Abstract: In a step of producing a powder product of the alga belonging to the genus Dunaliella, a pH adjusting step is included in which an alga belonging to the genus Dunaliella is allowed to be in a basic state of pH 9.5 or higher. According to the method, it is possible to provide dried Dunaliella powder containing ?-carotene at a high content by suppressing degradation of ?-carotene as an active ingredient while decreasing each of the total pheophorbide amount and the existing pheophorbide amount to a predetermined value or less, even if the total pheophorbide amount and the existing pheophorbide amount of the cultured algae belonging to the genus Dunaliella are higher in summer.

Abstract: The composition for treating tumors is a natural tumor treatment made from plant extracts, animal secretions and essential oils. The composition includes a solid mixture which is taken with a liquid mixture. The solid mixture is a mixture of Dorema ammoniacum, castoreum, myrrh, Cistus creticus, Asarum europaeum, cucumber seed, Egyptian cucumber seed, pumpkin seed, watermelon seed, cantaloupe seed, psyllium husk, Astragalus tragacanthus, mastic, and lump sugar. Each of these solid ingredients is ground separately and then purified through sifting, draining and smoothing. Once ground and purified, the solid powders are mixed together into a homogenous mixture. These solids are delivered to the patient in pill, capsule, powder, solution or serum injection form. Approximately 12 grams of the solid mixture is taken with approximately 250 mL of a liquid mixture of the essential oils of Borago officinalis, fennel, Trachyspermum ammi, and Cichorium.

Abstract: A process and kit for the production of paraffin sections of biological tissue, especially for molecular pathology studies, is described. In the process, the tissue sample is simultaneously fixed, dehydrated and cleared in a first step, subsequently dehydrated and cleared in a second step and infiltrated with an inert specimen matrix in a third step. The specimen can then be further embedded in a casting supporting matrix according to the standard procedures followed by any local pathology or research laboratory. The method is uncomplicated, requires little hands-on time, is reproducible and is standardized thereby limiting cross-center pre-analytical variance. A bio-indicator system for measuring the degree of crosslinking is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ingestible insect repellent composition and method utilizing a mixture of vitamins and extracts of lemon, coffee and/or peppermint as active insect deterrent. The composition may be diluted for easier intake into water, juices, milk, soda, mixed drinks and other beverages. Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein may include creating a premix capable of providing up to 100% of the suggested daily intake of specific Vitamin when diluted in any appropriate beverage. Exemplary embodiments may be utilized to repel insects for hours after ingestion in both humans and animals. The exemplary embodiments may provide this repellant without the harmful effects of other chemicals and repellants.

Abstract: A composition for the induction of bone growth is disclosed. The composition includes a substrate, bone growth protein, and sources of calcium and phosphate. The composition is acidic which promotes high activity of the bone growth protein. The calcium and phosphate sources can be provided as an acidic calcium phosphate salt. Also disclosed are methods of the making the composition and methods of using it.

Abstract: Fortified food and dietary supplement products may be administered to produce desirable physiological improvement. In particular, embodiments of the invention relates to the administration of products enhanced with plant products and iridoids. A study was performed to evaluate the iridoid content, as well as the in vitro and in vivo bioactivities, of a beverage containing noni fruit, Cornelian cherries, and olive leaf extract. The major iridoids present were identified as asperulosidic acid, deacetylasperulosidic acid, oleuropein, morroniside, loganic acid, and loganin In the 2,2-Diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay, remarkably high in vitro antioxidant activity was observed, with an IC50 of 3.8 ?L/mL. In vivo bioactivities were evaluated in type 2 diabetic Sprague Dawley rats.

Abstract: Novel strains and methods for their use are provided. Particularly, foods and other oral products or treatments containing sporulation-deficient Brevibacillus strain when administered to a subject can inhibit or reduce the number of pathogens in the subject and improve the health of the subject.

Abstract: Extract fractions of Dioscorea sp. and methods of preparing the extract fractions are disclosed. The extract fractions enhance the proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow cells. Also described are a method for treatment of osteoporosis and a method for alleviation of side effects caused by chemotherapy by using the extract fractions of Dioscorea sp.

