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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187642 | Modified pectins, compositions and methods related thereto The present invention provides compositions of modified pectin and methods for preparing and using them. ... | 05/29/2012 |
| RE43423 | Crude extracts from This invention relates to a method of inhibiting TNFα or IL-1β expression with an extract of Andrographis paniculata. The extract contains andrographolide, 14-deoxy-andrographolide, 14-deoxy-11,12-dehydrogen-andrographolide, and neoandrographolide. ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8187641 | extract-containing product and method for improving the storage stability of the same A chlorella extract-containing product of excellent safety and storage stability is provided without using a benzoate, which is a common preservative. A chlorella extract-containing product containing a capsicum extract at 0.020-1.63% by weight on a dr... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8182845 | Ghrelin production promoter The objectives are to find a substance or a composition capable of promoting the production of ghrelin with physiological activities such as growth hormone secretion effect, and to provide a pharmaceutical comprising it as the active ingredient. The pharmaceutical i... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182844 | Use of sp. for treating tic disorders or psychiatric disorders with sensorimotor gating deficits The present invention relates to the use of a composition made from Clerodendrum for treating tic disorder or sensorimotor gating deficits, wherein the composition is particularly made from the leaves of the plant. ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182846 | Plant extracts and uses thereof Plant extracts obtainable by extracting various plant materials with an alkaline agent, methods for preparing such extracts, compositions comprising such extracts, and methods for using the extracts or compositions thereof are described. ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182843 | Herbal compositions for the treatment of diseases of the oral cavity The present invention relates to bioadhesive compositions for oral application, which comprise a curcuminoid substance as an active ingredient. The present invention also relates to method of using said bioadhesive composition for the prevention and treatment of per... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8178135 | Aqueous solution of conophylline and/or conophyllidine PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION To provide aqueous solutions of conophylline and/or conophyllidine; methods for purifying conophylline and/or conophyllidine from the aqueous solutions; methods for producing the aqueous solutions, water-soluble composit... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178136 | Composition based on vegetal extracts of for preventing hair loss, stimulating the growth of hair, regulating the production of sebum The present invention relates to preparations based on vegetal extracts of Ajuga reptans for favouring the growth of hair and stimulating the hair bulb. The preparations of the invention are in suitable formulations for oral administration or local applicatio... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178134 | Synergistic herbal ophthalmic formulation for lowering intraocular pressure in case of glaucoma The present invention relates to an herbal ophthalmic composition of Withania somnifera and Areca catechu, which reduces intra ocular pressure of eyes in a synergistic manner. A composition of Withania somnifera and Areca catechu acts syn... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8173178 | Compositions and methods for controlling metabolic syndrome using whole fruit-derived cranberry ingredient profile enriched in stress adapted bioactives (SABs) Compositions of a whole fruit-derived cranberry ingredient profile, enriched in Stress Adapted Bioactive (SABs) from cranberries are described, for use in reducing the blood glucose level of diabetic, prediabetic, or other hyperglycemic individuals and individuals h... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173177 | Compositions of botanical extracts for cancer therapy Methods and compositions for prevention and therapy of cancer are provided. Compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of two or more of an extract of Ganoderma lucidum, an extract of Salvia miltiorrhiza and an extract of Scutellaria ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173181 | Method and composition for improved anabolism Nutritional compositions are provided containing at least one PPAR agonist, at least one PGC-1alpha agonist, and at least one creatine derivative. Methods of promoting anabolism and improving or enhancing physical performance using the compositions are provided. The... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173180 | Stabilized anthocyanin compositions The invention describes stabile anthocyanin compositions, methods to prepare such compositions and also methods of use of such compositions to treat various afflictions. The present invention describes unique compositions of an anthocyanin and a stabilizing compound... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173179 | Granular bioplastic biocontrol composition Previous research demonstrated that aflatoxin contamination in corn is reduced by field application of wheat grains pre-inoculated with the non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus strain NRRL 30797. To facilitate field applications of the biocontrol isolate, a s... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173182 | Enhanced antimicrobial activity compositions of blends of plant essential oils Antimicrobial compositions based on a combination or blend of plant essential oils is of enhanced antimicrobial effectiveness; by adding to the combination of at least two plant essential oils, and preferably adds a small but antimicrobial enhancing effective amount... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8168236 | Extracts of thunb., and preparation process and uses of the same Disclosed herein are processes for preparing extract products from the root of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. and the extract products thus obtained, which are biologically active in promoting the proliferation, growth and/or differentiation of hematocytes and ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168235 | Pharmaceutical composition comprising an extract of and the catalpol derivatives isolated therefrom having antiinflammatory, antiallergic and antiasthmatic activity The present invention relates to a composition comprising an extract of Pseudolysimachion genus plant, and the catalpol derivatives isolated therefrom having anti-inflammatory, antiallergic and anti-asthmatic activity. The extract of Pseudolysimachion ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168239 | Method for the production of diet food with medicinal herbs Disclosed is a method for the production of a diet food with medicinal herbs. According to the method, herbs which have physiological activities suitable for dieting are selected by making reference to various reports and through experimentation. Depending on nutrit... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168234 | Compositions that treat or inhibit pathological conditions associated with inflammatory response A natural formulation of compounds that would to modulate inflammation is disclosed. The formulation would also inhibit expression of COX-2, inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins selectively in target cells, and inhibit inflammatory response selectively in target cell... