High molecular weight extracts of convolvulus arvensis (field bindweed) and polygonum convolvulus (wild buckwheat)
AssigneeThe Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning, Int., Inc.
InventorsXiaolong Meng, Hugh D. Riordan, Neil H. Riordan
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Abstract
A bindweed and buckwheat extract is used to inhibit the growth of tumor cells, inhibit the growth of blood vessels, and enhance immune function. The bindweed and buckwheat extract requires minimal purification and produces a low toxicity anti-tumor and immunostimulating extract.
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A pharmaceutical composition for treating cancer, inhibiting the growth of new blood vessels, and/or enhancing immune function in a mammal, said composition comprising:
- an effective amount of an aqueous extract of Convolvulus, and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.
A method for preparing non-toxic extracts of Convolvulus consisting of;
- preparing an aqueous extract of Convolvulus.
A pharmaceutical composition for treating cancer, inhibiting the growth of new blood vessels, and/or enhancing immune function in a mammal, said composition comprising:
- an effective amount of an extract of Polygonum, and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.
A method for preparing non-toxic extracts of Polygonum consisting of;
- preparing an aqueous extract of Polygonum.
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