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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182826 | Refreshment towel and applied solution A refreshment towel with applied solution is an apparatus consisting of a carrying agent, most likely a high quality cotton towel or towelette, that has been saturated with an aqueous solution comprised of various ingredients. The resulting saturated towel can be ru... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8153167 | Herbal medicine for osteoporosis and related conditions A composition derived from six plant materials: ((i) Herba epimedii (Yin Yang Huo) (ii) Fructus Psoraleae (Psoralea coryfolia) (Bu Gu Zhi) (iii) Radix Rehmanniae preparatae (Rehmannia glutinosa) (Shu Di) (iv) Cortex Eucommiae (Du Zhong) (v) Fructus Cni... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153172 | Composition to enhance the bioavailability of curcumin A composition having a curcuminoid and an essential oil of turmeric. A composition having a curcuminoid and an essential oil of turmeric, wherein the essential oil is present in an amount sufficient to cause an enhancement of bioavailability of curcumin when the com... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8142818 | Herbal composition for the prevention of wrinkles and skin disorders, methods of preparing the same and uses thereof Disclosed is a natural herbal composition for preventing wrinkles, skin roughness, dryness of skin, irregular pigmentation and brown spots due to aging, stress and environmental factors without any side effect. The composition comprises extracts of Rhodomyrtus to... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8124133 | Use of the total coumarins of in preparation of the medicament for treating psoriasis The present invention relates to a use of total coumarins of cnidium fruit in preparation of a medicament for treating psoriasis. The invention can significantly inhibit mitosis of vaginal epithelial cells of rats; promote the formation of epidermal granular stratum... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8124139 | Compound preparation for quickly reducing oxidative stress and preparation of the same The present invention discloses a compound preparation for quickly reducing oxidative stress, which contains small molecules and mineral trace elements that can remove or help removing free radicals, can regulate the function of endocrine and circulatory digestive s... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8114444 | Pharmaceutical composition containing L. extracts for lowering blood glucose The present invention is providing a new sustained release drug preparation comprising such and inclusion complex of a medical compound with safe botanic drug (SBD), which sustains or retards the dissolution and release of the SBD at a controlled rate from the inclu... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8105620 | Bed bug insecticide The insecticide comprises an insecticide particularly for killing bed bugs comprising nanospheres and primary ingredients of Organic Andirobia, Orange, Citronella, Organic Neem and Australian Myrtle oils. The insecticide can further comprise Isopropyl Alcohol as a c... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8075923 | Use of hederagenin 3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1→2)-(β-D-glucopyranosyl(1→4)-α-L-arabinopyranoside or an extract from pulsatillae radix containing the same as a therapeutic agent for solid tumors This invention relates to a use of hederagenin 3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl((1→2)-[β-D-glucopyranosyl(1→4)]-α-L-arabinopyranoside or a Pulsatillae radix extract containing the same as a therapeutic agent for solid tumors. Also, this invention relates to a method o... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8067045 | Nutritional formulations and associated methods Nutritional formulations and methods for imparting positive health benefits to a subject are disclosed and described. In particular, methods and nutritional formulations for providing increased absorption of antioxidants are taught. In some aspects, the nutritional ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8039027 | Treatment of autoimmune diseases with American ginseng extract Use of ginseng extracts designated CVT-E002, PQ2, PQ2A, PQ2B, PQ2C, PQ2D, and PQ223 in the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition suitable for treating an autoimmune disease. ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8039024 | Device and composition for the delivery of a preservative-free balsamic cream A device and composition for delivering menthol, camphor, eucalyptus essential oils, and other essential oils with balsamic benefits, to be used for the relief of symptoms of common cold. ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8025910 | Method and composition for administering bioactive compounds derived from This invention relates to a method and composition for providing in various health benefits by administering various bioactive compounds derived from the plant Morinda cirtrifolia to individuals. This invention relates to using one or more of the following: N... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8003120 | Powder makeup compositions and methods An anhydrous powder composition wherein the ratio of platelet to non-platelet particulates is greater than about 5 to 1 respectively, which is preferably talc-free, oil-free, paraben-free, and fragrance-free; and a method for preparing the powder composition of the ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8003139 | Pharmaceutical composition for treating rheumatism, and method of making same A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of rheumatism and a method of preparing it are provided. The composition consists of an alcoholic extract of 1-4 parts by weight Tripterygium hypoglaucum (Levl.) Hutch.; 1-4 parts by weight Epimedium brevicorn... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7976878 | Use of winter savory () or the extracts thereof for the preparation of medicaments for the treatment of the premature ejaculation The use of Winter savory or its purified extracts rich in rosmarinic acid, the use of rosmarinic acid and the extracts containing it for the preparation of medicaments for the treatment of premature ejaculation. ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7972645 | Dioscorea extracts for enhancing immune system An extract from a tuber of a Dioscorea plant is disclosed. Also disclosed is a composition containing an extract from a tuber of a Dioscorea plant, as well as methods of using the extract and composition. ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7964234 | High mineral content dietary supplement Liquid dietary supplements include vitamins, macro minerals, trace minerals, high Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC) compounds, and optionally fulvates. Despite the tendency of minerals in such a liquid mineral and vitamin supplement to precipitate and for th... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7943183 | Compositions and methods for increasing metabolism, thermogenesis and/or muscular definition Compositions and methods for administering the same to humans are provided for the promotion of increasing a person's natural metabolic rate, increasing thermogenesis, increasing training intensity, increasing muscular definition, and/or decreasing water retention. ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7923046 | Production method of food and beverage products with high content of γ-aminobutyric acid and food and beverage products with high content of γ-aminobutyric acid A method for producing food and beverage products with a high content of γ-aminobutyric acid, wherein processed tomato products whose filtrate has a coloring degree between 0.02 and 0.2 when sugar content is adjusted to 3% are fermented with lactic acid bacteria, a... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7923043 | Method for protecting humans against superficial vasodilator flush syndrome Methods for protection of a human from SVFS comprise the administration of a flavonoid compound of the basic structures 2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran or 2-phenyl-4-keto-1-benzopyran or glycosides thereof, alone or, optionally, together with one or more of an olive kernel... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7910136 | Nutritional supplement for osteoarthritis The present invention relates to a method of treating osteoarthritis by administering a mineral composition in the form of a nutritional supplement, where the mineral composition may contain Smectite, Gypsum, Quartz, Feldspar, Jarosite, Kaolinite and/or Zeolite.... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7906153 | Anti-inflammatory compositions for treating multiple sclerosis Compositions with synergistic anti-inflammatory effects in inflammatory diseases resulting from activation and consequent degranulation of mast cells and followed by secretion of inflammatory biochemicals from the activated mast cells, the compositions containing on... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7892579 | Plant extraction using nonlinear vibration The invention discloses an extraction method and the apparatus thereof. The method according to the invention comprises the following steps: crushing and soaking the raw material, and then extracting, wherein the extracting step is carried out under a 18-33 kHz nonl... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887860 | Anti-bacterial plant compositions The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition which comprises a pharmaceutical carrier and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of cobaltocene-octamethyl, stigmastan-3,5 -diene,galaxolide, benzyl salicylate, eucalyptol, and α-pinene. Also ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7883729 | Natural vegetable oil concentrated in unsaponifiable matters as food ingredient The invention concerns a natural vegetable oil selected among palm oil, corn germ oil, sunflower oil and canola oil, concentrated in unsaponifiable matters, such that said oil unsaponifiable matter content is 3 to 15% m/m. Said concentrated natural vegetable oil con... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7883728 | Composition to enhance the bioavailability of curcumin A composition for enhanced bioavailability of curcumin including purified curcuminoid and purified essential oil of turmeric. A method to prepare a composition for enhanced bioavailability of curcumin having purified curcuminoid and purified essential oil of turmeri... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7883727 | Method of treating emesis and itch The invention herein describes a method of treating emesis and itch using an extract from 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 pro... | 02/08/2011 |
| 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 |
| 7879373 | Composition to enhance the bioavailability of curcumin A composition having a curcuminoid and an essential oil of turmeric. A composition having a curcuminoid and an essential oil of turmeric, wherein the essential oil is present in an amount sufficient to cause an enhancement of bioavailability of curcumin when the com... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7871647 | Topical treatment of neuropathy A method for treating the pain in the limbs relating to restricted blood flow to nerve endings and reduction in motor and sensory nerve conduction velocities by topically administering a composition containing a plant extract which is a vasodilator, a plant extract ... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7867524 | Energizing formulation The present invention relates to a pre-mix and a pharmaceutical composition for oxygenating a subject's tissues, uses and methods of treatment thereof. ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7862822 | Extracts from black yeast for whitening skin The present invention relates to topical skin whitening compositions comprising a whitening effective amount of a black yeast-derived melanin-degrading enzyme extract and a method of preparing the compositions. The compositions provide a whitening effect by degradin... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7854946 | Anti-inflammatory and anti-HIV compositions and methods of use The metabolic fingerprint and anti-inflammatory activity and anti-HIV activity of H. gentianoides is disclosed. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis shows that H. gentianoides contains a family of compounds, including some not previou... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7854953 | Foodstuff supplement and method of producing same A foodstuff supplement and method of producing the foodstuff supplement. The method includes forming a liquid phase and adding vitamins to the liquid phase at a temperature below that at which significant depletion and/or degradation of the vitamins will occur. Oil ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7838045 | Anti-inflammatory activity of phenethylisothiocyanate (PEITC) and the seed preparation containing this compound The subject of this invention is the anti-inflammatory activity of a formulation of Barbarea verna (upland cress, early winter cress, or winter cress) seed preparation (BSP) containing phenethylisothiocyanate as its main active ingredient. BSP is a promising ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7838051 | Method for manufacture of polyphenols by using seeds as starting material To provide a method for the manufacture of polyphenols that enables industrial manufacture of polyphenols containing water-soluble proanthocyanidins from grape seeds. The seeds of grape berries dried after squeezing out the juice are separated into grape seeds and p... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7824718 | Extract of thunb showing neuronal cell-protecting activity for treating memory loss The present invention relates to a composition comprising an extract of Dioscorea opposita having neuron-protective activity for preventing and treating brain disease. The extracts from Dioscorea opposita show potent neuronal cell protective activity b... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7807201 | Antifungal agent comprising natural plant extracts An antifungal agent for the prevention and treatment of the fungal diseases caused by the water mould Saprolegnia parasitica includes the natural product sweet flag extract or its essential oil as an active ingredient and, therefore, is eco-friendly and not h... | 10/05/2010 |
