The present invention provides an adiponectin production promoter having a Peucedanum japonicum as an effective ingredient. The adiponectin production promoter can be used for preventing or curing hypoadiponectinemia. Further, the present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition, a food and a drink, and a fodder containing adiponectin production promoter.本發明提供一種以牡丹防風(Peucedanum japonicum)作為有效成分的脂聯素產生促進劑。該脂聯素產生促進劑可用於低脂聯素血症之預防或治療。又,本發明提供含該脂聯素產生促進劑之醫藥組成物、飲食品、及飼料。