Abstract: The present invention provides a composition (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition) for reducing aging-related mitochondrial antioxidant status changes in a subject, wherein the composition comprises Schisandrin B. The present invention further provides a composition (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition) for reducing ischemia-reperfusion injury in an aging subject, wherein the composition comprises Schisandrin B. Also provided are methods for reducing aging-related mitochondrial antioxidant status changes and/or for reducing ischemia-reperfusion injury in an aging subject using the same.

Abstract: Spilanthol, in the form of an Acmella oleracea extract, inhibits contractions in subcutaneous muscles, notably those of the face, and can be used as an anti-wrinkle product. A cosmetic treatment procedure for wrinkles consists of locally or subcutaneously applying an effective quantity of a composition based on spilanthol pure or in the form of an Acmella oleracea extract.

Abstract: The invention provides a simple method for isolation of calliterpenone (16?,17 dihydroxy-3-oxo phyllocladane), a phyllocladane diterpenoid with the plant growth regulating properties, from plant genus Callicarpa.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of manufacture of an alkaline mineral bioactive solution of which raw materials are squid bones burnt at a high temperature and crushed powder of red seaweeds and to compositions and health foods having the efficacy for the prevention of osteoporosis. The alkaline aqueous solutions having abundant minerals of the present invention may be used for bioactive solutions having the efficacy for the prevention and improvement of osseous diseases such as osteolysis and osteoporosis in mammals including human beings.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to topical formulations having a depigmenting effect on human skin for cosmetic and pharmaceutical use. Moreover the present invention also provides a new process for producing an extract of Bellis perennis L. by aqueous extraction comprising fractionation and electrolyte exchange and an extract produced by the process of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to water dispersible extract preparations derived from water soluble components of Labiatae family plant material, including plant material hay and previously extracted or spent hay, which possesses beneficial oral care properties, methods of their manufacturing and application of the preparations in oral care products.

Abstract: Isolated cranberry seed oil and components thereof, in a form suitable for use as a foodstuff, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical composition, are disclosed. The isolated cranberry seed oil or compositions comprising one or a combination of components derived from the cranberry seed oil can be used as anticancer, hypocholesterolemic, antithrombotic, antioxidizing, antiatherogenic, antiinflammatory, and immunoregulatory agents. In addition, the invention features novel methods of extracting cranberry seed oil from cranberry seeds in a form suitable for adding to foodstuffs, dietary supplements, or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A method of producing an enriched flavonoid aglycone extract from starting material containing a suitable flavonoid glycoside and/or conjugate thereof comprising the steps of: (i) enzymatically converting the flavonoid glycoside or conjugate thereof into the flavonoid aglycone; (ii) adjusting the pH to render the flavonoid aglycone soluble and removing the insoluble fraction; and (iii) adjusting the pH to render the soluble flavonoid aglycone relatively insoluble and forming an extract containing the same.

Abstract: A natural immunostimulant composition for the treatment of immunodeficiency, the composition comprising extract of plant Symplocos racemosa and/or plant Prosopis glandulosa and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for obtaining the plant extract, methods for preparing the composition and methods of treating diseases related to immunodeficiency.

Abstract: Provided is a deodorant composition containing (A) an extract of a plant selected from phellodendron (Phellodendron amurense or P. chinensis), ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Lithospermum erythrorhizon, licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), and (B) an unsaturated fatty acid. This deodorant composition has benefits such as an excellent deodorant effect and even if it contains powder, it does not leave substantially any white residue on the skin.

Abstract: A method for treating a patient suffering from kidney and/or urinary system stones including preparing an infusion from a plant, such as, large or medium sized fully-grown Piper hispidum leaves, and ingesting a specified amount of the infusion over a predetermined period of time, has proven effective in quickly and painlessly dissolving kidney and/or urinary system stones in the patient. This is a major breakthrough in the field of medical healthcare, eliminating the need for expensive and painful surgery, or other invasive medical procedures, such as, laser treatment(s) or shock wave lithotripsy, which are typically followed by a relatively long recuperative period. By comparison, treatment with an infusion is quick, generally about two to three days, without sophisticated and expensive medical equipment, and without any recuperative period.

