Abstract: Provided herein are medicinal compositions of matter that comprise an estrogenic medication component and a cruciferous indole component (indole 3-carbinol, diindolylmethane, or any derivative thereof). Through use of the compositions of the invention a heretofore unobserved synergy is observed in the treatment of perimenopause, menopause or any other cause of ovarian failure. The invention also provides procedures for administering the composition to a patient who is afflicted with perimenopause, menopause or any other cause of ovarian failure.

Abstract: Provided herein are medicinal compositions of matter that comprise a chondroprotective component and an analgesic component, wherein the chondroprotective component is naturally occurring in a preferred form of the invention, and the analgesic component is acetaminophen or its derivatives or analogs. The invention also provides procedures for administering the compositions to a patient who is afflicted with osteoarthritis.

Abstract: Provided herein are medicinal compositions of matter that comprise an estrogenic medication component and a cruciferous indole component (indole 3-carbinol, diindolylmethane, or any derivative thereof. Through use of the compositions of the invention a heretofore unobserved synergy is observed in the treatment of perimenopause, menopause or any other cause of ovarian failure. The invention also provides procedures for administering the composition to a patient who is afflicted with perimenopause, menopause or any other cause of ovarian failure.

Abstract: Provided herein are medicinal compositions of matter that comprise an anti-hepatitis medication component and a component which contains compounds found in the extract of the milk thistle plant, Silybum marianum. Through use of the compositions of the invention a heretofore unobserved synergy is observed in the treatment of chronic infectious hepatitis in which the liver of a patient treated with a composition according to the invention is protected from degradation, which in many cases may prolong the life of the patient and aid in the patient's recovery from hepatitis by strengthening liver functions. The invention also provides procedures for administering the composition to patients afflicted with hepatitis.

Abstract: Provided herein are medicinal compositions of matter that comprise an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor medication component and a CoEnzyme Q-10 component. Through use of the compositions of the invention a reduction of potential adverse physiologic effects is observed in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, and coronary artery disease. The invention also provides procedures for administering the composition to a patient who is afflicted with hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, or coronary artery disease.

Abstract: Provided herein are medicinal compositions of matter that comprise an estrogenic medication component and a cruciferous indole component (indole 3-carbinol, diindolylmethane, or any derivative thereof. Through use of the compositions of the invention a heretofore unobserved synergy is observed in the treatment of perimenopause, menopause or any other cause of ovarian failure. The invention also provides procedures for administering the composition to a patient who is afflicted with perimenopause, menopause or any other cause of ovarian failure.

Abstract: Provided herein are medicinal compositions of matter that comprise a chondroprotective component and an analgesic component, wherein the chondroprotective component is naturally occurring in a preferred form of the invention, and the analgesic component is acetaminophen or its derivatives or analogs. The invention also provides procedures for administering the compositions to a patient who is afflicted with osteoarthritis.

Abstract: Provided herein are medicinal compositions of matter that comprise an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker in combination with an extract derived from the berries of the Saw Palmetto plant, and methods for their administration. The extract is typically obtained from the dried berries using extraction means known to those skilled in the art. Through use of the compositions of the invention, relaxation of the smooth muscles present in the prostate gland may be effected while simultaneously inhibiting glandular growth of the prostate thus providing a heretofore unobserved synergy in terms of relief to sufferers of benign prostatic hypertrophy.