Containing Or Obtained From Palmaceae (e.g., Date, Coconut, Saw Palmetto, Etc.) Patents (Class 424/727)
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Publication number: 20110300085Abstract: The present invention relates to home and personal care compositions comprising a silicone oil-in-water emulsion stabilized by a protein or peptide and at least one home and/or personal care ingredient. Such compositions tend to provide desirable characteristics for the care and conditioning of hair, skin and fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Emilie Courbon, Lorry Deklippel, Tatiana Dimitrova, Anne-Lise Girboux, Sophie Hanssens, Stephane Ugazio
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Publication number: 20110293535Abstract: Composition intended for buccal absorption of nicotine into the system circulation and distribution to the central nervous system for the purpose of smoking cessation or nicotine substitution in conditions adverse for smoking according to the invention contains nicotine solution in form of a base and/or its salt with organic acid in concentration 0.01 to 8.00% by weight and substances with mucolytic effect. Single application dosage contains 0.05 to 3.00 mg of nicotine.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: Heglund, A.S.Inventors: Dobromil Kosik, Milan Dittrich
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Publication number: 20110293753Abstract: Compositional formulations are provided that comprise at least one tocotrienol or a derivative thereof, in combination with compounds derived from plant extracts. The compositions can be provided in a functionally acceptable carrier, or separately in a combined regimen. In some examples, the compositions can be effective for reducing, preventing or treating medical conditions including, for example, benign tissue growths, pre-cancerous lesions, cancer, inflammations, viral infections, bacterial infections, fungal infections, parasitic infections, impaired bodily function, or cell and tissue damage due to trauma, cell and/or tissue injury from stroke events, cell and/or tissue damage from ischemic events. The mechanism of action for cancer prevention and therapy includes telomerase and/or angiogenesis inhibition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Louis Bellafiore, James A. Radosevich, Ed Glicken
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Publication number: 20110280969Abstract: A substantially non-aqueous, aerated composition is free of petroleum-based components and is suitable for skin applications. The composition primarily includes wax and oil, and can further include vitamin E oil and an essential oil. The composition can be a semi-solid at room temperature. A method of making the composition includes melting together component ingredients to form a mixture, which is then cooled to form hardened matter. The hardened matter is blended to form a flowable mixture, which is then forced through a sieve to form the aerated composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: Waxelene, Inc.Inventors: Chris Ejyo Remington, Todd Stuart Cooper
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Publication number: 20110274772Abstract: The present invention provides an ointment comprising aqueous extract of fig leaves, horse chestnut, artichoke leaves and walnut shells, for the treatment of haemorrhoids; a method of manufacturing such an ointment; and the use of fig leaves, artichoke leaves or walnut shells for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of haemorrhoids. Preferably, the ointment further comprises lanolin and petroleum gelly (Vaseline). Preferably, the method comprises extracting fig leaves, horse chestnut, artichoke leaves and/or walnut shells using heated water, and admixing thereto lanolin and petroleum gelly (Vaseline) so as to result in the ointment. The ointment preferably further comprises ‘Huile de Cade’.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2009Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Feyyaz Kucukay, Mehmet Sait Kucukay
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Patent number: 8053003Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a plant oil product as an agent for increasing the synthesis of skin lipids, especially the lipids of the epidermal skin barrier, in or for the preparation of a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition. The invention also relates to a method for cosmetic treatment with a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition for increasing the synthesis of skin lipids, especially the lipids of the epidermal skin barrier, and to the use of the plant product as a food additive.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Laboratoires ExpanscienceInventors: Philippe Msika, Antoine Piccirilli
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Patent number: 8052962Abstract: Provided herein is an oral soap composition comprising an orally-acceptable soap base effective to clean teeth that includes one or more natural oils, a saponifying agent and distilled water. The oral soap composition may be liquid or solid. Also provided are oral soap compositions comprising an essential oil for flavoring.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Inventor: Karen A. Adler
