Abstract: An anti-fungal composition, including: (a) an extract of botanical materials, the botanical materials including material from Echinacea species, and Propolis, which is a material derived from the hives of bees; and (b) an essential oil. The compositions of the present invention have been shown to have unexpectedly prolonged anti-fungal activity, as well as having anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. Preferably, the essential oil includes at least one oil selected from the group consisting of tea-tree oil, thyme oil and lavander oil. Also preferably, the herbal extract includes a mixture of Calendula, poke root, Echinacea and Propolis extract.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 5, 1998
Date of Patent:
March 6, 2001
Assignee:
Farmo-Nat Ltd.
Inventors:
Doron Friedman, Orna Levin, Yochanan Forman, Michael Friedman
Abstract: A synergistic anti-bacterial composition, including: (a) an extract of botanical materials, the botanical materials including material from Plantago species, Hypericum species, Echinacea species and Propolis; and (b) oil of cinnamon.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 2, 1997
Date of Patent:
February 22, 2000
Assignee:
Farmo-Nat Ltd.
Inventors:
Orna Levin, Doron Friedman, Yochanan Forman, Michael Friedman
Abstract: An effervescent granule for the release and efficient dispersion of a herbal preparation in water. Also provided is a method of making the phytomedicated granule and a method of using the granule. The granule of the present invention is particularly efficient for the dispersion of a herbal preparation which includes an essential oil, although herbal preparations including an herbal extract can also be used.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 31, 1997
Date of Patent:
September 7, 1999
Assignee:
Farmo-Nat Ltd.
Inventors:
Yochanan Forman, Orna Levin, Doron Friedman, Michael Friedman
Abstract: A tablet for the local and slow release of herbal medication into the oral cavity of a subject. Also provided is a method of making the tablet and a method of using the tablet. The tablet includes a pharmaceutically effective amount of a herbal medication, a polymeric matrix material such as ethyl cellulose, a release enhancer such as PEG 4000 and a filler such as lactose. The tablet is characterized by long dissolution times of up to 120 minutes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 1997
Date of Patent:
August 24, 1999
Assignee:
Farmo-Nat Ltd.
Inventors:
Michael Friedman, Orna Levin, Yochanan Forman, Doron Friedman