Abstract: The present invention consists in a composition comprising a mixture of extracts of saw palmetto and swertia, of derivatives thereof and of active components being part of said extracts. The composition may comprise additional agents and/or extracts, for example, irritating agents, extracts for hair invigoration, hair nourishment agents, antidandruff anti-proliferative compounds, extracts with an antimicrobial, extracts with an antifungal, extracts with anti-inflammatory agents, extracts with a steroid, extracts with a nitric oxide donor and extracts with minoxidil. The concentration of saw palmetto extract in the composition is suitably 0.01-100%. The composition may comprise a suitable carrier, solvent and/or emulgent. The composition may be, for example, an internally ingested tablet, a capsule, drops or a suspension.

Abstract: The Present Invention teaches herbal formulations based on a non-aqueous extract of wrightia tinctoria and an extract of cocos nucifera, which, when applied topically and used as directed in therapeutically effective amounts, have been clinically proven to be safe and effective for people needing treatment for skin conditions such as reducing or regressing dermal tortuosity, reducing spongiform pustules, and reversing and regressing stratum granulosum in keratinization disorders. The formulations can take the form of an ointment, an oil, a soap, or a shampoo.

Abstract: A composition and method for improving and maintaining brain function wherein the composition comprises an effective amount of coconut oil and an effective amount of medium-chain triglycerides. The medium-chain triglycerides and coconut oil may be mixed in a ratio of between 90% medium-chain triglycerides to 10% coconut oil and 40% medium-chain triglycerides to 60% coconut oil. The method comprises administering to a person, an effective amount of coconut oil and an effective amount of medium-chain triglycerides. The composition may be administered in a food item.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that include date palm pollen or an extract thereof. The compositions may be formulated for topical use in methods of treatment or prophylaxis of various skin conditions or methods to counteract the effects of skin aging.

Abstract: A novel dietary supplement is featured which can benefit individuals suffering from various conditions such as nutritional deficiencies, vitamin deficiencies, aging, dementia/Alzheimer's disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, stroke and mental cognition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the treatment of liquors derived from oil-bearing fruit, for example from oil palm fruit, and to products therefrom. Typically a process involves removal of undissolved solids, oleaginous parts, colloids and higher weight molecules from the vegetation liquor to give an aqueous fraction containing phytochemicals, for example, flavonoids, phenolic acids and hydroxy acids. Subsequently, pH adjustment and solvent extraction upon said aqueous fraction realise an extract rich in hydroxy acids or phenolic acids or flavonoids or any combination thereof. Applications of the substances subject of this invention are to be found in drinks, edible products, tonics, health supplements, antioxidant additives, cosmetics, soaps, shampoos, detergents, drugs or medicinal products.

Abstract: A comestible composition with phytoestrogenic property against oxidative stress, retarding hormone related cancer, affecting fertility and effective to hinder or prevent ailments or conditions resulting from, or exacerbated by, a decrease in endogenous estrogen including: reproductive organ ailments, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, loss of cognitive function, urinary incontinence, body fat increase, post menopausal syndromes and vasomotor symptoms, and contains extract from palm leaf.

Abstract: The present invention relates to extracts containing high amounts of proanthocyanidins and the relating process of preparation involving the use as starting reactants of crushed fruits, plants or already prepurified extracts rich in proanthocyanidins.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method useful for improving lactation in an animal through use of a composition comprising a fiber-depleted fraction derived from fenugreek in combination with additives that synergistically enhance the effective of the fenugreek fraction. Additives that enhance the effect of the fenugreek fraction can include apple cider vinegar, fennel seed powder, saw palmetto berry extract, kelp powder, and methylsulfonylmethane. The method includes schedules for feeding animals in order to optimize effectiveness of the composition.

Abstract: The invention describes ointments, creams and oils formulated from herbal compositions that are suitable for the management of skin wounds, such as chronic skin ulcers, as, for example, diabetic ulcers and pressure ulcers, and for providing bleeding control for cuts and wounds. The compositions contain extracts of two or more of Pongamia pinnata, Lawsonia alba, Datura alba and Cocos nucifera.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel composition effective to improve lactation and milk production in an animal. In some embodiments the composition comprises a fiber-depleted fraction derived from fenugreek in combination with additives that synergistically improve the effective of the composition. Additives that enhance the effect of the fenugreek fraction can include apple cider vinegar, fennel seed powder, saw palmetto berry extract, kelp powder, and methylsulfonylmethane.

