A method of inhibiting COX-2, inhibiting NF-Kappa B activation, treating
inflammation, or treating cancer may comprise administering a
therapeutically effective amount of an extract of Salacia cuspidata to a
patient. A medicament as described herein may comprise a pharmaceutically
acceptable vehicle and a therapeutically effective amount of an extract
of Salacia cuspidata suspended in the vehicle. A method of making an
extract of Salacia cuspidata may comprise creating a component solution
by treating Salacia cuspidata material with an extractor and a solvent
and producing an extract by at least partially removing liquid from the
component solution. An extract of Salacia cuspidata may comprise
components extracted using various solvents.