Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a method for inhibiting COX-2 in an organism. In particular, the method is preferably directed toward selectively inhibiting COX-2 in an organism. The method comprises the step of administering to the organism an organic extract isolated from an edible plant wherein such extract inhibits COX-2 A method to purify a composition that exhibits COX-2 inhibition and COX-2 selective inhibition from the organic extract is also provided. In addition, a method for treating and/or preventing COX-2 mediated inflammation or inflammation-associated disorders in an organism is provided.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods related to the administration of deer antler, one or more nor-testosterone precursors, and one or more testosterone precursors, to increase testosterone levels, treat sexual dysfunction, improve sexual function, improve energy, enhance feelings of well-being and increase muscle mass in males. This invention also provides for inhibitors of the enzymes aromatase and/or 5-alpha reductase, to support testosterone levels and avoid undesirable metabolites.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods related to the administration of deer antler, one or more nor-testosterone precursors, and one or more testosterone precursors, to increase testosterone levels, treat sexual dysfunction, improve sexual function, improve energy, enhance feelings of well-being and increase muscle mass in males. This invention also provides for inhibitors of the enzymes aromatase and/or 5-alpha reductase, to support testosterone levels and avoid undesirable metabolites.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods related to the administration of deer antler, one or more nor-testosterone precursors, and one or more testosterone precursors, to increase testosterone levels, treat sexual dysfunction, improve sexual function, improve energy, enhance feelings of well-being and increase muscle mass in males. This invention also provides for inhibitors of the enzymes aromatase and/or 5-alpha reductase, to support testosterone levels and avoid undesirable metabolites.

Abstract: A number of discrete, isolated and well-characterized natural plant compounds show antimicrobial activity when used for topical applications in the ophthalmic, skin care, oral care, pharmaceutical, medical device, heath care products or similar preparations for topical application. Of particular interest are Allantoin, Berberine, Bilberry extract, Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ether, Chlorogenic Acid, Cranberry Extract, Elderberry Extract, Ferulic Acid, Green Tea Extract, Grape Seed Extract, Hydroxytyrosol, Oleuropein, Olive Leaf Extract, Pine Bark Extract, Pomegranate Extract, Pycnogenol, Quercetin, Resveratrol, and Tart Cherry Extract. Oleuropein, and Pomegranate Extract, either alone or in combination, is extremely effective. Allantoin, can be used to enhance the efficacy of synthetic chemical disinfecting/preservative agents as well as to mitigate the cytotoxicity of some synthetic chemical disinfecting/preservative agents.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of wounds and ulcers in humans and animals and a method of preparation of the same are provided here. The composition consists of an alcoholic extract of Huangqin, Huanglian, Huangbai, Opuntia, Dilong, and &bgr;-sitosterol (from Soybean extract), in a vegetable oil-wax base, from where the alcohol is essentially removed by evaporation. The composition is used as a topical ointment for the treatment of wounds in its preferred embodiment. Wounds, in particular those occurring in the skin as second and third degree burns, stasis ulcers, trophic lesions, such as decubitus ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, severe cuts, diaper rash, cracked nipples and abrasions which are commonly resistant to the natural healing process, may be treated with this composition.

Abstract: A composition is provided which serves as a pediculicide for topical application to the hair and scalp of humans and other animals. The solutions take the form of a mousse, shampoo and a detergent. The active ingredient is a saponin, preferably derived from yucca extract.

Abstract: The disclosed is a treatment of existing and prevention of new skin scars in humans and animals using a topical application containing alcoholic extracts of Cortex Phellodendri and Opuntia ficus indica in a specific combination.

Abstract: The invention concerns the field of biochemistry, and more precisely biological substances of vegetable origin. The invention concerns novel substances having non-cytotoxic biological activity, extracted from plants with CAM metabolism, such as plants of the Cactacees, Crassulacees and Saxifragacees family. The invention also concerns the method for obtaining these substances as well as compositions containing them. Said compositions are designed for accelerating and amplifying the synthesis of thermal shock proteins of cells of living beings in vivo or in vitro.

