Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for enhancing immunity. Differing from all commercial vitamin healthcare foods would cause some adverse effects due to excessive vitamin intake, the present invention proposes a Solanum nigrum-fermented product to be a novel composition for enhancing immunity. Moreover, animal experimental results have proved that, this novel composition would not cause any adverse effects (such as poor appetite or liver damage) even if an adult excessively administer the novel composition. In addition, comparing with the commercial healthcare foods always being made to tablets, the Solanum nigrum-fermented product (i.e., the novel composition) can be processed to various forms, such as powder, tablet, capsule, and drink.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating a menopausal symptom, comprising cinnamic acid, shanzhiside methylester or a mixture thereof as an active ingredient. The composition of the present invention exhibits an excellent estrogenic activity, and is effectively utilized for treating or preventing diverse menopausal symptoms generated by estrogen deficiency during perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.

Abstract: The present invention provides a medicinal and/or a food usage of eupatilin for treating, improving, and/or preventing at least one condition selected from bone disease, menopausal disorder, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, or obesity. Advantages of the present invention includes little or no possibility of side effects such as cancer, and effective treatment, improvement, and/or prevention of the at least one condition selected from bone disease, menopausal disorder, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antiobesity composition comprising extract of Melissa as an active ingredient, use of Melissa extract, and a method for suppressing obesity using the composition.

Abstract: A method for cultivating Monarda fistulosa for production of thymoquinone includes planting seeds at rates between about 2.5 and about 5 pounds per acre, preferably about 4 pounds per acre. The heavy rate of planting produces plants bearing oil without weed contamination and reduces herbicide use due to production of natural herbicides by the monarda plants. Seeding and mowing the first season, and harvesting in seasons thereafter reduce costs. The method results in increased production of essential oils including thymoquinone and thymohydroquinone at levels up to about 5% of recovered oils, and which may be distilled from the plant.

Abstract: A treatment protocol for use in the treatment of neurocutaneous syndrome is described and comprises at least one xanthone component, which may comprise at least one mangosteen component, and at least one detoxification component. Additional embodiments comprise at least one herbal component, at least one vitamin component, or a combination thereof. A method of treating a patient having neurocutaneous syndrome is described herein and comprises: providing at least one xanthone component, which may comprise at least one mangosteen component, providing at least one xanthone component, which may comprise at least one mangosteen component, to the patient, and administering the at least one detoxification component to the patient. Additional methods steps may include providing and administering at least one herbal component, providing and administering at least one vitamin component or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a combined herb composition comprising herbs of Coriolus versicolor, Astragalus membranaceus Bunge, and additionally comprising at least one herb selected from group consisting of Schisandra chinensis, and Artemisia capillaris, according to the need for the prevention and treatment of liver disease and methods of using the above crude drug composition and pharmaceutical composition as hepato-protective agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a supplement composition for enhancing DNA repair process, comprising effective amounts of a carotenoid compound; a nicotinamide compound; a zinc compound; inositol hexaphosphate; water extract of uncaria tomentosa; trans-resveratrol; extract of arabidosis thaliana; extract of cauliflower; and extract of artemisia plants.

Abstract: The present invention starts with a method for obtaining organic extracts of the Artemisia absinthium L. plant, which includes: a methodology phase for producing said plant, an extraction phase during which said essential oil and a non-volatile extract are obtained, and a phase of extracting supercritical extracts with CO2, and refers specifically to the use of the essential oil and/or the supercritical extract extracted as fungicides against phytopathogenic fungi. For said purpose, the Artemisia absinthium L. plant is used, specifically the Candial variety from Teruel and/or Sierra Nevada in Spain. The present invention also relates to the aqueous residue generated during said method, which includes an organic compound which in turn contains (Z)-2,6-dimethylocta-5,7-diene-2,3-diol as an active organic compound against nematodes. The method for obtaining said organic portion and the corresponding active organic component thereof is protected by the present application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for increasing the milk production of livestock, containing Artemisia capillaris as an active ingredient. More specifically, relates to a composition and a feed additive for increasing the milk production of cows, containing Artemisia capillaris as an active ingredient, and a composition and a feed additive for reducing the number of somatic cells in livestock milk, containing Artemisia capillaris as an active ingredient. The composition can increase milk production of animals, and, in addition, can reduce the number of somatic cells in milk being produces, thus enabling production of good quality milk.

