abstract |
The present invention generally relates to steroidal glycosides useful in the treatment of skin disorders. In particular, the invention relates to the use of certain steroidal glycosides, per se or in aglycone form, spirostanol derivatives, their furastanol precursor, or mixtures thereof, used in the treatment of skin disorders, for example psoriasis. The invention further relates to formulations containing steroidal glycosides, the process for obtaining extract of the furcraea foetida plant, and the method of treating skin disorders. |