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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7214394 | Policosanol compositions, extraction from novel sources, and uses thereof Compositions, novel isolation sources and processes, and uses for unique policosanol containing compositions are disclosed. Seed and vegetable processing byproduct and/or “waste” streams are disclosed as containing policosanols with various relative amounts of t... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7186516 | Methods of detecting specific cell lysis The present invention provides methods of detecting specific lysis of a cell by a lytic agent. The methods generally involve contacting a labeled target cell with a lytic agent; and detecting fluorescence in the target cell. The target cells are labeled with two flu... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7128932 | Formulations useful in the treatment of male and female impotence Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing: extracts of Tribulus terrestris, Turnera diffusa and Cinnamon cassia in the weight ratio of 1.5–3.5:1–2:0.1–0.4 respectively; Ginkgo biloba extract, and optionally arginine or a physiol... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7128914 | Product containing an extract of red algae of the genus and methods for protecting cells A composition that induces synthesis of stress protective proteins during application of physical or physiological stresses, or physiopathological aggressions on cells including a water-alcohol extract of red algae, taurine and derivatives: about 1 to about 5%, flor... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7122214 | Drynaria extractions for treating osteoporosis and their extraction process Rhizoma Drynariae extract (RDE) is used as therapeutical agent or in the preparation for Osteoporosis, which is characterized in containing over 30 percent of total flavonoids. Furthermore naringin contained in flavonoids is more than 30 percent and less than... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7115287 | Topical medicament and method of use A topical medicament, and associate method of use, for the treatment of dermatologic conditions in both humans and animals is provided. The medicament includes a mixture of Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, lanolin, petroleum jelly, colloidal silver, ti tree oil, zin... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7115259 | Use of cytokines and mitogens to inhibit pathological immune responses The invention is generally related to methods of treating autoimmune diseases, including both antibody-mediated and cell-mediated disorders. ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7101578 | Salt sorbet facial and body scrub The present invention is a salt sorbet facial and body scrub which has enhanced properties to deep clean skin, exfoliate dead skin cells in an efficient manner, and at the same time not damage sensitive skin, especially on a woman's face. It is an object of the pres... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097863 | Process for effecting the relaxation of muscles of a human by means of fragrance Described is a process for effecting the relaxation of a tensive back, shoulder or neck muscle of a human mammal for a substantial period of time. The process of our invention consists essentially of the step of continuously or periodically administering to said hum... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7098244 | Antibacterial agent Provided is an antibacterial agent exhibiting an excellent antibacterial activity effect and exerting a mild influence on the environment and humans. The antibacterial agent of the present invention comprises, as an effective component, a mixture of coumarin analogu... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090874 | Ligand for peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor The object of the present invention is to provide PPARγ ligand derived from naturally occurring sources and a composition for preventing and/or improving Insulin Resistance Syndrome, diabetes mellitus, obesity or visceral fat obesity comprising the PPARγ ligand as... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7090875 | External skin preparations and process for producing the same External skin preparations containing one or more members selected from among a fermentation product, which is obtained by treating a bean extract with a microorganism, vitamin A and its derivatives. By potentiating skin cells and accelerating the production of hyal... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087250 | Therapeutic composition providing respiratory relief A herbal therapeutic composition is provided which enhances respiration comprising coloidal silver, osha root and fresh lobelia herb. Other herbal substituents which further enhance this novel composition are disclosed including licorice root, fresh yerba santa leaf... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083811 | Herbal composition for the prevention and treatment of dementia The present invention relates to herbal composition for the prevention and treatment of dementia comprising Polygoni multiflori Radix (Polygonum multiflorum Thunberg), instead of ginseng, Polygalae Radix (Polygala tatarinowi Regel), Ca... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7081258 | Composition for promoting hair growth The present invention relates to a composition for promoting hair growth. More particularly, the present invention comprises a component for inhibiting 5α-reductase activity, a functional component of cell activity, and an expansion component of peripheral blood ve... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7081257 | Gelling vegetable protein A process to obtain a highly soluble, low viscosity, salt tolerant gelling vegetable protein product. When introduced into a suitable meat injection brine, the protein product is capable of forming a firm sliceable meat piece with high water retention and no visible... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7081259 | Herbal, extract having therapeutic activity on injuries, and pharmaceutical composition and health food containing the same The present invention relates to an extract having healing activity on injuries, which is obtained by extracting Astragali Radix, Ginseng Radix, Carthami Flos, Angelicae Gigantis Radix, Cnidii Rhizoma, Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, Paeoniae Radix and Cinnamomi Cortex ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7078040 | Method of inhibiting the expression of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines A method of inhibiting the expression of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines in an animal or man, is disclosed. The method comprises administration to said animal or man of at least one type of xanthophyll, e.g. astaxanthin, in an amount inhibiting the expression ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7078055 | Method of attenuating swelling or inflammation The present invention provides a method of attenuating swelling or inflammation in the tissue of a patient via applying a composition comprising a hydrophilic foam substrate and a polymeric hydrophilic agent capable of absorbing water to a portion of the surface of ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078056 | Method of attenuating bruise formation The present invention provides a method of attenuating the formation or reducing the severity of a bruise in the tissue of a patient via applying a composition comprising a hydrophilic foam substrate and a polymeric hydrophilic agent to a portion of the surface of t... