Abstract: A composition for promoting defecation includes a cell culture of at least one lactic acid bacterial strain which is substantially free of cells. The least one lactic acid bacterial strain is selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius AP-32, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CP-9, and Lactobacillus acidophilus TYCA06, which are respectively deposited at the Bioresource Collection and Research Center (BCRC) under accession numbers BCRC 910437, BCRC 910645 and BCRC 910813. Also disclosed is a method for promoting defecation, including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or treating cancer, comprising extracts of Anemone raddeana and Lonicera species containing a high concentration of antitumor saponins, and a method for preparing the same, wherein saponins contained in the extracts of Anemone raddeana and Lonicera species, are converted to anticancer saponins having high antitumor activity, thereby producing extracts containing a high concentration of the antitumor saponins, and the extracts thus prepared have been confirmed to show desirable antitumor activity. Accordingly, the extracts containing a high concentration of antitumor saponins of the present invention are promising for use in the development of drugs for cancer treatment.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, uses thereof, and methods for treating Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a subject in need thereof, wherein the compositions comprise a whey protein isolate and/or whey protein concentrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for prevention or treatment of a stress disease and depression, the pharmaceutical composition be safely useable without toxicity and side effects by using an extract of leaves of Vaccinium bracteatum Thunb., which is natural resource of Korea, so that the reduction of manufacturing and production costs and the import substitution and export effects can be expected through the replacement of a raw material for preparation with a plant inhabiting in nature.

Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of health care products or foods and provides the use of a ginseng alcohol extract in sleep-promoting health care products or foods. Through analysis utilizing DAM2 drosophila behavior monitoring system, it is found that the ginseng alcohol extract can increase total sleep duration of normal and sleep deprived drosophilae, and relieve sleep rhythm disorder caused by sleep deprivation. Through a climbing experiment, it is found that the ginseng alcohol extract can improve the climbing ability of normal and sleep deprived drosophilae. The ginseng alcohol extract, on the one hand, improves the quality of sleep to protect the steady state of sleep rhythm, and on the other hand, increases the motive ability after sleep. The ginseng alcohol extract of the present disclosure is intended to be used to sleep-promoting health care products or healthy foods and improve the quality of sleep.

Abstract: Methods of extraction of one or more polyphenolic compounds from pomace are described. The invention also provides uses of the extracts in the fortification of fruit juice, vegetable juice and foods, and as an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory and an antifungal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tablet of sporoderm-removed Ganoderma lucidum spore, which includes the following raw materials by weight parts: 13-20 parts of an aqueous extract of sporoderm-disrupted Ganoderma lucidum spore powder, 3-5 parts of sorbitol, and 0.8-1.2 parts of povidone K30; A method for preparing the tablet of sporoderm-removed Ganoderma lucidum spore includes the following steps: mixing the aqueous extract of sporoderm-disrupted Ganoderma lucidum spore powder, sorbitol and povidone K30 for 10-30 min, and subjecting the obtained mixture to granulating, screening and drying to obtain a granular material; and tableting the granular material to obtain the tablet of sporoderm-removed Ganoderma lucidum spore. The tablet of sporoderm-removed Ganoderma lucidum spore has a much higher content of active components, which are also easier to be absorbed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present application provides an herbal supplement and method for treating bloating, constipation and/or weight gain in a human subject comprising orally administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of the herbal supplement comprising a red quebracho extract. In other embodiments, the supplement may additionally include a triterpenoid saponin, an anti-spasmodic agent, or both.

Abstract: Disclosed an extract that is effective in treating drug addiction and a preparation method therefor. An effective component of the extract has the following chemical structural characteristics: a cholestenol compound with hydroxyl (OH) at position 3 and a double bond between position 5 and position 6, or a cholestenol compound with hydroxyl (OH) at position 3, a double bond between position 5 and position 6 and a double bond between position 22 and position 23. The extract can be extracted from the traditional Chinese medicine Agriolima agrestis. The extract of the present invention is safe in acute toxicity, sedative and hypnotic without physical and psychic dependence, has an inhibitory effect on excitability in mouse caused by morphine and benzedrine and a detoxification treatment effect on the withdrawal symptoms in morphine-dependent rats, and is useful in the development of medications or food for treating drug addiction.

Abstract: A nerve growth promoter and an antioxidant containing a degradation product obtained by degrading a composition containing a hyaluronic acid and a protein with a protease. A would treatment agent containing an ethyl acetate extract of a degradation product obtained by degrading a composition containing a hyaluronic acid and a protein with a protease.