Abstract: An extract obtainable by a method comprising the steps extracting Russian Tarragon with water or a mixture of water with up to 20% by volume of a C1 to C3 alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a Southernwood extract and an amine compound, and methods treating skin with said compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of kintoplastid infections by administering a pharmaceutical composition containing an extract from the plant Artemisia annua. The invention also relates to isolated, semi-synthetic and synthetic artemisinins that show improved efficacy in treating kinetoplastid infections. This invention also relates to a method of treating kintoplastid infections with artelinic acid and artemisinins and where Artelinic acid is administered orally.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for accelerating a change in muscle type, increasing the amount of muscle, strengthening muscle, enhancing athletic abilities, reducing lipids, suppressing the accumulation of lipids, lowering blood sugar, controlling body weight or lowering body weight, containing a PPAR-? promoter, an AMPK promoter and a PGC1-? promoter as an active ingredient

Abstract: Disclosed is a use of a pharmaceutical composition in preparation of anti-enterovirus 71 agents.

Abstract: A treatment protocol for use in the treatment of neurocutaneous syndrome is described and comprises at least one xanthone component, which may comprise at least one mangosteen component, and at least one detoxification component. Additional embodiments comprise at least one herbal component, at least one vitamin component, or a combination thereof. A method of treating a patient having neurocutaneous syndrome is described herein and comprises: providing at least one xanthone component, which may comprise at least one mangosteen component, providing at least one xanthone component, which may comprise at least one mangosteen component, to the patient, and administering the at least one detoxification component to the patient. Additional methods steps may include providing and administering at least one herbal component, providing and administering at least one vitamin component or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for promoting memory or learning ability and to a composition for preventing and treating cognitive impairment, which comprise one, two or more plant extracts selected from the group consisting of Artemisia apiaceae extract, Illicium verum extract and Lepidium apefalum extract. The present invention has the effect of inhibiting neural cell damage, especially, neural cells of the basal part of the cerebrum by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity and through antioxidative activity (for example, inhibiting the generation of oxidative reactive species) and affinity for an NMDA receptor. The compositions of the present invention may have the effect of not only promoting memory or learning ability by protecting neural cells and preventing damage to neural cells but also of preventing and treating diseases caused by cognitive impairment.

Abstract: The invention provides a screening method for chronic inflammation inhibitors or cancer metastasis inhibitors wherein, when a candidate substance as a chronic inflammation inhibitor or cancer metastasis inhibitor significantly inhibits binding between EMMPRIN and S100A9 or S100A8/A9, the candidate substance is evaluated as significantly suppressing chronic inflammation or cancer metastasis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for manufacturing crude Artemisinin comprising the extraction of Artemisia annua from plant material with carbon dioxide or water in a critical physical state such that after extraction, the solvent evaporates completely from the resulting extract.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for promoting the activity of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-? (PPAR-?), which contains Artemisia vulgaris extracts or Artemisia capillaris extracts as active ingredients. The composition is effective in strengthening muscles, improving endurance and memory, and preventing and alleviating the symptoms of dementia or Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for accelerating a change in muscle type, increasing the amount of muscle, strengthening muscle, enhancing athletic abilities, reducing lipids, suppressing the accumulation of lipids, lowering blood sugar, controlling body weight or lowering body weight, containing a PPAR-? promoter, an AMPK promoter and a PGC1-? promoter as an active ingredient

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for treating or preventing white spot syndrome virus of arthropod. The present invention is based on using Artemisia japonica extract, and preferably, a mixture of Artemisia japonica extract and Saururus chinensis extract as effective agent. More preferably, the present invention provides a composition for treating or preventing white spot syndrome virus, comprising Artemisia japonica extract and Saururus chinensis extract which are coated by a polymer. The present invention also provides a method for treating or preventing white spot syndrome virus of arthropod, using Artemisia japonica extract and Saururus chinensis extract which are coated by a polymer.

Abstract: A mugwort pill containing a 95% ethanol extract of wormwood having an inactivation power with respect to a novel swine-origin influenza virus and an avian influenza virus is disclosed. In more details, the conventional mugwort pill is prepared by a hot water extraction method and has 0.8% of crude fat component; however the ethanol extract mugwort crude fat of the present invention is 11.6%, in particular the crude fat component is 14.5 times higher, and the novel swine-origin influenza virus (H1N1) can be inactivated 99.99%, and it has a good disinfection effect to an avian influenza virus (H9N2). When a mugwort pill containing a 95% ethanol extract of wormwood having an inactivation power with respect to a novel swine-origin influenza virus and an avian influenza virus is administrated to people or fowls, the people or fowls can have immunity with respect to a novel swine-origin influenza virus and an avian influenza virus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a Southernwood extract and an amine compound, and methods treating skin with said compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the improvement of hepatic functions. More particularly, the present invention relates to a composition including an extract from Albizia julibrissin Durazz as an active ingredient.

