Use of crataegus formulations for prophylaxis and treatment of neoplastic diseases

摘要

The present invention relates to the use of formulations from Crataegus for the preparation of pharmaceutical preparations or food supplements for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of tumour diseases, the formulations substantially comprising constituents of Crataegus which are soluble in polar solvents. The invention furthermore relates to the use of Crataegus plant parts for the preparation or infusions. Compositions for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of tumour diseases are furthermore included.