Abstract: Described herein, inter alia, are processes, methods, and compositions useful for the extraction of natural products from source materials.

Abstract: Single-serve containers for use in brewing a cannabis-based beverage are described, as are methods for preparing a single-serve container configured for receipt in a single-serve brewing machine. The method includes: adding a processed cannabis product to the single-serve container; adding, to the single-serve container, at least one of an extraction or flavoring agent; and sealing the single-serve container.

Abstract: At least one isolated microorganism, which converts at least 10% by weight, and preferably 50% by weight, of cellulosic biomass to a lower alkyl alcohol by direct digestion, and which produces at least 4% by volume of the lower alkyl alcohol in an aqueous-based digestion medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for suppressing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) comprising a Pistacia weinmannifolia extract, a fraction thereof, or a compound isolated therefrom and, more particularly, to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating COPD comprising a Pistacia weinmannifolia extract, a fraction thereof, or a compound isolated therefrom; a food composition for preventing or improving COPD, and the compound isolated therefrom. The composition comprising a Pistacia weinmannifolia extract, a fraction thereof, or a compound isolated therefrom, according to the present invention, is not toxic, suppresses the invasion of inflammatory cells into the bronchial tube of a COPD-induced animal model, and effectively suppresses the expression of CXCL-1, TNF-?, or MIP-2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible product, which comprises a fibrous plant product and a plant extract applied thereto. Further, the invention relates to a corresponding method for producing said edible product and its use in at least one of food, food supplement, medicinal, cosmetic, well-being, nutraceutical or phytotherapeutical applications. The plants used may be all plants comprising one or more substances of interest for an edible product.

Abstract: A biocide composition that provides an organic and food grade biocide to serve as an insecticide, moldicide and fungicide. The biocide composition consists of honey; acetylsalicylic acid; polysaccharide; guar gum; bee propolis; decylglucoside; and water. The crystallization of the honey is central to the effectiveness of the biocide composition. The biocide composition is safe, 100% organic, environmentally friendly, and pesticide free. Thus, the biocide composition enables a process of keeping infestations under control without the use of dangerous chemicals. The composition is formulated through generally known analytical chemistry that includes a series of mixing, heating, crystallization, dilutions, and finally liquefying into a usable form for dispersion. The biocide composition kills rapidly and leaves a protective barrier behind when applied in a mist to the walls and surfaces of the plant.

Abstract: A method of preparing a crosslinked, collagen-based wound care dressing is provided, comprising: (a) immersing a sample of fibrous and/or non-fibrous collagen in a buffered acidic, aqueous solution comprising an alcohol; (b) contacting the collagen in solution with a catalytic component comprising 1-ethyl-3-[3-dimethylaminopropyl]carbodiimide hydrochloride for a time at least sufficient to effect reaction between amino and carboxyl groups present on the collagen and to yield crosslinked collagen that is resistant to pronase degradation; and (c) drying the crosslinked collagen to yield a porous, crosslinked collagen article wherein the porous, crosslinked collagen article demonstrates a pore size of 10-500 microns. Also provided are bioactive collagen medical scaffolds for hernia repair prosthetics and surgical incision closure members, prepared using the method above.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of feeding an animal as a part of its feed ration a composition having vitamin E and a polyphenol source. The animals can include an avian or porcine animal.

Abstract: The present invention provides high throughput assays for identifying compounds that modulate a contractile function, as well as devices suitable for use in these assays.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a nutritional composition for nourishing heart. The nutritional composition includes: 58-83 parts by weight of rice, 7-25 parts by weight of red beans, 5-16 parts by weight of lotus seeds, 2-7 parts by weight of lilium brownii, and 0.4-1.6 parts by weight of longan. The present disclosure, in view of the heart's characteristics that clearing away the heart fire and calming the nerves can ward off diseases and prolong life, and prevent premature aging, provides the prescription with the purpose of nourishing the blood and tranquillizing, is suitable to cooperate with staple foods for long-term consumption and easily accepted by people due to the good taste, and can achieve certain efficacies of nourishing the heart and tranquillizing.

Abstract: The present application discloses a nutritional composition for tonifying spleen. The nutritional composition includes the following components of raw materials in parts by weight: rice 50-90, soybean 8-23, Semen coicis 2-12, Gorgon euryale seed 3-12, poria 0.4-1.6, and Chinese date 0.3-1.5. The present disclosure, in view of the spleen's special susceptibility to dampness pathogen, complies with the physiological function characteristics of the spleen itself, provides the prescription with an assistant effect of restoring the spleen's function as a starting point, is suitable to cooperate with staple foods for long-term consumption and easily accepted by people due to the good taste, and can achieve certain efficacies of tonifying the spleen and removing dampness.

