Containing Or Obtained From A Fruit (aka Fructus), Including Berry Patents (Class 424/777)
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Patent number: 8216619Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a stable composition enriched in cis-lycopene (z-isomers) by prolonged heating in solvents of tomatoes, parts of tomatoes, derivative thereof or tomato extracts in solvents.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2006Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Indena S.p.A.Inventors: Andrea Giori, Federico Franceschi
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Publication number: 20120171314Abstract: Compositions that include Psidium guajava fruit extract or Kunzea ericoides leaf extract or both for reducing sebum production in sebaceous glands are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: MARY KAY INC.Inventor: Tiffany Florence
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Publication number: 20120171316Abstract: A method for making topical preparation including homeopathic remedies and essential oils. The homeopathic remedies are selected from one or more pharmacopeias wherein the remedies are indicated for one or more biological conditions. Remedies are selected because they are indicated for the same disease condition or in certain embodiments related conditions. Once selected the remedies are diluted to a predetermined concentration and blended with essential oils. In certain embodiments a carrier may be blended into the topical preparation. The carrier may be a relatively low volatility oil extracted from fruit or seed material. The essential oils may be extracted from plant material using various techniques including distillation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: FORCES OF NATURE, INC.Inventor: Peter Klapper
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Publication number: 20120164252Abstract: The present invention relates to a dietary supplement comprising one or more of processed whole blackcurrants, processed whole boysenberries, one or more natural component extracted from blackcurrants, and one or more natural component extracted from boysenberries. The dietary supplement is particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: GIBB HOLDINGS (NELSON) LIMITEDInventors: Yasuhiro Kano, John Gibb, Bryce Lukes
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Patent number: 8206755Abstract: The invention refers to an isolated extract of walnuts of high efficiency and stability over time useful for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of viral, fungal and bacterial diseases, which is characterized in that it is obtained from a process comprising: i) Collecting unripe walnut fruits as raw material; ii) Preparing the raw material for the extraction; iii) Freezing the raw material prepared in the previous step; iv) Drying; v) Extracting in a time lower than 10 minutes; vi) Filtration; and vii) Final packaging. The invention also refers to its use for manufacturing a medicament for the treatment of bacterial, fungal and viral diseases and to a composition comprising it.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Hartington Business, S.L.Inventor: Vakhtang Mtchedlidze
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Publication number: 20120156272Abstract: The invention is related to a composition comprising vegetable extract, carbohydrate and phospholipid for cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dietary application.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Lipoid GmbHInventor: Herbert REBMANN
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Patent number: 8202558Abstract: Compositions or extracts (2)(15)(24)(25)(16)(23)(31)(36)(41) obtained from the fruit (4) or leaves (26) of plants of the genus Hippophae (1) and methods of using such compositions or extracts to reduce loss of reproductive cell function.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Membrane Protective Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Lisa Ann Herickhoff, James August Herickhoff
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Publication number: 20120148692Abstract: This invention relates to a novel herbal formulation for the prevention and management of type-2 diabetes mellitus and vascular complications associated with diabetes comprising, preparing of hydromethanolic extract of at least one plant selected form Salacia roxburghii, Salacia oblonga, Garcinia Indica and Lagerstroemia parviflora at 70°-80° C., maintaining ph of the solution between 7-10, separating the active compounds by using TLC, HPLC, HPTLC, subjecting the active compounds to the step of molecular characterization.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: SRM UNIVERSITYInventors: Govind Prasad Dubey, Aruna Agrawal, Nirupama Dubey, Shipra Dubey, Rajesh Dubey, Samathanam Mercy Deborah
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Publication number: 20120141618Abstract: This invention concerns a process for preparing integral olive liquor consisting of the following stages: a) selecting the olives according to their maturity, b) grinding and mixing the olives selected in the form of drupes, c) pressing the paste obtained in the previous phase, d) separating the liquor obtained in order to separate it from the solid parts, e) collecting the integral olive liquor in the form of a stable, gelified emulsion. A composition based on integral olive liquor obtained according to the process subject of the invention, comprising a mixture of the oily phase and the aqueous phase of the olive is also claimed in addition to its use in the field of cosmetics and/or nutrition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Raphaël Colicci, Jacques Dubois, Jean-Louis Lafaurie