Abstract: Processes for controlling pollution by: (a) devolatizing vapor phase chemical pollutants (VP's) found in effluents and other bodies and streams of gases and liquids, and (b) stabilizing substrates from which the VP's are released. The offending VP's are converted to less offensive or inoffensive materials by interaction with an appropriately formulated treating agent (VTA/C) containing a primary halogen and at least one additional ingredient selected from the following classes of constituents (optional if bromine is the primary halogen and otherwise required): oligodynamically active metals, cohalogens, adjuncts, and facilitators. The major constituent(s) may be supplied as such, or a source of the constituent may be provided. Actinic radiation can be employed to promote reactions between the VP and the VTA/C, which is often formulated as an aqueous scrubbing medium.

Abstract: A solid lavatory cleansing composition comprises phenyl ethyl alcohol of at least 2.5% by weight which acts as a fragrance and also as an antibacterial agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides water-soluble, extended-release chemical formulations, in tablet form, for urine pretreatment, that require minimal, if any, use of a binder component, yet are non-dusting, pliable, structurally strong, and not weakened by exposure to aqueous streams. The present invention also provides a simple and reliable method for controlled dispensing of such tableted formulations into a liquid stream that is particularly advantageous for use in micro-gravity environments, such as spacecraft urinal systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for reducing malodor impression. The composition comprises from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of perfume wherein the perfume preferably comprises ingredients having a Clog P of 3 or smaller. Optionally, but preferably, the composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition of, water-soluble cyclodextrin, from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of water-soluble metallic salt, from about 0% to about 3%, by weight of the composition, of solubilizing aid. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric and contains less than about 5%, by weight of the composition of low molecular weight monohydric alcohols.

Abstract: A method for deodorizing toilets, and in particular the flushing fluid in a closed toilet system, comprises the use of phospholipids and 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol in the fluid to kill or inhibit odor-causing microbes.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method useful for reducing odor where odoriferous amine-containing compound is present, comprising: applying an alkylene carbonate to a source of the amine-containing compound under conditions such that the alkylene carbonate forms a reaction product with odoriferous amine-containing compounds such that odor is reduced. Sources of such amine-containing compounds include chicken coops, dumps, land fills, cat litter, stagnant water, water treatment ponds and plants, garbage cans and dumpsters, dog kennels, zoos, rendering plants food processing plants, slaughter houses, wool plants, fish canneries (cleaning and processing plants), underground sewers, paper mills, paper processing, outhouses and toilets that have no running water, and public restrooms.

Abstract: A method and composition are provided for controlling odor from waste products. The composition comprises a combination of chlorite salt and nitrate salt. The method includes the step of contacting the waste products or their surrounding airspace with the composition.

Abstract: Fine metallic particles-containing fibers with various fine metallic particles therein, which have fiber properties to such degree that they can be processed and worked, and which can exhibit various functions of the fine metallic particles, such as antibacterial deodorizing and electroconductive properties are provided, as well as a method for producing the same.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods of controlling environmental malodors on human skin comprising the application to the skin of a composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; and an aqueous carrier. The compositions can also comprise one or more of the following optional components: a linear dimethicone having a nominal viscosity of about 350 ecentistokes or less; low molecular weight polyols; water-soluble antimicrobial preservatives; zinc salts; water-soluble polymers; soluble carbonate and/or bicarbonate salts; chelating agents; zeolites; activated carbon; and mixtures thereof. The compositions can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.

Abstract: Scatalogical and other offensive odors are neutralized by prior deposit into a receptacle of drops of an alcoholic solution of menthol, peppermint oil and a pleasant smelling oil such as lemon oil. The menthol is present in an amount of 10% by weight, the lemon oil is present in an amount of 7.5% by weight, and the peppermint oil is present in an amount of 1% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides water-soluble, extended-release chemical formulations, in tablet form, for urine pretreatment, that require minimal, if any, use of a binder component, yet are non-dusting, pliable, structurally strong, and not weakened by exposure to aqueous streams. The present invention also provides a simple and reliable method for controlled dispensing of such tableted formulations into a liquid stream that is particularly advantageous for use in micro-gravity environments, such as spacecraft urinal systems.