Abstract: An antimicrobial and antiviral barrier composition for topical application to the proximal anterior nares includes an antiseptic solution in combination with one or more citrus oils such as, for example, citrus sinensis (orange oil). Various embodiments may also include one or more of the following additional ingredients: lauric acid; d-limonene; soy oil; emu oil; grapefruit seed extract; glycine soja; simmondsia chimensis (Jojoba); aloe vera; and a preservative, such as sodium benzoate, BHT, benzalkonium chloride, vitamin E.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of coconut oil as an active agent in natural, health-promoting products, particularly for intranasal use.

Abstract: A stabilizing and antioxidant composition is prepared from the residue obtained from the saw palmetto berry. The residue from the saw palmetto berry exhibits antioxidant properties that can be used to stabilize various compositions such as food or edible compositions and cosmetics. The saw palmetto residue is also delivered topically or orally to a patient to administer an effective amount of an antioxidant to a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic preparations with an active substance combination of hyaluronic acid and saponins.

Abstract: A pain relieving composition that includes an anesthetic in the range of 0.5%-7.0% by weight (“w/w”), an anti-inflammatory agent in the range of 1.0%-11.0% w/w, a moisturizing agent in the range of 0.5%-12.0% w/w, a humescent in the range of 0.5%-13.0% w/w, a penetration enhancing agent in the range of 0.5%-7.0%, and a carrier solvent in the range of 40.0%-97.0% w/w to be used before and/or after procedures which cause damage to human skin.

Abstract: A solution to be applied topically to the human scalp in order to encourage hair growth, well-conditioned hair, control of dandruff, and overall health of the scalp. The present invention accomplishes these goals through a mixture of ingredients precisely proportioned to achieve a unique chemical composition that brings about maximum results. The ingredients in the solution include shea butter, extra virgin coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, jojoba oil, brahmi and amla oil, castor oil, sweet almond oil, argan oil, sesame oil, vitamin E (tocopherol), vegetable glycerin, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, and lavender oil.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition for topical treatment of hair loss/alopecia including three natural, active ingredients, caffeine, saw palmetto berry extract, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). The invention also provides methods for using this composition to treat hair loss.

Abstract: An herbal cleanse formulation comprising five different herbal teas: a parasite tea, an intestinal tea, a detoxifying tea, a tonifying tea, and a relaxing tea. The parasite tea comprises areca seed, black plum, Sichuan pepper, and daikon radish. The intestinal tea comprises mountain hawthorn berry, magnolia bark, senna leaf, aloe, prunus, bitter orange, rhubarb, and licorice. The detoxifying tea comprises cyperus, Chinese angelica, trichosanthes, honeysuckle, forsythia, burdock fruit, dandelion, gardenia, coptis, and mustard seed. The tonifying tea comprises goji berries, red reishi, rehmannia, polygonum, astragalus, ginseng, codonopsis, and schizandra. The relaxing tea comprises ginger, lily bulbs, mimosa tree bark, acorns, sour jujube seeds, yuan zhi, and mint. The herbal cleanse formulation are to be taken at specific times of the day for a determined number of days in a specific protocol in conjunction with a vegan alkalinizing diet and incorporating Kundalini yoga.

Abstract: The present invention provides an effective, all-natural, non-toxic, non-hormonal composition consisting of vitamin D3, vitamin E, selenium, green tea extract, saw palmetto berry extract, isoflavanoids, and lycopene for prostate health. The invention provides compositions and methods to prevent, alleviate, and/or treat symptoms associated with prostate conditions and diseases. The prostate health composition may be used to supplement medical treatment such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.

Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ active agents that modulate dynein expression in the skin. Also provided are methods for screening for substances which modulate dynein expression levels and the methods of using active agents identified by the screening protocol in the treatment of skin.

