Abstract: 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 selected from group consisting of Angelicae Radix, Cnidii Rhizoma, Gastrodiae Rhizoma, Safflower, Cinnamomi Cortex, Job's tear, Aurantii nobilis Pericapium, Ledebouriellae Radix, Lonicera japonica, Akebiae caulis, Caragana chamlagu, Licorice root, Notopterygium incisum, Persicae semen, Eucommia ulmoides, Atractylodes Rhizoma, Torilis japonica according to the need for the prevention and treatment of arthritic diseases and methods of using the above extracts and composition as potent anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic agents.

Abstract: 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 from Shea oil as well as a method for the preparation of a food or a feed product comprising carbohydrates and proteins wherein the food or feed product has anti-diarrhoea or anti scouring properties by the incorporation of an effective amount of phytosterols and/or pentacyclotriterpenes as present in or derived from Shea oil as active component.

Abstract: 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 the admixture is formed into pellets, crumbles, mashes, or licks. Upon consumption by the animal, the psyllium husks take up water from the moist environment of the animal's gastrointestinal tract and form a gelatinous bolus that sweeps through the gastrointestinal tract of the animal, clearing the gastrointestinal tract of intestinal detritus, such as sand, toxins, and microorganisms, which agglomerate with and/or are carried away by the psyllium husk gel.

Abstract: 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 Pinus. These remedies, which enable complete recovery in a short administration time without showing any side effects, are useful as remedies for allergic diseases, in particular, asthma and atopic dermatitis. Also, a yeast isolated from these remedies for allergic diseases is provided.

Abstract: 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 reproductive health. L-arginine, an amino acid, stimulates the reproductive organs by improving circulation. Folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12, iron, zinc and magnesium help promote womens' fertility. Sperms are highly susceptible to free radical or oxidative damage from environmental toxicants and natural aging. Vitamins C and E, coenzyme Q10 and selenium are all potent antioxidants that help improve sperm counts and quality. Ferulic acid, an antioxidant found in Dong quai, also improves sperm quality. Zinc and B vitamins (B6, B12 and folate) are critical nutrients in male reproductive systems for hormone metabolism, sperm formation and motility. The amino acid, L-carnitine, promotes formation of healthy sperm.

Abstract: 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 (twenty-one) liters, for a period of 5 (five) hours, without permitting evaporation. After the boiling period has elapsed, using a filter system, the crust is separated from the resulting liquid or solution. After separating the crust, around six (6) liters of the new solution are obtained. Since the taste of the solution is strong, 1 (one) cubic centimeter of liquid menthol is added in order to make the solution more drinkable. After the prior steps have been taken, the solution must be refrigerated until it is bottled and used. Pills and tablets can be manufactured from the original solution.

Abstract: 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 and healthier. It also leads to a decreased incidence of scours in the treated calves.

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: The method for increasing lactose tolerance in subjects exhibiting lactose intolerance symptoms implements a protocol where the subjects ingest a gradually increasing amount of lactose containing product over a six week period. At various points during the six week period the subject ingests the lactose containing product once a day and then twice a day. The lactose containing product can be in liquid form, such as for example, milk, and is preferably in a powder form which is taken either by ingesting capsules having the lactose powder or in a granular form mixed with water or other non-lactose containing liquid. At the end of the six week period, the subject's tolerance for lactose containing products is substantially increased, with the potential of eliminating the subject's lactose intolerant behavior indefinitely.

Abstract: A method for isolating amyloid inhibitory constituents within Uncaria tomentosa plant matter. The method includes the steps of extracting the plant matter with a non-aqueous organic solvent, concentrating the extract, removing insoluble materials, precipitating amyloid inhibitory constituents with organic solvent, recovering and redissolving the amyloid inhibitory constituents obtained in organic solvent, and injecting and separation by HPLC.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plant extracts containing a monomenthyl succinate for use as a coolant in food and non-food products. Methods for isolating the plant extracts are also provided.

