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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8168241 | Performance-enhancing dietary supplement A dietary supplement for enhancing physical performance of human subjects is disclosed. The supplement in dry, finely-divided form includes as a major ingredient a soy protein isolate containing at least 80% protein on a moisture-free basis with lesser amounts of ca... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8163313 | Compositions containing amines and use thereof The present invention features compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula I or formula II: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 independently, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C | 04/24/2012 |
| 8158171 | Methods of lowering blood cholesterol via oral fenugreek seed extract compositions A method of lowering blood cholesterol in a non-diabetic human patient by at least 30% is described. The method involves orally administering for 30 consecutive days a fenugreek seed extract composition. Various methods of preparation and various formulations are de... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8071141 | Compositions for preventing or ameliorating multiple risk factor syndromes A composition for preventing or ameliorating multiple risk factor syndrome involving visceral fat-type obesity, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipemia and hypertension, which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of a licorice hydrophobic extract... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8067043 | Herbal composition for treatment of hyperlipidemia and the inhibition of myocardial infarction A pharmaceutical or medicinal herbal composition and method of making the composition comprised of a mixture of the following herbal ingredients: Glycine max, Plumbago zeylanica, Terminalia arjuna, Trigonella-foenum-graceum, Coleus forskohlii, Commi... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8053005 | Composition for controlling the respiratory effect of inhaled pollutants and allergens An oil-based composition for application to mucosal surfaces of the human body provides potent activators of cytoprotective antioxidants. The composition includes the following ingredients: soy oil; coconut oil; orange oil; peppermint oil; aloe vera oil; vitamin E; ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8048457 | Saponin and preservative compositions and methods The invention is related to methods and compositions for improving feeding and/or production characteristics in animals. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for improving feeding characteristics of an animal including administering a first composition ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8048458 | Saponin and preservative compositions for reduction of protozoa The invention is related to methods and compositions for reducing protozoa populations in animals. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for reducing protozoal populations including administering a first composition comprising an effective amount of sapo... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8039026 | Methods for treating skin pigmentation This invention relates to methods and compositions for bringing about changes in skin pigmentation. More particularly, this invention relates to compounds which affect melanogenesis and can be used as depigmenting agents or as agents for darkening skin utilizing the... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7985435 | Triterpene compositions and methods for use thereof The invention provides saponin mixtures and compounds which are isolated from the species Acacia victoriae and methods for their use. These compounds may contain a triterpene moiety, such as acacic or oleanolic acid, to which oligosaccharides and monoterpenoi... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7901718 | Process for the extraction, purification and enzymatic modification of soy 7S globulin α′ subunit for use as hypocholesterolemizing agent A process for the extraction, purification and enzymatic modification of β-conglycinin α′ subunit, wherein β-conglycinin is selectively extracted from ground, defatted soy, then precipitated by treatment with aqueous ethanol; the enriched fraction is then subje... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7824717 | Use of licochalcone A against rosacea The present invention relates to the use of licochalcone A for the treatment of rosacea. ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7820211 | Cosmetic material containing sweet pea extract A cosmetic material, cell growth promoting agent, elastase activity inhibiting agent and anti-aging agent containing sweet pea extract, formulated with the aim of preventing or slowing aging. ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7815946 | Anti-diabetic and cholesterol lowering preparation from fenugreek seeds The invention relates to a composition having blood glucose-lowering and cholesterol-lowering activity that can be obtained from seeds of the Papilinaceae Leguminosae family, for example, fenugreek seed. Methods of obtaining the composition from seed and seed parts ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7815947 | Nutritional composition for controlling blood sugar level A nutritional composition for controlling blood sugar level comprising a protein, a lipid and a carbohydrate, wherein energy percentages supplied by the protein, lipid and carbohydrate are 10 to 25%, 20 to 35% and 40 to 60%, respectively; and oleic acid in the lipid... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7799356 | Cosmetic preparations containing licochalcone A and an organic thickener A cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation comprising licochalcone A and one or more hydrocolloids. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7771759 | Natural oriental medicinal composition for the promotion of hair growth and method of preparing the same Disclosed herein is a natural oriental medicinal composition for the promotion of hair growth. The oriental medicinal composition comprises a black bean extract, a tangerine extract, a potato extract, a pine needle extract and a quartzite powder. Since the or... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7763292 | Cancer cell growth inhibition by black bean (L) extracts This invention relates to processes or methods for the production of compositions comprising extracts of black beans containing phenolics, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins, phytosterols, and triterpenoids such as saponins and other natural products with ... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7740887 | Concentrated beverage composition for hair health care, method of manufacturing the concentrated beverage composition and natural tea comprising the same Disclosed are a concentrated beverage composition for hair health care, a method of manufacturing the concentrated beverage composition, and a natural tea comprising the same. The concentrated beverage composition for hair health care comprises 100 parts by weight o... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7731995 | Methods for using soy peptides to inhibit H3 acetylation, reduce expression of HMG CoA reductase, and increase LDL receptor and Sp1 expression in a mammal Controlled studies demonstrate that methods using soy related peptides inhibit H3 acetylation, reduce expression of HMG CoA reductase and increase LDL receptor and Sp1 expression in mammals. The present disclosure is generally directed to using lunasin peptides and/... