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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5234687 | Method of making an unflavored psyllium drink mix Unflavored psyllium husk-containing drink mix compositions are prepared consisting essentially of small particle size psyllium husk comprising less than about 10% of psyllium husk having particle sizes larger than about 60 mesh screen, less than about 2.0... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5232699 | Laxative compositions The present invention relates to laxative compositions comprising psyllium and sennoside wherein sennoside is dispersed in a palatable food grade fat having a melting point within the range of from about 30° C. to about 50° C.... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5232698 | Psyllium drink mix compositions Psyllium husk-containing drink mix compositions comprising small particle size psyllium husk and edible, water soluble salts. The edible, water soluble salts are present at a level sufficient to reduce the gellation rate of the psyllium husk when disperse... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5232697 | Processes for cleaning psyllium seeds Processes for dehusking psyllium seeds to obtain high yields of high purity psyllium seed husk. These processes comprise milling intact psyllium seeds in a mill which causes the husk to be fragmented by collision under conditions whereby the husk is fract... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5229117 | Methods and apparatus for sanitizing materials utilizing superheated steam Processes for sanitizing materials, especially psyllium, using superheated steam maintained at a relatively constant low level of superheat. These processes are very effective for sanitizing materials, and can produce commercially sterile materials. Furth... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5227248 | Ready-to-eat cereal containing psyllium A ready-to-eat cereal product contains a substantial portion of typical cereal grain component, such as bran, wheat and the like, together with a therapeutic quantity of psyllium. The quantity of psyllium is sufficient to reduce the cholesterol level of h... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5223298 | Ready-to-eat cereal containing psyllium and method of producing the same A ready-to-eat cereal product contains a substantial portion of typical cereal grain component, such as bran, wheat and the like, together with a therapeutic quantity of psyllium. The quantity of psyllium is sufficient to reduce the cholesterol level of h... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5219570 | Agglomerated psyllium husk containing edible acid Agglomerated psyllium husk comprising edible acid uniformly dispersed throughout the agglomerating coating. Preferred are maltodextrin-containing agglomerates of psyllium husk comprising citric acid uniformly dispersed throughout the maltodextrin coating.... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5204103 | Use of polysaccharides in preparation for wound treatment The invention relates to the use of polysaccharide containing materials in particular vegetable fibres or products derived therefrom originating from Plantago ovata, in particular from the seed husk thereof for the production of preparations for wound tre... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5192542 | Tissue sealant product and method A product and method of treating tissue particularly during the embalming process. The product is produced by drying and finely grinding plants from the Plantain family to a powder. The method involves applying the powder to wounds, incisions and the like... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5173296 | Compositions containing psyllium The present invention relates to marzipan-like compositions comprising psyllium fiber and almond paste, and the use of these compositions as laxatives and/or for cholesterol reduction benefits. The compositions are a convenient, portable, highly palatable... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5149541 | Psyllium-containing produces with a distribution of particle size Psyllium husk comprising particle sizes distributed such that: less than about 15% is larger than about 80 mesh, at least about 45% is within the range of from about 80 mesh to about 200 mesh, and less than about 40% is smaller than about 200 mesh. In add... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5143728 | Psyllium-containing filling compositions and methods Psyllium-containing filling compositions having excellent texture, mouthfeel, and palatability. These filling compositions essentially comprise psyllium fiber and higher levels of glycerin, and preferably comprise sweeteners and flavorants. Furthermore, t... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5095008 | Cookies containing psyllium Disclosed are cookies containing psyllium and a method for making those cookies. The cookies may additionally contain polyol polyesters. These cookies provide an effective method for introducing psyllium into the diet to treat gastrointestinal disorders, ... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5073370 | Low calorie, high fiber laxative A natural fiber laxative is provided which consists of psyllium husk, apple fiber, fructose, gum arabic and flavorants. The psyllium husk and the apple fiber constitute together at least 75% by weight of the composition. The granular components are contro... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5061491 | Medicinal agent and method for treatment of mastitis in animals and humans A medicinal agent for treatment of mastitis in animals and humans which includes a mixture of a decoction of a mixture of the following medicinal herbs in equal parts by weight and an ammonia solution infusion which is a mixture of the same medicinal herb... | 10/29/1991 |
| 5011689 | Composition of matter and method for treating poison ivy The invention comprises a method of reducing rash formation and itching of skin caused by poison ivy. The method comprises breaking up a plant of the genus Plantago, preferably broadleaf Plantain, to release the sap therein and to form a fibrous pulp cont... | 04/30/1991 |
