Abstract: Compositions for the treatment of acne have an active ingredient in an amount sufficient to inhibit the growth of Propionibacterium acnes and, optionally, at least one inactive ingredient, where the active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of green tea extract, grape seed extract, cranberry extract, and mixtures thereof. The compositions may be substantially free of skin-irritating materials.

Abstract: A composition comprising a non-fiber organic extract of psyllium which is anti-tumorigenic is described. The composition both restores gap junctional intercellular communication (GJIC) and inhibits anchorage independent growth of mammalian cells which have been transformed with the ras oncogene. The composition is a useful chemotherapy and chemopreventative agent. The composition was identified using a novel method for determining the anti-tumorigenic potential of a compound or composition.

Abstract: Extracts from plants in the Asteridae subfamily, such as Carthamus tinctorious, are effective to selectively inhibit COX-2 activity and/or enhance COX-1 activity. When Asteridae extracts are combined with boswellic acid, the combination exhibits a synergistic inhibitory effect on both COX-2 and LO. Such extracts and combinations are used in methods of selectively inhibiting COX-2, inhibiting LO, and/or enhancing COX-1 activity as well as in the methods of treating conditions that would respond favorably to any of these effects.

Abstract: The invention concerns Allium sativum bulb absolutes, compositions containing them, and uses thereof for therapeutic purposes—in particular in the treatment of obesity—and for cosmetic purposes—in particular for the treatment of the skin, of cellulite and of localized dermal adipose deposits.

Abstract: This invention provides a composition comprising extracts from the husk of Wenguanguo and a process of producing the combined extract comprising the following steps: extracting Wenguanguo husks with an organic solvent to form an organic extract; removing the organic solvent from the extract to form aqueous extracts; and drying and sterilizing the aqueous extracts to form the combined extracts. The extracts can be used to make medicines or health foods for preventing cerebral aging, improving memory, improving cerebral functions and curing enuresis, frequent micturition, urinary incontinence, dementia, weak intelligence and Alzheimer's disease and other diseases caused by cerebral dysfunction. The combined extracts contain saponin, saccharides, proteins and others.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an extract of olive leaves (Olea europaea) which is titrated in oleanolic acid and which may or may not be associated with a Larrea divaricata extract which is titrated in nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA). Said products are intended for all types of cosmetic and dermopharmaceutical compositions for all forms of skin care, for moisturizing and anti-inflammatory purposes and, in particular, for the prevention and treatment of skin prone to acne.

Abstract: The use of a food portion comprising dry and/or wet distiller's grain for preventing, treating or ameliorating cardiovascular pathologies is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preparing red ginseng and puffed snack enriched with red ginseng, from raw ginseng or white ginseng, using an extrusion process. The red ginseng and red ginseng powder prepared according to the present invention can be produced at larger amounts within a shorter time period than those of the conventional method for preparing red ginseng. In addition, since the red ginseng and red ginseng powder of the present invention need not to be subjected to an additional powdering step, they may be directly used as a raw material of secondary processed red ginseng products. Furthermore, as the directly puffed snack and indirectly puffed pellet prepared according to the method of present invention contain a high concentration of red ginseng, they may be used for light meals and cocktail appetizers while providing a health promotion effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Galla Rhois-containing composition to be spread on sanitary napkin for female. Preferably, the present invention further comprises one or more herb medicine selected from a group consisting of Artemisia Folia, Sophorae, flavescens, Phellodendri Cortex, Torilis anthriscus and alum.

Abstract: The invention describes compositions and methods containing nonconventional plant materials, and more particularly the species Flemingia macrophylla and Careya arborea, that help to maintain normal blood sugar levels in humans and animals. The method of preparation of such compositions and methods of quantifying active principles therein are also described. A Metformin-like compound were found to be the active hypoglycemic principle in Flemingia macrophylla and Careya arborea root bark. The compositions of the invention were found to be safe for therapeutic use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hyaluronidase enzyme methods, vaccines and compositions for treating or preventing pathogenic infections, such as HIV, in a patient. The invention also relates to methods, vaccines and compositions for providing immunity against HIV infection in a patient comprising treating the patient with HIV virus or HIV infected cells that have been treated with hyaluronidase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing eggs with low cholesterol level. Different concentrations of fermented red mold rice are added to hens feeds. The fermented red mold rice contains Monacolin K, which has an effect on reducing cholesterol level. The cholesterol level in eggs produced by the present process is much lower than that in eggs produced by the prior art process. Furthermore, the serum triglyceride of hens is reduced. People are paying more attention to health, thus lowering consumption of high cholesterol food. Since cholesterol in eggs accounts for more than 50% of daily take-up, consumption of egg can hardly increase. Therefore, low cholesterol eggs can not only be beneficial to the public's health, but also bears business advantage.