Abstract: A dietary supplement for treating or preventing prostate disease and/or vascular disease including saw palmetto, d-alpha tocopherol, d-gamma tocopherol, d-delta tocopherol, d-beta tocopherol, selenium, lycopene, zinc, folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6, each in a therapeutically effective amount.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions useful for the control of plant pathogens. Specifically exemplified are essential oil compositions which are effective in the control of fungal and bacterial plant pathogens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbal health protective, promotive and disease preventive nutraceutical herbal formulation(s) for diabetics, and also relates to a process for the preparation of a herbal health protective, promotive and disease preventive nutraceutical herbal formulation as food supplement to ameliorate the general health of diabetics, said formulation comprises the base product of microwave roasted seed powders mixture from selected genera of Glycine, Cicer, Phaseolus, Cyamompsis, Mucuna, Hordeum, Amaranthus and Fagopyrum, fortified with herbs/medicinal plants used are selected from the genera of Gymnema, Momordica, Syzgium, Pterocarpus, Trigonella, Cinnamomum, Withania, Coccinia, Pueraria, Asparagus, Boerhaavia and Aegle and also some other ingredients like Piper longum, Chlorophytum tuberosum, Curcuma longa and Elettaria cardamomum were also added to get the final nutraceutical product(s); the nutraceuticals are with optimum nutrition, non toxic, natural herbal plant products, easy to d

Abstract: A composition including an extract of buckwheat seed and a fractionation product of the extract of buckwheat seed useful for the prevention and therapy of aging is disclosed. The composition prevents, treats and improves aging phenomena such as the symptoms of Alzheimer's syndrome and pathological lesions of the brain. Further, the composition activates and improves the function of a brain including the ability to learn, memorize, and think, as well as providing other physiological benefits.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one extract of at least one Vaccinium-type plant as the active agent in a composition or for producing a composition, in a physiologically suitable medium, said extract or said composition being intended to reduce or even inhibit the glycation of proteins, especially proteins of the skin or associated structures.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a handleable, flowable coated cottonseed product is provided which involves coating cottonseed with a composition of (a) water or a liquid feed product, (b) one or more organic acids and (c) a metal compound capable of interacting with the one or more organic acids to form a coating on the cottonseed, and curing the coating formed thereby, and the flowable cottonseed product formed thereby, as well as its use as a feed supplement for ruminants such as cattle, as a plantable source of cottonseed, in a method for treatment and/or prevention of urinary calculi or prevention of milk fever in cattle, or in a method for increasing milk fat in dairy cattle, a method for increasing milk production in dairy cattle, and a method for preventing ketosis in ruminants.

Abstract: A composition and method is provided for promoting weight loss in a mammal by feeding effective amounts of at least three nutrients selected from L-carnitine, chromium, Vitamin A, and a source of carbohydrates selected from a low glycemic index grain. The composition preferably includes all four nutrients and may be fed in an amount of 1.0 to 10.0 mg of L-carnitine per kilogram of body weight per day, from about 5.0 to about 15.0 micrograms of chromium per kilogram of body weight per day, and from about 1.0 to 3.0 grams of starch per kilogram of body weight per day.

Abstract: Blends comprising a glyceride and ursolic acid and oleanolic acid in weight ratios of 1:99 to 99:1 that contain less than 20 wt % of natural apolar components and/or low molecular weight components, normally present in natural extract for ursolic acid and oleanolic acid do not display the negative off taste of the natural extracts anymore.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dry chemical method and a test strip for determining calcium and magnesium in aqueous samples. Said test strip contains o-cresolphthalein complex (o-CPC; CAS Registry No. 2411-89-4) as a colour-causing reagent in a buffer system with a pH value of below 8.5. By using in particular an aqueous ethanolic imidazole buffer with a pH value of 6.75, conditions can be set up in such a way that the o-CPC has an identical molar sensitivity with respect to Ca and Mg. The total water hardness of aqueous samples can thus be easily determined.