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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8053004 | Ointment for topical treatment of hot flashes and method of use A composition and method of use therefore that provides for the objective topical treatment of hot flashes that is clinically shown to objectively reduce skin temperature, with the effective ingredients including menthol and peppermint oil which can be substituted w... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7959958 | Cooling compounds A cooling composition comprising at least one compound of the Formula I in which R is selected from the group of moieties consisting of (CH2)nCOOR″; | 06/14/2011 |
| 7820210 | Methods and apparatus to prevent, treat, and cure the symptoms of nausea caused by chemotherapy treatments of human cancers Methods and apparatus are provided to prevent, treat, and cure chemotherapy induced nausea in human beings. The inhalation of an effective amount of vaporized essential oil from Mentha piperita (peppermint oil) has been shown in practice to prevent, treat, an... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7517541 | Oral care compositions derived from the family The invention relates to water dispersible extract preparations derived from water soluble components of Labiatae family plant material, including plant material hay and previously extracted or spent hay, which possesses beneficial oral care properties, metho... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7344740 | Methods and apparatus to prevent, treat, and cure the symptoms of nausea caused by chemotherapy treatments of human cancers Methods and apparatus are provided to prevent, treat, and cure chemotherapy induced nausea in human beings. The inhalation of an effective amount of vaporized essential oil from Mentha piperita (peppermint oil) has been shown in practice to prevent, treat, an... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341747 | Carrier-free composition for the treatment of onychomycosis A composition for the treatment of onychomycosis (fungal nail disease) is described. The composition consists essentially of thymol, camphor, menthol and Eucalyptus citridiora as a colorless liquid oil without any carrier or solvent for these ingredients.... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7303774 | Relax cosmetic having a temperature effect The present invention relates to new cosmetic relax preparations bringing about changing temperature effects on the skin. Said cosmetic contains 0.1-10% by weight of an extract from Papaveraceae and 0.1-10% by weight of an extract from the overground parts of Mentha... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7234931 | Functional food composition having effects of relieving alcohol-induced hangover symptoms and improving liver function Disclosed is a functional food composition, which is effective in relieving alcohol-induced hangover symptoms and improving liver function. The composition includes 6–18% by dry weight of Polygonati Rhizoma, 10–40% by dry weight of Astragalus membranaceus | 06/26/2007 |
| 7235257 | Drugs for relieving hemicrania comprising 1-menthol and essential oils This invention relates to external drugs for dermal application which have a migraine-alleviating effect, in more detail ointments and patches comprising in mixing l-menthol and an essential oil into a base containing a hydrophilic high-molecular weight compound, a ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7220436 | Composition for inhalation therapy and methods for use A composition for providing aromatherapy, and in particular, symptomatic relief of nasal and sinus congestion is provided in unit dosage format. The composition includes a penetrating aromatic vapor whose release from a preparation of warm water is augmented by an e... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7201926 | Environmentally safe insect repellent composition An insect repellent composition containing citronella oil, D-limonene, 2 or more synergists, and 3 or more essential oils as the active ingredients. The preferred essential oils are geranium oil, rosemary oil and peppermint oil, but other essential oils may be used.... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7172774 | Composition for protection and regeneration of structure and function of the liver The composition of herbal origin in which the active substance is sylimarin, characterized by the fact that, apart from the active substance which in the composition can be present in isolated form or like a component of St. Mary thistle plant, also contains the fol... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172773 | Food supplement formulation An improved food supplement formulation comprises fish oil, peppermint oil, and lipase. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7157106 | Topical analgesic and methods of use Topical analgesics, generally comprising calendula oil and cornmint oil, and methods of use. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153526 | Treatment of gastrointestinal infections A method for combating bacterial infections affecting the gastrointestinal system of humans and animals is provided. The method is achieved by diagnosing a bacterial infection affecting the gastrointestinal system and periodically administering a dosage of concentra... | 12/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7109240 | Non-hazardous pest control Disclosed is a method for killing or controlling invertebrates comprising applying a pesticidally-effective amount of a pesticidal composition to invertebrates or to a locus where killing or control of invertebrates is desired, wherein (i) the invertebrates are sele... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7094433 | Composition for domestic livestock grafting and method of making and using A composition for domestic livestock grafting for application to a prospective mother and a juvenile animal to be cared for by the prospective mother to mask the natural scents of the prospective mother and the juvenile animal to induce acceptance of the juvenile an... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7033601 | Composition and method for repelling squamate reptiles The present invention is a composition and method for repelling squamate reptiles, such as without limitation snakes. The composition comprises mint oil, garlic oil, putrescent egg solids, thyme oil white, sodium lauryl sulfate and water. This composition is applied... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7029687 | Non toxic fire ant and termite pesticide A pesticide consisting of a mixture of sulfur well water and seven edible ingredients, which becomes lethal to fire ants and termites when mixed together, in a liquid, granular, spray or paste form. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7025997 | Coolant plant extract compositions containing monomenthyl succinate The present invention relates to plant extracts containing a monomenthyl succinate for use as a coolant in food and non-food products. Methods for isolating the plant extracts are also provided. ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6991691 | Process for manufacturing functional shoe insoles using a herbal composition A process for manufacturing shoe insoles with antibacterial and foot odor activity mixes Angelica,Ligussticum sp., Menthae Herba, Mugwort, charcoal, and Osterium koreanum in a predetermined weight ratio with a subsidiary component into a ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6989163 | Arrangement to enhance a woman's sexual sensitivity by a combination of phytoestrogens, L-arginine and menthol A treatment to induce urothelial sensory nerve re-growth in the female vulvae, comprising a compound of menthol, L-arginine and a phytoestrogen. ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6969522 | 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... | 11/29/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6929800 | Nasal passage cleaning composition A nasal passage cleaning composition according to the invention comprises water and salt as a base, and contains a mucolytic agent such as alum and/or zinc sulphate to shrink the mucosa and allow sinus passage drainage, decreasing pressure in the infected sinus an a... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6906017 | Bath product and method of use The bath product employs halite and a mixture of herbs and spices packed in water permeable bath bags to condition bath water and emit fragrances. The bath product includes five water permeable bags contained in an outer carrying bag. Four of the five water permeabl... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6899901 | Sensate composition imparting initial sensation upon contact The present invention is directed to a sensate composition including at least one cooling sensate, warming sensate and tingling sensate. The tingling sensate is at least one of Jambu Oleoresin and Spilanthol. The present invention is further directed to a method of ... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6890567 | Sensate composition imparting initial sensation upon contact The present invention is directed to a sensate composition including at least one cooling sensate, warming sensate and tingling sensate. The tingling sensate is at least one of Jambu Oleoresin and Spilanthol. The present invention is further directed to a method of ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6875453 | Non-toxic disinfectant containing a isopropyl alcohol and sesame oil composition with lemon oil and menthol A non-toxic mucosal disinfectant for topical application in the nose, skin, mouth and hard surfaces comprising a composition of 99.0% isopropyl alcohol of at least 24.0% by weight; sesame oil not exceeding 73.0% by weight and lemon oil of less than 3.0% by weight an... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6855349 | Method for simultaneous extraction of essential oils and antioxidants from Labiatae species and the extract products thereof An increase in specific antioxidant activity of extracts from rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) is obtained by the use of a blend of tetrafluoroethane and acetone in the extraction process. A blend of tetrafluoroethane, acetone and methanol improves total yi... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6824795 | Formulation comprising thymol useful in the treatment of drug resistant bacterial infections A formulation useful in the treatment of drug resistant bacterial infections comprising an effective amount of thymol obtained from the plant Trachyspermum ammi, mint oil containing an appropriate amount of monoterpenes obtained from a hybrid of Mentha spi... | 11/30/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6814985 | Herbal compositions and uses for the treatment of allergic reactions The present invention relates generally to a composition for the treatment or prophylaxis of allergic and inflammatory reactions such as but not limited to Type I hypersensitivity reactions in mammals. More particularly, the present invention is directed to composit... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6808717 | Aerosol coolant spray for killing and removing ticks A composition of an aerosol coolant spray for killing and removing ticks from human skin, to be dispensed from a pressurized a pressurized aerosol spray cannister. The aerosol coolant spray composition includes a liquid coolant material for freezing the essential oi... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6800294 | Antiparasitic formulation There is disclosed an antiparasitic formulation comprising Eucalyptus oil, Cajeput oil, Lemongrass oil, Clove bud oil, Peppermint oil, Piperonyl and Piperonyl Butoxide. The formulation can be used for treating an animal body or in the manufacture of a medicament for... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6780443 | Sensate composition imparting initial sensation upon contact The present invention is directed to a sensate composition including at least one cooling sensate, warming sensate and tingling sensate. The tingling sensate is at least one of Jambu Oleoresin and Spilanthol. The present invention is further directed to a method of ... | 08/24/2004 |
