USE OF PLANT PARTS OF PRICKLY PEAR(OPUNTIA)AND/OR EXTRACTS THEREFORM FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSIONS

摘要

The invention relates to the use of opuntia, plant parts thereof, and/or extracts or other preparations produced therefrom for the treatment of depressive moods and diseases or other affective disorders which can be influenced by antidepressants, such as anxiety and panic disorders, bipolar depressions, somatization disorders, premenstrual syndrome, and precursors of such diseases. ® KIPO & WIPO 2007