Compositions and methods for their preparation from lepidium

Abstract

The invention relates to compositions that can be isolated from Lepidium plant material and to methods for their isolation. The compositions are useful for treating and preventing cancer and sexual dysfunction.

1. A N-benzyl-16(R,S)-hydroxy-9-oxo-10E,12E,14E-octadecatrieneamide having a chemical formula C 25 H 35 NO 3 . 
     
     
       2. The An isolated compound of  claim 1 , wherein the compound is N-benzyl-16(S)-hydroxy-9-oxo-10E,12E,14E-octadecatrieneamide having a chemical formula C 25 H 35 NO 3 . 
     
     
       3. A An isolated compound N-benzyl-9,16-dioxo-10E,12E,14E-octadecatrieneamide having a chemical formula C 25 H 35 NO 3 . 
     
     
       4. A composition comprising a mixture of about 0.3% or more of the isolated compound of claim 2 and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. 
     
     
       5. The composition of claim 4 further comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable salt. 
     
     
       6. The isolated compound of claim 2, wherein said isolated compound is a dry powder. 
     
     
       7. A composition comprising a mixture of about 0.3% or more of the isolated compound of claim 3 and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. 
     
     
       8. The composition of claim 7 further comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable salt. 
     
     
       9. The isolated compound of claim 3, wherein said isolated compound is a dry powder.