Patent ReferencesPomegranate extracts and methods of using thereof Methods of using pomegranate extracts for causing regression in lesions due to arteriosclerosis in humans Patent #: 6641850 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 10701918 filed on 11/04/2003US Classes:424/769, Containing or obtained from a tree having matured height of at least two meters424/776, Containing or obtained from a seed or nut424/777, Containing or obtained from a fruit (aka fructus), including berry514/824, ARTERIOSCLEROSIS424/744, Containing or obtained from Aloe (e.g., aloe vera, etc.)424/725PLANT MATERIAL OR PLANT EXTRACT OF UNDETERMINED CONSTITUTION AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT (E.G., HERBAL REMEDY, HERBAL EXTRACT, POWDER, OIL, ETC.)ExaminersPrimary: Tate, Christopher R.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61K035/78AbstractMethods of using pomegranate extracts of the present invention for treating patients with atherosclerosis, or increased intima-media thickness of an artery, are provided. The methods comprise the step of administering to the patient a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an extract from pomegranate. The methods of the present invention may also be used to decrease the incidence of stroke or heart attack in a patient.Other References
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