Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing pharmaceutical compositions and other herbal products derived from herbs of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including Radix astragali (Milkvetch—Huang Qi), Ligusticum chuanxiong (Chuan Xiong), Radix angelicae sinensis (Chinese Angelica—Dang Gui) and Radix polygalae (Thinleaf milkwort—Yuan Zhi). The process includes a single extraction of the TCM herbs by heating in a hydro-alcoholic solvent, wherein the alcohol may be ethanol. FIG. 2 provides an overview of one embodiment of the process. The invention also relates to products of the process of the invention, and their use in the treatment of stroke and various neurological disorders.

Abstract: There is disclosed the use of a composition for promoting neuronal growth of neurons in tissues of the central or peripheral nervous system. There is also disclosed a method for inducing proliferation or differentiation of neuronal cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating stroke patients using TCM and a Western medicament used for the treatment of stroke patients.

Abstract: There is disclosed the use of a composition for promoting neuronal growth of neurons in tissues of the central or peripheral nervous system. There is also disclosed a method for inducing proliferation or differentiation of neuronal cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating stroke patients using TCM and a Western medicament used for the treatment of stroke patients.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating stroke patients using TCM and a Western medicament used for the treatment of stroke patients.

Abstract: Methods which are useful to aid in smoking cessation. The methods generally comprise applying an electrical current to the subject in the vicinity of two or more acupuncture points selected from acupuncture points in or on the arms and hands of the subject. Suitable points include the Hegu acupuncture point (LI-4), a point on the opposite side of the hand to the Hegu acupuncture point, the Wai guan acupuncture point (SJ-5), and the Nei guan acupuncture point (PC-6).

Abstract: An apparatus for performing non-invasive stimulation of an animal's body, the apparatus comprising: a connector body having a conductor and a pair of stimulators electrically coupled to said conductor, the pair of stimulators being disposed on the connector body to allow the cutaneous surface of the animals body to be engaged therebetween. In use, a power source is electrically coupled to said conductor to transmit an electric current to the pair of stimulators to perform non-invasive stimulation on the animals body as current passes therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods of treating a patient having a condition selected from the group of cerebral stroke, heart stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, brain or nervous system trauma, or neuroplasticity wherein the composition comprises: (i) at least 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14 of: Radix Astragali (milkvetch root or Huang Qi); Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae root (red sage or Dan Shen); Radix Paeoniae Rubra (red peony or chi shao); Ligusticum Chuanxiong (Chuan Xiong); Rhizoma Notoginseng (Sanqi); Odoriferous Rosewood (Jiang Xiang); Scorpion (Quan Xie); Radix Polygalae (Yuan Zhi); Grassleaf sweetflag (Shi Changpu); Leech (Hirudo or Shuizhi); Ground beetle (Tu Bie Chong); Cow bezoar (calculus Bovis artifactus or Rengong Niuhuang); Gambirplant (ramulus uncariae cum uncis or Gou teng); and (ii) an agent used in Western medicine.