Abstract: A method, apparatus and kit have been discovered which regenerate with the use of odorants the connections of the neurons of the brain and central nervous system in the treatment of such person afflicted neuro-disorders caused by disease or trauma.

Abstract: This invention provides various methods such as a method for enhancing athletic exercise performance of a subject by administering to the subject a composition comprising a physiologically acceptable carrier and an extract of tea, wherein the extract comprises at least 20% by weight of theaflavins and wherein the composition is administered in an amount effective to enhance the subject's athletic performance.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a soybean-derived raw material-containing food or beverage that improves problems with flavor and physical properties, such as the grassy smell caused by soybean raw materials, and markedly improves product quality, in a soybean-derived raw material-containing food or beverage using conventional soybean raw materials such soymilk or tofu. Provided are a milk-substitute composition, and an egg-yolk substitute composition, etc., characterized by including a soybean emulsion composition having a protein content relative to dry material of at least 25 wt %, a fat content (as a chloroform/methanol mixed solvent extract) relative to the protein content of at least 100 wt %, and an LCI value of at least 55%. Also provided are a variety of soybean-derived raw material-containing food and beverages using these compositions.

Abstract: A topical formulation comprising a Cannabis derived botanical drug product, wherein the concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, or both in the topical formulation is greater than 2 milligrams per kilogram.

Abstract: A process for obtaining algae extracts, includes at least the following stages: a) pretreatment of an algal sample, b) rapid heating, c) application of pressure that is greater than or equal to 1 bar, d) instantaneous expansion to a pressure that is less than or equal to 1 bar, and e) recovery of the products that are obtained in d) in liquid, solid and/or gaseous form. The use of algae extract products obtained by the implementation of this process is also described.

Abstract: A composition for preventing or treating a viral infection, which includes an ethanol extract of Tetracera scandens as an effective component, is provided. The composition exhibits low toxicity and few side effects and effectively inhibits reverse transcriptase activities to suppress synthesis of DNA, and thus can be useful in preventing or treating infections caused by various kinds of RNA viruses.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for inducing hair growth and improving hair quality utilizing extracts of blackberry in an amount effective to induce hair growth when applied topically to an area of the skin on which hair growth is desired.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for accelerating a change in muscle type, increasing the amount of muscle, strengthening muscle, enhancing athletic abilities, reducing lipids, suppressing the accumulation of lipids, lowering blood sugar, controlling body weight or lowering body weight, containing a PPAR-? promoter, an AMPK promoter and a PGC1-? promoter as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A composition for use in prevention, inhibition and/or treatment of coccidiosis in an animal is disclosed. The composition comprises an effective amount of Bidens pilosa, an active constituent thereof, or an active compound isolated therefrom. In another aspect, a composition for use in preventing and/or treating coccidiosis, and/or enhancing growth in an animal is disclosed, the composition comprising an animal feed and an effective amount of Bidens pilosa, or an isolated active constituent comprising a polyacetylenic compound.

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED The present invention is intended to provide a burdock fruit extract comprising arctigenin and arctiin at a definite ratio and a method for producing the same. More particularly, the present invention is intended to provide a method for producing a burdock fruit extract comprising arctigenin and arctiin at a weight ratio of approximately 1:1. SOLUTION A method for producing a burdock fruit extract comprising arctigenin and arctiin at a weight ratio of arctigenin/arctiin=0.7 to 1.3 is provided, including the steps of: cutting a burdock fruit and converting arctiin which is inherent in the burdock fruit into arctigenin by enzymatic conversion by beta-glucosidase which is inherent in the burdock fruit, wherein the enzymatic conversion includes reaction at a temperature from 20° C. to 50° C. Also provided is the method further including a step of extracting an extract comprising arctigenin and arctiin by adding an organic solvent and heating to reflux.

