USE OF EXTRACTS OF CAPRARIA BIFLORA IN THE PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT OF SENILE CATARACTS

摘要

The invention provides methods for treating and/or preventing the recurrence of a senile cataract, and/or for inhibiting the development of a senile cataract and/or an incipient senile cataract, in a human or animal subject. The invention further provides nutraceutical compositions suited for the same, derived from an extract of the plant Capraria biflora. The compositions comprise the extract in a therapeutically sufficient amount for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a senile cataract in a human and/or animal subject.

主权项

1. A method for retarding the progression of a senile cataract or an incipient senile cataract in a subject, the method comprising the step of administering to a subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of an extract of Capraria biflora, together with one or more therapeutically acceptable additives.