Abstract: This invention relates to a composition for lowering the concentration of alcohol in blood which comprises extracts of the leaves of the pepino, stalk and fruit of the pepino as an effective component, and method for the preparation thereof. The composition of the invention comprises mixing 60-70% by weight of the extracts of the leaves and the stalks of the pepino and licorice with 30-40% by weight of the extracts of the fruit of the pepino. The composition of the invention can be used as a beverage for curing a hangover, a drug for curing alcoholism or a diet food using dietary fiber.

Abstract: Therapeutic compositions made from the herb Tribulus terrestris and methods of making and using the same are provided. The therapeutic compositions include an enriched extract having an increased spirostanol saponin content that is prepared from the harvested Tribulus terrestris L. The enriched extract is prepared using discrete hydrolysis, separation and enrichment steps. The resulting therapeutic may be combined with a cream base and is useful for treating bacterial, fungal, and viral infections, particularly gynecologic infections. This product was also found to be very successful in suppository form for the treatment of vulvo-vaginal, vulvo-hemorrhoidal and colonic conditions.

Abstract: A method for the treatment, prophylaxis, amelioration or prevention of disorders associated with abnormally high activity of steroidal estrogens, which includes administering to a human subject a composition comprising an isoflavone-containing extract of clover or chick peas, said extract comprising primarily biochanin, or a ratio of biochanin to one or more of the isoflavones from the group formononetin, daidzein and genistein in the range of from about 2:1 to about 5:1, optionally in association with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients, auxiliaries and/or diluents is described. Also described are compositions and uses comprising the isoflavone containing extracts.

Abstract: An energy multi-saccharide food product including: a saccharide component including 5 to 20% w/w galactose; 0 to 25% w/w creatine; and optional further ingredients selected from: carbohydrate, fiber and fat.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for maintaining a state of wellness in a human by providing a dietary supplement comprising L-arginine, alone or in combination with ginseng and ginkgo biloba and/or additional nutritional supplements. The invention provides a unique blend of components that, in combination, synergistically bestow sexual wellness upon a human when taken regularly as a dietary supplement.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing ocular diseases by implanting in an eye of a subject a composition comprising encapsulated cells which produce polypeptides, more particularly polypeptides that exhibit neurotrophic and/or anti-angiogenic activity. The encapsulation prevents the entry of host immune cells in the microcapsule while permitting the release of the polypeptide outside of the microcapsule.

Abstract: Chromium containing natural compositions are isolated and purified from natural sources including yeast. Compositions of chromium containing natural compounds are formulated for use in animals and humans. Methods for use of the chromium containing compounds alone, or in combination with other antioxidant agents, for regulating glucose and lipid levels in diabetes, CVD, inflammatory and cell proliferative diseases and in skin conditions, are presented.

Abstract: The present invention provides an herbal composition for improving blood circulation and treating patients with coronary heart diseases and stroke. The herbal composition comprises 30-50 wt % of Dang Gui root (Radix Angelicae sinensis), 35-65 wt % of Chuan Xiong root (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong), and 7-13 wt % of Ginseng root (Radix Ginseng). The present invention also provides methods of preparing the same.

Abstract: Compositions and methods having anticataract and antiretinopathy activity, comprising compounds extracted from natural resources including yeast and Saltbush or synthetic chromium complexes, for the prevention or treatment of cataracts and retinopathy.

Abstract: A method for administering viable microorganism compositions for poultry, comprising: administering a viable microorganism composition comprising viable lactic acid bacteria belonging to Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactobacillus johnsonii at the stage of newborn fledgling; and administering a viable microorganism composition which comprises a viable microorganism belonging to Bacillus subtilis.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating diseased, biological tissue; such as the epidermis or mucous membranes, in a mammal. Compositions of the present invention can be used to treat epidermal lesions, such as those resulting from viral and bacterial infections. In one embodiment, the present invention provides compositions useful for treating diseased, biological tissue, such as the epidermis or mucous membranes, in a mammal. The compositions of the present invention include at least one taxane. Preferably, the compositions of the present invention also include a natural oil, such as olive oil, and a wax, such as bees wax. In another embodiment, the present invention includes a method of treating diseased biological tissue, such as the epidermis or mucous membranes, in a mammal.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for maintaining a state of wellness in a human by providing a dietary supplement comprising L-arginine, alone or in combination with ginseng and ginkgo biloba and/or additional nutritional supplements. The invention provides a unique blend of components that, in combination, synergistically bestow sexual wellness upon a human when taken regularly as a dietary supplement.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with immunomodulatory and antimicrobial peptide materials obtainable from the body fluid of invertebrates, especially insects.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an instant agar medium which can be immediately used as a culture medium merely by heating a container packed with the agar medium just before the use for a short time, can be stored for a long period and little suffers from the deterioration of medium components. Specifically, a process for the preparation of an instant agar medium which can be dissolved by heating for a short time just before the use, characterized by dissolving under heating 10 to 80 wt. % of a prescribed amount of agar to be used in an agar medium in part of a prescribed amount of water to be used therein, cooling the obtained solution, separately dispersing or dissolving the rest of agar and the other culture medium components in the rest of water, mixing the cooled solution with the separately prepared dispersion or solution, adjusting the viscosity of the obtained fluid to 40 to 4,000 mPa·s, packing the resulting fluid into a container, hermetically sealing the container, and sterilizing it.

Abstract: Methods for treating pain by intrathecal administration to a human patient of a therapeutically effective amount of a neurotoxin such as botulinum toxin type A are disclosed.

Abstract: The phospholipid complex extracts of Vitis vinifera useful for the prevention and the treatment of atherosclerotic pathological conditions and are administered to a patient in need of such treatment.

Abstract: A composition suitable for inhibiting the outgrowth of fungi is provided comprising a first ingredient which inhibits the biogenesis of a normal fungal cell wall and a second ingredient which is capable of perturbing the structure of the cellular membrane of said fungi, so that either the cellular integrity is essentially lost or cell division cannot take place, or both. The first ingredient preferably inhibits the anchorage of cell wall proteins in the cell wall of the fungi and is suitably a &bgr;-(1,6)-glucose polysaccharide, preferably &bgr;-gentiobiose or a pustulan fragment. The second ingredient is suitably a natural microbial membrane affecting substance (MMAS), preferably MB-21. The composition is particularly suitable as a preservative for inhibiting the outgrowth of fungi in food products, such as sauces, dressings, ketchups, and soups, but is also useful for preventing or inhibiting undesired fungal growth on other products such as personal health care products, e.g. soap bars.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or veterinary composition which includes one or more volatile oil, one or more alcohol and one or more fixed oil and/or one or more emollient ester of fatty acid derived from vegetable oils.

Abstract: Providing a therapeutic agent of uterine leiomyoma, containing dienogest and a solvate thereof as the effective ingredient with less adverse effects, which can be used either singly or in combination with GnRH and can be administered or pharmaceutically manufactured as oral, transdermal dosing agents or suppositories.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing ocular diseases by implanting in an eye of a subject a composition encapsulated cells which produce polypeptides, more particularly polypeptides that exhibit neurotrophic and/or anti-anglogenic activity. The encapsulation prevents the entry of host immune cells in the microcapsule while permitting the release of the polypeptide outside of the microcapsule.