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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7879374 | Composition including superoxide dismutase and prickly-pear cactus for minimizing and preventing hangovers A composition including superoxide dismutase (SOD) and prickly pear cactus (OFI) protects against, minimizes the effects of, and hastens recovery from the typical symptoms associated with an alcohol induced hangover. In addition, sesamin and alpha-lipoic acid work w... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7833554 | Medicament comprising a peptide extract of avocado, which is intended for the treatment and prevention of illnesses that are linked to an immune system deficiency The invention relates to a medicament which comprises a peptide extract of avocado and which can also comprise a composition containing D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol, such as a water-soluble extract of avocado sugars, and/or a peptide extract of lupine. The inve... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7807204 | Processes for production of plant extracts containing steroidal glycosides Processes for the production of Hoodia plant extracts with a high content of steroidal glycosides and for minimizing heavy metal and/or polyaromatic hydrocarbon content in Hoodia extracts. ... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7563467 | Use of an extract and compounds isolated therefrom for protecting nerve cells An ethyl acetate extract of Opuntia ficus-indica and compounds isolated therefrom for preventing and treating brain diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke and Parkinson's disease, cell and tissue damage caused by ischemia, or cardiovascular syste... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7550164 | Compositions containing a nopal cactus isolate and method for making same Compositions and methods of making compositions containing nopal cactus isolates derived from the juice and/or soluble solid fractions of nopal pads. In another aspect, the invention relates to compositions for making coffee, coffee compositions and methods of makin... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7455863 | 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... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7416750 | Composition to provide maintenance and nutritional support in glycemic control deficits A Composition to provide nutritional support for mammals having glycemic control and deficit concerns, and assist in managing glycemic controls deficits, with a synergistic combination of natural ingredients. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7410660 | Pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietetic and nutritional compositions based on vegetable fibres Pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietetic and nutritional compositions containing: a) glucomannan, b) Opuntia ficus indica, c) microcrystalline cellulose present a high gastr... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7390516 | Caralluma extract products and processes for making the same A Caralluma extract and a method of making thereof which can be standardized and reproducible, and which prevents the glycosides from decomposition, which can reduce the undesirable non-glycoside components. In the first Caralluma extract, the resinous material does... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7344728 | Insect repellent with sun protection factor An insect repellent composition that includes a blend of either all natural oils or synthetic ingredients, a sunscreen vitamin F, volatile silicones to extend the effective repellent life of the spray and a film forming polymer to resist water wash off. The natural ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341737 | Medicated tampon A tampon adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent, the tampon including a tampon body having a distal end; and a dosage form affixed to the distal end of the tampon body, wherein the dosage form includes a formulation including a therapeutic agent, and wherein the dos... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7108879 | Process for improving the durability of, and/or stabilizing, microbially perishable products The present invention relates to a process for improving the durability of, and/or stabilizing, microbially perishable products, in which, during the process for preparing, processing or packaging the products, their surfaces and/or their environment, in particular ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 6737086 | Biologically active substances, method for obtaining and compositions containing them The invention concerns the field of biochemistry, and more precisely biological substances of vegetable origin. The invention concerns substances having non-cytotoxic biological activity, extracted from plants with CAM metabolism, such as plants of the Cactacees, Cr... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6555118 | Pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of topical wounds and ulcers A pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of wounds and ulcers in humans and animals and a method of preparation of the same are provided here. The composition consists of an alcoholic extract of Huangqin, Huanglian, Huangbai, Opuntia, Dilong, and &#... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6485734 | Topical composition for the treatment of head lice and nits and method A composition is provided which serves as a pediculicide for topical application to the hair and scalp of humans and other animals. The solutions take the form of a mousse, shampoo and a detergent. The active ingredient is a saponin, preferably derived fr... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6447820 | Pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of scar tissue The disclosed is a treatment of existing and prevention of new skin scars in humans and animals using a topical application containing alcoholic extracts of Cortex Phellodendri and Opuntia ficus indica in a specific combination.... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6238672 | Dietary supplements containing dehydrated cactus fruit juice and ginseng berry juice The present invention relates to novel compositions of cactus fruit extract which are dried to a powder form for use in food products and nutritional supplements. The novel powders of the present invention may be used in food products and drinks as well a... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6207163 | Hydration compositions for human or animal bodies A hydration composition for the body is provided which essentially includes the synergistic combination of: (a) Hydrastis canadensis (common name: Golden Seal), b) Ulmus fulva (common name: Slippery Elm), and (c) Smilax ornata (common name: Salsaparilla).... | 03/27/2001 |
| 5747462 | Pharmaceutically active compounds and their use The present invention relates to the area of pharmacology; its objective is to solve the technical problem of inflammation, pain, pruritus and local hyperthermia in human beings and animal species. The composition and the subcompositions thereof are obtai... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5736584 | Insect repellant comprising prickly pear cactus extract An insect repelling composition includes a mineral oil based carrier and, as an active ingredient, an insect repelling amount of cactus extract made from the leaves and stem of the Prickly Pear cactus. A pest repellant formulation can be prepared by combi... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5000949 | Hair grooming composition A hair grooming composition which promote scalp and hair health and growth comprises petroleum jelly, an oil extract of cactus, glycerin and oil of clover or other odorant. The petroleum jelly is heated in a pan with the cactus cut into small pieces and t... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4361554 | Organic insecticide A composition based on extract from cacti is used as an insecticide against soft bodied insects injurious to plants. A process for preparing the extract and its use as an insecticide are given.... | 11/30/1982 |
