The present invention relates to a composition for the prevention or
treatment of physiological and pathological disorders mediated by
cyclooxygenase (COX) and/or 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) comprising Uncaria
genus plant, in particular, Uncaria gambir, or its extract, and to a
combined composition of said Uncaria genus plant extract and Scutellaria
baicalensis extract and/or Camellia sinensis extract. The present
composition shows excellent COX and/5-LO inhibition effects, and thus can
be used for the prevention or treatment of disease and disorders mediated
by various COX pathway and/or 5-LO pathway, including osteoarthritis and
rheumatoid arthritis.