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Publication number: 20120128808Abstract: The invention discloses herbal ingredient(s) derived from Ficus hispida comprising herb powder(s), extract(s), fraction(s), pure compound(s) or mixtures thereof and their compositions for alleviating metabolic disorders selected from metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis, endothelial dysfunction and other metabolic disorders or conditions; the for amelioration of different biological marker proteins and metabolic processes associated metabolic disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: LAILA NUTRACEUTICALSInventors: Ganga Raju GOKARAJU, Rama Raju GOKARAJU, Venkata Kanaka Ranga Raju GOKARAJU, Trimurtulu GOLAKOTI, Krishanu SENGUPTA, Kiran BHUPATHIRAJU
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Publication number: 20120128806Abstract: A method of topically applying natural plant product for dissipation of human adipose tissue, comprising: (a) topically applying an inner portion of a natural plant product to an epidermal layer exterior to adipose tissue to be dissipated of a user's body for a period of time, upon which a percentage of the adipose tissue softens and dissolves, thus, reducing the adipose tissue of the user's body; (b) removing the topically applied inner portion of the natural plant product from the epidermal layer for another period of time; (c) repeating steps (a) and (b); and weight reduction apparatus comprising a topical applicator having a receiving container adapted to removably receive a natural plant product and having an opening or a porous wall adapted to facilitate pulp, juices, and/or extracts of the natural plant product to contact a user's epidermal layer exterior to the adipose tissue to be dissipated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventor: JOSEPH LICHTENSTEIN
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Publication number: 20120121743Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic, dermatological or nutraceutical composition comprising a Schisandra sphenanthera fruit extract. Said Schisandra sphenanthera fruit extract is selected from a peptide and sugar extract, a crude oil, a refined oil, a refined oil concentrate or the unsaponifiable fraction of said concentrate. The invention also relates to a method for preparing a peptide and sugar extract, a refined oil, and a concentrate and an unsaponifiable fraction of oil of Schisandra sphenanthera fruit. Finally, the invention relates to the dermatological, cosmetic and nutraceutical uses of said extracts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Sebastien Garnier, Philippe Msika
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Patent number: 8178137Abstract: Pomegranate juice consumption by a patient may be used to treat prostate cancer. Prior to the present invention, it has been observed that various pomegranate compositions have cancer chemopreventive properties on various in vitro treatment of human prostate cancer cell lines and in vivo treatment of human prostate cancer cell lines xenografted in athymic nude mice. Until the discovery of the present invention, it was not known if there is an efficacy for treating prostate cancer in human patient by any route of administration. The present invention provides a method of treating a subject with prostate cancer a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an extract from pomegranate fruit. The extract of pomegranate may be a juice extract of pomegranate, an extract from inner or outer peel of pomegranate, or mixture thereof. Pomegranate juice may be used to treat subjects with rising serum PSA after prostate surgery or radiotherapy.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Pom Wonderful, LLCInventor: Harley Liker
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Publication number: 20120114775Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treatment and prevention of a metabolic imbalance, including diabetes mellitus and other related diseases or disorders, using an extract from a fruit of genus Elaeis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicants: Malaysian Palm Oil Board, Brandeis UniversityInventors: Kenneth C. Hayes, Kalyana Sundram, Ravigadevi Sambanthamurthi, Yew Ai Tan
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Publication number: 20120114719Abstract: The present invention provides a topical formulation and method of use where the formulation comprises macqui berry or a macqui berry extract containing anthocyanins having a very high oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). The formulation provides the macqui berry in a stabilized form which includes a glucuronide or glycuronide, a photostabilizing agent, encapsulation, or light- and/or air-blocking packaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: TRACIE MARTYN INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventor: Marius Morariu
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Publication number: 20120100235Abstract: The invention relates to methods of prophylactic and/or therapeutic uses of a puree preparation from Carica papaya fruit, said puree prepared by a method comprising cooking the fruit for at least 30 minutes at normal pressure, optionally in an aqueous solution which is at least twice the volume of the fruit; the fruit or crushed cooling the cooked fruit over a period of time of at least 30 minutes in an oxygen-containing atmosphere; and homogenizing the cooled fruit to obtain a puree.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: Ji Kwang Inc.Inventor: Danette Vanessa Choi