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Patent number: 8053005Abstract: 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 increases expression of antioxidant genes and inhibits proinflammatory action caused by exposure to oxidant pollutants, allergens and other cytotoxins.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Global Life Technologies Corp.Inventor: John A Willimann
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Patent number: 8048456Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating skin comprising a chemically compatible combination of skin active ingredients comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, methylsilanol mannuronate, and Lactobacillus ferment, a chemically compatible combination of skin active ingredients comprising plant extracts from Punica granatum, Castanea sativa, Gossypium hirsutum, and Euterpe oleracea, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle. The compositions can be substantive in that they can remain on a person's skin during sleep.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
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Patent number: 8048462Abstract: From palm oil, valuable compounds like the tocochromanols, carotenoids, phytosterols and other can be derived in the new process. Fractions derived from crude palm oil, already enriched to some extent in tocochromanols, carotenoids, phytosterols, and others, are treated by supercritical fluid technology in a unique combination of counter current separation with selective adsorption and desorption using supercritical fluids.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Carotech SD. BHDInventors: Gerd Brunner, Kai Gast, Meng-Han Chuang, Sendil Kumar, Philip Chan, Wan Ping Chan
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Patent number: 8025908Abstract: A topical hair care formulation and method of making includes combining generally equal amounts of eclipta alba herbal powder and embelica officinalis herbal powder to form a herbal powder mixture. The herbal powder mixture is steeped in an amount of base oil for a period of time to form a brown solution. A portion of an amount of olive oil is combined with an amount of biotin and an amount of Methylsulfonylmethane to form a natural mixture. A remainder of the amount of olive oil is combined with the brown solution. An amount of jojoba oil is combined with the brown solution. An amount of rosemary oil is combined with the brown solution. An amount of lavender oil is combined with the brown solution. The natural mixture is combined with the brown solution. The brown solution is settled for a period of time to form the topical hair care formulation.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Inventor: Lavonda D. Anderson
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Publication number: 20110223191Abstract: A comestible composition with anti-cancer property comprises alcohol soluble extracts from plant parts of Piper species, palm species, tropical seaweeds, and/or Solanum species.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIAInventors: Suhaila Mohamed, Farideh Namvar, Kheen Kuan Chan
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Publication number: 20110206786Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to fortified food and dietary supplement products, which may be administered to produce desirable physiological improvement. In particular, embodiments of the invention relate to the administration of products enhanced with Acai and iridoids.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Brett Justin West, Claude Jarakae Jensen, Afa Kehaati Palu, Shixin Deng, Jeffery A. Wasden
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Patent number: 8003144Abstract: The invention relates to vegetable oil products, including palm oil products, containing one or more constituents from a group which includes monoacylglycerols, diacylglycerols, triacylglycerols, carotenes, tocols, phytosterols, squalene and free fatty acids, from vegetable oil sources and a process for the production thereof by using supercritical fluid extraction.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Malaysian Palm Oil BoardInventors: Yuen May Choo, Ah Ngan Ma, Yusof Basiron, Chiew Wei Puah
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Publication number: 20110195039Abstract: A method of treating hair comprising applying a hair building solid agent for use on or with one or more of hair, skin and hair building solids for altering and/or maintaining the electrostatic charge of the hair and/or skin such that it has a substantially negative polarity. The method further comprises applying hair building solids to hair before and/or during and/or after applying the hair building solid agent. The hair building solid agent is applied as a spray on to the hair and/or skin and/or hair building solid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: PANGAEA LABORATORIES LTD.Inventor: Elliot Isaacs
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Publication number: 20110189222Abstract: A composition to be orally administered and/or topically applied for enhancing wound healing, tissue repair and cardiovascular health protection comprising an extract of vegetative parts of Ipomoea, Arecaceae plant family and/or seaweeds through extraction using alcoholic solvent with or without combination with a co-solvent, which may be aqueous or organic as an active ingredient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Suhaila Mohamed, Rosalina Roslan Tan, Samaneh Ghasemi, Mehdi Javadi, Maslia Manja, Kharidah Muhammad
