Abstract: A wound healing composition and method for wound healing utilizing a nitrofurazone in a water soluble ointment, activated charcoal, caustic and biebrich scarlet. Applying the composition to the wound and observing epithelial healing along the sides and bottom of the wound. Stopping treatment when the epithelial tissue fills the wound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising banyan tree, lotus, and clover serum fractions. A method of improving the appearance of aging skin may comprise the step of applying a composition comprising an effective amount of banyan tree serum fraction, lotus serum fraction, and clover serum fraction to a sign of aging on a skin surface, wherein the composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the appearance of the aging skin. The method may include the step of identifying a sign of aging on a facial skin surface.

Abstract: A composition for removal of biofilm in the airway passage is useful for the treatment of infections such as pneumonia cause by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. In general, the composition comprises: (1) a quantity of at least one enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a bond that connects two monosaccharides in a polysaccharide or that connects a monosaccharide with a protein molecule in a glycoprotein sufficient to break down biofilm in the airway; and (2) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier suitable for administration into the airway. The composition can further include ingredients such as a steroid, lysozyme, lactoferrin, or a peroxidase; if a peroxidase is included, the composition can further include an oxidase to generate peroxide as well as a substrate for the oxidase. The composition can be used in methods for treatment of an infection based on the ability of the composition to dissolve biofilm in the airway.

Abstract: A preparation is disclosed, made of, preferably colloidal, oat flour, along with the same for use in the treatment of diseases, further cosmetic methods, comprising the application of the preparation, as well as methods of making the preparation. The preparation is particularly suitable for use in the treatment of irritable or inflammatory conditions, comprising itching, redness, and/or dry or cracked or open or oozing or thickened or inflamed skin or mucous membrane, for external or internal administration, preferably to the skin or mucous membranes, in particular directly at the site of irritated or inflammatory conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides a screening method for identifying an insect-specific TRPA1 modulator by comparing modulation of an insect TRPA1 and a mammalian TRPA1. The invention further provides method of insect control by applying to an insect a insect-specific TRPA1 modulator identified by the screening method.

Abstract: A mud mask with real leaves is described. The mud mask is made by separating a leaf batch into a first sub-batch, a second sub-batch, and a third sub-batch. The first sub-batch is ground into a fine powder, while the second sub-batch remains as whole leaves and the third sub-batch is chopped into partially chopped leaves. The fine powder and whole leaves are added to hot water for a period of time to form a brewed tea. Thereafter, the partially chopped leaves and mud components are added to the brewed tea to form a mud solution, which is mixed to form the mud product. The mud product is packaged and allowed to marinate, which allows the leaves to begin releasing their nutrients and antioxidants into the mud formula, after which the mud mask includes atypical and unusually high levels of nutrients, antioxidants and caffeine.

Abstract: The invention relates to cardio-protective agents. In particular, the present invention relates to cardio-protective extracts and fractions thereof prepared from kiwi fruit.

Abstract: A method of reducing damage to plant propagation material and plant organs which grow at a later time by a representative of the class Nematode, which method comprises (I) treating the propagation material with (A) a chelating agent, and optionally (B) a macrocyclic lactone compound or another pesticide, before the material is sown or planted, or (II) applying (A) a chelating agent, and optionally (B) a macrocyclic lactone compound or another pesticide, to the locus of the material or the treated material defined in (I) before its planting, and/or at its planting and/or during its growth.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a medicinal composition for treating diabetes and dyslipidemia obtained from the extract of Costus pictus D. Don. The extract of Costus pictus D. Don includes hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives and flavonol mono-, di- and triglycosides along with small amounts of free flavonols. The extract of Costus pictus D. Don has low levels of oxalic acid and/or oxalates. The hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives include caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid and sinapic acid and flavonol mono-, di- and triglycosides which include quercetin, kaempferol and isorhamnetin with sugars glucose, galactose and rhamnose. Disclosure also provides a method of preparing the extract of Costus pictus D. Don of the same. The disclosure also provides a method of treating mammals including human beings for medical conditions such as diabetes; dyslipidemia and related conditions; for increasing anti oxidant potential; for the regeneration of pancreatic beta cells and increasing the insulin secretogogue effect.

Abstract: Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, microbial, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as food products and amino acids.

Abstract: Edible residues of ethanol production, e.g., distillers grains and solubles, are produced that are low in, or substantially free from, antibiotic residues. Antibiotics or bacteria present in edible residues resulting from ethanol production are inactivated by irradiating the edible residues.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating an ocular disease in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering an effective amount of an extract of Taiwanese propolis (TP) or an active component thereof to the subject. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition for treating an ocular disease, which comprises an effective amount of an extract of TP or an active component thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating obesity which comprises the green tea (Camellia sinensis L.) seed husk extract or the fraction thereof as an active ingredient. The green tea seed husk extract exhibits a significant vasculogenesis suppressing effect and has been confirmed to be effective in reducing adipocytes and body weight, and thus the green tea seed husk extract can advantageously be used as an active ingredient in a composition for preventing and treating obesity, a health food for preventing and alleviating obesity, or a pharmaceutical composition for vasculogenesis suppression.

Abstract: A solid composition comprising the following components (A) and (B): (A) from 20 to 65 mass % of a fat globule membrane component; and (B) from 0.2 to 4 mass % of a water-soluble dietary fiber having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 or more.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for the preparation of a multiring engineered heart tissue construct suitable for use in cardiac tissue augmentation and/or replacement therapy. The invention further refers to multiring EHT constructs which comprise at least two force-generating engineered heart tissue rings fused with each other and a device for preparing the same. Finally, the invention relates to force-generating engineered heart tissue rings derived from human cells and their use in drug screening and target validation assays.

Abstract: A drink includes an edible liquid or semisolid preparation and transfer factor. The drink may also include lactoferrin and one or more preservatives. An edible preparation includes a fruit component and transfer factor. The fruit component may include at least one oligoproanthocyanidin-containing fruit. The edible preparation may also include lactoferrin. One or more preservatives may also be included in the edible preparation. The drink or the edible preparation may be sterilized or pasteurized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for eye and contact lens care. More particularly, the invention relates to ophthalmic compositions which contain at least one bioflavonoid component for ocular care, preserving ophthalmic solutions and/or disinfecting contact lenses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation comprising a hyaluronate crosspolymer and one or more of (a) azelaic acid or an ester thereof; (b) one or more of black cumin seed oil, chaulmoogra oil, magnolia bark extract and manuka oil; and (c) resveratrol or a derivative thereof. Uses of the formulation for skin treatments, promoting collagen production and regulating cellular turnover are also described.

Abstract: A composition comprising extracts containing oil palm phenolics in an amount effective for use in a method of reducing cholesterol biosynthesis and thus preventing obesity. The composition up regulates fatty acid beta oxidation and down regulates cholesterol biosynthesis in livers. The composition is useful for prevention of obesity associated diseases. The composition delays the onset of obesity and attenuates the inflammatory response of atherogenic diet, whereby the composition aids to suppress the inflammatory response thereby ameliorating artherosclerosis. The composition delays weight gain or obesity thereby preventing the effects of dyslipidemia.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical extracts from Egyptian broomrape have proven efficacy against HCV and NAFLD. Compositions and method of making and using same are provided.