NOVEL USE OF ZERUMBON AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ZERUMBON

摘要

According to the invention, zerumbone, or a derivative or the like, or plant extract containing it, is used for slimming treatment, in particular topical treatment. Zerumbone is preferably extracted from Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Smith. In addition according to the invention zerumbone can be combined with an agent mimicking the positive effects of caloric restriction via a hormonal response, preferably an extract of Globularia cordifolia and / or a lipolytic complementary active agent, preferably from the family of methylxanthines. including caffeine, theophylline, theobromine or aminophylline.