Abstract: The present application relates to compositions comprising avocado/soybean unsaponifiables (“ASU”) and cannabis, and related methods of use. In one embodiment, the cannabis is a cannabis oil extract that is combined with ASU to reduce inflammatory responses and inflammation in humans and animals.

Abstract: A bee ingestible composition comprising a bee food base and THC and/or CBD is provided. Also provided are methods of producing honey, honey obtainable by these methods and uses of same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the separation of gallated epicatechins (EGCG & ECG) from green tea extract or green tea dust. The present invention specifically relates to an improved process for the separation of gallated epicatechins (EGCG & ECG) from green tea extract or green tea dust by forming hydrated gallated epicatechins (EGCG & ECG)-isonicotinic acid complex using isonicotinic acid as acid, organic solvents for liberating gallated epicatechins. The present invention more specifically relates to the process for the separation of gallated epicatechins (EGCG & ECG) from green tea extract or green tea dust, wherein processes comprises steps of dissolving, concentrating by centrifugation, adding, precipitating, filtering, slurrying, removing supernatant liquid, washing, extracting and freeze drying. The present invention also relates to hydrated gallated epicatechins (EGCG & ECG)-isonicotinic acid complex.

Abstract: Disclosed here are compositions and methods for preventing or treating certain health conditions associated with inflammation or oxidative stress. These compositions are prepared from ingredients containing phytochemicals that activate the Nrf2 pathways. Synergistic effects of the different phytochemicals are also disclosed.

Abstract: A human oral at least partly enteric formulation comprising one or more jojoba components, for controlling, stimulating or modulating functions for patients suffering from a degenerative disease, or for patients at risk from suffering from a degenerative disease, or for patients under therapeutic treatment of a degenerative disease.

Abstract: Provided are the use of lipids bearing fatty acids with an odd number of carbon atoms as pharmaceuticals or nutritional supplement. In particular, such lipids are used in the treatment and/or prevention of neurodegenerative diseases, optic and retinal degenerative diseases, demyelinating diseases, neuromuscular disorders and muscular dystrophy, brain or spinal cord nerve injury, amyloid related diseases, other chronic diseases selected from kidney diseases, diabetes or asthma, but also a functional food or food supplement for anti-aging or life-span prolongation and brain function improvement for human and/or animals. Moreover, provided is the herb Ophioglossum which can be used for the treatment and/or prevention of said diseases.

Abstract: A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin an effective amount of a composition that includes water, a Crithmum maritimum extract, and an Ulva lactuca extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soybean seed extract, method for producing the same and uses of the extract of soybean seeds in promoting wound healing, promoting neuron cell proliferation and/or treating brain diseases and/or neurodegenerative diseases, treating breast cancer, reducing side effects of interfering with DNA and/or RNA replication drugs and/or enhancing pharmaceutical effects of interfering with DNA and/or RNA replication drugs.

Abstract: A method of preparing a Pueraria flower extract rich in isoflavones includes: grinding dry Pueraria flowers to obtain a Pueraria flower powder; adding a first 20-50% ethanol solution to form a mixture, stirring and heating the mixture at 20-80° C. for 1-4 hours, removing the first solution, adding a second 20-50% ethanol solution, stirring and heating the mixture, removing the second solution, and combining the first solution and the second solution to obtain an extract solution; filtering the extract solution to remove solids; concentrating the extract solution under vacuum to obtain a crude extract containing 10-40% solid components; adding anhydrous ethanol solution to reach an ethanol concentration of the crude extract of 75-95%, storing the crude extract at 20-30° C. for 1-4 hours; centrifuging the crude extract at a speed of 2,000-5,000 r/min to obtain a supernatant; and concentrating and spray drying to obtain the Pueraria flower extract without any purification steps.

Abstract: This cellulose powder has: an average degree of polymerization of 100 to 350; a weight average particle size of over 30 ?m, but less than 250 ?m; an apparent specific volume of 2 to less than 15 cm3/g; and an organic carbon content from residual impurities, which is defined by the total organic carbon content (%) during 1% NaOH extraction to the total organic carbon content (%) during pure water extraction, of over 0.07 to 0.3%.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for treating skin. The composition includes a combination of Argania spinosa kernel extract, dill extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, and Croton lechleri extract and/or Morus alba fruit extract. This combination can be used to create topical skin compositions that reduce the appearance of loose, sagging, and/or flaccid skin, and/or improve facial contouring.

Abstract: A diketopiperazine mixture suitable for mixing with a food or drink and a method for producing the mixture. High-temperature and high-pressure treatment of plant peptides in a liquid allows production of a plant extract containing a high concentration of diketopiperazines including cyclo-leucyl-leucine and cyclo-leucyl-phenylalanine. Diketopiperazines having excellent flavor derived from a plant natural product and can produce a food or drink provided with the functions of the diketopiperazines by directly mixing the diketopiperazines with the food or drink.

Abstract: Cosmetic and dietary supplement compositions containing silymarin and sulfoalkyl ether cyclodextrin, particularly sulfobutyl ether cyclodextrin, are described. The compositions and methods are useful in reducing appearance of facial redness in rosacea-prone skin, rejuvenating skin, preventing skin aging, inhibiting oxidative stress in epidermal and dermal cells, increasing collagen production, reducing the likelihood of skin cancer, treating or reducing liver damage from a toxin, or treating a liver disease.

Abstract: To provide a novel inflammasome inhibitor capable of inhibiting activation of inflammasome, the present inventors newly found that arctigenin reduces the amount of 1L-1? released and the amount of activated caspase-1 upon stimulation with ATP, palmitic acid, MSU and Poly(dA:dT) and thus has an effect of inhibiting inflammasome activation. The present invention provides an inhibitor of inflammasome activation that comprises arctigenin as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Healthful supplements are described herein. For example, the supplements can include at least four of the following types of nutrients: an amino acid blend, a coconut extract, a vegetable glycerin extract, an alcohol blend, a cannabinoid blend, a hemp plant extract, a Boswellia serrata extract, a curcuma/turmeric blend, black cumin seed, an Artemisia ludoviciana extract, an Astragalus extract, a fenugreek extract, a mushroom extract blend, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Compositions including herbal extracts, such as a Vitex negundo extract, a Cardiospermum halicacabum extract, and a Bambusa arundinacea extract, and methods using such compositions are disclosed. For example, compositions and methods may be used to improve joint health.

Abstract: The use of a lignin fraction as an anti-phytopathogenic agent, anti-phytopathogenic compositions comprising the same, as well as methods of protecting plants against phytopathogens, are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for preparing a hydroalcoholic extract obtained from a biomass of the shoots of a plant from the family of Plumbaginaceae, a butanol extract of Armenia maritima, a method for the preparation thereof, the use thereof, and compositions containing same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a mixed alcoholic extract of eighteen botanical ingredients formulated into capsules for the treatment of H1N1 flu, strep, pneumonia, and Covid-19.

Abstract: A medicinal composition includes an active herbal component that is prepared by cooking a combination of Sheng Di Huang, Da Huang and Jin Yin Hua and has an average particulate size between 100-300 nm. Example formulations include topical gels, tablets and capsules.