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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8067044 | Cosmetic compositions containing an extract of leaves of the plant and cosmetic treatments The present invention is concerned with a composition comprising an extract of the leaves of the Castanea sativa plant. It is furthermore directed to the use of the extract for the manufacture of a cosmetic composition and with the use of this extract for the... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7943184 | Process for preparing an extract from ivy leaves The present invention relates to a process for preparing an extract from ivy leaves which includes the active ingredient hederacoside C and α-hederin, and to extracts prepared by this process. According to this there is initially provision of a first, α-hederin-ri... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7850999 | Topical composition and method for the treatment and prophylaxis of dermal irritations A composition and method for the prevention and therapeutic treatment of skin conditions and disorders are disclosed. The composition and method of the invention are particularly directed to the treatment and prevention of dermal irritations. These irritations inclu... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7815949 | Estrogenic extracts of and uses thereof Extracts of various species of the Moraceae family have estrogenic properties. For example, aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Morus alba L. species possess estrogenic properties in both ERα+ and ERβ+ cells. These estrogenic effect include estrogen response ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7674488 | External composition comprising an aqueous extract of red vine leaves and an anti-inflammatory agent This invention relates to a new composition containing the effective concentration of an aqueous extract of red vine leaves (1) and an anti-inflammatory agent (2) for preventing or alleviating the discomfort associated with mild-to-moderate chronic venous insufficie... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7527814 | Process for the isolation of calliterpenone The invention provides a simple method for isolation of calliterpenone (16α,17 dihydroxy-3-oxo phyllocladane), a phyllocladane diterpenoid with the plant growth regulating properties, from plant genus Callicarpa. ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7485327 | Composition comprising leaf extract for anti-angiogenic and matrix metalloproteinase inhibitory activity The present invention relates to a composition comprising Melissa leaf extract that inhibits angiogenesis and matrix metalloproteinase activity. The Melissa leaf extract of the present invention inhibits angiogenesis and activity of matrix metalloprote... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7431946 | Method for producing extracts of thunberg or for hepatitis treatment A pharmaceutical mixture for the treatment of hepatitis and its preparation method are disclosed. The method includes the following steps: pulverize the plants, macerate and extract the plant with water, concentrate the aqueous extract as the first concentrate; add ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7431947 | Hair treatment compositions A hair treatment composition that includes an aqueous formulation of leleshwa. The aqueous formulation of leleshwa is obtained by subjecting leleshwa to a steam distillation process to remove essential oils therefrom. The aqueous condensate phase from the steam dist... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7404975 | Moringa crude extracts and their derived fractions with antifungal activities The present invention provides a method of treating fungal infection by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising an extract of the leaf of M. oleifera as the sole active component. ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7404947 | Hair treatment lotion The invention provides a hair treatment lotion of green tea, gentian, and geranium in aqueous solution, and methods for using this lotion to prevent or treat hair loss. ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7402325 | Supercritical carbon dioxide extract of pharmacologically active components from A method for the extraction of pharmacologically active components from the oleander plant using supercritical carbon dioxide and combining the extraction with other isolation methods. The extraction is carried out using carbon dioxide at supercritical conditions, w... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7390512 | Multiple sclerosis synergistic phyto-nutraceutical composition A Phytoceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and symptoms is provided. A specific combination of extracts of plants and nutraceuticals is taught, as well as principles for varying the formulations based on categorizing plan... | 06/24/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7374786 | Bioimmune-aggressin composition for suppression of xanthomonad infections in agriculture crops A composition for treating Xanthomonas spp. infections in agriculture crops wherein the treatment composition is an admixture of T. harzianum, Y. schidigera root extract, Y. schidigera leaf extract, and X. spp. extract. The composition is... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371389 | Methods and products for enhancing energy and nutrition in human beings Methods for increasing energy in men and women include ingesting internally, twice a day, products that include, for women, multivitamins, multiminerals, high-calcium bone support products, high-ORAC super food products, and enzymes, and, for men, multivitamins, mul... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364760 | Compositions for the treatment of acquired immunodeficiency disease This invention relates to compositions for the treatment of acquired immunodeficiency diseases, especially human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and its simian and feline counterparts (simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)), and ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361372 | Active preparation containing plant extracts for cosmetics The invention relates to an active ingredient composition used in cosmetic products, said composition containing vegetable extracts and combating in particular free radicals. The active ingredient composition is an alcohol-based mixture of vegetable extracts that is... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7344736 | Extraction of pharmaceutically active components from plant materials The invention relates to the extraction of pharmaceutically active components from plant materials, and more particularly to the preparation of a botanical drug substance (BDS) for incorporation in to a medicament. It also relates to a BDS of given purity, for use i... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341745 | Method for decreasing nicotine and other substance use in humans A method for decreasing nicotine and other substance use in humans is disclosed. Tetrahydroberberine (THB) and its analogs, l-Tetrahydropalmatine (l-THP) and l-Stepholidine (l-SPD), are present in and can be isolated from several plants in the Magnoliidae superorder... