| abstract |
The invention relates to extracts from Aristolochia taliscana and their uses in medicine, and also to compounds, known and novel isolated from the extracts, and compositions containing the extracts and compounds. The extracts and compounds are useful inter alia as anti-mutagens, antifungal agents and cytotoxic agents. The extracts and compositions of the invention can comprise at least 10 %, preferably at least 20 %, and more preferably at least 25 % by weight of a phenylbenzfuran. |