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168237 | Medicinal herbal extract having anti-obesity effect Disclosed is an anti-obesity active extract obtained from a medicinal plant. More specifically, the extract obtained from lysimachiae foenum-graeci herba (which is a medicinal plant traditionally used in the East) can be used as an active ingredient for a raw... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168238 | Extracts of hulls and use thereof in the treatment of cancer The invention discloses an ethyl acetate layer of methanol extract of Aquilaria hulls for killing cancer cells and treating/preventing cancers and its uses. The extracts of Aquilaria hulls has an significant amount of cucurbitacins and these cucurbitac... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168233 | Treatment of pancreatitis with amylin The disclosed invention provides for the treatment of pancreatitis, and the alleviation of pain associated therewith, with amylin, amylin agonists and amylin analogs. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8163312 | Herbal formulation for prevention and treatment of diabetes and associated complications An herbal formulation for prevention and treatment of Diabetes and associated complications comprising extracts from selected Indian medicinal herbs. The invention has associate formulations for different diabetes related complications, which are individually useful... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8163311 | Compositions and methods of inducing hair growth utilizing Compositions and methods for inducing hair growth and improving hair quality utilizing extracts of Cotinus coggygria in an amount effective to induce hair growth when applied topically to an area of the skin on which hair growth is desired. ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8163310 | Plant invigorator A plant invigorator which may contain the following ingredients per litre: 10%-33% anion surfactants; 5%-18% non-ionic surfactants; 2%-20% ethanol or methylated spirits or cider vinegar; 25%-60% de-mineralised aqueous solution; 0.01 ml-4 ml natural extract such as v... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8163309 | Starch foam microparticles The present invention relates to starch foam microparticles having a porous structure, and which typically have a diameter of less than or equal to about 50 microns. The present invention also relates to novel uses for the starch foam microparticles in beekeeping an... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8158167 | Composition to enhance HDL cholesterol and to decrease intima-media thickening in animals and humans and a method for its preparation A method of producing a product to correct hypercholesterolemia including pulping fruits of Emblica officinalis with demineralized water to create a slurry. The slurry is treated with pectinase. The pectinase-treated slurry is filtered to create a solution. T... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158163 | Antimicrobial and antiviral composition An antimicrobial and antiviral barrier composition for topical application to the proximal anterior nares includes an antiseptic solution in combination with cocos nucifera (coconut oil) and one or more citrus oils such as, for example, citrus sinensis | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158164 | Edible composition for treating cutaneous signs of ageing This invention relates to the provision of an edible composition for the treatment of cutaneous signs of ageing, in particular those associated with loss of skin elasticity, wrinkles and sagging. Thus the inventive composition provides skin benefits selected from th... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158165 | Preventative treatment and remission of allergic diseases The invention provides the use of at least one plant selected from plants of the family Zingiberaceae in the preparation of a medicament for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of allergic diseases. The plant is optionally selected from the genera Siphonochilus, ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158160 | Anti-inflammatory cyclooxygenase inhibitors Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition including a therapeutic quantity of a COX-2 inhibitor having an IC50-WHMA COX-2/COX-1 ratio ranging from about 0.23 to about 3.33 with reduced gastrointestinal and cardiovascular toxicity. Also disclosed are methods for trea... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158161 | Methods and pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating psoriasis Pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions including cruciferous plant extract or isothiocyanates such as 4-methyl-thio-butyl-isothiocyanate which are useful for treating psoriasis are provided. ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158162 | Eutectic-based self-nanoemulsified drug delivery system A eutectic-based self-nanoemulsified drug delivery system (SNEDDS) is formulated from polyoxyl 35 castor oil (Cremophor), medium chain mono- and diglycerides (capmul), essential oils, and a pharmacologically effective drug. The preferred pharmacologically effective ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158166 | Enhanced antimicrobial activity compositions of blends of plant essential oils Antimicrobial compositions based on a combination or blend of plant essential oils is of enhanced antimicrobial effectiveness; by adding to the combination of at least two plant essential oils, and preferably adds a small but antimicrobial enhancing effective amount... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158168 | Anti-gastritis and anti-ulcer agent containing extract and momordica saponin I isolated from the same The present invention relates to a Momordicae semen extract effective in the prevention and treatment of gastritis or gastric ulcer and momordica saponin I isolated therefrom. The Momordicae semen extract and the momordica saponin I isolated therefrom ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8153167 | Herbal medicine for osteoporosis and related conditions A composition derived from six plant materials: ((i) Herba epimedii (Yin Yang Huo) (ii) Fructus Psoraleae (Psoralea coryfolia) (Bu Gu Zhi) (iii) Radix Rehmanniae preparatae (Rehmannia glutinosa) (Shu Di) (iv) Cortex Eucommiae (Du Zhong) (v) Fructus Cni... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153168 | Stabilized anthocyanin Compositions The invention describes stabile anthocyanin compositions, methods to prepare such compositions and also methods of use of such compositions to treat various afflictions. The present invention describes unique compositions of an anthocyanin and a stabilizing compound... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153166 | Composition for prophylaxis or treatment of urinary system infection and method thereof The present invention relates to a composition for prophylaxis or treatment of urinary system infection, comprising a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor. The present invention also relates to a method for prophylaxis or treatment of urinary system infection, compris... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153169 | Method of preparing herbal medicine for treating female infertility The various embodiments herein provide a herbal medicine for treatment of infertility in women. The medicine includes a tea-spoon of corncockle powder and a tea-spoon of turmeric powder dissolved in a sheep oil. The embodiments herein also provide a method of prepar... | 04/10/2012 |
