Abstract: The present invention generally is concerned with the modification of plant lipids containing PUFAs. In this context, the invention is particularly concerned with plants and plant materials for such modifications, wherein the plants preferably are oilseed plants. Regarding plant parts, the invention is particularly concerned with seeds of such plants and preferably seeds of oilseed plants. The invention is also concerned with plant positions obtainable or obtained by the modification method of the invention, and with full stuff of feedstuff comprising such liquid compositions.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is disclosed for applying to skin. The composition includes a liquid and dispersed in the liquid: any amount or form of fucoidan, any amount or form of beta glucan; and any amount of a marine extract. When the cosmetic composition is applied to the skin, the appearance of the skin is improved.

Abstract: A system for producing a customized skin care product in less than five minutes includes active ingredient premixes, premix dispensers respectively operable to dispense a predefined quantity of the active ingredient premixes by a single dispenser operation, skin care product bases, product base dispensers respectively operable to dispense a predefined quantity of the skin care product bases by a single dispenser operation, and instructions executable by a processor to receive data indicative of a customer's skin condition and generate a recipe for producing a customized skin care product containing specified percentages by weight of two or more active ingredients suited for the customer's skin condition. The recipe defines a number of operations of one or more of the premix dispensers and one of the product base dispensers. The system further includes a mixing machine operable to mix the contents of a closed container filled in accordance with the recipe.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions comprising multipotent cells or microvascular tissue, wherein the cells or tissue has been sterilized and/or treated to inactivated viruses, and related methods of using these compositions to treat or prevent tissue injury or disease in an allogeneic subject.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are presented in which a plurality of chemically distinct polyphenols inhibit multiple enzymes in pathways associated with health and healthy ageing. Preferred compositions are derived from colored plant materials that are commonly found in the Mediterranean diet and provide the biochemical basis for the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Notably, the enzyme inhibition observed with the combined polyphenols was synergistic with respect to not one but a significant number of enzymes in the pathways associated with health and healthy ageing, thus providing an amplified desirable effect.

Abstract: A method of extracting a bioactive ingredient, including the following steps: step 1) heating a pre-treated fresh cannabis raw material in a vacuum state; step 2) cooling an upper part of the raw material; step 3) collecting a liquid formed in step 2) and containing a bioactive substance; step 4) dispensing and storing the collected liquid containing the bioactive substance.

Abstract: A topical solubilized ivermectin pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory skin conditions is disclosed herein. The topical solubilized ivermectin pharmaceutical composition comprises an ivermectin and a cyclodextrin. Particularly, ivermectin is combined with cyclodextrin to form an ivermectin-cyclodextrin complex solubilized in a Tween80-water solution up to a 30% by weight of solution. The present invention features a formulation of Ivermectin-cyclodextrin complex solubilized in a Tween80-water solution incorporated into lotion or cream or gel base that is highly effective in the treatment inflammatory skin conditions at a concentration of, in some embodiments, 0.125% to 5% ivermectin by weight.

Abstract: A medication of natural Chinese medicine with sustained release for cancer treatment and its preparation method thereof contains active ingredients of: ginsenoside, Astragalus polysaccharide, zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria), river bulrush (Sparganium stolonferum Buch.-Ham), Ternstroemia gymnanthera, Fructus Ligustri Lucidi, licorice, Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalnsis Georgi), Sculellaria barbata, paclitaxel, Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn., and Cannabidiol (CBD). The drug can restore body balance and promote self-recovery. The drug can be used as an alternative medicine or can be used in combination with conventional cancer treatment, and is especially target for patients suffered from toxic side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, which can increase the efficiency and reduce the toxicity of conventional cancer treatment and eliminate side effects of vomiting, hair loss, and unbearable soreness of the body.