Abstract: The present application discloses a nutritional composition for moisturizing lung. The nutritional composition includes the following components of raw materials in parts by weight: rice 55-90, wheat 7-25, Chinese yam 3-15, lily 2-9, polygonatum odoratum 0.2-1, and citron 0.1-1. The present disclosure, in view of the lung's characteristics of being not resistant to cold or heat, and susceptible to pathogen, complies with the lung's physiological function characteristics to regulate, and provides the prescription with nourishing yin and moisturizing lung, and resolving phlegm and relieving cough as a starting point, is suitable to cooperate with staple foods for long-term consumption and easily accepted by people due to the good taste, and can achieve certain efficacies of replenishing and restoring lung qi.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preserved amniotic membrane, in particular a vacuum-dried amniotic membrane. It also relates to uses of vacuum-dried amniotic membrane and methods for making a vacuum-dried amniotic membrane. A method of processing an amniotic membrane to provide a vacuum-dried amniotic membrane, comprising the step of vacuum-drying the amniotic membrane Amniotic membrane (AM) is the inner most extraembryonic membrane that surrounds the foetus in a sac of amniotic fluid, functioning as a protective barrier to ascending infection and trauma during pregnancy.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to extracts from the Anacardiaceae (cashew plant family) and compositions comprising compounds contained therein. In certain embodiments, the extracts are derived from the fruit of a Schinus plant. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing bacterial infections, acne, and other related uses.

Abstract: The present invention provides formulation/composition comprising phytonutrients with natural chlorotoxins for targeting cancer, infection, inflammation and pain without any side effects and a method for synthesizing the same. The raw materials are cleaned and dried and to prepare coarse powder of 40 mesh size, extracted with solvent (comprising water: alcohol in a ratio of 40:60) in a ratio of 4:1 with overnight soaking. Prior to cold extraction, the mixture is macerated for 4 hours. The mixture is refluxed for 2 hours at 80° C. The addition of ethanol, maceration and refluxing steps are repeated three times and above solvent is added, if required. The residue is checked for complete extraction after every refluxing step. The extract/residue is filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The extract/residue is vacuum tray dried at 70-80° C. for 12 hours. The extract/residue is scraped and dried lumps of the extract/residue are milled. Additional natural product powders are added to the milled powder.

Abstract: The present invention provides formulation/composition comprising phytonutrients with natural chlorotoxins for targeting cancer, infection, inflammation and pain without any side effects and a method for synthesizing the same. The raw materials are cleaned and dried and to prepare coarse powder of 40 mesh size, extracted with solvent (comprising water:alcohol in a ratio of 40:60) in a ratio of 4:1 with overnight soaking. Prior to cold extraction, the mixture is macerated for 4 hours. The mixture is refluxed for 2 hours at 80° C. The addition of ethanol, maceration and refluxing steps are repeated three times and above solvent is added, if required. The residue is checked for complete extraction after every refluxing step. The extract/residue is filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The extract/residue is vacuum tray dried at 70-80° C. for 12 hours. The extract/residue is scraped and dried lumps of the extract/residue are milled. The extract/residue is sieved and packed.

Abstract: The present invention provides formulation/composition comprising phytonutrients with natural chlorotoxins for targeting cancer, infection, inflammation and pain without any side effects and a method for synthesizing the same. The raw materials are cleaned and dried and to prepare coarse powder of 40 mesh size, extracted with solvent (comprising water:alcohol in a ratio of 40:60) in a ratio of 4:1 with overnight soaking. Prior to cold extraction, the mixture is macerated for 4 hours. The mixture is refluxed for 2 hours at 80° C. The addition of ethanol, maceration and refluxing steps are repeated three times and above solvent is added, if required. The residue is checked for complete extraction after every refluxing step. The extract/residue is filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The extract/residue is vacuum tray dried at 70-80° C. for 12 hours. The extract/residue is scraped and dried lumps of the extract/residue are milled. The extract/residue is sieved and packed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a synergistic nutritional composition(s) for pain management. Particularly, the invention relates to synergistic nutritional composition comprising specific combination of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) and standardized red spinach extract enriched with nitrate content, present in the ratio of 1:0.1 to 1:5 along with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers/excipients. More particularly the invention discloses synergistic nutritional composition comprising combination of PEA and nitrate of the red spinach extract, which are present in the ratio of 1:0.01 to 1:0.5. Further the instant synergistic composition is useful for treating neuropathic pain, particularly in the treatment of subject suffering with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and/or small fiber neuropathy.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating and preventing viral disease in farmed fish. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions and methods for improving heart health in farmed salmon.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprises a coffee cherry preparation, and most preferably an extract from a sub-ripe quick-dried coffee cherry. Particularly contemplated cosmetic compositions are formulated as a shampoo, lotion, cream, balm, or ointment, and will have at least one of an antioxidant effect, an anti-inflammatory effect, a UV-protective effect, an antimutagenic effect, a chemoprotective effect, a scar reducing effect, a skin-lightening effect, a moisturizing effect, a wrinkle reduction effect, and an antibacterial effect.