Abstract: There are provided various compounds and compositions comprising polyunsaturated fatty acid monoglycerides and derivatives thereof. These compounds and compositions can be useful as cancer chemopreventive agents. They can also be useful for enhancing solubility of various active agents and enhancing their bioavailability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a traditional Chinese medicine composition for preventing and treating swine influenza, preparation method and use thereof. The said traditional Chinese medicine composition is made from Herba Houttuyniae 21.4 wt. %, Caulis Lonicerae Japonicae 17.9 wt. %, Radix Isatidis 14.3 wt. %, Rhizoma Dryopteris Crassirhizomatis 10.7%, Radix et Rhizoma Sophorae Tonkinensis 7.1 wt. %, Radix Angelicae Dahuricae 7.1 wt. %, Rhizoma Paridis 7.1 wt. %, Herba Artemisiae Annuae 7.1 wt. %, and Rhizoma Iridis Tectori 7.1 wt. %.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement for enhancing sleep and lucid dreaming in humans. It contains a combination of ingredients in proportions calculated to enhance lucid dreaming. The primary ingredients are Calea ternifolia, L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP), and Vinpocetine. In addition, the nutritional supplement may include the secondary ingredient Melatonin and the tertiary ingredients Wild Lettuce Extract, Mugwort Extract, Dimethylaminoethanol Powder (DMAE), Passionflower Extract and Green Tea Extract. Further, various Vitamins may be added such as certain B vitamins, D and C, as well as Zinc, Magnesium and Calcium. The selection and amounts of the ingredients of the nutritional supplement promotes sleep and lucid dreaming in people who have taken the nutritional supplement prior to going to sleep.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of controlling obesity or type two diabetes in a human. In accordance with the inventive method, the constitutive androstane receptor (CAR) is agonized within the human, which effectively controls obesity or type two diabetes.

Abstract: An extract obtainable by a method comprising the steps extracting Russian Tarragon with water or a mixture of water with up to 20% by volume of a C1 to C3 alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating visibly dry skin. The method includes topically applying a composition comprising a Southernwood extract to said skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a Southernwood extract and an amine compound, and methods treating skin with said compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substance for restoring normal co-expression and interaction between the LOX and NRAGE proteins. The invention relates in particular to the use of an effective amount of at least one substance that modulates the expression and/or activity of LOX of sequence ID no. 1, and/or that modulates the expression and/or activity of NRAGE of sequence ID no. 2, for the manufacture of a composition for modulating the interaction between the LOX and NRAGE proteins in order to regulate the balance between the cellular phenomena of proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis, particularly in cases where the balance between these phenomena is disturbed, and especially in cases where the interaction between LOX and NRAGE is absent or altered.

Abstract: A xanthine oxidase inhibitor and a uric acid-producing inhibitor, each containing an extract from at least one member selected from the group consisting of Zanthoxylum bungeanum, Sorghum nervosum, Cuminum cyminum, Rosa centifolia, Pimenta officinalis, Origanum majorana, Psidium guajava, Pimpinella anisum, Olea europaea, Illicium verum, Canavalia gladiata, Hyssopus officinalis, Ribes nigrum, Vaccinium myrtillus, Artemisia princeps and Haematoxylon campechianum L.

Abstract: The preparation for the treatment of the erectile disorder comprises tarragon, lemon balm and fennel mixed with at least one solvent means.

Abstract: A product comprising a) Russian Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus), an extract of Russian Tarragon or a derivative thereof b) a creatine and/or carnitine compound or derivative or precursor thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and corresponding methods of their use that include extracts from Loropetalum chinensis, Camptotheca acuminate, Lonicera maackii, Washingtonia filifera, Artemisia parviflora, Glochidion lanceolaris, Polygonum hydropiper, Populus davidiana, Tsoongiodendron odorum, Trema angustifolia, Ficus tikoua, Pistacia chinensis, Zizyphus mauritiana, Garuga forrestii, Michelia figo, Sabina chinensis, Cuphea balsamona, Setaria palmifolia, Polygonum lapathifolium, Machilus longipedicellata, Geranium nepalense, Ipomoea obscura, Cedrus deodara, Quercus aliena, Carqueja, Condurango, Catuaba, Carex baccans, Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, Gnaphalium pensylvanicum, Celtis sinensis, Cassia siamea, Catalpa yunnanesis, Potamogenton perforliatus, Cinnamomum japonicum, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extract of a processed herbal medicinal plant and a composition for skin external application which contains the extract. More specifically, the composition for skin external application contains an extract of processed herbal medicinal plant, prepared through a method comprising the steps of: (a) processing an herbal medicinal plant by a process of boiling, steaming, roasting, baking or heating the medicinal plant or a combination of two or more of these processes; (b) obtaining an extract of the processed medicinal plant. The composition shows an improved antioxidant effect.

