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| 7811613 | Individualized trichomes and products employing same Individualized trichomes, methods for individualizing trichomes, chemical derivatives of individualized trichomes, trichome-containing fibrous structures, single- or multi-ply sanitary tissue products comprising such fibrous structures and methods for making such fi... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7550162 | Labiatae herb extracts and hop extracts for extending the color life and inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in fresh meat, fish and poultry Compositions comprising a Labiatae herb extract and a hop extract containing beta acids and methods of using them to extend the color life and retard the growth of microorganisms in fresh meat, fish and poultry stored in an atmosphere that contains 20% or more oxyge... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7438936 | Dietary supplement and related method A dietary supplement including a unique combination of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and optionally vitamins, minerals and specialty ingredients. The supplement can include a fruit ingredient, a vegetable ingredient and an herbal ingredient, wherein the fruit ingredien... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7429396 | Antifungal composition, its fungicidal effect on pathogenic dermatophytes, and process for inhibiting growth of fungi A natural preservative composition obtained from plant materials provides antimicrobial activity for use as an antifungal agent. The antifungal agent is effective in inhibiting the growth of Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Microsp... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7425342 | Odourless garlic supplement comprising an enteric coating and a deodorising layer A garlic supplement comprising: (a) one or more cores comprising garlic; (b) an enteric coating encasing the core(s) which is insoluble at pH less than about 5 but soluble at a pH greater than about 5; and (c) a deodorizer applied external of the core. ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7416749 | Dietary supplement and related method A dietary supplement including a unique combination of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and optionally vitamins, minerals and specialty ingredients. The supplement can include a fruit ingredient, a vegetable ingredient and an herbal ingredient, wherein the fruit ingredien... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7387804 | Dark opal basil leaves or extract thereof having improved storability The present invention provides dark opal basil leaves or an extract thereof, containing anthocyanin dye derived from the dark opal basil, in concentrated form. The process of the present invention comprises steps of (1) adding salt to dark opal basil leaves, ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7375239 | Methods of separating ZE-nepetalactone and EZ-nepetalactone from catnip oil A method of separating ZE-nepetalactone and EZ-nepetalactone from catnip oil involving mixing catnip oil dissolved in at least one water immiscible, non-halogenated organic solvent with at least one inorganic base dissolved in water to form a biphasic mixture, stirr... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7361366 | Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oil... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361374 | Application for hop acids as anti-microbial agents The alkali metal salts form of β-acids dissolved in propylene glycol is used to control microbial growth in food products, process streams and other applications, including in cosmetic formulations. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7323198 | Antioxidants in clusters of structured water The invention relates to structured water and its antioxidant activity. In addition, the present invention relates to antioxidants incorporated within the cluster structure of either electropositive (S water) or electronegative (I water). The structured water, havin... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7323196 | Pharmaceutical composition comprising extracts of radix clematidis for treating and preventing diabetes, diabetic complications, insulin resistance and insulin resistance syndrome Disclosed is a composition comprising extracts of Radix Clematidis for preventing and treating diabetes, diabetic complications, insulin resistance and insulin resistance syndrome. The composition of the present invention for preventing and treating diabetes,... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7297327 | Oral care malodor composition An oral odor control agent admixture of generally equivalent proportions of thymol, anise, fennel, basil, and juniperberry essential oils shows efficacy as an odor control agent in oral care for control of garlic odor. ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7255885 | Preparation of Chinese herbal composite recipe used in horticulture A recipe of Chinese herbal composite used in horticulture to kill pests. The practical applications of this recipe include pest killing, germ and virus eradication of vegetables, fruit trees, flowers and economical plants. This recipe is composed of Gleditisia Si... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7220437 | Antiviral and antibacterial activities of extracts from eight plants Compositions with antiviral and/or antibacterial activities comprising one or more ingredients from eight plants found in Ghana. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7214392 | Process and composition for inhibiting growth of microorganisms A natural preservative composition obtained from plant materials provides antimicrobial activity for various compositions such as a food composition. The antimicrobial agent is effective in inhibiting the growth of gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus, gram-ne... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7205012 | Scar reducing and massage emollient A scar reducing and massage emollient includes the mixing together of calendula flowers, chamomile flowers, comfrey leaf, rose petals, rosemary and rose geranium to form a herb mixture. Positioning the herb mixture in a cooking vessel and covering the herb mixture w... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7172632 | Hair coloring compositions A hair coloring composition contains an oxidative hair dye and at least one antioxidant agent selected from the group consisting of rosmarinus officinalis, origanum vulgare, camellia sinensis, camellia oleifera, salvia officinalis, apium graveolen, thymus vulgari... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7169424 | Mold inhibitor having reduced corrosiveness A mold inhibitor is described which is a combination of a salt of propionic acid and an essential oil. The essential oil is selected from the group that includes but is not limited to cinnamon oil, eucalyptus oil, lemongrass oil, palmrosa oil, rosemary oil, sage oil... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7144590 | Bioactive compositions derived from humulus lupulus Disclosed is a novel anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical composition that exhibits potent and selective inhibition of the cycloooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme. The formulation consists of a hops extract that exhibits COX-2 selectivity as defined by dividing the IC50 COX-2/... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7128933 | Composition and method for the treatment of personal odors An orally ingestible composition for the treatment of external personal odors can include about 35% w/w to about 50% w/w of the essential oil of lavender, about 1% w/w to about 10% w/w of the essential oil of rosemary, about 1% w/w to about 10% w/w of the essential ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7118688 | Antioxidant compositions and methods of use thereof An antioxidant composition having enhanced oxidative stability, emulsion stability, and health benefits. The composition may include individual ingredients or a synergistic blend of non-reducing sugars, sugar polyols, medium-chain triglycerides, polysaccharides, pol... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7115286 | Compositions and methods for an orally administered inhibitor of biting insects The present disclosure concerns methods and compositions to inhibit insects from biting a subject. In preferred embodiments, the compositions may be administered orally, for example using a spray bottle to deliver to the mouth. In certain embodiments, the compositio... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7105172 | Treatment of rosacea Disclosed herein are methods for the treatment or prevention of rosacea in a patient, including administering a compound that inhibits one or more components of the bradykinin activation pathway in an amount sufficient to reduce or prevent one or more symptoms of ro... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7090833 | Homeopathic gentle shampoo-conditioner head lice repellent and nit removal aid A shampoo/conditioner that repels lice and aids in the removal of head lice and nits is presented. It is a formulation comprising at least one homeopathic louse insecticide included with acetic acid in association with a gentle wetting agent and shampoo and conditio... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7083812 | Chemical library preparation method from natural product The present invention relates to a preparation method of a general library and a focused library from crude extracts of natural products including herbal drugs, said libraries, and the method for developing new drugs such as an anticancer drug and new substances usi... | 08/01/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7060306 | Skin formulation The skin formulation is a non-alcoholic composition for treating and alleviating skin disorders, including dermatitis, rough skin, cracking, itching and psoriasis. The formulation includes only natural ingredients. All oils in the formulation are unadulterated or mi... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056539 | Process and product extracted from herbal composition useful in controlling diabetes mellitus type II An active substance is extracted from an herbal composition which comprises: Centaurii umbellatum, Gentianaceae (centaury plant), Teraxacum officinale, Asteraceae (dandelion root), Juniperi communis L, Cupresaceae (juniper berry), Urticae dio... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7056537 | Treatment of landfill gas The present invention relates to a method of abating hydrogen sulfide gas emitted by or generated in landfills. Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to contacting hydrogen sulfide gas with Fuller's earth or other carrier materials and metals such as s... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7041321 | Composition and method for smoke detoxification A method is provided for effecting smoke detoxification in a human by using a composition that is made of effective amounts of supercritical extract and hydroalcoholic extract of turmeric. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6996919 | Process for obtaining dry extracts under mild conditions The invention concerns a method for obtaining dry plant extracts under mild conditions, in which a liquid plant extract is introduced into a vacuum drying equipment having a multi-shaft stirrer extending through a cylindrical mixing and drying chamber and with its o... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6991809 | Particles with improved solubilization capacity A particle is disclosed that comprises a first volume of hydrophobe-rich material with tunable dissolution and solubilization characteristics and a distinct second volume of nanostructured nonlamellar liquid crystalline material, said second volume containing said f... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6958163 | Antioxidants in clusters of structured water The invention relates to structured water and its antioxidant activity. In addition, the present invention relates to antioxidants incorporated within the cluster structure of either electropositive (S water) or electronegative (I water). The structured water, havin... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6958146 | Compounds to affect insect behavior and to enhance insecticides Various exemplary compounds, compositions and methods are disclosed. An exemplary composition includes an insecticide comprising a formula weight greater than approximately 220 and a compound comprising an insect stimulant and a formula weight less than approximatel... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6932986 | Essential oil mixture for miticide, miticide composition, and spray for miticide An essential oil mixture for miticide, which contains eucalyptus oil or rosemary oil or a mixture thereof and a mint oil in amounts within a range of from 1:4 to 1:99 by mass ratio, and a miticide in which the essential oil mixture for miticide is dissolved in a sol... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6932978 | Double-headed, closed-mouth cough suppressant and cold relief device A double-headed, closed-mouth cough suppressant and cold relief device in which an individual having the symptoms of a cough is able to suppress the cough by inserting the device into an open mouth, and by sucking on one end of the device, is able to release a menth... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6932992 | Composition and method for inhibition of harmful bacteria An improved food product having reduced levels of harmful bacteria. The food product includes an effective dose of an inhibitor for reducing the presence of harmful bacteria in the food. The inhibitor is an effective dose of the extract of labiatae plants. In the pr... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929810 | Preparation of essential oil compositions for portable liquid disinfection The present invention provides compositions comprising an essential oil, methods for preparing the compositions, and methods of disinfecting potable liquid with the compositions. ... | 08/16/2005 |