Abstract: A medicinal or cosmetic composition comprising Aloe vera in combination with at least one vitamin, a minerals concentrate, an organic oils concentrate, at least one Chinese Herb, at least one essential oil and at least one spice. The composition may be administered orally or topically.

Abstract: An oral preparation for reduction of mammalian, e.g. human, cat or dog, plaque and/or calculus, such as bacterial plaque, arteriosclerotic plaque, atherosclerotic plaque, pleural plaque, dental calculus, renal calculus, biliary calculus, and prostatic calculus, contains a Ascophyllum sp., especially A. nodosum, seaweed or an extract thereof. The oral preperation is suitable for use in prophylactic and/or therapeutic method of treating plaque and/or calculus in a mammalian individual.

Abstract: The invention includes a composition and method of treatment of sinusitis. A preferred embodiment of the invention is a composition for treatment of sinusitis comprising a therapeutically effective amount of one or more peptides selected from the group of peptides with a C-terminal sequence consisting of KPV (SEQ ID NO:1), HFRWGKPV (SEQ ID NO:2), and SYSMEHFRWGKPV (SEQ ID NO:3) used in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of an antihistamine/decongestant, corticosteroid, fungicide and/or antibiotic. In yet another embodiment of the invention, one or one or more peptides selected from the group of peptides with a C-terminal sequence consisting of KPV (SEQ ID NO:1), HFRWGKPV (SEQ ID NO:2), and SYSMEHFRWGKPV (SEQ ID NO:3), which may or may not be in combination with therapeutically effective amounts of antibiotics, corticosteroids and/or antihistamine/decongestants, are topically or systemically applied to treat sinusitis.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns methods and compositions to inhibit insects from biting a subject. In preferred embodiments, the compositions may be administered orally, for example using a spray bottle to deliver to the mouth. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods are effective to reduce swelling, itching, redness and/or inflammation of the local area of an insect bite. The compositions may include one or more herbs selected from the group consisting of rice bran, peppermint, barley grass, lobelia; chlorella, watercress, alfalfa and parsley and one or more vitamins selected from the group consisting of thiamin (B-1), riboflavin (B-2), niacin (B-3), pantothenic acid (B-5), pyridoxine (B-6), folic acid (B-9), cyanocobalamin (B-12), choline, inositol, d-biotin, para-aminobenzoic acid, and lecithin. Administration of effective amounts of the compositions is sufficient to inhibit insects from biting and/or treat insect affected areas of a subject.

Abstract: A composition for suppressing appetite and cravings for substances such as nicotine, coffee, sweets or chocolate while improving energy and enhancing mood comprises theobromine or a salt thereof at an effective amount of from about 250 to 4000 mg. Using such relatively high proportions of theobromine, without added caffeine or ephedrine provides an effective method for promoting weight control or to halt substance cravings without the side effects associated with such stimulants. The composition also includes Rhodiola rosea extract to offset stress effects from reduced food or substance intake, and to further improve mood, and clarity of thought and ability to handle stress, and to also increase endurance while reducing muscle pain.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of controlling pH variations during chromatography. In particular embodiments, the invention includes equilibrating and eluting proteins from chromatography resins have a solid phase that possesses a charged functional group on its backbone under controlled conditions of osmolarity and pH. The invention is particularly useful in the purification of proteins that are sensitive to pH transitions such as, for example, the IL-1 Receptor type II protein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for diagnosing a transmissible spongiform subacute encephalopathy (TSSE) caused by an unconventional transmissible agent (UTA) or prion. The method involves treating a sample suspected of containing a prion with proteinase K for a time and under conditions that completely degrade normal prion protein (Prp-sen), but which only partially digest abnormal prion protein (PrP-res) so that all or some of the octapeptide motif repeats comprising P(H/Q)GGG(-/T)WGQ (SEQ ID NO: 1) in the abnormal prion protein (Prp-res) are retained.

Abstract: SP-C analogue artificial peptides having surface activity are disclosed and their use for preparing artificial surfactants useful in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and other diseases related to surfactant deficiency or dysfunction.