abstract |
The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting COX-2 in an organism. Preferably, the method particularly relates to a method for selectively inhibiting COX-2 in an organism. The method comprises administering to the organism an organic extract from a plant whose extract inhibits COX-2. Also provided are methods of purifying compositions exhibiting COX-2 inhibition and COX-2 selective inhibition from organic extracts. Further, there is provided a method of treating or preventing inflammation or an inflammatory disease mediated by COX-2 in an organism. |