The present disclosure relates to a composition containing an extract of a plant in the genus Lindera, more particularly to a composition for lowering intraocular pressure containing the extract. The composition of the present disclosure is useful since it can control intraocular pressure. Further, the composition of the present disclosure is advantageous in that it has fewer side effects than chemical substances and is environmentally friendly since the extract derived from the natural product is used to control the intraocular pressure. In addition, since the extract contained in the composition of the present disclosure can be obtained from the plants in the genus Lindera which are easily available, it can be usefully used economically and commercially.