LIPID-METABOLIZING FOOD OR TEA MADE FROM MURASAKI

摘要

PURPOSE:To obtain a lipid-metabolizing food or tear having excellent lipid- metabolizing effect and anti-obesity effect, by using the aboveground part of MURASAKI (Lithospermum erythrorhyzon Sieb. et Zucc) as an essential component. CONSTITUTION:The stalk or leaf of MURASAKI is cut to small pieces and, if necessary, steamed. The cut pieces are roasted, kneaded and then dried in the sun or with hot air stream to obtain MURASAKI tea. The tear is pulverized and used as a component to be compounded to a food.