Abstract: The invention relates to aboveground plant parts of Sideritis ssp. or extracts produced therefrom for use to boost cognitive performance.

Abstract: Extracts from Thymus serpyllum L. for use in enteric inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Cactus pear (Opuntia) extract compositions, their methods of preparation, and their uses in products are provided. The Opuntia extract compositions are a mixture of an extract prepared by extraction of Opuntia fruit/fruit parts, combined with an extract prepared by extraction of Opuntia cladodes/cladode parts. The resulting Opuntia extract compositions exhibit improved therapeutic characteristics as compared with known Opuntia fruit juices or extracts, including increased hypoglycemic effects.

Abstract: Composition comprising an anti-inflammatory plant extract from rosehips together with a cartilage-protective substance, and a method of producing the rosehip extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of ironwort extracts that can be obtained by means of extracting using water or water-alcohol solvents or mixtures thereof, for producing a formulation, and for treating or preventing neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an extract containing at least 40% (m/m) of polyphenols from Cistus creticus L., said method comprising the following steps: plant parts are extracted from Cistus creticus L. using an extraction agent selected from the group comprising water, alcohols and mixtures thereof; the extraction residues are removed; the extraction agent is at least partially removed; redissolution is carried out in an aqueous solvent and the undissolved constituents are removed; and selective enriching is carried out by means of either a) a two-phase extraction, and b) a membrane filtration.

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 invention relates to the use of ironwort extracts that can be obtained by means of extracting using water or water-alcohol solvents or mixtures thereof, for producing a formulation, and for treating or preventing neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of bedstraw extracts that can be obtained by means of extracting using water or water-alcohol solvents or mixtures thereof, for producing a formulation, and for treating or preventing neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: Process for preparing a valerian extract formulation comprising the steps of: a) extracting radix valeriana officinalis with alcoholic-aqueous extractants to obtain a raw extract, said alcoholic-aqueous extractant containing from 10 to 50% by volume of alcohol; b) at least partially removing the alcoholic fraction from the raw extract to obtain a viscous extract; c) contacting the viscous extract with a hydrophobic adsorbing agent; d) separating the hydrophobic adsorbing agent to obtain a purified extract; e) converting the purified extract to a valerian extract formulation using pharmaceutically acceptable auxiliary agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to aboveground plant parts of Sideritis ssp. or extracts produced therefrom for use to boost cognitive performance.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an extract from a plant of the Turneraceae family, comprising the steps of: extracting plant parts with an extractant containing, in addition to water, an organic solvent selected from methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, acetone and mixtures thereof; concentrating the extracts to form a viscous extract; enriching the lipophilic substances to form a concentrate.

Abstract: Composition comprising an anti-inflammatory plant extract from rosehips together with a cartilage-protective substance, and a method of producing the rosehip extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an extract containing at least 40% (m/m) of polyphenols from Cistus creticus L., said method comprising the following steps: plant parts are extracted from Cistus creticus L. using an extraction agent selected from the group comprising water, alcohols and mixtures thereof; the extraction residues are removed; the extraction agent is at least partially removed; redissolution is carried out in an aqueous solvent and the undissolved constituents are removed; and selective enriching is carried out by means of either a) a two-phase extraction, and b) a membrane filtration.