In this study, the functional cosmetic activity of water and ethanol extracts from Saururus chinensis by elicitor treatment are examined. Anti-oxidative activity 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl and antioxidant protection factor of elicitor treated S. chinensis extract increased in concentration dependent manner as concentration increased from 1.5 mg elicitor/leaf 1 g (group A) to 3.0 mg elicitor/ leaf 1 g (group B). Also, 70% ethanol extract showed higher antioxidative activity than water

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... Elicitor treated S. chinensis extract showed similar inhibitory effect on elastase activity and whitening effect indicating low effect of elicitor on elastase inhibition and whitening effect. However, it showed high antiinflammatory and anti-microbial activity compared to control group. Both group A and B showed high anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activity then control group indicating that elicitor treatment is suitable for biomass method used for industrializing useful compounds. Therefore, elicitor treatment during S. chinensis cultivation will increase bioactivity in the plant source which will yield high quality for industrialization.