Abstract: A method for treating carcinoma of the breast, carcinoma of the prostate, carcinoma of the colo-rectal area and carcinoma of the ovary having the properties of anaplasia, invasion and metastasis by administration of a granulated animal cartilage product or an aqueous extract thereof.
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for the treatment of progressive systemic sclerosis by the oral administration of a pharmaceutical formulation containing finely divided cartilage powder.
Abstract: A biologically active cartilage product is prepared by heating a mixture of crude animal or fish cartilage in water under pressure to form an aqueous cartilage extract, removing suspended matter from the extract and concentrating the extract under vacuum. The product may be dried to form a fine granular material.
Abstract: A method for stimulating the production of immunoglobulin and total complement in a manner by administering a liquid extract of essentially pure granulated cartilage material substantially free from adhering tissue.
Abstract: A method for alleviating inflammatory diseases of the gastro intestinal tract by administration of a composition containing a D-glucosamine salt of a pharmaceutically acceptable acid. The invention also pertains to a new mode of administering D-glucosamine for treatment of inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
Abstract: A method for treating degenerative afflictions of the joints is described which comprises administering to a mammal suffering from a degenerative joint affliction an effective amount of a produce derived from granulated animal cartilage.