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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8153170 | Jucara and acai fruit-based dietary supplements The present invention relates to stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based compositions. Specifically, the inventions relates to compositions of Açai fruit and Jucara fruit with high antioxidant capability and cyclooxygenase-inhibitory activity, and their uses. ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8053003 | Use of a plant oil product as an agent for increasing the synthesis of skin lipids The present invention relates to the use of a plant oil product as an agent for increasing the synthesis of skin lipids, especially the lipids of the epidermal skin barrier, in or for the preparation of a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition. The i... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7906158 | Moisture-regulating cosmetic The invention relates to a cosmetic composition with a moisture-regulating effect based on plant active ingredients with a long-lasting moisturizing effect of up to 24 hours. The cosmetic comprises in each case a watery plant milk of the fruit of Elaeis guinensis... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7824716 | Herbal women's health formula The herbal women's health formula includes a large variety of herbs that are useful in substantially reducing, if not altogether eliminating, a wide range of symptoms specifically related to women. ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7799354 | Jucara and Açai fruit-based compositions The present invention relates to stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based compositions. Specifically, the inventions relates to compositions of Açai fruit and Jucara fruit with high antioxidant capability and cyclooxygenase-inhibitory activity, and their uses. ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7758901 | Compositions and methods for alleviating skin disorders The disclosure relates to the discovery that fractionated coconut oil is effective for alleviating existing skin disorders when applied topically to the skin of a person afflicted with such a disorder. The disclosure further relates to the discovery that fractionate... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7744935 | Compositions and methods for inhibiting 5-α reductase Disclosed herein are compositions for controlling androgen activity in target organs and cells through the modulation of a 5-α-reductase activity. In certain aspects, these compositions are employed to modulate androgenic activity by inhibiting the formation and av... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7700138 | Jucara and Açai fruit-based dietary supplements The present disclosure relates to stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based dietary supplements. In one embodiment, the disclosures relates to compositions of Açai fruit and Jucara fruit with high antioxidant capability and cyclooxygenase-inhibitory activity, an... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7601370 | Method for controlling body weight in estrogen-insufficient women Disclosed are methods of controlling body weight in estrogen-insufficient women by administering compositions comprising (A) those dried fruit solids that inherently comprise flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, and a fiber component of which at least about 20% by wei... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7575765 | Topical insect repellent An “all-natural” topical insect repellent formulation having a long shelf life. The formulation includes a carrier base of fractionated coconut oil, and an effective amount of at least one essential oil with insect repellent capabilities. As active ingredients t... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7563465 | Jucara and Açai fruit-based dietary supplements The present invention relates to stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based dietary supplements. Specifically, the inventions relates to compositions of Açai fruit and Jucara fruit with high antioxidant capability and cyclooxygenase-inhibitory activity, and their... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7531196 | Cosmeceutical formulation containing palm oils A cosmeceutical formulation is provided that includes a mixture of a refined, bleached, deodorized (RBD) palm oils and red palm olein. The resulting formulation is a homogeneous blend with a considerable shelf life. The formulation may be a cream, lotion, sunscreen,... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7488500 | Compositions and methods for alleviating skin disorders The disclosure relates to the discovery that fractionated coconut oil is effective for alleviating existing skin disorders when applied topically to the skin of a person afflicted with such a disorder. The disclosure further relates to the discovery that fractionate... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7390511 | Compositions containing vitamin E and saw palmetto Mineral additives for preparing tablet compositions that comprise Vitamin E and optionally saw palmetto. The compositions are preferably formulated with a zinc compound and a selenium compound. ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387802 | Treatment of vegetation liquors derived from oil-bearing fruit The present invention relates to processes for the treatment of liquors derived from oil-bearing fruit, for example from oil palm fruit, and to products therefrom. Typically a process involves removal of undissolved solids, oleaginous parts, colloids and higher weig... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7381434 | Methods and compositions of This invention comprises methods and compositions of Areca catechu . Methods of the present invention comprise extracting plant material of Areca catechu so that compositions having characteristics different from those of native plant materials are obt... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7371415 | Method and composition for improving sexual fitness The invention provides methods and compositions for maintaining a state of wellness in a human by providing a dietary supplement comprising L-arginine, alone or in combination with either ginseng or ginkgo biloba or the combination of all three. The compositi... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7354570 | Chinese preparation for treating enteritis ulcer colitis and preparation method thereof This invention provides a preparation of traditional Chinese medicinal materials for the treatment of ulcerative colitis and the processed method thereof. The preparation of present invention is prepared from Sanguis Draxonis, etc. The processed method of the prepar... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7300682 | Method of preparation and use of coconut water in mamalian tissue nourishment growth and healthy maintenance A nutritional, cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions containing active ingredients from the liquid endosperm of fresh green coconuts, and a method for obtaining the active ingredients. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300676 | Herbal composition for treatment of digestive and urinary disorders The present invention includes compositions and methods of treating and preventing prostate and urinary problems in human males. Additionally, methods of digestive system improvement, blood circulation system improvement, liver and kidney system improvement and urin... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7291352 | Methods and compositions for oral delivery of Areca and mate' or theobromine The present invention comprises methods and compositions comprising Areca extract compositions and compositions comprising extracts of Ilex paraguariensis or theobromine. Methods of the invention comprise methods of making pharmaceutical or nutriceutic... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7293234 | Method and system for capturing a note-taking session using sensor with identifier A system and method capturing, in a computer system, data relating to a note-taking session, the session consisting of handwritten annotations made by a user by way of a writing implement on a plurality of pages. The method includes the steps of receiving, in the co... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7285279 | Method of treating malignancies and viral infections and improving immune function with a dietary supplement A dietary supplement comprising as its active ingredients soybean, mushroom and mung bean is used in a method to in a method to ameliorate at least one effective malignancy or viral infection or to enhance immune functions. The active components of the dietary suppl... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7238375 | Composition and method to promote human hair growth This invention relates to a composition of matter for producing hair growth and preventing hair loss in humans and the method for using said composition. The composition comprises four complexes and a carrier liquid, mixed together and added to any topical treatment... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7229649 | Method and composition for improving sexual fitness The invention provides methods and compositions for maintaining a state of wellness in a human by providing a dietary supplement comprising L-arginine, alone or in combination with ginseng and ginkgo biloba and/or additional nutritional supplements. The invention pr... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7214390 | Topical compositions for enhancing sexual responsiveness A topical composition which enhances sexual responsiveness of a mammal is disclosed. An effective dosage of a peripheral vasodilator, an absorption enhancer and, optionally, a vasoconstrictor and an alpha receptor blocker are combined with a pharmaceutically-accepta... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7205009 | Composition for treating hair and scalp and method for preparing same An herbal composition for the re-growth of human hair includes the combination of hypercium perforatum, veronica beccabunga, veronica officinalis, and equisetum arvense wherein the combination is infused in water and adapted to be applied to the scalp ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7186421 | Mineral additives for improved processing of compositions containing vitamin E and saw palmetto Mineral additives for preparing tablet compositions that comprise Vitamin E and optionally saw palmetto. The compositions are preferably formulated with a zinc compound and a selenium compound. ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7174257 | Method for measuring the effort in donning a glove The invention relates to an apparatus for measuring the relative difficulty in donning of a glove. The apparatus contains a glove mount for holding a glove to be tested in an open donnable position and a device for measuring the effort associated with donning the gl... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7166300 | Agent for inducing hair growth containing extracts of saw palmetto and swertia The present invention consists in a composition comprising a mixture of extracts of saw palmetto and swertia, of derivatives thereof and of active components being part of said extracts. The composition may comprise additional agents and/or extracts, for exam... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7070816 | Methods for treating prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia with herbal compositions The inventive subject matter relates to methods for treating prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, comprising administration of a composition comprising therapeutically effective amounts of supercritical extracts of rosemary, turmeric, oregano and ginger; and therape... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7067159 | Methods for treating prostate cancer with herbal compositions The inventive subject matter relates to methods for treating prostate cancer, comprising administration of a composition comprising therapeutically effective amounts of supercritical extracts of rosemary, turmeric, oregano and ginger; and therapeutically effective a... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7052700 | Cinnamomi and poria composition, method to prepare same and uses thereof This invention provides a method for identifying a composition of Cinnamomi and Poria. This invention further provides a composition comprising: Ramulus Cinnamomi, Poria Cortex, Moutan Radicis, Radix Paeonize Alba, and Semen Persicae. This invention provides various... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7029711 | Mixture of and method of making a trancutaneous pain relief composition A transcutaneous pain relief composition for applying to the skin, comprising a mixture of dimethyl sulfoxide, stearic acid, emulsifying wax, glycerine, emu oil, sal butter, glucosamine, coconut oil, white beeswax, active calendula oil, slippery elm oil, Chamomile o... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7022350 | Dietary supplement A dietary supplement for treating or preventing prostate disease and/or vascular disease including saw palmetto, d-alpha tocopherol, d-gamma tocopherol, d-delta tocopherol, d-beta tocopherol, selenium, lycopene, zinc, folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7001621 | Blends of ursolic acid/oleanolic acid Blends comprising a glyceride and ursolic acid and oleanolic acid in weight ratios of 1:99 to 99:1 that contain less than 20 wt % of natural apolar components and/or low molecular weight components, normally present in natural extract for ursolic acid and oleanolic ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6974584 | Pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils against human body louse Pesticidal compositions for the control of human body louse containing one or more plant essential oils. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling human body louse by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above pesticidal c... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6849770 | Method for obtaining purified hydroxytyrosol from products and by-products derived from the olive tree The present invention relates to a method for obtaining purified hydroxytyrosol from products and by-products derived from the olive tree by means of two-step chromatographic treatment. The invention uses a non-activated ion exchange resin chromatographic method, fo... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6821532 | Methods and compositions for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy This invention relates to a composition for use in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia including a saw palmetto extract provided in an oral controlled release formulation which allows release of active ingredients in the intestinal tract and which allows the maint... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6777004 | Composition containing novel compound corniculatonin having antifungi properties and a process for preparing the same The invention relates to a novel compound oleanane triterpenoid oligoglycoside of formula 1 of the accompanying drawing (trivially called corniculatonin), the invention also relates to a process for the isolation of the novel compound from a mangrove plant Aegice... | 08/17/2004 |
