Method for treatment of chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
US6531161B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K36/90
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides for compositions and methods for treating a patient suffering from chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, and methods for making the composition. In preferred embodiments, the composition is made from several plant or herbs including: Radix Astragalus, Rehmania glutinosa, Rhizoma Acori gramenei, Rhizoma Alismatis, and Rhizoma Smilacis glabrae. The composition may be made in the form of an aqueous extract or decoction of the several or combined plants or herbs, or may be formed as a dry composition to be administered as a pill or suspension. The invention provides for an effective, low cost, simple to administer treatment for chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, especially in otherwise refractive cases.
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