Abstract: Biologically active extracts of one or more Vigna marina (Burm.) Merr., Cocos nucifera L., or Terminalia catappa L. and compositions one or more of the extracts are described. The invention also provides therapeutic and cosmetic uses of the extracts and compositions, in particular for promoting wound healing and for the treatment of skin disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising (i) an activator of transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria; (ii) an activator of fatty acid oxidation; and (iii) an inhibitor of fatty acid biosynthesis, and methods for treating insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus type 2, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemias, obesity, and/or cardiovascular disorders in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for modulating hair growth or regrowth. The compositions of the present invention include extracts of one or more of the following: Boswellia serrata, Undaria pinnatifida, green tea (e.g., Camellia sinensis), shiso, Pureraria mirifica, luteolin (e.g. Perilla ocymoides leaf extract), astilbin, vitamin E, amentoflavone, tetrahydropiperine, lichochalcone, astaxanthin, red clover, Brassica juncea, unfermented green rooibos, enzyme CoQ10, salvia, ximenynic acid, hops oleoresin, apple, soy, saw palmetto, or ellagic extract, or any derivative thereof.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a composition containing ergothioneine and/or synthesized l-ergothioneine and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of vitamin B-12, glucosamine sulfate, calcium ascorbate, turmeric extract, black pepper extract, hyaluronic acid, collagen, glycosaminoglycans, cat's claw extract, acai berry; and white willow bark extract is provided to a mammal to improve a variety of health related factors, including but not limited to brain health, joint health, eye health, mitondchorial optimization/improvement and reduction of inflammation and pain in a mammal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the use in improving vascular health, including treating and preventing vascular diseases and diseases related thereto, using a botanical extract of oil palm vegetation liquor from the palm oil milling process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for treating maladies in humans or animals that includes from about 0.01% to about 40% by weight of a member of the curcuma genus, from about 0.01% to about 40% by weight of a member of the coffea genus and the balance being a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A process for making a deodorized edible oil or fat having a low level of bound MCPD (monochloro propanediol esters) and/or low level of bound 3-MCPD is described. The process comprises a step of stripping the vegetable oil or fat with an inert gas. The inert gas can be nitrogen. A deodorized vegetable oil or fat and a food product made there from are described. The food product can be an infant formula. It exhibits low levels of bound MCPD and/or low level of bound 3-MCPD. In one embodiment the oil or fat has a reduced level of free fatty acid as well as a limpid aspect and no off-flavors.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, wherein said composition compounds obtained from palm oil mill effluents, in particular from vegetative liquor from the milling of palm oil fruit.

Abstract: Cannabinoid compositions and methods of administering said cannabinoid compositions are disclosed. The cannabinoid compositions disclosed herein include compounds which have been strategically selected to eliminate, or least mitigate, one of the negative side effects associated with consuming cannabinoids. A daytime formula includes compounds aimed at nullifying the negative side effects that cannabinoid consumption has on a patient's daily operations and activities. A nighttime formula includes compounds aimed at nullifying the negative side effects that cannabinoid consumption has a patient's sleep.

Abstract: Lipid compositions comprising nuts, seeds, oils, legumes, fruits, grains, and dairy useful in specified amounts as dietary supplements and diet plans designed around and including the aforementioned for the prophylaxis and treatment of numerous diseases are disclosed. The compositions include omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids where the ratio of the omega-6 to the omega-3 fatty acids and their amounts are controlled based on one or more factors including age of the subject, sex of the subject, diet of the subject, the body weight of the subject, medical conditions of the subject, and climate of the subject's living area.

Abstract: Emulsions, emulsifier, a method of use and a production process of said emulsions are presented in the present invention. The emulsion composed of a mixture of water and oils and additives sheared into small droplets using a low pressure, three shearing stage emulsifier. The oils used in the preparation of said emulsions are botanical oils and in most cases, edible oils.

Abstract: A method of treating lice includes the steps of: (a) blending a treatment mixture; (b) applying the treatment mixture to a scalp or hair; and (c) applying a first shampoo to the scalp or the hair. The treatment mixture used in this method may contain olive oil and dimethicone. The lice treatment mixture may further contain between about 2 and 6 drops of rosemary oil. In yet another embodiment the lice treatment mixture may still further contain at least one of the following ingredients: beeswax, vitamin E, citronella oil, tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, mint oil, coconut oil, peppermint oil, and lavender oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based compositions. Specifically, the inventions relates to compositions of Açai fruit and Jucara fruit with high antioxidant capability and cyclooxygenase-inhibitory activity, and their uses. The invention further provides for methods of making stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based compositions from Açai fruit and Jucara fruit.

Abstract: A topical drug delivery system for use as a self-medication delivery system, formed as a multi-functional hygroscopic solution comprising a non-hygroscopic first chemical penetration enhancer, a hygroscopic second chemical penetration enhancer and an anti-oxidizing dispersant mixable in solution with the first and second chemical penetration enhancers and an active pharmaceutical ingredient, said dispersant being in a weight percent of the solution of between 3% and 10% and being suitable for providing multiple secondary therapeutic effects by interaction with the active pharmaceutical ingredient to ensure substantial homogenous distribution of the selected active pharmaceutical ingredient in the solution during delivery of the solution to all areas of the mammalian tissue location and by further reducing the water activity level of the solution.