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Publication number: 20110189314Abstract: A cosmetic preservative is disclosed which comprises Lonerica sp. extract, a metal chelating agent and ethanol in amounts effective to inhibit microbial growth including bacteria, molds and yeast. The effectiveness may be enhanced by the addition of a phospholipid, ascorbic acid and ascorbic acid salts. Effectiveness against microbial growth is further improved by addition of a combination of 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2 octanediol and tropolone. Specific formulations are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Denise Debaun, Rose Hoyle, Shirley Weinstein
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Publication number: 20110182885Abstract: A formulation for well-being in humans including: extracts from the herbal varieties, Polygonum multiflorum, Panax quinquefolium, Gingko biloba, and Equisetum arvense; beta sitosterol methyl sulfonyl methane; soy isoflavones; levo-arginine; inositol; niacin; pantothenic acid or salts thereof; alpha-tocopherol; biotin; pyridoxine hydrochloride zinc (or amino acid chelate thereof); and colostrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventor: Jon PHILLIPS
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Publication number: 20110159121Abstract: Provided herein are methods of culturing cells in vitro in order to exploit the biochemical production ability of the cells to make metabolites that are evaluated and harvested for their biological effects. Also provided are systems for evaluating extracts from such cultured cells to characterize their biological activity(s), particularly with regard to impact on health, wellbeing, longevity, DNA maintenance, mitochondrial health and/or biogenesis, and so forth. Biologically active extracts, components thereof, and compositions (such as cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations) made comprising such, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventor: David H. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20110135377Abstract: A lip balm applicator product comprises upper and lower portions that are connectable together to define the applicator product being of a substantially spherical shape. A support platform is located in the lower portion and accommodates a quantity of lip balm having an arcuate surface. A lip balm comprises a composition of waxes and oils in solid form and formed to have an arcuate surface. The composition is formed to have the arcuate surface using a hot pour process. A method of manufacturing a lip balm comprises providing a receptacle having a concave arcuate surface. A lip balm material in a heated, liquefied phase is poured into the receptacle. Once poured, the heated, liquefied phase is allowed to solidify such that a surface of the solidified lip balm material has an arcuate configuration that corresponds to the concave arcuate surface of the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: THE KIND GROUPInventor: Jonathan Teller
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Publication number: 20110129543Abstract: The present application concerns plant extracts which have been fermented with kephir grains, methods of production of these extracts, a powder comprising these extracts and compositions comprising these extracts. Since these extracts have a high content of aglycone active principles, their biological activities are high and their applications are varied.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: KEFIPLANT INC.Inventors: Serge Rollan, Chantale Houle, Christian Deshayes
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Publication number: 20110123638Abstract: This invention describes method to facilitate intradermal delivery of a great variety of active substances, especially including high molecular weight cosmicuticals. Also disclosed is a method of applying the composition of matter resulting from the method topically to patients, especially using a cream or patch. The active substance is initially combined with a biopolymer, which combination is subsequently linked to a base formulation whereby the base formulation aids in the intra-dermal delivery of the active substance without the skin irritation limitations of other formulations and dermal transmitting methods. The method of using a combination of natural herbal, vegetable and animal products combined in this invention with biopolymers permits molecules of higher molecule weight to penetrate into the skin in a bioactive form by passive delivery means. The invention includes a method for the improvement of skin health and wrinkle reduction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventor: Henry B. Schur
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Publication number: 20110123648Abstract: A method for treating immunological diseases and/or disorders associated with tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-?) in a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of the coconut (Cocos nucifera Linn.) water extract or coconut (Cocos nucifera Linn.) shell extract through induction of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-?) or interleukin-10 (IL-10) as endogenous immunosuppressive factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventor: Rong-Tsun Wu
