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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8075931 | Extracts of A method of making a low molecular weight fraction of Phyllanthus niruri is provided. Such low molecular weight fraction is particularly useful for treating the skin, for example skin in need of treatment for signs of aging, for reducing inflammation, or for ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8075930 | Extracts of A method of making a low molecular weight fraction of Phyllanthus niruri is provided. Such low molecular weight fraction is particularly useful for treating the skin, for example skin in need of treatment for signs of aging, for reducing inflammation, or for ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8039028 | Use of an extract of the orchid as a skin hydrating agent The present invention relates to the use, in a cosmetic composition, of an extract of at least one part of an orchid of the species Vanda coerulea, as an agent for maintaining or restoring the hydration state of the skin, said composition also containing a co... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7943187 | Paeoniflorin preparations and uses thereof for fat reduction Disclosed are methods and preparations useful for reducing fat at a targeted area(s) on a human. The preparations comprise as an active ingredient an adipolysis enhancing (i.e., fat-melting) amount of an active ingredient, paeoniflorin (PF). The preparations may be ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 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 |
| 7419689 | Plant-based formulations for improving liver health The present invention is directed to plant based formulations for improving liver health by protecting the liver from alcohol and chemical insults and/or by inducing phase II enzymes. Formulations according to the present invention include wasabi root fiber powder, ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7378115 | Herbal compositions for the prevention or treatment of urinary incontinence and overactive bladder The present invention relates to herbal compositions for the prevention or treatment of disorders of the urogenital system, e.g., urinary incontinence, enuresis (e.g., bed-wetting), benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary calculi, cystitis, urinary tract infection, an... | 05/27/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7314644 | Extraction and purification method of active constituents from stem of thunb., its usage for anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug Disclosed is a method for extracting and purifying active constituents from honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica Thunb.) and its use. More particularly, this invention relates to an extraction and purification method of active constituents including sweroside from ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7309504 | Extract of for the treatment or prevention of hepatitis or the liver protective drug The disclosure concerns an extract of Acanthopanax koreanum and its use. More particularly, it concerns the extract of Acanthopanax koreanum comprising 1) the extract of Acanthopanax koreanum extracted from water, 2) among the water extract, the... | 12/18/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7285294 | Hair growth inhibitors and composition containing same A hair growth inhibitor contains, as an active ingredient, at least one herb selected from the group consisting of phellodendron bark, houttuynia, rice bran, mulberry tree bark, Japanese coptis, thyme, peach seed, nettle, calendula, wild ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7247321 | Skin whitening compositions containing asparagus extract A skin whitening composition includes an extract of asparagus obtained by sequentially exposing the asparagus to two or more solvents of varying solvent strengths. The root and shoot portions of the asparagus can be separately used to obtain the extract. The composi... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7247323 | Delivery system for appetite suppressant The invention relates to a topical delivery system suitable for application to the lips, comprising at least one naturally occurring oil, at least one naturally occurring wax, and at least one naturally occurring diet aid. The invention also relates to a method for ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7235268 | Treatment of inflammatory bowel disease The present invention relates to compositions (including medicaments and nutritional products) for use in the prevention or treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Such compositions comprise a therapeutically effective amount of a soluble fibre derivable from fruit... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7208183 | Methods and preparations of the latex from the croton species The invention herein describes a procedure for organically extracting the lipophilic components from plants of the Family Euphorbaciae, specifically but not limited to the genus Croton. The extraction (CGO 110), is deplete of the normal proanthocyanidin conte... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7205006 | Mahonia aquifolium extract, extraction process and pharmaceutical composition containing the same A skin treatment composition comprising a Mahonia aquifolium extract in a liposome delivery system. The Mahonia aquifolium extract is present in the skin treatment composition in a range of from 5% to 20% by weight of the total composition. The skin tr... | 04/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7160561 | Herbal composition and method of treating HIV infection A therapeutic herbal composition is beneficial for enhancing the immune system and treating such a diverse range of diseases as cancer, AIDS, Epstein Barr syndrome and depression. It is also useful as a general blood tonic. This composition includes the synergistic ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7135164 | gel as an adjunct in the treatment of periodontitis A composition in the form of a biodegradable gel, chip or ointment is provided, for adjunct treatment of periodontitis, comprising: (i) an antimicrobial extract having antimicrobial or antibacterial activity against periodontal pathogens, preferably from one or more... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7118769 | Pharmaceutical compositions containing Described are pharmaceutical compositions containing Bulbophyllum, in particular compositions containing Bulbophyllum neilgherese, optionally in combination with suitable pharmaceutical excipients and carriers, as well as their use for treating illnesses, in ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7112343 | Immune system reconstructor composition The present invention discloses an all natural composition comprising herbs for the use of restoring the immune system and subsequent medicinal value. The formulization of the present invention utilizes the benefits of herbal medicine for the use of restoring the im... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7078063 | Water soluble extract from plant of genus and the preparation process thereof, and pharmaceutical composition containing the water soluble extract A water soluble extract from a plant of Solanum genus consists essentially of at least 60%–90% of solamargine and solasonine. A process for preparing the water soluble extract from the plant of Solanum genus involves the steps of hydrolysis with an a... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7060305 | Extracts derived from and/or and extraction thereof The present invention relates to extracts derived from Pueraria mirifica, Butea superba and/or Mucuna colletti and extraction thereof, foods, beverages, pharmaceutical products and/or cosmetics containing the extracts as an active ingredient and manufa... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7045156 | Process to prepare a substance to eliminate the bacteria known as A process for the production of a substance to eliminate the bacteria Helicobacter Pylori, involving boiling 3 (three) kilos of Cuachalalate (Amphipterygium adstringens) crust in sixteen (16) liters of water in a close express pan with a capacity of 21... | 05/16/2006 |
| RE39043 | Collagen production promoter composition A collagen production promoter composition according to the present invention containing an extract from a shoot of a tree belonging to the Fagaceae Fagus, particularly a young shoot, as an active component, which exhibits a superior effect of prevention of aging by... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6998142 | Composition and method for the prevention and treatment of asthma A pharmaceutical formulation for oral administration containing root, bark and wood of Philippine Narra tree (Pterocarpus Indicus) in dried powder form in sachet in a unit of (2) to (3) grams and made into a decoction of (8) ounces or in capsule in a unit of ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994874 | Skin whitening compositions containing asparagus extract A skin whitening composition includes an extract of asparagus obtained by sequentially exposing the asparagus to two or more solvents of varying solvent strengths. The root and shoot portions of the asparagus can be separately used to obtain the extract. The composi... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6942882 | 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. ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6939571 | Process of making an osteopathy solution A process of making an osteopathy solution includes the steps of (a) soaking a raw composition which includes Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Paeoniae Rubra, Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii, Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, Herba Asari, Folium Artemisiae Argyi, Radix An... | 09/06/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6913772 | Composition useful as hepatoprotectants comprising extract of plant Cryptolepis buchanani and a method thereof The present invention relates to a composition useful for hepatoprotection, said composition comprising polar extract of plant Cryptolepis Buchanani and/or fractions of the said extract, and optionally pharmaceutically acceptable additives and a method of pro... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6893668 | Process for isolation of anticancer agent camptothecin from Nothapodytes foetida The present invention relates to an improved and economical process for the isolation of anticancer agent Camptothecin from the twigs and stem of Nothapodytes foetida using hot extraction 20(S) Camptothecin is an alkaloid, which contains a pentacyclic ring sy... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6858236 | Plant extracts for the treatment of increased bone resorption The present invention is concerned with nutritional or pharmaceutical compositions containing an extract or concentrate of a plant from the genus Lycopersicon. The compositions of the invention are useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases or condit... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6855353 | Method for producing antioxidant and prevention of cancer A pharmaceutical composition for prevention and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease and antioxidation contains resveratol. The new method of process for producing resveratol is extracted resveratol from oil residue and stems of peanuts or stems of other chea... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6855347 | Composition for treating gastric ulcer and a process for preparing the same The present invention relates to a novel synergistic herbal composition for the treatment of gastric ulcer, a method for preparing said synergistic herbal composition and a process for the treatment of gastric ulcer using said composition and more particularly, the ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6841174 | Herbal compositions and treatment methods The invention provides herbal compositions with antiviral properties comprising extracts of Foeniculum vulgare, Nigella sativa, Centaurium erythrae (spicatum or pulchellum), Cynara cardunculus var scolymus, Inula helenium (viscosa), Solenoste... | 01/11/2005 |
