Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising labdane diterpenoid derivatives and pyrimido(6,1-a)-isoquinolin-4-one derivatives when administered to the skin of a mammal or of the man increase the rate of terminal hair growth, stimulate the conversion of vellus hair to growth as terminal hair and arrest hair loss. They can be used for the treatment of several kinds of alopecia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 4H-1-benzopyran-4-one derivatives, to processes for the preparation thereof and to their use as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, immuno-suppressive and anti-allergic agents. In particular, the present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula I, ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, arly-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, aryl or carboxyl or an aldehyde or COO--C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl group, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, nitro, amino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino or a halogen, R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, nitro, amino, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino or di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino group or halogen, R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, 1-substituted 3-aryl-7-chloro-3,4-dihydro-(2H)-acridone N-oxides, a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use as chemotherapeutic agents, in particular as antimalarials and coccidiostatics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the isolation of labdan derivatives from the plant Coleus forskohlii, and their use as medicaments having anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula ##STR1## and to a process for its isolation from plants of the family comprising the meliaceae. The compound has, in particular, immunosuppressive properties, and can therefore be used as a medicament.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new bisamidine derivatives of polycyclic compounds such as 5,10-dioxo-4,5,9,10-tetrahydro-4,9-dioxapyrene-6(5H)-phenanthridone and 5,10-dioxo-4,5,9,10-tetrahydro-4,9-dioxapyrenephenanthridine and to a process for their preparation. The polycyclic bisamidines according to the invention are distinguished by valuable chemotherapeutic properties, such as, for example, an action against amoebas and trichomonads.

Abstract: What are disclosed are pyrimido(6,1-a)isoquinolin-4-one compounds useful as hypotensive agents, bronchodilators, and anti-allergenics, intermediates useful in their preparation, and method for making the compounds and intermediates.

Abstract: The possibility of using the diterpene derivative forskolin (1.alpha., 6.beta., 9.alpha.-trihydroxy-7.beta.-acetoxy-8,13-epoxy-14-labden-11-one) to increase the immunological responsiveness of mammals is described.

Abstract: What are disclosed are pyrimido (6,1-a)isoquinolin-4-one compounds useful as hypotensive agents, bronchodilators, and anti-allergenics, intermediates useful in their preparation, and methods for making the compounds and intermediates.

Abstract: Hypotensively active triazino-(2,1-a)isoquinoline compounds having the ring system ##STR1## and methods of making and using such compounds.

Abstract: What are disclosed are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein, X is oxygen, sulfur, or halogen, useful as intermediates in the preparation of certain pyrimido(6,1-a)isoquinolin-4-ones having pharmaceutical utilities, and methods for making said intermediates.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyoxygenated labdane derivatives and to a process for preparing same. The polyoxygenated labdane derivatives of the invention are characterized by valuable pharmacological properties, for example a hypotensive effect and a positive inotropic activity.

Abstract: Extraction processes are described resulting in the isolation of a pharmacologically active substance from a plant of the Labiatae family. Chemical and physical properties of this compound are given in the specification. Because of its vasodilating and blood pressure lowering effect the compound is useful as a drug for the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: Magnesidin, which comprises a mixture of the compounds of the general formula I ##SPC1##in which n is the integer 4 or 6, the magnesium-free form of Magnesidin, and the salts thereof with mono-or polyvalent cations, and a process for the preparation of Magnesidin which comprises cultivating pseudomonas magnesiorubra HPL No. Z-1190 (ATCC 21.856).