DEVELOPMENT OF A STANDARDIZED AND EFFECT-OPTIMIZED HERBAL EXTRACT OF WEDELIA CHINENSIS AND ITS USE FOR TREATING DISEASE

摘要

A method for preparing a standardized Wedelia chinensis extract and an extract prepared by the method. Also provided is a method for qualifying the standardized extract by characterizing its most abundant compounds and its biological activity in vitro. Additionally, a method is provided for treating an androgen- stimulated disorder with the qualified Wedelia chinensis extract.