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078062 | Hop-based udder and teat dips and washes A method of sanitizing the udders and teats of dairy cows by applying to them an aqueous solution of a hop compound in a concentration sufficient to kill substantial amounts of pathogens but insufficient to cause substantial trauma to the cows. ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078065 | Composition containing asiasari radix extracts for protecting brain cells and improving memory The present invention discloses that fractions of Asiasari Radix extract have the ability to induce neuroprotection against AMPA (-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole propionic acid)-induced damages in brain cells as well as stimulation of memory. ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7074437 | Mineral-protein preparations (MPP) and neuropathies in diabetes The increased level of glucose in blood is the result of the destruction of β cells of the Islets of Langerhans by autoimmune process in insulin-dependent form of diabetes or a relative lack of insulin in insulin-dependent form of diabetes. Constantly present hyper... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7074435 | Crude drug compositions for treating or preventing arthritic diseases and the preparation process The present invention is related to pharmaceutical composition essentially comprising herbal extract of Chaenomelis Fructus, Achyranthis Radix, Acanthopanax, Phlomidis Radix, Gentianae Radix, Clematidis Radix, and additionally comprising herbal extract select... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070815 | Anti diarrhoea compositions The invention concerns a method for the prevention/curing/treatment of diarrhoea in mammals by administering the mammals an effective daily amount of a composition comprising as active component(s) phytosterols and/or pentacyclotriterpenes as present in or derived f... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7067161 | Animal food supplement compositions and methods of use An animal food supplement particularly useful in treating gastrointestinal problems, such as colic. Psyllium husks are provided in dry form for convenience of handling prior to feeding. In exemplary embodiments, psyllium husks are admixed with binding material and t... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7060726 | Antibacterial agent Provided is an antibacterial agent exhibiting an excellent antibacterial activity effect and exerting a mild influence on the environment and humans. The antibacterial agent of the present invention comprises, as an effective component, a mixture of coumarin analogu... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7060308 | 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... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056520 | Method and composition for the treatment of a viral infection Methods and compositions for the treatment, control or prophylaxis of a viral infection in a mammal, the method including administering to the mammal an effective amount of galactofucan sulfate from Undaria. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048932 | Preparation and standardization of immunomodulatory peptide-linked glucans with verifiable oral absorbability from coriolus versicolor This invention provides compositions and methods for stimulating the immune system. Such methods include administering an extract, purified peptide-linked glucan or active component thereof from Coriolus versicolor. The methods are particularly useful for pro... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7048933 | Yeast and a fermentation product Remedies for allergic diseases obtained by mixing shoots of plants belonging to the family Pinaceae with water and saccharides followed by spontaneous fermentation. As the plants belonging to the family Pinaceae, is preferable to use plants belonging to the genus | 05/23/2006 |
| 7045282 | Diagnosis and treatment of human kidney diseases Kidney disease is diagnosed by measuring urinary catalytic iron in humans. Progressive kidney disease is treated by administering an iron chelator to humans. In particular, the progression of kidney disease essentially can be halted and the severity of kidney diseas... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7045158 | Standardized extracts of The present invention relates to an improved extract of Scutellaria lateriflora, a method of preparing the same, and a pharmaceutical composition prepared from the present extract suitable for treating anxiety, insomnia, convulsions, muscle tension and spasm,... | 05/16/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7045149 | Ruminal fluid inoculation of calves A method to improve the health and growth of suckling dairy calves on dairy farms includes supplementing calves' diets with a ruminal fluid preparation obtained from the rumen of a cow. This supplement provides the calves with the protection needed to develop faster... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7045151 | Method and composition for improving fertility health in female and male animals and humans In a new pharmaceutical combination, the herb, Vitex agnus-castus (chasteberry), enhances hormone balance by increasing progesterone release and, therefore, ovulation frequency. The antioxidants, green tea, vitamin E, and selenium, improve overall repr... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7041321 | Composition and method for smoke detoxification A method is provided for effecting smoke detoxification in a human by using a composition that is made of effective amounts of supercritical extract and hydroalcoholic extract of turmeric. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7037536 | α-amylase activity inhibitors The present invention relates to an α-amylase activity inhibitor, and to food and beverages comprising the α-amylase activity inhibitor. The α-amylase activity inhibitor of the present invention exhibits remarkably excellent α-amylase inhibitory activity as comp... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7037643 | Diagnosis and treatment of human kidney diseases Kidney disease is diagnosed by measuring urinary catalytic iron in humans. Progressive kidney disease is treated by administering an iron chelator to humans. In particular, the progression of kidney disease essentially can be halted and the severity of kidney diseas... | 05/02/2006 |
