Abstract: Compositions based on Heliopsis longipes root used orally in treating xerostomia, for dry mouth, increasing salivation, alleviating dry mouth, and in maintaining or improving oral hygiene; as local contact anesthetics; as a cough suppressant, and as an oral sensate-producing desirable sensations in the oropharynx. The herbal composition includes an extract from Heliopsis longipes root and an oral carrier for the extract. A suitable amount of extract is from about 0.01 to about 10 weight percent of the overall composition. A variety of compositions include an oral carrier; preferred compositions are: 1) a gum with a solid exterior and a liquid center, both the exterior and center containing an effective amount of the extract composition; 2) a solid gum, 3) lozenges; candies, confections and 4) flavored liquid sprays and drops, and mouthwashes. The invention is further useful as an enhancer and potentiator of flavor.

Abstract: 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, and related manifestations and disorders in humans and other mammals. The invention also relates to an improved method of treating anxiety, insomnia, convulsions, muscle tension and spasm, and related manifestations and disorders in humans and other mammals by administering the improved extract of Scutellaria lateriflora.

Abstract: Compositions useful in relieving craving in nicotine habituated patients are provided that include an herbal component. The herbal component provides multiple nicotine agonists, one of which is anabasine. The compositions are preferably in the form of chewing gum, tablets, capsules, or lozenge.