Abstract: Described herein are compositions that contract and reduce pore size. The compositions of the disclosure are also useful for collagen contraction of the skin, calming skin, and reducing oil on the skin. The compositions comprise cosmetic ingredients such as glycerin; cyclopentasiloxane; polysilicone-11; pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate; dipropylene glycol; methyl methacrylate crosspolymer; betaine; bis-PEG/PPG-16/PPG-16/16 PEG/16 dimethicone; Albizia julibrissin bark extract; Evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract; hydrolyzed soy flour; sea whip extract; and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: Many people who suffer from anal rectal discomfort and disorders need fibrous sheet materials which are pre-moistened with a solution for improved cleansing without excessive skin irritation. The invention particularly concerns wet wipes, such as anal-rectal wipes, which comprises a solution comprising hamamelis water or witch hazel, to effectively treat anal-rectal disorders.

Abstract: A bee venom composition and method for preparing such a composition. The bee venom can be placed in a base that allows it to be applied directly to the skin. Skin penetration enhancers promote percutaneous absorption to increase the speed at which the effects of the bee venom are experienced. A skin penetration enhancer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for promoting hair growth comprises hinoki oil, red clover extract, and a peptide. The hinoki oil can comprise from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the composition, the red clover extract can comprise from about 1 ppmw to about 1,000 ppmw of the composition, and the peptide can comprise from about 0.01 ppmw to about 500 ppmw of the composition.

Abstract: A composition comprising a Sanguisorbae officinalis plant extract and at least one additional plant extract selected from the group consisting of an Ailanthus altissima plant extract, a Galla rhois gallnut plant extract, a Glycyrrhiza Glabra plant extract, a Rheum palmatum plant extract and a Scutellaria baicalensis plant extract is disclosed. Compositions comprising Ailanthus altissima plant extract or Ailanthone are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and in particular relates to an astragalus membranaceus seed raw oil and refined oil extracted from astragalus membranaceus seeds by using a supercritical extraction method, and to a use thereof in the preparation of health-care products. The astragalus membranaceus seed raw oil is obtained by supercritical CO2 fluid extraction on the astragalus membranaceus seeds; and the astragalus membranaceus seed refined oil is obtained by physically refining the astragalus membranaceus seed raw oil. The astragalus membranaceus seed raw oil and refined oil have the effects of preventing thrombosis and dilating blood vessels, can also prevent diseases such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, hyperglycemia and high cholesterol, and can be used as a long-term dietary health-care oil product for cardiovascular patients.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for extracting active therapeutic components from plant materials of the Cyclanthera pedata plant which comprises immersing said plant material containing active components and selected from the group consisting of fruits, flowers, leaves, stems, twigs, bark, wood, buds, seeds, roots, and pods in a solvent for a period of time of about 30 minutes to about 10 hours to achieve transfer of active components from the plant material to the solvent, separating the solvent containing active components from the plant material, and evaporating or distilling the solvent to produce a concentrated fraction containing active components. The invention further includes compositions and therapeutic formulations of such extracts to treat hypercholesterolemia and other high lipid related diseases.

Abstract: This invention is related to controlled release formulations of volatile antimicrobial compounds against pathogens affecting meats, plants, or plant parts or dairy products. Provided are delivery systems in the form of coatings or films, where controlled release of their volatile components in vapor form is triggered by high relative humidity. The volatile component may include, for example volatile antimicrobial liquids including low molecular weight alcohols and/or aldehydes, 1-methylcyclopropene, and/or other volatile fungicides.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a method for improving mitochondria in a cell, comprising step of treating the cell with an extraction of Emblica officinalis, for improving ability of mitochondria to perform oxidative phosphorylation and synthesize adenosine triphosphate. The present disclosure is also related to a method for promoting proliferation of a stem cell, comprising step of treating the stem cell with an extraction of Emblica officinalis, for improving division rate of the stem cell.

Abstract: An alcoholic extract of aerial parts of Solidago virgaurea subsp. alpestris, the method of production thereof, a cosmetic or dermatological composition containing it, as well as cosmetic and dermatological uses thereof, notably in the treatment of signs of skin ageing.

Abstract: The present invention describes methods and formulations for protecting plants against various pathogens, involving the use of Prunus maackii materials. In some embodiments the biopesticide formulation comprises of at least one flavonoid such as 3,5,7-trihydroxy-6-methoxyflavone, 3,5,7-trihydroxy-6-methoxyflavanone or 5,7-dihydroxy-8-methoxyflavanone. The invention further provides a method of making the biopesticide by extracting a Prunus species with a solvent and formulating the composition using adjuvants, and kits for application of the biopesticide.

Abstract: An oral composition having a biofilm formation inhibitory action is provided. An oral composition, comprising a plant extract which is a hot water extract of Japanese mustard spinach, potherb mustard, mibuna, hot radish, cress, ostrich fern, Japanese angelica tree, or ice plant.

Abstract: A supplement including a blend of turmeric, quercetin and rosemary, or holy basil, wasabi, and broccoli seed extract which are present in a balanced and predetermined ratio, and which stimulate the Antioxidant Response Element (ARE), Quinone Reductase, and/or induce related gene expression, for example, heme oxygenase-1 (HMOX-1) expression. The blend of ingredients can be formed as or in a dietary supplement adapted for administration to a subject. The dietary supplement can be formulated so that the turmeric, quercetin and rosemary are present in a predetermined ratio of 1:3:5, or holy basil, wasabi, and broccoli seed extract in a predetermined ratio of 1:1:0.2. Additional ingredients can be included in the supplement. The supplement can synergistically affect natural antioxidant response pathways within cells of a subject to whom the supplement is administered. A related method of use is also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for preventing or treating oxidative brain injury and brain dysfunction including an extract of Astragali Radix and Salvia Miltiorrhizae Radix as an active ingredient, the composition having a highly outstanding preventive or therapeutic effect in animal models simulating brain-tissue damage and brain dysfunction induced by acute and long-term excessive stress generated in actual clinical practice, which is effectively usable as a therapeutic agent thereof.

Abstract: The invention features therapeutic compounds useful for the treatment of skin diseases (e.g., psoriasis and eczema), infections (microbial, viral, and fungal), and wounds (e.g., cuts and burns). The compounds of the invention include therapeutically-effective amounts of L-Arginine, undecylenic acid, and Rheum Officinale extract. The invention further provides for the administration of the therapeutic compounds to a patient (e.g., a human) suffering from a skin disease, infection, or wound.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions providing synergistic antimicrobial effects against a variety of bacterial, viral and fungal organisms are described. Methods for using the antimicrobial compositions and products containing the antimicrobial compositions are also described herein.

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 invention disclosed herein relates to the use of an extract of Dodonaea viscosa in breast cancer therapy, either alone or in combination with other breast cancer therapies.

Abstract: A method for applying a composition to skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin a composition that includes an effective amount of Silybum marianum extract and Momordica grosvenori fruit extract, wherein the Silybum marianum extract is a hydroalcoholic extract and the Momordica grosvenori fruit extract is a hydroglycolic extract.

Abstract: Doum nanoparticles can be synthesized by drying Doum fruit, reducing the dried Doum fruit to a powder or flour, and subjecting the powder to acid hydrolysis or alcohol hydrolysis to provide Doum nanoparticles. The Doum nanoparticles can be used as a food preservative. When compared to bulk Doum particles, the Doum nanoparticles can provide substantially increased antibacterial activity.