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Publication number: 20110117218Abstract: The invention describes a combination of at least one aromatase inhibitor selected from the group of chemical-synthetic aromatase inhibitors and aromatase inhibition exhibiting extracts of soya beans and rapeseed, respectively, and at least one plant extract that contains one or more active ingredient substance(s) extracted from the plant, which is(are) selected from the group of 5? reductase type I and/or type II inhibitors and androgen receptor blockers, said combination being contained for example in a composition and having special properties for influencing hair growth. Uses of this combination are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: S.W. Patenverwertwertungs LimitedInventor: Alfred Schmidt
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Publication number: 20110104251Abstract: The present invention comprises cosmetic compositions and methods for retarding hair growth comprising a combination of an ornithine decarboxylase inhibitor, an anti-angiogenic active and an anti-inflammatory.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Mindy S. Goldstein, Chia Wen Chen, Christina G. Fthenakis, Kenneth D. Marenus, Thomas Mammone
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Publication number: 20110097424Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: N.B. Baktha Reddy, Vilambi Nrk Reddy, Anil M. Torgalkar
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Publication number: 20110091398Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing peptide of SEQ ID No. 1 linked to oleanolic acid and a method of treating skin aging. The composition effectively reduces signs of ageing due to oxidation, collagen insufficiency and excess activity of serine proteases like elastase and collagenase that result in wrinkling of skin, fine expression lines, reduced skin thickness, hyperpigmentation, under eye dark circles, and premature ageing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Muhammed Majeed, Kalyanam Nagabhushanam, Renukeshwar H. Chandramouli, Rattan Sood, Subbalakshmi Prakash, Susmitha Anand Tathapudi
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Patent number: 7927633Abstract: A natural adaptogenic tea is prepared from adaptogens to counter adverse physical, chemical, or biological stressors and to promote t-cell activity and k-cell activity. Also, the composition is high in antioxidants and discourages free radicals. Moreover, the composition improves liver performance, resulting in improved toxin removal and improved nutrient absorption. In addition to these benefits, the composition improves capillary dilation, thereby providing better oxygenation to the brain. The tea is prepared from adaptogens including rhodiola, ashwagandha, schizandra berry, eleuthero and astralagus. Also, the tea includes damiana leaf, passion flower, milk thistle, white willow bark, goji berry, mangosteen, pomegranate, green tea, and sarsaparilla.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventor: Janiece Diane Swilling
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Patent number: 7927631Abstract: A formulation for well-being in humans including: extracts from the herbal varieties, Polygonum multiflorum, Panax quinquefolium, Gingko biloba, and Equisetum arvense; beta sitosterol methyl sulfonyl methane; soy isoflavones; levo-arginine; inositol; niacin; pantothenic acid or salts thereof; alpha-tocopherol; biotin; pyridoxine hydrochloride zinc (or amino acid chelate thereof); and colostrum.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2005Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Dolphst Pty LtdInventor: Jon Phillips
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Publication number: 20110064831Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and particularly fungicidal compositions comprising anhydrous milk fat (AMF), soybean oil and/or coconut fat. The invention also relates to a fungicidal method employing a composition of the invention. The compositions and methods of the invention have applications in the management (prevention and control) of fungal growth in commercial and small scale crop production.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Kirstin Verity WURMS, Annette Ah Chee
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Publication number: 20110064832Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating skin comprising a chemically compatible combination of skin active ingredients comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, methylsilanol mannuronate, and Lactobacillus ferment, a chemically compatible combination of skin active ingredients comprising plant extracts from Punica granatum, Castanea sativa, Gossypium hirsutum, and Euterpe oleracea, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle. The compositions can be substantive in that they can remain on a person's skin during sleep.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: Mary Kay, Inc.Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
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Patent number: 7906158Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition with a moisture-regulating effect based on plant active ingredients with a long-lasting moisturizing effect of up to 24 hours. The cosmetic comprises in each case a watery plant milk of the fruit of Elaeis guinensis, of the leaves of Phoenix canariensis, of the rice husks of Oryza sativa, of the fruit of Cocos nucifera, and a honey complex consisting of acacia honey, eucalyptus honey, pine honey and lavender honey.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Coty Prestige Lancaster Group GmbHInventors: Karin Golz-Berner, Leonhard Zastrow
