| abstract |
(57) [Summary]nThe present invention relates generally to chemicals useful for treating or preventing an inflammatory condition or ameliorating symptoms resulting from or promoted by an inflammatory condition in human, mammalian, non-mammalian and bird species, including primates. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of a Euphorbiaceae plant for use in the treatment or prevention of an inflammatory condition in mammals, non-mammals and avian species or for the amelioration of conditions resulting from or promoted by an inflammatory condition. Provided are macrocyclic diterpene group chemicals or derivatives or chemical analogs or chemically synthesized forms thereof, obtainable from members or their botanical or horticultural relatives. The present invention treats mammalian, animal or bird subjects against inflammatory conditions including chronic or transient by local or systemic administration of such macrocyclic diterpene group chemicals or derivatives of such chemicals and / or Also contemplated are methods of preventing or ameliorating the symptoms of an inflammatory condition. |