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Publication number: 20120093949Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventor: Ilene Steinberg
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Patent number: 8158159Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation for treating tinea of feet and hands is disclosed, which is composed of Fructus Gleditsia, Alumen and Borneol. Also disclosed is a cream preparative method of the pharmaceutical formulation, which comprises Fructus Gleditsia is decocted with water, and the decocted liquid is dried under decompression into powder, which is formulated to a cream together with the powders of Alumen and Borneol as well as the respective excipients.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Shen Zhen Bei Ke Lian Pharmaceutical Sci-Tech Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jinghua Chen
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Publication number: 20120087998Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions (including medicaments and nutritional products) for use in the prevention or treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Such compositions comprise a therapeutically effective amount of a soluble fibre derivable from fruit of the Musa spp. The soluble fibre may in particular be derived from plantains or bananas.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: PROVEXIS (IBD) LIMITEDInventor: Jonathan Rhodes
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Patent number: 8153170Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: K2A LLCInventors: Kenneth A. Murdock, Alexander G. Schauss
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Publication number: 20120070519Abstract: A method of obtaining one or more fractions from one or more plants is disclosed. The method includes subjecting one or more parts of the one or more plants to hydro-alcoholic extraction in presence of a water-insoluble solvent to obtain one or more extracts. The method further includes subjecting the one or more extracts to one or more of de-pigmentation, de-fatting and detoxification process to obtain the one or more fractions. The one or more fractions thus obtained contain a desired pharmacologically active ingredient in concentration greater than concentrations of other pharmacologically active ingredients present in the at least one fraction. Further, the one or more fractions are less toxic as compared with corresponding one or more fractions obtained by conventional methods. In addition, the one or more fractions are therapeutically more effective in various diseases as compared to one or more fractions obtained by conventional methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: BIO-VED Pharmaceuticals, Pvt. Ltd.Inventors: Deepa Chitre, Debendranath Dey
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Publication number: 20120070521Abstract: A method of obtaining one or more fractions from a plant material of Withania somnifera (WS) is disclosed. The method includes subjecting the plant material to hydro-alcoholic extraction in presence of a water-insoluble solvent to obtain at least one extract. The method further includes subjecting the at least one extract obtained from the hydro-alcoholic extraction to at least one of de-pigmentation, de-fatting and detoxification process to obtain the one or more fractions. The one or more fractions thus obtained contain Withaferin A in a concentration greater than concentrations of other pharmacologically active ingredients present in the one or more fractions. The one or more fraction thus obtained and one or more compositions containing the one or more fractions are effective in inhibiting proliferation of mammalian cancerous cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: Bio-Ved Pharmaceuticals, PVT., Ltd.Inventors: Deepa Chitre, Debendranath Dey, Sunetra Chaskar, Sachin Chaturvedi
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Publication number: 20120063996Abstract: The present invention provides nanoparticulate nimesulide compositions. The compositions preferably comprise nimesulide and at least one surface stabilizer adsorbed on or associated with the surface of the nimesulide particles. The nanoparticulate nimesulide particles preferably have an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm. The invention also provides methods of making and using nanoparticulate nimesulide compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: H. William Bosch, Christian F. Wertz
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Publication number: 20120052142Abstract: A biologically active composition to treat colorectal cancer includes an extract of the plant Schisandra chinensis and a suitable pharmaceutical formulation. The extract can be at least one of gomisin A, angeloylgomisin H, deoxyschisandrin and gomisin N, showing activities against human tumor cell line HT-29 in the range of about 716 ?M to about 43 ?M. A suitable pharmaceutical formulation can be any one of a pill, a tablet, a capsule, a liquid solution, a liquid suspension, a powder, an intravenous solution, a gel and a suppository form. The extract is prepared by grinding the dried berries, extracting with hexane, extracting the marc with dichloromethane, extracting the dichloromethane soluble fraction with ethyl acetate, removing fatty materials in the dichloromethane-ethyl acetate soluble fraction with hexane, and fractionating the total hexane insoluble material extract using analytical high performance liquid chromatography equipped with automated repeat injection/collection cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Dr. Chang Naturals, LLCInventor: John Noel GNABRE