Abstract: A natural pharmaceutical preparation for treating hypoproteinemia, includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of a drug of increasing human serum albium, a drug of improving and enhance immunity, a drug of treating hepatitis B, a drug of treating Hepatitis C, a drug of treating acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), a drug of treating Tuberculosis, a drug of treat Fibrosis, a drug of treating hydrothorax, a drug of easing pain, a drug of stopping diarrhea, a drug of arresting coughing, a drug of reducing inflammation, and a drug of increasing urine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for hepatoprotection, or for prevention or treatment of liver fibrosis or cirrhosis, which comprises as an active ingredient a water extract of a mixture of Trionycis Carapax, Raphani Semen, Artemisia capillaris Herba, Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, Poria cocos, Alismatis Rhizoma, Atractylodis Rhizoma, Salvia Miltiorrhizae Radix, Polyporus, Amomi Fructus, Ponciri Fructus, Glycyrrhizae Radix and Helenii Radix.

Abstract: A herbal composition including plant material of Artemisia herba-alba (Asso) and/or an extract thereof for alleviating, preventing and/or curing symptoms of any of the following conditions: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's Disease, side effects of chemotherapy, colic, abdominal pain, intestinal worms, diarrhea, constipation, gastric ulcer, heartburn, nausea and vomiting, wherein the herbal composition is substantially free of thujone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for increasing the milk production of livestock, containing Artemisia capillaris as an active ingredient. More specifically, relates to a composition and a feed additive for increasing the milk production of cows, containing Artemisia capillaris as an active ingredient, and a composition and a feed additive for reducing the number of somatic cells in livestock milk, containing Artemisia capillaris as an active ingredient. The composition can increase milk production of animals, and, in addition, can reduce the number of somatic cells in milk being produced, thus enabling production of good quality milk.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for promoting the growth of animals, comprising extracts of Artemisia capillaris thunberg, Acanthopanax and garlic, as well as a feed composition comprising the same. The composition for promoting the growth of animals shows the excellent effect of promoting the secretion of growth hormone. Particularly, when the feed composition comprising the animal growth-promoting composition is administered to livestock animals, it will show the excellent effects of body weight gain, meat quality improvement and milk production increase in the livestock animals.

Abstract: The present invention discloses herbal compositions comprising at least one Urtica species or an extract thereof, at least one Artemisia species or an extract thereof, and an extract of at least one Morus species, wherein this extract is prepared of Morus leaves and comprises Morus latex. Further are disclosed methods for the preparation of these compositions, uses thereof in treating and/or preventing diabetes, related conditions and hypertriglyceridemia, as well as methods of treating subjects suffering from these conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a combined herb composition comprising herbs of Coriolus versicolor, Astragalus membranaceus Bunge, and additionally comprising at least one herb selected from group consisting of Schisandra chinensis, and Artemisia capillaris, according to the need for the prevention and treatment of liver disease and methods of using the above crude drug composition and pharmaceutical composition as hepato-protective agent.

Abstract: A method of use for a topical herbal formulation alone or in combination with oral administration of niacin (preferably a flush preparation) to prevent and/or treat dyshidrosis (pompholyx) and related skin diseases. The formulation may also be used to treat contact dermatitis, eczema, palmoplantar pustulosis and skin infections incurred by invasive pathogens such as mold, fungus and bacteria. The formulation is comprised of plant extracts and niacin, that when combined yield an effective multi-faceted pharmaceutical approach to treating dry skin disorders.

Abstract: Use of a composition comprising hyaluronic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in the manufacture of a topical medicament for antimicrobial treatment of the skin or mucosa.

Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of kintoplastid infections by administering a pharmaceutical composition containing an extract from the plant Artemisia annua. The invention also relates to isolated, semi-synthetic and synthetic artemisinins that show improved efficacy in treating kinetoplastid infections. This invention also relates to a method of treating kintoplastid infections with artelinic acid and artemisinins and where Artelinic acid is administered orally.

Abstract: A prevention and therapy pharmacy composition for allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis and asthma includes at least one crude drug extract selected from the group including wormwood, guava leaves, mulberry tree leaves and grape seeds as an effective component. The functional composition may be used for manufacturing a medicine composition and health function food with its anti-allergic rhinitis, anti-atopic dermatitis and anti-asthma activity effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for treating or preventing white spot syndrome virus of arthropod. The present invention is based on using Artemisia japonica extract, and preferably, a mixture of Artemisia japonica extract and Saururus chinensis extract as effective agent. More preferably, the present invention provides a composition for treating or preventing white spot syndrome virus, comprising Artemisia japonica extract and Saururus chinensis extract which are coated by a polymer. The present invention also provides a method for treating or preventing white spot syndrome virus of arthropod, using Artemisia japonica extract and Saururus chinensis extract which are coated by a polymer.