摘要 |
PURPOSE:To obtain an antitumor agent containing a solvent extract of mace (Myristica fragrans Hautt) as an active ingredient and having low toxicity with hardly any side effects. CONSTITUTION:An antitumor agent containing a solvent extract obtained by extracting a spice mace by a method for dipping in a solvent, etc., as an active ingredient. The above-mentioned extract contains 2',6'-dihydroxy-9-(3,4- dihydroxyphenyl)octylphenone expressed by the formula, which can also be isolated and blended as the active ingredient. The dose of the above-mentioned antitumor agent is within the range of 1-1,000mg active ingredient based on 1kg body weight a day. |