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Publication number: 20120039928Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventors: Jun Seong Park, Hye Yoon Park, Dong Hyun Kim, Eun Jeong Moon, Ji Hye Chung, Jae Kyoung Lee, Duck Hee Kim, Han Kon Kim
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Patent number: 8114446Abstract: The inventive subject matter relates to methods for modulating an eicosanoid metabolic process in cells of an animal in need thereof, which comprises administering to the animal an amount of the inventive compositions effective for regulating the activity of an eicosanoid oxygenase. In particular, the inventive subject matter relates to methods for modulating arachadonic acid metabolism by administering an amount of the inventive compositions effective for regulating the activity of lipoxygenases and cyclooxygenases.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignees: New Chapter Inc., Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas SystemInventors: Thomas Newmark, Paul Schulick, Robert Newman, Bharat Aggarwal
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Patent number: 8114448Abstract: Disclosed herein is a herbal dental care composition comprising extracts of herbs Punica granatum, Acacia Arabica, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellerica, Emblica officinalis and Embelia ribes, optionally extract of Azadirachta indica and pharmaceutical acceptable excipients. Also disclosed are the methods of making the composition, formulating the same into different delivery systems and use thereof for preventing various dental diseases.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Himalaya Global Holdings LimitedInventors: Shankar Kumar Mitra, Ramesh Suriyanarayanan, Uddagiri Venkanna Babu, Ekta Saxena
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Publication number: 20120034325Abstract: The invention provides a formulation for the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections by administering an effective amount of the formulation comprising an extract of at least one plant selected from Allium sativum, Acorus calamus, Alstonia scholaris, Carissa spinarum, Cissampelos pareria, Chenopodium ambrosioides, Moringa olifera, Paederia foetida, Shorea robusta, Piper nigrum, Pueraria tuberosa, Ocimum sanctum, Terminalia bellirica, Tinospora cordifolia and Zingiber officinale, and a combination thereof. The invention also provides a process for preparing and method of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventors: Shatrughna Prasad Vaidya, Ram Chander Vaidya
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Publication number: 20120034326Abstract: According to this invention there a novel herbal formulation for the prevention and management of coronary heart disease and associated CHD risk factors, comprising, preparing a hydromethanolic extract of at least two plants selected from of Withania somnifera, Costus speciosus, Hippophae rhamnoides and Terminalia arjuna at 60-80° C., maintaining the pH of the solution between 7-10, separating the active compounds chromatographically, subjecting the active compounds to the step of molecular characterization.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: SRM UNIVERSITYInventors: Govind Prasad Dubey, Aruna Agrawal, Nirupama Dubey, Shipra Dubey, Rajesh Dubey, Samathanam Mercy Deborah
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Patent number: 8110228Abstract: A method of using an herbal extract of the a mixture of: Herba Scutellaria barbata, Radix Sophora subprostratae, Radix Anemarrhena, Semen Glycine sojae, Radix Glycyrrhiza, Rhizoma Rhei, Fructus Tritici levis, Radix Astragali, Radix Rehmania, Fructus Ligustri lucidi, Semen Zyziphi spinosa, Plumula Nelumbinis, Poria cocas, Rhizoma Alismatis, Cortex Moutan radicis, Fructus Corni, Radix Achyranthis, Concha Ostrea, Radix Aspargi, Radix Pueraria, Radix Atractylodis macrocephala and Herba Epimedium, for the treatment of hot flashes associated with menopause is disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Bionovo, Inc.Inventor: Isaac Cohen
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Publication number: 20120021082Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic wrinkle treatment method which comprises the topical application of a Zanthoxylum bungeanum extract obtainable by extraction with carbon dioxide under hypercritical conditions. The present invention also relates to the use of such Zanthoxylum bungeanum extract for the preparation of topical compositions for the cosmetic treatment of skin wrinkles.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Christian Artaria, Giada Maramaldi
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Publication number: 20120015064Abstract: Disclosed are topical skin care compositions and methods for their use that include a chemically compatible combination of palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7 and Euterpe oleracea fruit extract or Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising water, glycerin, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, and disodium EDTA, wherein the topical skin care composition is formulated for topical application to skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: MARY KAY INC.Inventors: Dawn Burke-Colvin, Michelle Hines, David Gan
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Patent number: 8097288Abstract: A method of reducing an involuntary cull in production animals. The method comprising the step of administering to the production animals a composition comprising an effective amount of a pomegranate extract substantially derived from the whole fruits of pomegranate. The pomegranate extract can be in powder, liquid or solid form and mixed into foods as part of a regular regime of the production animals diet. When site specific treatment is needed such as with mastitis in milk cows the pomegranate extract may be injected directly to the site where treatment is desired.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: POM Wonderful, LLCInventor: Mark Dreher