Abstract: Two RNases (ranpirnase and the second embodiment disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,728,805) are tested against human papillomavirus infections. QRT-PCR assays indicate that the RNases have anti-viral activity against type 11 HPV.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbal drug composition for cartilage protection comprising plant extracts of Clematis Radix, Trichosanthis Radix, and Prunellae Spica and an optimal content of rosmarinic acid to: (i) alleviate pains; (ii) inhibit the acute/chronic inflammation, platelet/whole blood aggregation, immunocyte (B-lymphcyte and T-lymphcyte) proliferation, inflammation-inducing enzyme activities, and enzyme activities associated with degradation of joint tissue; (iii) scavenge activity of toxic active oxygen radicals; and (iv) further provide excellent cartilage protection activity to be effectively used as an anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic effects, blood circulation enhancer, arthritis therapeutic agent and cartilage protective.

Abstract: A composition of matter is disclosed and formed from a stable, defatted whole grain flour derived from Salvia hispanica L. whole ground seed using a suitable solvent that is free of cyanogenic glycosides, vitamin antagonists, and gluten. The composition includes minerals, about 30% wt/wt protein, about 30-40% insoluble fiber and about 2-3% of fructo-oligosaccarides.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a composition of citrus fruit fibers and hydrophobic vitamin. The hydrophobic nutritional supplement is selected from the group consisting of vitamin A, D, E, K, and mixtures thereof. It further relates to a process for preparing liquid compositions comprising said citrus fruit fibers and hydrophobic vitamin. Furthermore it relates to beverages comprising said composition.

Abstract: A natural plant extract composition for the recovery and prevention of hyperlipidemia and stroke, a natural tea comprising the same as an active ingredient, and a method for preparing the natural tea. The natural plant extract composition contains a Cassia tora extract and an Albizzia julibrissin extract. The natural plant extract composition can lower the blood cholesterol level to prevent arteriosclerosis and also can prevent stroke, which is caused by the increase in the blood cholesterol content. Also, it can help recovery from the disease through the continued drinking thereof even after the onset of the disease, and when prepared into a drink, it is easy to drink so that it can be taken at ordinary times, and thus is effective for the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia and stroke.

Abstract: A cocoa extract which is rich in procyanidin monomers and oligomers is made by extracting de-fatted, unroasted, unfermented cocoa beans with organic solvents. The yield of procyanidins in an extract varies with type of solvent used, reaction temperature, reaction pH and whether or not the solvent is an aqueous solution. Extraction parameters can be optimized to increase procyanidin yield, and different conditions result in the preferential extraction of the higher or lower oligomers. A preferred extraction method is counter-current extraction method.

Abstract: A new composition of matter is provided comprising negatively charged polysaccharides which can be derived from Aloe vera and a process to prepare that composition of matter by sub fractionation of an extract of Aloe vera, passing the formed subfraction over a positively charged column and eluting the same with a salt solution. Optionally the Aloe vera is pre purified over a Sephadex G-25 column. This composition of matter and also the extract comprising the same which is formed after pre purification or ultra filtration of an Aloe vera extract is useful as a food supplement or in dietary foods, for use in personal care and in cosmetics, especially to prevent an infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus mutans or Streptococcus sanguis.

Abstract: A composition having a curcuminoid and an essential oil of turmeric. A composition having a curcuminoid and an essential oil of turmeric, wherein the essential oil is present in an amount sufficient to cause an enhancement of bioavailability of curcumin when the composition is administered to a human as compared to bioavailability of curcumin obtained upon administration of a composition prepared without adding essential oil to the curcuminoid. A method to prepare a composition having a curcuminoid and an essential oil of turmeric.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a traditional Chinese medicinal composition for treating depression, which has a significant therapeutic effect and comprises as active components Fructus Gardeniae, Fructus Forsythiae, Rhizoma Pinelliae, and Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis. The present invention further concerns a method for the preparation of the composition, as well as a pharmaceutical formulation containing the composition.

Abstract: A method for treating osteoporosis in a subject in need of such treatment includes administering orally to the subject an effective amount of an extract product of a Dioscorea species capable of promoting proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow cells in the subject. Particularly, the Dioscorea species is Dioscorea alata L. cv.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compositions and methods of extracting infectious pathogens from a volume of blood. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of creating a fibrin aggregate confining the pathogens and introducing a fibrin lysis reagent to expose the pathogens for analysis. The present invention also concerns materials and methods for removing aurintricarboxylic acid (ATA) from a sample.

Abstract: A composition comprising an aqueous extract of camomile flowers is useful for the treatment of a proliferative and/or inflammatory condition.