Methods and compositions for bone and cartilage repair
AssigneeCIMTECH Pty Limited
InventorsGraham Matheson, William Walsh
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Abstract
Biologically active extract of Hibiscus tiliaceus L. and compositions comprising the extract are described. The invention also provides therapeutic uses of the extract and compositions, in particular for promoting healing of bone and cartilage injuries, and the promotion of bone and cartilage formation.
Claims10
A method of bone or cartilage formation, repair or regeneration in a subject with a fracture, or a bone or cartilage injury in need thereof, comprising topically applying to skin of the subject surrounding the fracture or injury a composition comprising an effective amount of an extract of bark of Hibiscus tiliaceus obtained by extracting bark of Hibiscus tiliaceus with alcohol to form an alcohol extract and extracting the alcohol extract with coconut oil to provide the extract of bark of Hibiscus tiliaceus.
A method of bone or cartilage formation, repair or regeneration in a subject with a fracture, or a bone or cartilage injury in need thereof, comprising topically applying to skin of the subject surrounding the fracture or injury a composition comprising an effective amount of a coconut oil extract of bark of Hibiscus tiliaceus obtained by extracting bark of Hibiscus tiliaceus with coconut oil to provide the coconut oil extract of bark of Hibiscus tiliaceus.
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