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Publication number: 20110318439Abstract: The invention relates to plant extracts and bioactive molecules derived from the plant genus Acronychia and their use as antioxidants, antibacterials, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatories, cancer chemopreventatives, food additives and fragrance components in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, foods and cosmetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: ECOBIOTICS LTDInventors: Victoria Anne Gordon, Paul Warren Reddell
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Publication number: 20110318438Abstract: A pharmacologically effective composition of herbs is provided for symptom relieving for influenza and colds. The composition that is antiviral, antibacterial and does not contain any undesirable stimulants such as caffeine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventor: WILLIAM KAM KIT CHUNG
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Patent number: 8084067Abstract: Phospholipids complexes of olive fruits extracts or compositions containing it having improved bioavailability.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2007Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Indena S.p.A.Inventors: Andrea Giori, Federico Franceschi
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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: 20110300246Abstract: Compositions, functional foods, methods of preparation, and their uses for the treatment of diabetic complications and oxidative stress are provided. The compositions, functional foods, and methods relate to herbal extracts from the rhizome of Curcuma L., Puerariae radix, the root of herb Pueraria lobat, Fructus corni, the fruit of herb Cornus officinalis Sieb Et Zucc, and herb Plantago astiatice L.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventor: Qinheng Huang
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Patent number: 8071143Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treatment and prevention of a metabolic imbalance, including diabetes mellitus and other related diseases or disorders, using an extract from a fruit of genus Elaeis.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignees: Brandeis University, Malaysian Palm Oil BoardInventors: Kenneth C. Hayes, Kalyana Sundram, Ravigadevi Sambanthamurthi, Yew Ai Tan
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Publication number: 20110293760Abstract: An exclusive manufacturing technique for extracting active interface saponin and organic substances from soapberry; organic elements and oleic alcohol products from soapberry seeds through the process of fermentation and end products made therefrom, wherein the manufacturing process includes: 1. Pre-ferment soapberry fruit (1). 2. Processing said fruit (1) by a dialysis device (2). 3. Separating the soapberry flesh (12) and fiber (13) by a separation device (3). 4. Extracting soapberry dialytic liquid (A) through a grinding and compression device (4) and separating the fiber (13). 5. Eliminating bacteria inside the dialytic liquid (A) by a huge stewing device (5). 6. A second fermenting process by a vacuum device (6) and generating a soapberry syrup (D). Said method is healthy, toxin free and biologically safe, produce no wastage, zero carbon emissions, zero pollution, low energy production and is ecologically friendly. End products produced by said method are variables with excellent economic viability.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventor: Heng-Jui Hsu
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Publication number: 20110293734Abstract: A Salvia hispanica L. derived seed oil extract composition of matter containing from 60-88% PUFAS in a ratio of from 3.1:1-3.3:1 of ALA to LA, 4-10% of C-18 mono-unsaturated fatty acid, 1-5% of C-18 saturated fatty acid and 4-8% of C-16 saturated fatty acid in a mixed triglyceride form stable at room temperature of 12-24 months containing a mixture of selected antioxidants.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: U.S. NUTRACEUTICALS, LLC, D/B/A VALENSA INTERNATIONALInventors: John A. MINATELLI, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi E. Moerck, Uy Nguyen
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Publication number: 20110293759Abstract: The present invention provides dietary supplement formulations that may be beneficial for developing and strengthening bones and joints. Also provided are methods of treating a bone disease, such as osteoporosis, and methods of strengthening bones and joints by administering the dietary supplements to a subject in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: CALITOGA LLCInventor: Erik Westerlund
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Patent number: 8067045Abstract: Nutritional formulations and methods for imparting positive health benefits to a subject are disclosed and described. In particular, methods and nutritional formulations for providing increased absorption of antioxidants are taught. In some aspects, the nutritional formulation can include Gac fruit extract in combination with at least one other antioxidant. Such nutritional formulations can in some respects produce enhanced or synergistic results with respect to the amount of antioxidants absorbed by a subject.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2006Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Pharmanex, LLCInventors: Carsten Smidt, Mark Bartlett, Jiashi Zhu, Angela Mastaloudis