Abstract: A method of diminishing the appearance of or effecting the removal or disappearance of seborrheic keratoses by the application of compositions containing a) one or more, preferably a combination of, dietary antioxidants and/or antioxidant sources, b) one or more hydrating agents and c) one or more keratolytic agents.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising compounds or precursors to compounds which may be used for a variety of therapeutic applications including, for example, treating and/or preventing a disease or disorder related to reduced or inadequate mitochondrial activity, including aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases. The compounds relate generally to urolithins and precursors thereof, including but not limited to ellagitannins and urolithin A. In certain embodiments the compositions are presented in or as food products or nutritional supplements. These same compounds and compositions can also be used advantageously in generally healthy individuals to increase or maintain metabolic rate, decrease percent body fat, increase or maintain muscle mass, manage body weight, improve or maintain mental performance (including memory), improve or maintain muscle performance, improve or maintain mood, and manage stress.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to essential oils, and methods of their use in treating skin conditions. The skin conditions include those involving HRASQ61L mutant keratinocyte activity, wherein the essential oil inhibits said activity to treat and/or prevent skin cancer. Particularly, the present invention denotes to and composition for inhibiting and prevent skin carcinogenesis or BRAF inhibitor, a type of anti-cancer drug induced cutaneous side effect.

Abstract: The invention provides novel pharmaceutical compositions of berberine or a derivative or analog of berberine, or a salt thereof, in combination with one or more omega-3 fatty acids or esters thereof, and methods of their use in treating inflammatory bowel disease.

Abstract: Administration of certain chromium complexes in combination with a starch provide unexpected benefits regarding increasing amino acid absorption, protein synthesis, exercise tolerance, lean muscle mass, skeletal muscle hypertrophy, muscle power, muscle endurance, muscle strength, FSR, and decreasing delayed onset muscle soreness, muscle protein breakdown, and fat mass.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new bacterial extract that can be used for protecting and/or treating sensitive skin and/or reactive, intolerant skin, particularly by means of targeted action on neurogenic inflammation of the skin. The invention also relates to cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising such a bacterial extract as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Administration of certain chromium complexes in combination with a starch provide unexpected benefits regarding increasing amino acid absorption, protein synthesis, exercise tolerance, lean muscle mass, skeletal muscle hypertrophy, muscle power, muscle endurance, muscle strength, FSR, and decreasing delayed onset muscle soreness, muscle protein breakdown, and fat mass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for prevention or treatment of gynecological diseases containing an extract of Sarcodon imbricatus as an active ingredient. Specifically, the extract of Sarcodon imbricatus of the present invention can be effectively used, with only one dose, for prevention or treatment of gynecological diseases by treating dysmenorrhea, reducing a menstrual period, an amount of menstruation, menstrual irregularity, and extravasated blood, and clearing the color of menstruation.

Abstract: A method for improving body shape and improving skin condition using a noni fruit ferment is provided, and the method includes: administrating a composition to a subject in need thereof. The composition includes an effective amount of noni fruit ferment. The noni fruit ferment is prepared by (a) mixing glucose and noni fruit with water for extraction, to obtain a noni fruit broth, and (b) fermenting the noni fruit broth with a plurality of bacteria strains. The bacteria strains include yeast, lactic acid bacteria, and acetic acid bacteria. In step (b), the noni fruit broth and the bacteria strains are irradiated with a red light source with a wavelength of 620 nm to 750 nm. In addition, the noni fruit ferment also has at least one of the following functions: removing free radicals, improving defecation status, and improving gastrointestinal motility.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treating oral ulcer, a preparation method and an application thereof are provided, which belong to the technical field of pharmaceutical compositions. The pharmaceutical composition includes the following raw materials: 20-50 parts of Sanhuang mixture, 15-20 parts of lotus root powder, 30-50 parts of Galla chinensis, 10-20 parts of Lonicera japonica Thunb., 10-20 parts of vanilla bean, 10-20 parts of propolis, 5-8 parts of oak bark, 5-10 parts of tea, 3-5 parts of Asarum, 1-2 parts of Atractylodes macrocephala and 5-30 parts of chlorhexidine acetate. The pharmaceutical composition for treating oral ulcer has the efficacies of clearing away heat, detoxifying removing blood stasis and reducing swelling, promoting granulation and relieving pain, inhibiting bacteria and killing bacteria, and has the advantages of quick response, easy finding of raw materials and low cost, and has a good therapeutic effect for treating oral ulcer clinically.