Patent ReferencesCosmetic preparation for the care of the hair and use of the said composition Topically applied hair restorer containing pine extract Composition for stimulating and inducing hair growth Scalp and hair care product and process of preparing same Hair treatment solution and method of using same Method and material for hair therapy Composition and process for the treatment and restoration of hair Use of emu oil for stimulating skin and hair growth Hair treatment system and kit for invigorating hair growth Patent #: 5750108 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 318665 filed on 05/25/1999US Classes:424/750, Containing or obtained from Gramineae (e.g., bamboo, corn, or grasses such as grain products including wheat, rice, rye, barley, oat, etc.)424/70.1, LIVE HAIR OR SCALP TREATING COMPOSITIONS (NONTHERAPEUTIC)424/74, Plant extract of undetermined constitution514/880HAIR TREATMENT (THERAPEUTIC-SCALP)ExaminersPrimary: Tate, Christopher R.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA61K 035/78A61K 007/06 AbstractThe present invention includes methods for the treatment and/or prevention of hair loss and methods for the regeneration or restoration of hair growth comprising a step of identifying an individual suffering from or susceptible to hair loss or hair thinning or in need of hair regeneration, and a step of administering an extract of the root of a Vetiver grass. Preferably, the extract is an aqueous extract and is administered topically. Also preferably, the Vetiver grass is a subspecies of Vetiveria zizanioides, and is most preferably Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash. The present invention also provides a composition, preferably in the from of a lotion, gel, cream, or other suspension, and a distinct chemical compound or class of chemical compounds therein, effective in restoring hair growth, preventing hair loss, and/or reversing the effects of hair thinning. The composition may include an effective amount of a hair loss preventative or hair growth promoting composition isolatable as an extract of the roots of a Vetiver grass, together with a pharmaceutically-acceptable topical carrier other than water.Other References
| |