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7329423 | Compositions comprising thylakoids useful in the modulation of inflammation process A thylakoid extract that is preferably stabilized and activable for treating inflammation is described. Different types of cell or tissue targets and inflammatory stimuli have been used to evaluate the performance of the extract, which, in all cases successfully mod... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7323197 | Cigarette/tea system A cigarette/tea system has a quantity of herbal plant leaves and other herbal plant parts including pulmonaria officinalia and tussilago farfara and agrimonia eupatonia and petasites hybridus and hamamelis virginiana and tropaeo... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318938 | composition, method for obtaining same and pharmaceutical, nutritional and personal care formulations thereof This invention relates to a composition of the plant Withania Somnifera, and, more particularly to a high purity extract composition with advantageous levels of withanolide glycosides and oligosaccharides, a minimum of polysaccharides, and substantially low l... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311931 | Herbal preparation for joints The present invention is an extract of the herb Brachystemma calycinum for the amelioration or treatment of pain or discomfort due to, or associated with, osteoarthritis. The extract is obtained by a multi-step extraction process wherein the temperatures of e... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303773 | Process for enriching extracts of natural theanine A process for enhancing theanine extraction from plant material through a series of extraction, adsorption and filtration steps. More specifically, disclosed is a process for isolating theanine from a plant material, which includes the steps of: a) contacting the pl... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303770 | Cancer chemoprotective food products Vegetable sources of cancer chemoprotective agents have been identified which are extraordinarily rich in glucosinolates, metabolic precursors of isothiocyanates. The vegetable sources are used to provide a dietary means of reducing the level of carcinogens in mamma... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7291352 | Methods and compositions for oral delivery of Areca and mate' or theobromine The present invention comprises methods and compositions comprising Areca extract compositions and compositions comprising extracts of Ilex paraguariensis or theobromine. Methods of the invention comprise methods of making pharmaceutical or nutriceutic... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7273627 | Botanical compositions having hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic and antimicrobial activities for maintaining good health in normal person and diabetic patient Botanical compositions are described having hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic and antimicrobial activity for maintaining good health in normal person and diabetic person comprising water extract of two medicinal plants, dried leaves of Malvastrum coromandelianum an... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270838 | Composition for treating chronic venous insufficiencies using an extract of red vine leaves The invention relates to a dietary supplement consisting of an aqueous extract of red vine leaves and an acceptable carrier which prevents and reduces the discomfort relating to mild-to-moderate chronic venous insufficiency of the legs. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270839 | Process of obtaining thylakoids from photosynthetic organisms; plant fractions obtained from the process; pure thylakoids; and methods of use of thylakoids as ROS scavengers, photo-protectors, biosensors, biofilters and bioreactors This invention relates to a process by which an extract comprising integral thylakoids is obtained. The resulting extract is a potent dynamic antioxidant useful as a ROS (reactive oxygen species) scavenger. This extract is intended to be used for the treatment or pr... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7255884 | Composition for treatment of asthma A pharmaceutical preparation of Chinese herbal medicines for tonifying the kidneys and alleviating asthma is disclosed herein. The Chinese herbal medicines include Perilla Frutescens, Prunus Armeniaca, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis, Scutellaria Baicalensis, Coptis Chines... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7250182 | Medicament containing extract for treatment of prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis This present invention relates to a method for extracting Epimedium herb to prepare flavones and polysaccharides combinations in which their ratios vary from 2:8 to 8:2 by weight and applying these extracted compositions in treatment of prostatic hyperplasia.... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7247324 | Method of using guava extract and composition including guava extract A method of using guava extract is disclosed that includes administering alcohol to a mammal, and administering guava extract within no greater than about 12 hours of administering of the alcohol. A composition is also disclosed that includes a pharmaceutically acce... | 07/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7229652 | Extract from the leaves of Roem., and the preparation process and uses thereof Disclosed are extracts from the leaves of Toona sinensis Roem. prepared by extracting the leaves of Toona sinensis Roem. using water and an alcohol in sequence. Also disclosed are processes for preparing extracts from the leaves of Toona sinensis | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229649 | Method and composition for improving sexual fitness The invention provides methods and compositions for maintaining a state of wellness in a human by providing a dietary supplement comprising L-arginine, alone or in combination with ginseng and ginkgo biloba and/or additional nutritional supplements. The invention pr... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7186404 | Photostable sunscreen compositions and methods of stabilizing There is provided a photostable and synergistically enhanced topical sunscreen composition. There is further provided a method of enhancing the photostability of a sunscreen active in a topical sunscreen composition. There is further still provided a method of syner... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175859 | Plant extract mixtures and their uses A composition comprising extract of one or more plants of one or more of the following plant families: Cissus, Vernonia and Brillantasia. Such compositions have beneficial activity principally in controlling weight gain and obesity, especially in conju... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7153877 | Method and composition for preventing or reducing the symptoms of insulin resistance syndrome A method for preventing and or reducing the symptoms of insulin resistance and a related syndrome in persons comprises identifying persons having or at risk for having such symptoms, and administering to them an effective amount of a composition comprising niacin-bo... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7132450 | Hepatic disorder suppressant A hepatic disorder suppressant comprising extracts having hepatic disorder suppressing effect as effective ingredients, wherein the extracts is obtained by extracting an avocado plant and/or a processed product thereof with an organic solvent is disclosed. ... | 11/07/2006 |