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7713557 | Natural oriental medicinal composition for the promotion of hair growth and method of preparing the same A natural oriental medicinal composition for the promotion of hair growth is provided. The oriental medicinal composition includes a black bean extract, a tangerine extract, a potato extract, a pine needle extract and a quartzite powder. Since the oriental medicinal... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7674485 | Synergistic composition for the treatment of diabetes mellitus A composition for the treatment of diabetes in a subject in need thereof, said composition—comprising Trigonelline of concentration ranging between 20 to 30%, amino acids of concentration ranging between 20 to 60%, and soluble fiber of concentration ranging betwee... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7674486 | Synergistic composition for the treatment of diabetes mellitus A composition for the treatment of diabetes in a subject in need thereof, comprising Trigonelline of concentration ranging between 20 to 30%, amino acids of concentration ranging between 20 to 60%, and soluble fiber of concentration ranging between 10 to 60%, option... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7670632 | Triterpene compositions and methods for use thereof The invention provides saponin mixtures and compounds which are isolated from the species Acacia victoriae and methods for their use. These compounds may contain a triterpene moiety, such as acacic or oleanolic acid, to which oligosaccharides and monoterpenoi... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7670631 | Method for the prevention of malaria infection of humans by hepatocyte growth factor antagonists A method for the prevention of infection of humans by plasmodium parasites is provided. The method consists of the application of compounds that interfere with the infection of hepatocytes by Plasmodium viax. ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7645467 | Process for preparing a food grade plant jelly with no petroleum or animal based products The present invention provides a method for the preparation of a plant jelly in the form of a jelly-like product wherein selected phospholipids (for example, PC, PE and lyso-PC/PE) play an important role in jellifying the mixture. The plant jelly has a plant hard fa... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7645466 | Methods for deriving, isolating, and/or extracting amino acid compositions from Fenugreek seed The present invention is directed to novel compositions of bio-active compounds comprising 4-hydroxyisoleucine and one or more compounds selected from the group of amino acids, alkaloids, glycosides, volatile oils, saponins, sapogenins, mannans, flavonoids, fatty ac... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7641924 | Nutritional composition for controlling blood sugar level A nutritional composition for controlling blood sugar level comprising a protein, a lipid and a carbohydrate, wherein energy percentages supplied by the protein, lipid and carbohydrate are 10 to 25%, 20 to 35% and 40 to 60%, respectively; and oleic acid in the lipid... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7641925 | Synergistic composition for the treatment of diabetes mellitus A synergistic composition for the treatment of diabetes in a subject in need thereof, comprising Trigonelline of concentration ranging between 20 to 30%, amino acids of concentration ranging between 20 to 60%, and soluble fiber of concentration ranging between 10 to... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7615240 | Method and composition for the control of gastrointestinal parasites in animals The present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling gastrointestinal parasitic infections in animals. More specifically, the invention involves the use of sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), commonly referred to as Chinese bush c... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7585526 | Flexible elastomer articles and methods of manufacturing Flexible elastomer articles and methods of making the same are disclosed in which a material, a botanical extract, is incorporated into an elastomer emulsion, solution and/or plastisol in order to enhance the physical and therapeutic properties of articles made from... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7572470 | Licorice extract for use as a medicament Described are a plurality of risk factors that may be treated and conditions that may be prevented and treated by administering to a patient a preparation containing a licorice extract, which is water insoluble and free from glycyrrhizinic acid. Risk factors that ma... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7553505 | Health care product containing isoflavone aglycones and method of producing the same This invention relates to a novel soy isoflavone product with high purities and strong biological activities and the method of producing the same from natural soybeans, soybean materials (i.e. tofu dregs, soy molasses) and other plant sources. The method includes th... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7544376 | Methods and compositions for increasing milk production in animals The invention is related to methods and compositions for increasing milk production in animals using a saponin containing composition. In an embodiment, the invention is a method for increasing milk production of an animal comprising administering an initiation dose... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7470441 | Method for preparing seed extract The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising Mucuna pruriens seeds or one or more Mucuna pruriens seed components, substances, fractions or mixtures or substances obtained therefrom. Furthermore, the invention relates to the us... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7465467 | Process for the extraction, purification and enzymatic modification of soy 7S globulin α' subunit for use as hypocholesterolemizing agent A process for the extraction, purification and enzymatic modification of β-conglycinin α′ subunit, wherein β-conglycinin is selectively extracted from ground, defatted soy, then precipitated by treatment with aqueous ethanol; the enriched fraction is then subje... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7416747 | Herbal composition for treatment of neurodegeneration and neuronal dysfunction This invention provides methods of using various herbal compositions to treat neurodegenerative diseases and neuronal dysfunctions, said compositions comprise a combination of Radix angelica sinensis (DangGui), Ligusticum chuanxiong (ChuanXiong), Hi... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7416748 | Arthritis phyto-nutraceutical synergistic composition A Phytoceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of arthritis is provided. A specific combination of extracts of plants and nutraceuticals is taught, as well as principles for varying the formulations based on categorizing plants and nutraceuticals into ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7410657 | Alternative remedy-based composition for enhancing fertility A plurality of herbs is combined to produce a composition that enhances and promotes fertility in females. One herbal composition comprises 40 herbs, the so-called “A” formula, and another herbal composition comprises 40 herbs, the so-called “B” formula. Som... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7404973 | Bowman-Birk inhibitor soy protein concentrate composition A Bowman-Birk Inhibitor Concentrate (BBIC) that has a high protein content. The BBIC is made from conventional soybeans using ultrafiltration, without acid or alcohol extraction or acetone precipitation. ... | 07/29/2008 |