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Publication number: 20110059192Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: Kelly M. Glynn, Lane A. Duvel, David M. Flower
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Publication number: 20110052728Abstract: The invention provides a composition for the prevention and inhibition of oxidative stress and haemolysis in human red blood cell wherein said composition compounds obtained from the aqueous stream of palm oil milling (palm oil vegetation liquor), in particular from vegetative liquor from the milling of palm oil fruit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2008Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Nagendran Balasundram, Ravigadevi Sambanthamurthi, Yew Ai Tan, Kalyana Sundram P. Manickam, Mohid Basri Bin Wahid, Sammir Samman, Nihal S. Agar
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Publication number: 20110052729Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition comprising an alkalized organic substance selected from the group comprising proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, vitamins, therapeutic agents and mixtures thereof. Such compositions are useful for treating a range of diseases and conditions. They also give rise to beneficial physiological effects such as, for example, increasing physical strength, muscle mass and endurance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Jeffrey M. Golini
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Publication number: 20110045107Abstract: A novel dietary supplement and nutritional aid and methods for the manufacture and administration of the same are disclosed for the efficacious treatment and/or prevention of digestive tract ulcers in horses and other animals. The dietary supplement of the present invention is effective in treating and/or preventing gastric ulcers, and in treating colonic ulcers as well. The dietary supplement of the present invention consists of safe and natural ingredients rather than drugs, and is orally administrable. The ingredients of the dietary supplement of the present invention when combined provide a synergistic efficacy which greatly exceeds the sum of the efficacies of the individual ingredients, making the dietary supplement highly effective in the treatment of digestive tract ulcers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Peter M. J. Bedding, Franklin L. Pellegrini
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Publication number: 20110027327Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, to be applied topically is described, which has a hydrophilic outer phase, at least one cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical active ingredient and at least one carrier substance for the active ingredient. The carrier substance here forms such structures, which comprises at least two lamellar double membrane layers arranged one over another in the manner of a sandwich, wherein between adjacent double membrane layers, aligned parallel to each other, a layer of an inner phase is respectively arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2008Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: KUHS GMBHInventor: Martin Albrecht
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Publication number: 20110020228Abstract: A method for the treatment of cancer involves delivering a surface active agent to an organism, where the surface active agent selectively partitions to and kills cancer cells as opposed to healthy cells. The surface active agent can be an ionic or a non-ionic surfactant with a HLB of less than 29 or a mixture of surface active agents with a HLB of less than 40, where the hydrophobic portion is a lesser fraction of the surface active agent than the hydrophilic portion. A fluorescence method of detecting and locating cancer cells in an organism involves delivering a surface active agent, where the surface active agent includes a fluorescence moiety that upon selective partitioning of the surface active agent to the cancer cells and irradiation by a radiation source to excite the fluorescence moiety, a fluorescence emission is observed permitting the detection and location of the cancerous tissue by local volumes of relatively high intensity emission.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: University of Florida Resarch Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Brij M. Moudgil, Manoj Varshney, Stephen R. Grobmyer
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Publication number: 20110003020Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Stephanie N. McClellan, Ashton A. Kaidi
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Publication number: 20110003019Abstract: A method for preparing an herbal extract comprises the steps of pre-treating foliages derive from a plant of Arecaceae family; extracting the pre-treated foliages by using a polar solvent; removing the pre-treated foliages from the used polar solvent; and concentrating the used polar solvent to acquire the herbal extract.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2008Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: Pintas IP GroupInventors: Suhaila Mohamed, Juliana Jafri, Noordin Mohamed Mustapha, Intan Natasya Ahmad, Mursyida Abdul Razak
