Abstract: A method of reducing gastric acid secretion in animals including humans comprising administering an extract of a plant of the genus Hoodia or Trichocaulon to animals, generally mammals.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition contains an extract obtainable from a plant of the genus Trichocaulon or Hoodia containing an appetite suppressant agent having the formula (1). A process for obtaining the extract and a process for synthesizing compound (1) and its analogues and derivatives is also provided. The invention also extends to the use of such extracts and compound (1) and its analogues for the manufacture of medicaments having appetite suppressant activity.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition contains an extract obtainable from a plant of the genus Trichocaulon or Hoodia containing an appetite suppressant agent having the formula (1). A process for obtaining the extract and a process for synthesizing compound (1) and its analogues and derivatives is also provided. The invention also extends to the use of such extracts and compound (1) and its analogues for the manufacture of medicaments having appetite suppressant activity. The invention further provides novel intermediates for the synthesis of compound (1).

Abstract: The present application relates to the reduction of gastric acid secretion in animals including humans; to methods of treating conditions or disorders associated with or exacerbated by gastric acid secretion; to pharmaceutical compositions useful in carrying out such methods; and to the use of certain extracts and compounds in the treatment of human and non-human animals, generally mammals.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition contains an extract obtainable from a plant of the genus Trichocaulon or Hoodia containing an appetite suppressant agent having the formula (1). A process for obtaining the extract and a process for synthesizing compound (1) and its analogues and derivatives is also provided. The invention also extends to the use of such extracts and compound (I) and its analogues for the manufacture of medicaments having appetite suppressant activity. The invention further provides novel intermediates for the synthesis of compound (1).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition contains an extract obtainable from a plant of the genus Trichocaulon or Hoodia containing an appetite suppressant agent having the formula (1). A process for obtaining the extract and a process for synthesizing compound (1) and its analogues and derivatives is also provided. The invention also extends to the use of such extracts and compound (1) and its analogues for the manufacture of medicaments having appetite suppressant activity. The invention further provides novel intermediates for the synthesis of compound (1).

Abstract: The present application relates to the reduction of gastric acid secretion in animals including humans; to methods of treating conditions or disorders associated with or exacerbated by gastric acid secretion; to pharmaceutical compositions useful in carrying out such methods; and to the use of certain extracts and compounds in the treatment of human and non-human animals, generally mammals.

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Abstract: The present application relates to the reduction of gastric acid secretion in animals including humans; to methods of treating conditions or disorders associated with or exacerbated by gastric acid secretion; to pharmaceutical compositions useful in carrying out such methods; and to the use of certain extracts and compounds in the treatment of human and non-human animals, generally mammals.

Abstract: A method of treating a disorder of the alimentary system in an animal by administration to the animal an effective amount of an extract of a plant of the genus Hoodia or Trichocaulon; or a compound of the formula is described.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition contains an extract obtainable from a plant of the genus Trichocaulon or Hoodia containing an appetite suppressant agent having the formula (1). A process for obtaining the extract and a process for synthesizing compound (1) and its analogues and derivatives is also provided. The invention also extends to the use of such extracts and compound (1) and its analogues for the manufacture of medicaments having appetite suppressant activity. The invention further provides novel intermediates for the synthesis of compound (1).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which contains an extract obtainable from a plant of the genus Trichocaulon or Hoodia containing an appetite suppressant agent having the formula (1). A process for obtaining the extract and a process for synthesizing compound (1) and its analogues and derivatives is also provided. The invention also extends to the use of such extracts and compound (1) and its analogues for the manufacture of medicaments having appetite suppressant activity. The invention further provides novel intermediates for the synthesis of compound (1).