Abstract: A composition for improving sleep. In one embodiment, the composition comprises L-Tryptophan, L-Theanine, Reishi mushroom extract, Uridine, a polyphenol, and paeoniflorin. In certain embodiments, the composition further comprises citrus bioflavonoid extract, ?-Oryzanol, holy basil extract, saffron extract, Schisandra chinensis extract, sesamin extract, blueberry extract, quercetin, Polygala tenuifolia root extract, gotu kola extract, ashwagandha extract, betaine, magnesium, or combinations thereof. In other embodiments, the composition further comprises astaxanthin, lycopene, hawthorne extract, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the composition is incorporated into pills. A method for promoting the brain pathways involved in sleep, relaxation, and calmness comprising: ingesting a composition comprising L-Tryptophan, L-Theanine, Reishi mushroom extract, Uridine, a polyphenol, and paeoniflorin. In one method, the composition is ingested at least one and a half hours before bedtime.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which is for preventing or treating caffeine abuse and includes evodiamine or Evodia officinalis extract. More specifically, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition which has an effect of preventing or alleviating somnipathy and central nervous system excitation caused by caffeine. In addition, the present invention relates to a caffeine abuse treatment method and a health functional food composition including Evodia officinalis extract or evodiamine.

Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods for promoting hair growth and reducing hair loss using bioactive extracts of curcumin, Withania somnifera, and saw palmetto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising an extract from Inonotus obliquus (Chaga) and in particular to a cosmetic composition comprising: (i) a chaga extract at a concentration of at least about 2.5 mg/ml; and (ii) one or more physiologically or pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and/or diluents, wherein the chaga extract comprises at least about 1% (w/w) of ?-glucans and/or at least about 0.10% (w/w) of polyphenolics.

Abstract: The present disclosure is in the field of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of diseases in mammals. The disclosure provides novel compositions comprising non-pathogenic fecal microbes for treating primary sclerosing cholangitis and related diseases. The disclosure also provides methods for treating a subject with the compositions disclosed herein.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for inhibiting esophageal inflammation in a subject, that include administering to the esophagus of the subject with esophageal inflammation a therapeutically effective amount of an extracellular matrix (ECM) hydrogel. Methods are also disclosed for reducing esophageal stricture. Compositions are disclosed that include an esophageal extracellular matrix (ECM) hydrogel.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to find a novel fragrance component effective for prevention or control of swelling, lymphedema, skin aging or obesity from the viewpoint of activation of lymph vessel function by promotion of the expression of VEGFC. This invention provides a swelling improving agent, lymph vessel activator and VEGFC production promoter characterized by containing one or a plurality of components selected from the group consisting of rose oxide, citronellyl acetate and niaouli oil.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition including a succulent extract and an alginic acid component consisting of alginic acid and/or one or more salts thereof, wherein the succulent extract is present in an amount in a range from 0.1 wt % to 1000 wt % relative to the alginic acid component, both on a dry basis.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are presented in which a plurality of chemically distinct polyphenols inhibit multiple enzymes in pathways associated with health and healthy ageing. Preferred compositions are derived from colored plant materials that are commonly found in the Mediterranean diet and provide the biochemical basis for the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Notably, the enzyme inhibition observed with the combined polyphenols was synergistic with respect to not one but a significant number of enzymes in the pathways associated with health and healthy ageing, thus providing an amplified desirable effect.

Abstract: A method for drying to increase the useful life of botanicals and shorten the time to market after harvest of the botanicals. The method may include flash freezing the botanicals, at a desired optimal temperature range, soon after harvest. The method may include storing the frozen botanicals indefinitely prior to drying. The method may include drying the frozen botanicals using a lyophilizer at a desired optimal temperature and pressure.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a dietary supplement including berberine in an amount up to about 1500 mg, cinnamon in an amount up to about 300 mg, chromium in an amount up to about 300 mcg, milk thistle in an amount up to about 150 mg, and pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium (PQQ) in an amount up to about 30 mg. Additionally, the present disclosure relates to a method for managing weight, maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, preventing diabetes, or alleviating symptoms associated with diabetes, including administering a composition to a subject. In some embodiments, the composition includes berberine in an amount up to about 1500 mg, cinnamon in an amount up to about 300 mg, chromium in an amount up to about 300 mcg, milk thistle in an amount up to about 150 mg, and PQQ in an amount up to about 30 mg.

Abstract: A bactericidal, antiviral composition including betel leaf extracts/essential oils in combination with at least two active ingredients plant extracts, a 4-allylpyrocatechol (APC) ingredient, a camphor ingredient, a water paraffin ingredient, an alcohol ingredient, other ingredients, and a water ingredient. The process of manufacturing the bactericidal, and antiviral composition simply, mixing the ingredients to create a homogenous mixture by predetermined percentage by weight of each ingredient.