Patents Represented by Law Firm Grffin Butler Whisenhunt & Kurtossy
  • Patent number: 5660831
    Abstract: A method is described for obtaining an extract from the flowers of Salvia officinalis. The extraction process is performed preferably at a temperature of less than 50.degree. C. A preferred extraction agent is supercritical CO.sub.2. The extract thus obtained can be processed, if desired, with the addition of suitable thinners or fillers, in order to obtain a medicament. Medicaments containing the extract of Salvia officinalis flowers can be used to control high blood-pressure, circulatory problems and incomplete cicatrization of wounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Heilmittebetrieb Isernhagen GmbH
    Inventor: Max Reinhard