THERAPEUTIC USES OF MASTIC GUM FRACTIONS

摘要

The invention relates to therapeutic uses of gum mastic, and compounds found therein including polymeric myrcene. More particularly, the invention relates to methods of treating impaired neurological function using compositions comprising polymeric myrcene.

主权项

1. A method of treating impaired neurological function; the method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an isolated fraction of mastic gum, wherein the isolated fraction of mastic gum is characterized in that it is soluble in at least one polar organic solvent and in at least one non-polar organic solvent, and wherein the isolated fraction of mastic gum is substantially devoid of compounds which are soluble in said polar organic solvent but insoluble in said non-polar organic solvent; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, thereby treating impaired neurological function.