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Publication number: 20110280855Abstract: The field of invention relates to Vitamin C compositions, and in particular to Vitamin C compositions containing ascorbate-glucose transport enhancers. In at least one aspect, a composition is provided herein that includes ascorbate in an amount from about 0.1% by weight of actives to about 99.9% by weight of actives, and at least one ascorbate-glucose transport enhancer in an amount from about 0.01% by weight of actives to about 99.0% by weight of actives. In other aspects, methods of improving the transport of ascorbate into cells and tissues, and improving the ascorbate or antioxidant status of a person, are provided that include providing a composition comprising ascorbate and at least one ascorbate-glucose transport enhancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventor: Neil Levin
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Publication number: 20110280951Abstract: The invention relates pharmaceutical/dietary supplement/food ingredient(s) selected from the extract(s), fraction(s), active compound(s) and phytochemical(s) or mixtures thereof derived from Sphaeranthus indicus and their compositions, preferably in combination with at least one component selected from the extract(s), fraction(s), active compound(s) and phytochemical(s) or mixtures thereof derived from Garcinia mangostana. The ingredients and the composition(s) can be used for the control, prevention and treatment of obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and other metabolic disorders, and also to regulate energy expenditure, prevention of atherosclerotic plaques in coronary artery and abdominal aorta, increase insulin sensitivity, prove glucose tolerance, lower triglyceride levels and balance glucose levels in mammals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2009Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: LAILA NUTRACEUTICALSInventors: Ganga Raju Gokaraju, Rama Raju Gokaraju, Venkata Kanaka Ranga Raju Gokaraju, Trimurtulu Golakoti, Kiran Bhupathiraju, Krishanu Sengupta, Venkata Krishna Raju Alluri
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Patent number: 8057831Abstract: The use of actinidin as a digestive/laxative aid. Method of obtaining actinidin from fruit.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2002Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Vital Food Processors LimitedInventor: Bruce William Donaldson
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Publication number: 20110274778Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound comprising D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol for producing a drug for treating and/or preventing diseases related to the modification of an innate and/or acquired immunity by increasing the production of antimicrobial peptides, preferably hBD-2 without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritation or intolerance. Said compound can also comprise a peptidic avocado extract an/or a peptidic lupin extract.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Antoine Piccirilli, Nathalie Piccardi, Philippe Msika, François Paul, Stéphanie Bredif
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Publication number: 20110274728Abstract: Various compositions and methods are provided to alleviate one or more symptoms associated with hyposalivation or xerostomia. Preferred compositions and methods employ one or more plant extracts and/or a proanthocyanidin at a concentration effective to reduce or eliminate the symptoms. Especially preferred extracts are isolated from a fruit and/or seed (e.g., grape, cranberry, blue berry, black berry, etc.), and where a second extract is present, such extract is preferably isolated from a citrus fruit (e.g., lemon, orange, lime, grapefruit, tangerine, mandarin orange, ugli fruit, etc.).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: David Hamlin, Satyanarayana Majeti, Zbigniew Pietrzkowski
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Publication number: 20110274777Abstract: The invention of the present application provides a standardized method to obtain a material from Sapindacea family fruits, wherein the material is utilized by itself or in combination with other compounds to make preparations. The material by itself has surfactant, emulsifying and foaming properties, among others. In addition, the invention provides a preparation wherein the material is used in combination with Swinglea glutinosa extract. The preparation enhances the ability of the Swinglea glutinosa extract to kill and prevent fungi, and to kill and repel insects and mites.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Jaime Toro Restrepo, James Alberto Jimenez Martinez, Luis Fernando Echeverri Lopez, Sandra Patricia Zapata Porras
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Publication number: 20110268825Abstract: The compositions described herein and featured in the present invention include those that comprise anthocyanidin combinations rich in delphinidins, including delphinidins such as the ones found in berries. The compositions can optionally include either compositions that comprise andrographolides, such as the ones found in a plant of the genus Andrographis, or compositions that comprise combinations of myrtillin, quercetin, or caffeoyl quinic derivatives and proanthocyanidins, such as the ones found in the herba of a plant of the genus Vaccinium.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Rafael Burgos, Juan Hancke, Evelyn Jara, Maria Hidalgo