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Publication number: 20100330209Abstract: A hair growth stimulant having excellent hair growth stimulation and hair growth effects without any side effects, which contains a carbonized pine cone. The inventive hair growth stimulant has an excellent hair growth stimulation effect without causing any side effects or toxicity to the human body, while it can stimulate hair roots to greatly influence the growth of hair so as to prevent hair loss and white hair. Also, it can be provided in the form of creams or ointments having an excellent effect on hair growth stimulation, and thus can considerably shorten a treatment period. It can keep the anagen-stage hair by increasing the blood flow of the scalp, and it consists of a vegetable preparation, and so has no side effects to the human body. In addition, it can be used through smooth application to a head, and thus is easy to use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Jong Hyun Nam
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Publication number: 20100316740Abstract: Compositions including Serenoa repens, Echinacea and Hypericum perforatum extracts and selenium compounds for the treatment of prostate disorders, in particular for the treatment of prostate cancer, prostatitis, prostatosis and urinary incontinence.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: INDENA S.P.A.Inventor: Ezio Bombardelli
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Patent number: 7838046Abstract: Plant extracts obtainable by extracting various plant materials with an alkaline agent, methods for preparing such extracts, compositions comprising such extracts, and methods for using the extracts or compositions thereof are described.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Tampa Bay Research InstituteInventors: Akiko Tanaka, William Guy Bradley
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Publication number: 20100285157Abstract: When a light and porous inorganic substance is employed in a large amount as a excipient, it is impossible in the subsequent tabletting step using a tabletting machine to supply a desired amount of the resultant powder into a mortar having a definite diameter. As a result, extremely light tablets are produced. A method of producing the tablet is characterized by including dissolving or dispersing an oily substance, a liquid substance derived from a natural product or a low-melting substance in an organic solvent, allowing a porous calcium silicate powder to adsorb and hold the solution, adding a starch and/or a saccharide thereto, granulating the obtained mixture to give granules having an appropriate loose bulk density, and then compression molding those granules to give tablets.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: ASAHI BREWERIES, LTDInventors: Nobuaki Hirai, Kazuyuki Ishikawa
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Publication number: 20100278943Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition enriched in but not confined to phenolic antioxidants obtained from oil palm, and more particularly this invention relates to a composition for promoting immunity in general and most essentially against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and HCV related infections. Accordingly, the composition having the said oil palm compounds can effectively inhibit various viruses, further supporting oil palm compounds as one of the broad spectrum antiviral drugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Ravigadevi Sambanthamurthi, Kalyana Sundram, Yew Ai Tan
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Patent number: 7824716Abstract: The herbal women's health formula includes a large variety of herbs that are useful in substantially reducing, if not altogether eliminating, a wide range of symptoms specifically related to women.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Inventor: Sylvia Van de Pol
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Publication number: 20100272699Abstract: The invention concerns active substances modulating the expression of the receptors of the products of the POMC gene (MC-IR, MC-2R, and the ? opioid receptor), and possibly modulating the expression of POMC in cutaneous cells, notably to modulate the proliferation and differentiation of epidermal cells in order to re-epithelial, maintain innervation, irrigate the skin, or to fight against aging, or to modulate pigmentation independently or not of cutaneous aging. The invention also concerns a method of screening such active substances.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2008Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: BASF BEAUTY CARE SOLUTIONS FRANCE S.A.S.Inventors: Sabine Pain, Colette Dezutter, Valerie Aandre, Corinne Reymermier, Isabelle Orly, Eric Perrier
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Publication number: 20100272833Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: MCKA LLCInventors: Stephanie N. McClellan, Ashton A. Kaidi
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Publication number: 20100272832Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: MCKA LLCInventors: Stephanie N. McClellan, Ashton A. Kaidi
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Publication number: 20100255126Abstract: A medicament for the treatment of cancer and other diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, by increasing cellular oxygenation is described wherein a composition of organically grown, chemically unprocessed and unrefined 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: Brian Peskin