Biologically active extracts from Myrcia fallax (Myrtaceae) Peru and method of obtaining same
US4451459A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 1982 |
| Grant date | May 29, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2002 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K36/185
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides an extract from the plant Myrcia fallax (Myrtaceae) Peru and a method of obtaining same. The extract is obtained by subjecting the plant to a series of extraction steps with a plurality of solvents having different polarities. In each extraction step, the solvent used has a polarity higher than that used in the preceding extraction step. All extraction steps are conducted at room temperature. The extracts have been found to possess biological activity.
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