| 5009916 | Psyllium mucilloid fiber food products This disclosure relates to a novel composition for making and using psyllium high fiber food products useful as a dietary aid. In particular, the compositions contain a dry blend of high fiber food product base which may be incorporated into a psyllium fi... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4999200 | Psyllium tablet composition, method of manufacture and method of use A psyllium composition in tablet form is provided having a wetting agent, a disintegrant and a binding agent. In one embodiment, the wetting agent is polysorbate 80, the binding agent is polyvinyl pyrrolidone and the dry binding agent and disintegrant is ... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4996051 | Low calorie, high fiber laxative A natural fiber laxative is provided which consists of psyllium husk, apple fiber, fructose, gum arabic and flavorants. The psyllium husk and the apple fiber constitute together at least 75% by weight of the composiiton. The granular components are contro... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4978529 | Easily dispersible psyllium compositions Powdered psyllium seek husks are rendered rapidly and uniformly dispersible in water by admixing a solvent selected from the group consisting of benzyl alcohol, propylene glycol, triacetin and mixtures thereof with powdered psyllium seed husks.... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4950140 | Cookies containing psyllium Disclosed are cookies containing psyllium and a method for making those cookies. The cookies may additionally contain polyol polyesters. These cookies provide an effective method for introducing psyllium into the diet to treat gastrointestinal disorders, ... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4882160 | Confectionery delivery system for dictary fiber A chewable delivery system for actives comprising: (a) an active pre-coated with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lengths of about 4 carbons or less, glycerides having a melting point of 100° ... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4880621 | Cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising a powder of flowers or flower tops and a cohesion agent A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4867979 | Antidiarrheal compositions and use thereof Antidiarrheal compositions showing enhanced antidiarrheal activity comprise a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug compound and a polymeric hydroabsorptive agent. A patient in need of remedial or preventive treatment of diarrhea symptoms is administered a... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4849222 | Mixtures for treating hypercholesterolemia Psyllium gum and polyol polyesters are administered orally to reduce blood cholesterol levels.... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4839171 | Composition for treating impaired lactation Composition for treating impaired lactation is described according to the preferred embodiment of the teachings of the present invention for oral administration to swine. The composition according to the teachings of the present invention includes blood a... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4828842 | Water dispersible compound The specification discloses a dietary bulking agent comprising psyllium powder, Aspartame™ and a coating of a blend of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose with a minor amount of polyethylene glycol.... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4824672 | Method and composition for reducing serum cholesterol An orally administrable composition and method for reducing serum cholesterol levels are disclosed. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a gel-forming fiber such as, for example, guar gum, pysllium seed, pectin, glucomannon, oat and barley and a minera... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4746510 | Cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising a powder of flowers or flower tops and a cohesion agent A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4737364 | Nutritional dry food concentrate A highly nutritional dry food concentrate consisting entirely of plant and other non-animal natural components having a low caloric content and containing no added simple sugars. The nutritional dry food concentrate consisting entirely of natural ingredie... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4689229 | Gastrointestinal compositions Gastrointestinal compositions containing from 99 to 70 percent by weight of plantago and from 1 to 30 percent by weight of pectin, useful for inhibiting the occurrence of gastroduodenal ulcers and for preventing their recurrence, for reducing the incidenc... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4666716 | Antidiarrheal compositions and use thereof Antidiarrheal compositions showing enhanced antidiarrheal activity comprise a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug compound and a polymeric hydroabsorptive agent. A patient in need of remedial or preventive treatment of diarrhea symptoms is administered a... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4588589 | Antidiarrheal compositions and use thereof Antidiarrheal compositions showing enhanced antidiarrheal activity comprise bismuth subsalicylate and a polymeric hydroabsorptive agent selected from psyllium and glucomannan. A patient in need of remedial or preventive treatment of diarrhea symptoms is a... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4551331 | Easily dispersible dietary fiber product and method for producing the same A modified dry dietary fiber product which is readily dispersible in liquids such as water, comprises a dry dietary fiber product coated with from 0.05 to 20% by weight of the food grade emulsifier. Process for producing coated dietary fiber products comp... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4511561 | Laxative composition comprising psyllium seeds and senna fruits Laxative compositions having particularly mild and well-tolerated action, not accompanied by toxic or side-effects, based on psyllium seeds and senna fruits are prepared by mixing separately ground psyllium seeds and senna fruits in a dry state, moistenin... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4321263 | Psyllium compositions Psyllium powder is rendered substantially instantly and uniformly dispersible in water by wetting the psyllium particles with an alcoholic solution of at least one of polyethylene glycol and polyvinylpyrrolidone and granulating the thus-coated particles. ... | 03/23/1982 |
