Method for isolating cimiracemate A

Abstract

The subject invention provides a method for optimal isolation of cimiracemate A for subsequent use as a therapeutic agent or dietary supplement in single entry or in combination with other treatment modalities. In addition, the subject invention discloses cimiracemate A as a bioactive marker that can be used to identify the members of the Cimicifuga genus for example: C. racemosa, C. dahitrica (Turcz.) Maxim., C. foetida L., and C. heracleifolia Kom. The bioactive marker cimiracemate A can also be used to standardize the extracts of C. racemosa as anti-inflammatory agents for the treatment of inflammatory conditions associated with diseases and syndromes including, for example, rheumatism, stroke, myocarditis, atherosclerosis, infectious diseases, allergy and related autoimmune diseases.