Abstract: An animal food supplement particularly useful in treating gastrointestinal problems, such as colic. Psyllium husks are provided in dry form for convenience of handling prior to feeding. In examples of embodiments, psyllium husks are admixed with binding material and the admixture is formed into pellets, crumbles, mashes, or licks. Upon consumption by the animal, the psyllium husks take up water from the moist environment of the animal's gastrointestinal tract and form a gelatinous bolus that sweeps through the gastrointestinal tract of the animal, clearing the gastrointestinal tract of intestinal detritus, such as sand, toxins, and microorganisms, which agglomerate with and/or are carried away by the psyllium husk gel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition obtained by organic solvent extraction of defatted plant seed which is an atherosclerosis preventative agent. The present invention further provides a food and a pharmaceutical composition containing the composition, as well as a method of preventing an atherosclerotic disease.

Abstract: The method for making a hair pomade composition includes the steps of melting petroleum jelly over a heated surface and then mixing sesame seed oil, meadowfoam seed oil, pumpkin seed oil, Cyprus oil, basil sweet oil, Rosemary oil, black pepper oil, lemon oil, and Anise oil with the melted petroleum jelly into a mixture. Thereafter, the all-natural hair pomade mixture is solidified.

Abstract: A broad spectrum functional food formulation based on blue-green algae and concentrated extracts of blue-green algae provides numerous health benefits when orally administered in therapeutically effective amounts. Whole aphanizomenon flos-aqua is combined with concentrates of phycocyanin and phenylethylamine to provide a life-enhancing dietary supplement which can stimulate stem cell production, elevate mood and reduce inflammation and joint pain.

Abstract: A method for improving sleep in an individual comprising the administration of a composition comprising melatonin, lavender flower extract and Ferula extract is provided. The composition may be in a layered solid dosage form to provide controlled and sustained release of specific ingredients.

Abstract: Flexible elastomer articles and methods of making the same are disclosed in which a material, a botanical extract, is incorporated into an elastomer emulsion, solution and/or plastisol in order to enhance the physical and therapeutic properties of articles made from these materials. In another aspect, the invention relates to coating surfaces of flexible elastomer articles with a non-Aloe vera mucinous botanical or laboratory produced polysaccharide which is fortified by additives known to protect, restore and moisturize mammalian skin or mucosa and to enhance ease of application or donnability of the article. Flexible elastomer articles include gloves and other single layer or multi-layer flexible elastomer articles.

Abstract: The invention provides the use of loquat kernel to kill, inactivate or repel pests, in particular nematodes. Also provided is a method of killing, inactivating or repelling nematodes, which method comprises providing loquat kernel and applying the loquat kernel to the nematodes or to an area where the nematodes are likely to exist or to an area to where the nematodes are expected to move. The invention further provides a pesticide comprising loquat kernel and a pesticidally acceptable solvent, carrier, excipient or diluent; and a method of producing a pesticide, which method comprises providing ground, chopped, freeze dried or spray dried loquat kernel.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of controlling body weight in estrogen-insufficient women by administering compositions comprising (A) those dried fruit solids that inherently comprise flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, and a fiber component of which at least about 20% by weight is soluble fiber, and (B) a soluble, indigestible oligosaccharide in addition to any soluble fiber inherently in the dried fruit solids. The dried fruit solids may also be characterized as those selected from dried plum, dried grape, dried date, or dried fig. Administration of dried fruit solids (e.g., dried plum solids) in combination with soluble indigestible oligosaccharides (e.g., fructooligosaccharides) are surprisingly effective in controlling body weight gain in estrogen-insufficient women.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an athermal process of obtaining concentrated Garcinia extract by using osmotic membrane distillation (OMD).