Abstract: An ulcerative colitis treating therapeutic agent which is very effective in repairing damaged tissues of ulcerative colitis and yet has no need of fear of side effects as those of steroids is provided. It is an therapeutic agent for treating ulcerative colitis which has peony root, especially, dry powders of peony root, or a Chinese medicine formulation containing peony root as an active ingredient. It is also an therapeutic agent for treating ulcerative colitis which has, as an active ingredient, an infused dry extract of peony root, an infused dry extract of a Chinese medicine formulation containing peony root, or especially an infused dry extract of Jia-Wei-Xiao-Yao-San, Dang-Gui-Shao-Yao-San, Shao-Yao-Gan-Cao-Tang, or Gui-Zhi-Fu-Ling-Wan.

Abstract: An ulcerative colitis treating therapeutic agent which is very effective in repairing damaged tissues of ulcerative colitis and yet has no need of fear of side effects as those of steroids is provided. It is an therapeutic agent for treating ulcerative colitis which has peony root, especially, dry powders of peony root, or a Chinese medicine formulation containing peony root as an active ingredient. It is also an therapeutic agent for treating ulcerative colitis which has, as an active ingredient, an infused dry extract of peony root, an infused dry extract of a Chinese medicine formulation containing peony root, or especially an infused dry extract of Jia-Wei-Xiao-Yao-San, Dang-Gui-Shao-Yao-San, Shao-Yao-Gan-Cao-Tang, or Gui-Zhi-Fu-Ling-Wan.

Abstract: Thiazolidin-4-one derivative represented by the following general formula (I) and acid addition salts thereof ##STR1## wherein; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and denote each(i) a residue represented by the general formula--A--R.sup.4wherein, A denotes a single bond, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylene, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenylene, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkynylene and R.sup.4 denotes hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl,or(ii) a residue represented by the general formula ##STR2## wherein, B denotes a single bond or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene, R.sup.5 denotes hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, substituted silyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, n and n' denote each an integer of 2 to 4, m denotes an integer of 1 to 3, and m' denotes an integer of 0 to 2;R.sup.3 denotes hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, allyl, 2-propynyl,or(c) the general formula--F--R.sup.

Abstract: Thiazolidin-4-one derivative represented by the folowing general formula (I) and acid addition salts thereof ##STR1## wherein; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and denote each(i) a residue represented by the general formula--A--R.sup.4wherein, A denotes a single bond, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylene, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenylene, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkynylene and R.sup.4 denotes hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, or(ii) a residue represented by the general formula{(CH.sub.2).sub.n O}.sub.m {(CH.sub.2).sub.n' O}B--R.sup.5wherein, B denotes a single bond or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene, R.sup.5 denotes hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, substituted silyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, n and n' denote each an integer of 2 to 4, m denotes an integer of 1 to 3, and m' denotes an integer of 0 to 2; andR.sup.3 denotes hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Novel phenylserine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions, and a process for preparing the compounds are disclosed. The phenylserine derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts are capable of inhibiting the biosynthesis of leucotrienes and/or antagonistic activity against SRS-A and hence are useful for prophylaxis and treatment of various allergic diseases (e.g. bronchial asthma, allergic nasitis, urticaria), ischemic heart diseases, ischemic encephalopathy, inflammation, or the like.

Abstract: An imidazolylcarboxylic acid compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ph is a phenyl group or a phenyl group substituted with one or two halogen atoms, R is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl group and n is an integer of 1 to 8, which is useful as an antifungal agent.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is a phenyl group substituted with halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylsulfonyl, nitro, trihalomethyl, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylamino, di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.8)-alkylamino, amino, hydroxyl, phenyl and/or phenoxy, a naphthyl group or a thienyl group optionally substituted with halogen, which is useful as an antifungal agent.

Abstract: An N-substituted imidazole compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R' are independently a phenyl group optionally substituted with one or more halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylthio, phenyl, phenoxy, phenylthio, hydroxyl, trifluoromethyl, amino, carbamoyl, di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.8) alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkanoylamino, nitro, cyano, carboxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylsulfonyloxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkanoylpiperazino groups; a C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl group or a phenyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl group optionally bearing halogen on the benzene ring, and its acid-addition salts, which is useful as an antifungal agent.

Abstract: Quinazoline compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is ##STR2## wherein n is an integer of 1 or 2, or ##STR3## wherein X is O or CH.sub.2, and n and m are independently an integer of 1 or 2, and its non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable salts, having an excellent antihypertensive activity without causing adverse effects such as orthostatic hypotension.

