Hippophae rhamnoides compositions for cancer therapy

摘要

Methods and compositions for prevention and therapy of cancer using a therapeutically effective amount of an extract of Hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) leaves, berries, and seeds are provided. Novel uses of these compositions in different stages of cancer therapy are disclosed. Novel compositions comprising Hippophae rhamnoides extracts that preferentially inhibit COX-2 over COX-1 are provided. Compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of at least one chemotherapeutic agent in addition to Hippophae rhamnoides are provided.