Chilco product and method of making and using same

Abstract

The Chilean Chilco plant, and extracts therefrom, is used to generate particular formulations having use medicinally as a diuretic, anti-pyretic and principally as a regulator of female menstruation. Other aspects of the invention include the use of Chilco extracts as enhancers of sexual function in both male and females.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A formulation effective to regulate female human menstruation, comprising a composition derived from the Chilco flower.  
     
     
         2 . The formulation as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said formulation comprises fraction 9 as set forth in FIG. 9 pursuant to an HPLC chromatogram.  
     
     
         3 . A female menstruation regulator, comprising effective amounts of ellagic acid and quercetin.  
     
     
         4 . A diuretic comprising effective amounts of ellagic acid and quercetin.  
     
     
         5 . An anti-pyretic comprising effective amounts of ellagic acid and quercetin.  
     
     
         6 . A method to regulate female human menstruation, comprising administering to a human female an effective amount of a Chilco derived product.