Abstract: A composition and method for preventing and/or reducing stench and septicity from animal waste comprising a sulfur and oxygen-bearing component and one or more aldehydes and/or one or more ketones. The sulfur and oxygen-bearing component is selected from the group consisting of sodium bisulfite, potassium bisulfite, lithium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, potassium metabisulfite, lithium metabisulfite, sodium hydrosulfite, potassium hydrosulfite, lithium hydrosulfite and hydrogen sulfite. The aldehyde is selected from the group consisting of formaldehyde, glyoxal, glutaraldehyde, benzaldehyde, acetaldehyde, butryaldehyde, cinnamaldehyde, anisaldehyde, salicylaldehyde, citral, glycolic aldehyde, paraldehyde, metaldehyde, heptylaldehyde, octylaldehyde and decylaldehyde. The ketone is selected from the group consisting of diacetyl, ionone, pseudo-ionone, acetylacetone, 3-buten-2-one, mesityl oxide, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, diethyl ketone and dipropyl ketone.

Abstract: A method for deodorizing toilets, and in particular the flushing fluid in a closed toilet system, comprises the use of phospholipids in the fluid to kill or inhibit odor-causing microbes.

Abstract: The present invention provides water-soluble, extended-release chemical formulations, in tablet form, for urine pretreatment, that require minimal, if any, use of a binder component, yet are non-dusting, pliable, structurally strong, and not weakened by exposure to aqueous streams. The present invention also provides a simple and reliable method for controlled dispensing of such tableted formulations into a liquid stream that is particularly advantageous for use in micro-gravity environments, such as spacecraft urinal systems.

Abstract: Described is a composition of matter particularly useful in fabricating toilet rim blocks consisting of:(a) extruded polyvinyl alcohol or partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate with the maximum mole ratio of acetyl moiety:hydroxyl moiety being about 3:1 having a number average molecular weight of from about 15,000 up to about 68,000 containing 0 up to about 13% by weight of plasticizer;(b) from about 1 up to about 20% by weight of a compatible fragrance contained within the polyvinyl alcohol or partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate;(c) from 0 up to about 20% by weight of a "foaming agent" which is a first surfactant and which can be a detergent, contained within the polyvinyl alcohol or partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate;(d) from 0 up to about 20% by weight of a hydrophobic silica contained within the polyvinyl alcohol or partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate;(e) from 0 up to about 20% by weight of at least one second surfactant in addition to the "foaming agent";(f) from 0 up to about 5% by weight of a

Abstract: A shape for chlorination and dechlorination tablets which reduces pillaring and wicking effects during fluid treatment and offers a consistent dissolution rate during the chlorination or dechlorination process. The opposing surfaces of the stacked tablets are formed by a combination of concave and convex shapes. The shape of the opposing surfaces prevents the formation of a central pillar, resulting in the formation of a side pillar instead. During the formation of the side pillar, the fluid contact surface area of the tablets gradually increases to compensate for the diminishing periphery of the tablets. As a result, the dissolution rate of the tablet is kept substantially constant over the course of tablet dissolution. The shape of the opposing surfaces of the stacked tablets also only provides for minimum contact between adjacent tablets, slowing the moisture diffusion speed and minimizing wicking effects.

Abstract: The present method for deodorizing ammonia odor in an ammonia-containing environment includes adding to the environment a non-toxic, aqueous, acidified amine-based ammonia deodorizing composition in an amount effective to deodorize the ammonia odor in the environment. In addition, a method for preparing the ammonia deodorizing compositions and the compositions produced thereby is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides a deodorant composition in the form of gel containing chlorine dioxide, which comprises a gel product obtained by gelling an aqueous solution of stabilized chlorine dioxide with the use of both a polyethylene-imide having a molecular weight of from 10,000 to 100,000 and an epoxide crosslinking agent. The gel typed deodorant composition according to this invention is effective for deodorizing sulfur-containing compounds, has a high strength because of its solid gel form and a long-term stability, and is easy to handle including the time of exchanging the deodorant composition for another one.

