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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 04, 2000
Filed:
Jan. 11, 1999
Charles O Wambebe, Abuja, NG;
Shingu K Gamaniel, Abuja, NG;
Peter Akah, Nsukka, NG;
Dogara S Fumen, Kaduna State, NG;
Hafsatu Shittu, Abuja, NG;
Abstract
A phytochemical composition for management of peptic ulcer conditions in humans is provided. The composition is a hot water extract of powdered Indigofera arrecta plant leaves. The extract may be prepared by contacting the powdered leaves with hot water for a period of time, filtering the extraction mixture, concentrating the filtrate in vacuo and freeze drying the concentrated filtrate. The extract is admixed with magnesium carbonate, dried maize starch, talc and magnesium stearate to form a homogenous mass which is filled into capsules. The capsules are ingested orally to provide an analgesic effect. Also described are methods for making the extract and the methodology for using the extract.