Abstract: Novel imidazo[2,1-b]quinazolines and pyrimido-[2,1-b]quinozolines represented by the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and A are as defined in the specification were prepared. They have prominent pharmacological properties such as diuretic and vasodilating activity.

Abstract: Bisphenoxy carboxylic acid derivatives useful as an antiarteriosclerosis agent with good absorbability and low toxicity, which are novel compounds represented by the general formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent hydrogen atoms or lower alkyl groups and A preresents ##STR2## (wherein in case R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom, R.sub.4 represents an amino-lower-alkyl group, an N-lower-alkylaminoalkyl group, a heterocyclic group, or a heterocyclic group-substituted alkyl group; or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may join through an intermediary hetero atom to form a heterocyclic group and if said hetero atom is a nitrogen atom, this nitrogen atom can bear a lower alkyl group as a substituent) or ##STR3## (wherein R.sub.5 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyalkyl group or a derivative thereof, and R.sub.6 represents a hydroxyalkyl group or a heterocyclic group; or R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel anti-atherosclerosis agents having the formula, ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or lower alkyl, n and m each signify an integer of 4 - 6, and A is hydrogen or a group of the formula, ##STR2## WHEREIN R and m have the same meanings as defined above. These compounds are produced, for example, by reacting a bisphenolic compound of the formula, ##STR3## with chloroform and a ketone compound of the formula, ##STR4## in the presence of an alkali. Alternatively, they are produced by reacting the bisphenolic compound with .alpha.-halogeno- or .alpha.-hydroxycarboxylic acid derivative of the formula, ##STR5## wherein R and m have the same meanings as defined above, and X is halogen or hydroxyl.

Abstract: Novel anti-atherosolerosis agents having the formula, ##STR1## wherein typical examples of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, phenyl, benzyl and phenethyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may form cycloalkylidene together with a carbon atom bonded therewith; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; Y is hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, phenoxy or an amine residue; A is hydrogen or a group of the formula, ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 and Y have the same meanings as defined above; and D and E each is hydrogen or halogen.These compounds are produced, for example, by reacting a bisphenolic compound of the formula, ##STR3## with chloroform and a ketone compound of the formula,R.sup.3 -- CO -- R.sup.4in the presence of an alkali. Alternatively, they are produced by reacting the bisphenolic compound with .alpha.-halogeno- or .alpha.-hydroxycarboxylic acid derivative of the formula, ##STR4## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.

Abstract: Bisphenoxy carboxylic acid derivatives useful as an antiarteriosclerosis agent with good absorbability and low toxicity, which are novel compounds represented by the general formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent hydrogen atoms or lower alkyl groups and A represents ##STR2## (wherein in case R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom, R.sub.4 represents an amino-lower-alkyl group, an N-lower-alkylaminoalkyl group, a heterocyclic group, or a heterocyclic group-substituted alkyl group; or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may join through an intermediary hetero atom to form a heterocyclic group and if said hetero atom is a nitrogen atom, this nitrogen atom can bear a lower alkyl group as a substituent) or ##STR3## (wherein R.sub.5 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyalkyl group or a derivative thereof, and R.sub.6 represents a hydroxyalkyl group or a heterocyclic group; or R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the formula, ##SPC1##Wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; n is an integer of 4-6; and Y is hydrogen or a group of the formula ##EQU1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are as defined above. These compounds are produced, for example, by reacting a bisphenolic compound of the formula, ##SPC2##With chloroform and a ketone compound of the formula,R.sub.1 -- CO -- R.sub.2in the presence of an alkali. Alternatively, they are produced by reacting the bisphenolic compound with .alpha.-halogeno- or .alpha.-hydroxycarboxylic acid derivative of the formula, ##EQU2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are as defined above, and X is a halogen or hydroxyl. The novel compounds are anti-atherosclerosis agents useful for lowering elevated levels of cholesterol or lipids.

Abstract: Novel anti-atheroscelersosis agents having the formula, ##SPC1##Wherein typical examples of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, phenyl, benzyl and phenethyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may form cycloalkylidene together with a carbon atom bonded therewith; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; Y is hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, phenoxy or an amine residue; A is hydrogen or a group of the formula, ##EQU1## wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Y have the same meanings as defined above; and D and E each is hydrogen or halogen.These compounds are produced, for example, by reacting a bisphenolic compound of the formula, ##SPC2## with chloroform and a ketone compound of the formula,R.sup.3 --CO--R.sup.4in the presence of an alkali. Alternatively, they are produced by reacting the bisphenolic compound with .alpha.-halogeno- or .alpha.-hydroxycarboxylic acid derivative of the formula, ##EQU2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.