Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a synergistic combination of thymoquinone and one or more omega-3 fatty acids, wherein the molar ratio between said thymoquinone and said one or more omega-3 fatty acids is at least 1:7. The present invention also provides a method of using said composition to treat or prevent inflammatory conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the protection, treatment and repair of cartilage in humans and animal joints. The composition contains a combination of unsaponifiable lipids together with one or more of polyphenols and/or catechins. The composition or kit may contain avocado:soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) and green tea.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating inflamed skin of a periorbital area of a person's face. The method can include topically applying to inflamed skin a composition comprising an oil extract of Opuntia ficus-indica tuna, Opuntia ficus-indica nopales, or a combination thereof, to reduce inflammation in skin cells of the periorbital area of the person's face.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing aging-related conditions are described. The compositions used in the methods include blood plasma and blood plasma fractions derived from blood plasma with efficacy in treating and/or preventing aging-related conditions such as cognitive disorders. The methods relate to a regimen of pulsed dosing of blood plasma or blood plasma fractions.

Abstract: Methods of use and compositions useful for reducing lines and wrinkles, evening skin tone, lightening skin tone, increasing skin radiance, elasticity, skin barrier function, and/or skin firmness, reducing photodamage, reducing sagging skin, inhibiting anti-oxidant capacity in skin, MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., lipoxygenase, IL-6, Il-8, TNF-?, or VEGF), and/or elastase expression in skin, and/or increasing collagen expression in skin, elastin expression in skin, laminin expression in skin, and/or fibronectin expression in skin are disclosed herein. The compositions can additionally reduce or mitigate unwanted side effects shown in other retinol products such as erythema or redness in skin, skin dryness, peeling or flaking of skin, and/or skin irritation including without limitation, burning, stinging, itching, or tingling.

Abstract: Provided are compositions including at least one Dead Sea extract and at least one extract of the Apple of Sodom (Calotropis procera). Further provided are formulations including the compositions and their uses.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of preparing and potentiating functional foods and, in particular, herbs, by subjecting the food or herb to specific method steps, either a particular three- or four- step potentiating process or a specific infusion/fermentation potentiating technique, for which in some embodiments the fermentation is optional.

Abstract: A pain relief composition has a base with cannabinoids in a range of 2% to 15% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition is present with ashwagandha extracts. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in a range of 0.01% to 2% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition is further used. The cannaoids are one of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating defects such as wrinkles or scars via a subdermal injection of placental tissue components. It also provides placental tissue compositions maintained within the barrel of a syringe, which may be for use in treating such defects.

Abstract: Methods of making mixed allergen compositions, e.g., substantially aerobic organism free mixed allergen compositions, and the resulting allergen composition, are provided.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a cosmetic active ingredient comprising at least one hydrolysate of Nymphaea alba flowers, as well as cosmetic compositions including said active ingredient and its use in cosmetics. In particular, the invention relates to the use of an extract of Nymphaea alba flowers for improving skin complexion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low irritation skincare cosmetic composition, which includes 0.00004% to 0.0005% of an Aloe barbadensis extract, 0.000005% to 0.00005% of a Hypericum perforatum flower leaf stem extract, 0.007% to 0.1% of a Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter), 0.009% to 5% of a Helianthus annuus seed oil, 0.008% to 0.08% of a Cocos nucifera oil, 1% to 15% of a moisturizing agent, and water.

Abstract: An application method of Dendrobium candidum in preparing a medicine for treating hypertension, includes: separately adding an adjuvant, according to a conventional medicine processing method, into Dendrobium candidum powder, or an extracting solution of Dendrobium candidum powder obtained by alcohol and water extraction, or a mixture of Dendrobium candidum powder and the extracting solution obtained by alcohol and water extraction, and preparing same as traditional Chinese medicine tablets, granules, suspended granules, pills, powder, or capsules, thereby obtaining a medicine for treating hypertension.

Abstract: The invention relates to the cosmetic use of a Nephelium lappaceum plant extract to reduce the harmful effects of pollution on the skin and/or skin appendages, advantageously the hair, by maintaining and/or increasing the cell viability and/or the ATP synthesis and/or the mitochondrial activity and/or by decreasing the cell senescence and/or the cell damage. The N. lappaceum extract increases the radiance of the complexion of the skin.

Abstract: Composition for the treatment and management of Polycystic ovarian syndrome and method of preparation thereof are disclosed herein. The disclosed Herbal composition includes herbs and minerals which facilitate in treating PCOS and PCOS associated symptoms. The composition comprises Saraca indica, Symplocos racemosa, Boerhavia diffusa, Tinospora cordifolia, Terminalia arjuna, Saccharum officinarum and Commiphora mukul, or extracts thereof; Shilajit; and bhasmas. The disclosed composition may also be instrumental in improving general reproductive health of an individual.

Abstract: Crystalline forms of 4-acetoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (psilacetin), compositions containing that crystalline form, and their methods of use are disclosed. The crystalline forms of 4-acetoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (psilacetin) according to the disclosure include crystalline 4-acetoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptammonium hydrofumarate, the fumarate salt of psilacetin, and/or crystalline bis(4-acetoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptammonium) fumarate, and pharmaceutical compositions containing a crystalline form of psilacetin.

Abstract: This disclosure describes herbal preparations for the stimulation of hair growth, control of hair fall, control of dandruff, and control of dandruff-related infections thereof, using herbaceous plants, Ageratum spp. Processes for preparing the herbal preparations and methods for using them are also disclosed. Such an herbal preparation using plants, Ageratum spp. can be utilized as an efficient hair care solution in a wide range of hair growth related problems of humans in a cost-effective manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing Dolichos lablab Linn. extract as an active ingredient for easing hangovers, and preventing, alleviating or treating alcoholic gastrointestinal diseases, the composition having an effect in restoring gastrointestinal wall damaged by alcohol consumption, and being capable of reducing alcohol and acetaldehyde content in the blood as well as increasing aldehyde dehydrogenase activity therein. Therefore, the Dolichos lablab Linn. extract according to the present invention can be used for easing hangovers, and as healthy functional food or medicine that can prevent, alleviate or treat alcoholic gastrointestinal diseases.

Abstract: An herbal combination composition can include, herbal extracts, including combinations of: Centella asiatica, licorice, Hyssopus officinalis, Zingiber officinale, Viola odorata, Ziziphus jujuba, Chamomile, and Ocimum tenuiflorum; pharmaceutical compositions, including combinations of: Brompheniramine Maleate, Pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, acetaminophen, phenylephrine, diphenhydramine. The herbal combination composition can further include: polyethylene glycol; propylene glycol; poloxamer 407; ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; methyl paraben; potassium sorbate; propyl paraben; xanthan gum; sodium citrate, citric acid; anhydrous citric acid; and purified acetate buffered water. Also disclosed is a method for manufacture of an herbal combination composition, including dissolving herbal extracts, adding poloxamer, adding pharmaceutical compositions, adding acetate buffer, adding xanthan gum gel, adding acetate buffer.

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.