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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8084064 | Antiwrinkle agent and skin cosmetic composition The present invention provides an antiwrinkle agent and skin cosmetic composition having excellent alleviating effects on wrinkles appearing due to aging, and especially at exposed locations of skin, and a high degree of safety. The present invention relates ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8029832 | Obesity and metabolic syndrome treatment with tanshinone derivatives which increase metabolic activity The present invention relates to a composition for preventing and treating metabolic syndrome, containing tanshinone derivatives as an effective ingredient. More specifically, the present invention relates to a composition for preventing and treating metabolic syndr... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7722904 | Compositions and methods for stimulating synthesis of pro-collagen or collagen and hyaluronic acid A method for improving the appearance, texture and/or moisture of skin comprising administering a composition comprising Chia Seed oil, Opuntia ficus Indica extract, or both to stimulate collagen or hyaluronic acid synthesis, or decrease Interleukin-1b synthe... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7641922 | Preparation and application of transhintotalphenolic acid A process for preparing tanshintotalphenolic acid and the use of the product are disclosed. The process comprises: tanshin is hot-extracted with water, the extract is separated and refined by polyamide column and macroporous adsorption resin column, and lyophilized ... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7611737 | Antiwrinkle agent and skin cosmetic composition The present invention provides an antiwrinkle agent and skin cosmetic composition having excellent alleviating effects on wrinkles appearing due to aging, and especially at exposed locations of skin, and a high degree of safety. The present invention relates ... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7438935 | Pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases The present invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases which comprises Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae extract 5.0%-70.0%, Radix Notoginseng extract 10.0%-85.0%, Radix Astragali extract 5.0%-70.0%, a... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7422760 | Plant-based medicament for the treatment of Hepatitis C The present invention relates to a botanical drug or dietary supplement for use in the treatment of patients suffering from Hepatitis C virus infection. More particularly, it relates to a botanical drug consisting essentially of four botanical drug substances, optio... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7384657 | Composition of natural herb extract for treating cardiovascular disease and its method of preparation thereof A composition of natural herb extract for treating cardiovascular disease or vascular disorder and its method of preparation and separation, and particularly to a composition prepared from natural herb extract comprising constituents of Danshensu, Tanshinone IIA, ma... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7226625 | Identification of compositions, compositions, and methods of treatment of obesity and overweight conditions A method for the identification of a composition useful in the treatment of an overweight or obese person to reduce the person's body mass index is provided which comprises obtaining an extract of an ethnobotanical plant, and evaluating the activity of the extract i... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7157106 | Topical analgesic and methods of use Topical analgesics, generally comprising calendula oil and cornmint oil, and methods of use. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7135198 | Preparation for oral administration A preparation for oral administration, in which plant material is comminuted and treated by mixing thoroughly with an extractant. After mixing, porous inorganic particles are added to the resulting suspension, thoroughly mixed with mixture and dried. The preparation... | 11/14/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7060303 | Use of purslane to treat facial wrinkles The invention relates to topical compositions containing components of plants from the Purslane family and methods for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, preventing, ameliorating, treating and/or reducing fine lines and/or wrinkles. More parti... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6933291 | Cholesterol lowering supplement The invention provides a composition and a method for lowering blood serum cholesterol levels or for preventing elevated blood serum cholesterol levels, as well as suitable composition comprising (a) one or more phytosterols and/orphytostanols or a mixture thereof c... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6921547 | Externally applied medicine for baby's hernia An externally applied medicine for treating pediatric hernia utilizes a dosage unit in powder form contained in a fabric pouch which is applied to the navel of a baby suffering from a hernia. The dosage unit is made from four ingredients which are ground to a powder... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6846498 | Antimicrobial composition formulated with essential oils An antimicrobial composition and more particularly a germicidal spray for sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces including leather, wood, metal, plastic and fabric, comprises a mixture of essential oils capable of being dissolved or dispersed by a solvent in a water c... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6767562 | Organic fungicide The present invention is a fungicidal solution and method for controlling fungal disease in plants which provides for contacting the plant matter with a fungicidally effective application of an aqueous solution. The fungicidal solution is comprised of between about ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6689397 | Identification of snake repellents Snake repellents include a repellent composition, an inert carrier and an adjuvant. The snake repellents include an essential oil selected from a group of essentials oils or a reagent from one of the essential oils. Methods of repelling snakes include exp... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6680076 | Natural teas for increasing stamina and method of preparing the same The present invention relates to natural teas and a method of preparing the same, which is effective in increasing sexual ability or stamina. According to the present invention, there are provided relatively inexpensive natural teas in the form of liquid ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6649194 | Topical analgesics and methods of use Topical analgesics, generally comprising calendula oil and cornmint oil, and methods of use.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6638523 | Method of treating ulcers A method of treating ulcers comprising administering an effective amount of carnosic acid and/or carnosol or a plant extract containing carnosic acid and/or carnosol as an effective ingredient to a subject having such ulcers.... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6632422 | Antiperspirant and deodorant products and methods for their use A new method for the inhibition of human sweating and body malodour is described. An agent capable of blocking calcium channels in the secretory coil cells of human sweat glands is topically applied; on reaching the secretory coil cells, the action of thi... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6616952 | Organic fungicide The present invention is a fungicidal solution and method for controlling fungal disease in plants which provides for contacting the plant matter with a fungicidally effective application of an aqueous solution. The fungicidal solution is comprised of bet... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6596325 | Composition for the treatment of hoof conditions in hoofed animals Composition for the topical treatment of hooves of hoofed animals comprising a curing agent preferably comprising bay leaf oil and/or turpentine oil and a fungicide, and optionally a bactericide. A method for the preparation of the composition. A method o... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6589572 | Hypertension-treatment and cholesterol-depressant composition comprising extract from mixture of Panax notoginseng and Salvia miltiorrhiza and method of preparing the same A composition for treating hypertension and lowering cholesterol is provided which contains the mixed extract of Panax notoginseng and Salvia miltiorrhiza as an active ingredient thus lowering and maintaining blood pressure substantially constant. Also pr... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6586018 | Herbal composition An herbal composition is disclosed and claimed. One of the compositions disclosed includes the combination of sage leaf, red raspberry leaf, bayberry bark, capsicum pepper, damiana leaf, ginger root, licorice root, vaierian root, black cohosh root, red cl... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6576241 | Crude drug extracts, and methods for making and standardizing same Crude drug extracts containing soluble silicon compounds as an effective component are obtained by subjecting a crude drug to extraction with water or an aqueous solvent, preferably at an alkaline pH. The crude drugs subjected to extraction to obtain the ... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6551625 | Inhibiting disagreeable odors with extracts of undifferentiated plant cells Disagreeable/objectionable odors, notably body and sweat odors, are inhibited by treating the situs of same, for example the skin, hair and/or mucous membranes of a human subject, with hygienic/deodorant compositions comprising effective odor-/body odor-i... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6548085 | Insecticidal compositions and method of controlling insect pests using same A synergistic insecticide is provided by the addition of sodium lauryl sulfate or lecithin to an essential oil, preferably an essential oil which has been deregulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, to enable independently inactive or relatively i... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6541046 | Herbal composition and method for controlling body weight and composition The present invention relates to a dietary supplement for the treatment of obesity, including both weight loss and reduction of weight gain. Pursuant to the invention, a decoction of a herbal mixture, comprising rhubarb, red saga root, astragalus, turmeri... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6495172 | Method of using steam ironing of fabrics as a way of causing reduction of physiological and/or subjective reactivity to stress in humans A method of using steam ironing of fabrics as a way of causing reduction of physiological and/or subjective reactivity to stress in a human is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a stress reducing composition comprising one or more of a v... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6482442 | Substance mixture for topical application comprising olive oil and honey The use of a substance mixture comprising honey and olive oil for preparing a medicament for topical application is suggested.... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6475476 | Herbal hair treatments and method of making the same A herbal hair treatments and method of making the same for protecting and strengthening hair. The herbal hair treatments and method of making the same includes mixing sage, horsetail, kelp, nettle leaf, horsetail, rosemary and mineral water to form a mixt... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6458384 | Pharmaceutical with predetermined activity profile A first pharmacologically active substance contained in a pharmaceutical, which acts on a specific biological function, is released according to a predetermined release profile (D.1), FIG. 1, and generates a first activity profile (I.1) that has flank pha... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6451605 | Pharmaceutical or veterinary composition A pharmaceutical or veterinary composition which includes one or more volatile oil, one or more alcohol and one or more fixed oil and/or one or more emollient ester of fatty acid derived from vegetable oils.... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6451358 | Composition and method for the treatment of vitiligo Compositions and methods for the treatment of vitiligo. The composition comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of: Eclipta prostrata L., Angelica dahurica (Fish. ex. Hoffm), Polygonum multiforum Thumb, Astragalus complanatus, Tri... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6413554 | Compositions for treatment of hyperlipidemia and angina pectoris The present invention relates to a galenic composition effective for prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia and ischemia, and angina pectoris due to reperfusion. More specifically, the present invention relates to a composition effective for preventio... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6391344 | Method of promoting synthesis of nerve growth factor A method of promoting the synthesis of nerve growth factor comprising administering an effective amount of rosemary and/or sage extracts or carnosic acid and/or carnosol as an effective ingredient to a subject requiring such promotion. The present method ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6346281 | Antimicrobial composition formulated with essential oils An antimicrobial composition and more particularly a germicidal spray for sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces including leather, wood, metal, plastic and fabric, comprises a mixture of essential oils capable of being dissolved or dispersed by a solvent i... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6322823 | PMS defense: an aromatherapy compound for the relief of symptoms of premenstrual syndrome This invention is directed to an Aromatherapy compound to combat symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome. It uniquely comprises an externally applied compound consisting of "essential oils" (highly concentrated oils extracted from plant cells for use in natural... | 11/27/2001 |
