Abstract: A salt-spice-herbal composition known as Amrita Bindu that is clinically useful for reducing IgE production and treating secondary allergic responses is disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 25, 2000
Date of Patent:
September 17, 2002
Assignee:
Pharma Terra, Inc.
Inventors:
Rolland Hebert, Edayatimangalam Raja Bhavani Shanmugasundaram, Kalathkal Radha Shanmugasundaram
Abstract: Compositions derived from Gymnema sylvestre leaf materials are disclosed. Methods for isolating such compositions are also disclosed. The compositions may be administered orally, intravenously, subcutaneously or transdermally and are useful for treating patients having diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, and various conditions associated with or symptoms of diabetes. Additionally, the compositions reduce polydipsia, polyuria and polyphagia, regenerate the pancreatic islets of Langerhans, including beta cells, increase endogenous insulin, lipase and amylase levels, increase production of proinsulin and c-peptide, and lower blood lipids and triglycerides and free fatty acids.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 26, 1998
Date of Patent:
November 9, 1999
Assignee:
Pharma Terra, Inc.
Inventors:
Edayatimangalam Raja Bhavani Shanmugasundaram, Kalathinkal Radha Shanmugasundaram, Rolland Hebert, Sohail Malik, Michael Baker