Abstract: Stable vitamin oil-in-water emulsions and methods of making those emulsions are described herein. The emulsions may be used to make beverage products that include fat-soluble vitamins. The emulsions may also be used in beverage products that are colored and which maintain color stability for an extended period of time.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for controlling pests or pathogenic organisms in an agricultural structure, the method comprising applying a pesticidal composition to surfaces susceptible to infestation or colonization by the pest or pathogenic organism, wherein the composition includes terpenoids, essential oils, plant extracts, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising one or more paxillin stimulators and methods of using such compositions to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin are disclosed. The paxillin stimulators and combinations thereof are believed to have modulatory activity against at least one biochemical pathway implicated in skin aging.

Abstract: A chlorella extract-containing product of excellent safety and storage stability is provided without using a benzoate, which is a common preservative. A chlorella extract-containing product containing a capsicum extract at 0.020-1.63% by weight on a dry weight basis relative to a chlorella extract in an aqueous liquid for drinking having the chlorella extract as an principal ingredient. This chlorella extract-containing product is to be used as a chlorella-containing beverage or a chlorella-containing food additive. A method for improving the storage stability of a chlorella extract-containing product, comprising adding a capsicum extract to a chlorella extract at 0.020-1.63% by weight on a dry weight basis in an aqueous liquid for drinking having the chlorella extract as an principal ingredient.

Abstract: A medicine for treating allergic cough comprises 5 to 25 parts by weight of Perilla Leaf, 5 to 25 parts by weight of Periostracum Cicada, and 5 to 25 parts by weight of lumbricus. The medicine is in the form of concentrated decoction, tablet, pill, granule or capsule. The medicine has effects of dispelling wind-cold, dispelling wind-heat, relieving cough and preventing asthma. The medicine provides excellent anti-allergic effect and can be used for treating allergic cough.

Abstract: A topical, over the counter, all natural, organic, antifungal, antibacterial cream having superior moisturizing and water repellency performance that absorbs into the epidermis without spreading thereby eliminating and preventing the growth of the rash-causing fungus that causes diaper rash, and other skin irritation rashes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating wounds or revitalizing skin comprising the Euphorbia kansui extract, the fractions thereof, or the diterpene compound isolated therefrom as an active ingredient. The Euphorbia kansui extract may act on epithelial cells to induce PKD1 activity required for improving the reproduction capability of differentiated epithelial cells, and thus may induce the phosphorylation of lower ERK1 and the generation of Cycline D, thus exhibiting an excellent ability to activate the reproduction of damaged skin. Therefore, the Euphorbia kansui extract may be used effectively as an active ingredient in a pharmaceutical composition for treating wounds or reproducing skin, a health food for recovering skin damage or reproducing skin, or a functional cosmetic for inducing skin cell activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alcoholic injury mitigating agent comprising krill oil as an active ingredient. The krill oil preferably comprises phospholipids in an amount of at least 30% by weight, ?3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in an amount of at least 5% by weight of the total fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid in an amount of at least 2% by weight of the total fatty acids, or docosahexaenoic acid in an amount of at least 1% by weight of the total fatty acids.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzyme COX-2. The method is comprised of administering a composition containing a Free-B-Ring flavonoid or a composition containing a mixture of Free-B-Ring flavonoids to a host in need thereof. The present also includes novel methods for the prevention and treatment of COX-2 mediated diseases and conditions. The method for preventing and treating COX-2 mediated diseases and conditions is comprised of administering to a host in need thereof an effective amount of a composition containing a Free-B-Ring flavonoid or a composition containing a mixture of Free-B-Ring flavonoids and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: One or more hair care products and/or techniques for creating such hair care products are provided. For example, a hair care product comprises one or more carriers, such as a coconut oil, an evening primrose, and/or a hemp oil. The hair care product comprises one or more oils, such as a lavender oil, a tee tree oil, a nettle leaf oil, a horsetail extract, a clary sage oil, a rosemary oil, a basil oil, a lemongrass oil, a cypress oil, a cinnamon leaf oil, and/or a roman chamomile. The hair care product may be used for restructuring (e.g., relaxing) a natural growth pattern of hair. The hair care product may stimulate hair follicles so that protein and/or moisturizing portions of the hair care product may seep into the scalp for growing and sustaining healthy hair. The hair care product may treat or mitigate eczema, dryness, breakage, sores, and/or fungal bacteria.