according to claim 2, where the ratio by weight of ivy leaf extract and Coptidis rhizoma extract is from 0.1: 1 to 10: 1 (ivy leaf extract weight: mass of Coptidis rhizoma extract). ! 4. The composition according to claim 3, where the ratio by weight of ivy leaf extract and Coptidis rhizoma extract is from 0.2: 1 to 5: 1 (ivy leaf extract weight: mass of Coptidis rhizoma extract). ! 5. A composition for preventing or treating a respiratory disease, comprising a combination of Coptidis rhizoma extract and ivy leaf extract as an active ingredient, in the form of a combined Coptidis rhizoma extract and ivy leaf. ! 6. The composition according to claim 5, where the ratio by weight of ivy leaf extract and Coptidis rhizoma extract is from 0.1: 1 to 10: 1 (ivy leaf extract weight: mass of Coptidis rhizoma extract). ! 7. The composition according to claim 6, where the ratio by weight of ivy leaf extract and Coptidis rhizoma extract is from 0.2: 1 to 5: 1 (ivy leaf extract weight: mass of Coptidis rhizoma extract). ! 8. The composition according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the respiratory disease is selected from the group consisting of emphysema, bronchitis, asthma, chronic or acute bronchoconstriction, respiratory distress syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial adenoma, single pulmonary node , pulmonary tuberculosis, pyothorax, lung abscess, colds, flu and pulmonary histiocytosis. ! 9. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 7, where the extract represents1. Противокашлевая или отхаркивающая композиция, содержащая экстракт Coptidis rhizoma в качестве активного ингредиента. ! 2. Композиция по п.1, дополнительно содержащая экстракт листа плюща и нахо