Abstract: A comestible composition with anti-diabetic property which is effective in lowering the blood glucose and help reduce oxidative stress in diabetics and have anti-diabetic properties that protect against diabetic complications, retarding diabetes related organ degeneration and effective to hinder or prevent ailments or conditions resulting from, or exacerbated by, a chronic increase in blood sugar including: tissue degeneration, cardiovascular disease, kidney degeneration, loss of cognitive function, weight loss, visual impairment, and vasomotor symptoms which contains extract from palm leaf.

Abstract: The present invention includes a cranberry seed oil, a cranberry flour and a method for making cranberry seed oil and flour. The cranberry seed oil comprises beta sitosterol and phosphatidylcholine.

Abstract: A topical composition for inducing relaxation upon application to skin comprising a mixture of mandarin oil, lavender oil, chamomile oil, and optionally sweet almond oil; and a method for inducing sleep and/or a relaxation state by topically applying the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising oil palm phenolics for use in providing neuroprotective effects and improving cognitive and motor functions abilities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising plants and extracts of plants with chlorogenic acids and antioxidants and/or caffeine; methods for preparing the same; and methods to promote weight loss through the administration of compositions containing these plants and plant extracts in specific proportions.

Abstract: Compositions for cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing are described. The compositions comprise essential oils and are stable, non-toxic and environmentally sustainable. Also disclosed are deodorants and scalp refreshers having these properties.

Abstract: An oil-based composition for application to mucosal surfaces of the human body provides potent activators of cytoprotective antioxidants. The composition includes the following ingredients: soy oil; coconut oil; orange oil; peppermint oil; aloe vera oil; vitamin E; and may further include jojoba and a preservative. Application of the composition to mucosal surfaces within the nose increases expression of antioxidant genes and inhibits proinflammatory action caused by exposure to oxidant pollutants, allergens and other cytotoxins.

Abstract: A medicament for treatment of cancer or other diseases by increasing cellular oxygenation is described wherein a composition of oils is used that provides a ratio of parent omega 6 to parent omega 3 that is greater than 1:1 and preferably within a range from about 1.1:1 to about 5:1. Most preferably, the ratio is about 2.6:1. The medicament may be administered via capsule or liquid form and preferably on a periodic basis, such as daily. In further embodiments, the medicament may be applied in topical ointment form.

Abstract: A composition to treat hair loss and enhance hair growth and condition. The composition comprises: i) one or more of VEGF, a VEGF biomimetic peptide, and/or a VEGFR2 receptor agonist; ii) ciclopirox olamine; and iii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: An oil composition containing 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 and an oil is provided. In addition an emulsion, a microencapsulated oil composition, and a feed premix composition each containing 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 are provided. Methods of making an oil composition, a microencapsulated oil composition, and a feed premix containing 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antimicrobial composition comprising compounds extracted from the vegetation liquor of the palm oil milling process has been suggested. This composition is rich in antioxidants and exhibits enhanced antimicrobial activity and bactericidal effect against a number of micro-organisms.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an extract having neuroprotective property prepared from a plant of the family Palmae, which is capable in preserving neurons against damage caused by oxidation, ageing and/or nitric oxide deficiency. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical preparation and a comestible preparation comprising the extract as an active ingredient in a therapeutically effective amount to protect against neuron damage.

Abstract: A proteineous component isolated from plant chromatin, after dissociation of the same, as an antimicrobial agent, the proteineous component having an apparent molecular weight between 10 and 20 kD. The proteineous plant component is produced by means of a method comprising the steps of homogenizing a plant material in order to expose its plant chromatin, dissociating the plant chromatin with a dissociating agent under hydrophobic conditions, and separating the dissociated plant chromatin into individual fractions, one comprising the proteineous plant component, by means of a hydrophobic interaction separation procedure.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treatment of skin aging including a pharmaceutically effective amount of estriol; a pharmaceutically effective amount of estradiol; a pharmaceutically effective amount of hyaluronic acid; a pharmaceutically effective amount of green tea extract; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is provided. In some embodiments, the composition further includes ascorbic acid, date palm extract, or a combination thereof. Also disclosed is a method for treating symptoms of skin aging and photoaging by administering a pharmaceutical composition having estriol, estradiol, hyaluronic acid, green tea extract, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and optionally, ascorbic acid and date palm extract. A method of promoting urogenital function is likewise provided wherein a pharmaceutical composition having estriol, estradiol, hyaluronic acid, and green tea extract is applied intravaginally.

Abstract: A formulation includes water, shea butter, an emulsifier and an essential oil comprising myrrh. In addition, the formulation can include cocoa butter, coconut oil, kelp powder, and a preservative comprising a mixture of phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben. The formulation can be used for cosmetic applications in which the formulation is applied as a cream to a user's skin.