Abstract: A method for the reduction of hydrogen sulfide in an enclosure which is involved in processing sewage and where workmen are present wherein methyl benzoate is used an additive to the sewage is described. The methyl benzoate is preferably in the form of a dilute aqueous emulsion. The emulsifier is preferably a polyoxyethylene derivative of a sorbitan fatty acid ester and most preferably, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate.

Abstract: A deodorant consisting of deodorizing ingredients respectively extracted from plants and capable of performing deodorization with respect to a relatively wide range of odors, and performing as a whole the deodorization over a relatively wide range covering one or both sulfur and nitrogen compound odors. The plants are selected from a group consisting of Osmanthus, Forsythia, Paulownia, Syringa, Fartugium, Petasites, Loropetalum, Houttuynia, and Oxaslis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing odor perceived by a nearby community from an odor-emitting system, e.g., sewage treatment, etc., by adsorbing on core particles, as described, condensible components present in the system. The malodorous components then cannot adsorb in a film of condensible components on the aerosol to be carried by the aerosol plume into the surrounding community, but remain with the humid gas plume to be dispersed upward into the atmosphere. The process is useful for any system which contains condensible components and malodorous components and whose emissions form aerosols.

Abstract: A white colored deodorizer comprising zinc oxide and at least one oxide selected from the group consisting of aluminium oxide and silicon oxide and a method for preparation of it are disclosed.

Abstract: A white colored deodorizer comprising titanium oxide and zinc oxide and a method for its preparation are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a water-absorbing resin composition composed of a water-absorbing resin and a metallophthalocyanine, and a method for utilizing the water-absorbing resin composition as a deodorant in the presence of water.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reducing odor perceived by a nearby community from an odor-emitting system, e.g., sewage treatment, etc., by adsorbing on core particles, as described, condensible components present in the system. The malodorous components then cannot adsorb in a film of condensible components on the aerosol to be carried by the aerosol plume into the surrounding community, but remain with the humid gas plume to be dispersed upward into the atmosphere. The process is useful for any system which contains condensible components and malodorous components and whose emissions form aerosols.

Abstract: A new deodorant composition in the form of gel is now provided, which comprises 2% to 30% by weight of sodium polyacrylate or ammonium polyacrylate having a molecular weight of form 40,000 to 300,000, 1% to 10% by weight of diglycidyl ether or polyglycidyl ether, 5% to 40% by weight of deodorizer containing as active ingredients ethanaminium N-(carboxymethyl)-2-hydroxy-N, N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)choride, diethanolamine, triethanolamine and glyoxal, and the remainder of water.The gel typed deodorant composition according to this invention may effectively be used to deodorize acidic and alkaline bad odors in the enclosed areas.

Abstract: A toilet rinse block is free of para-dichlorobenzene and includes a fragrance alcohol in the form of a metal complex (e.g., citronellol aluminate) that releases the fragrance upon rinsing with water.

Abstract: Disclosed are deodorants containing the hydrolyzed ene-adducts and Diels-Alder adducts of ricinene fatty acids and maleic anhydride, which preferably additionally contain(a) zinc ricinoleate with zinc compounds of multiply hydroxylated higher fatty acids, oxamines and resin acids and(b) solvents taken from the group of alcohols, optionally with the addition of water, triethanolamine and organic acids.

Abstract: A deodorant composition comprising (A) a compound having an acid anhydride group in a molecule and (B) a copper compound, said deodorant composition being useful as a deodorant composite material comprising a substrate (such as a paper, a fabric, a foamed sheet, a pulp, fibers or an inorganic substance) and the deodorant composition included therein, a deodorant resin composition composed of a thermoplastic resin and the deodorant composition, or a shaped article produced by processing the deodorant resin composition.

Abstract: A deodorant comprising a Diels-Alder reaction-type adduct of an alpha,beta-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride and an olefin or a derivative of the adduct as an active ingredient. A composite material, a resin composition, a resin article and a foam each containing the deodorant.