Abstract: The invention relates to a dietary fiber rich composition derived from plants parts, preferably from ginger, turmeric and Emblica. The composition has at least 45% dietary fiber and most of it is insoluble fibre. The insoluble fibre mostly comprises of resistant starch, the composition has at least 15% resistant starch. The invention also relates to a method of extracting and enrichment of fibre from plant parts. The method further includes solvent extraction, acid treatment and enzymatic treatment. The Starch in the composition either enriched and/or chemical modified. The composition has a place in novel food products, for food processing purposes, as functional food, dietary supplementation purposes and pharmaceutical preparations. Composition has clinically significant activity towards fat loss, blood glucose regulation, inhibiting inflammation and enhance bioavailability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation for stimulating hair growth and improving quality and the active ingredient derived is from plant sources, especially comprising 10-20% nitrate enriched extract of Amaranth. In addition, said formulation is having one or more ingredients selected from liquid paraffin, mango butter, bees wax, cetyl alcohol, glycerol, sodium benzoate, potassium Sorbate. It also discloses a method of preparation of said formulation, its application as well as its use for stimulating hair growth and improving hair quality. It is found that said formulation has high wound healing potential at lower concentration by Increasing the rate of cell proliferation. It increases not only the Hair growth rate but also increases total hair count and density (n/cm2) of Terminal hair, Vellus hair and Anagen hair. Applying said formulation on the scalp helps in stimulating hair growth and improving the quality of hair.

Abstract: A unit dosage of an oral composition of an extract of Withania somnifera is disclosed. The extract of Withania somnifera includes total withanolides. The total withanolides includes withanolide glycosides and withanolide aglycones. The extract of Withania somnifera includes about 32% to about 38% by weight of the withanolide glycosides. Methods of preparing the extract of Withania somnifera are disclosed. Methods of treatment by administering the extract of Withania somnifera are disclosed.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods to increase the bioactivity and bioavailability of plant compound having hydrophobic phytochemicals which have poor bioavailability due to poor water solubility. Dispersions of extracts of Boswellia and/or Curcuma longa in sesame seed oil. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory composition having a) an extract of Boswellia, b) one or more of an extract of Curcuma longa, a curcuminoid composition and combinations thereof, and, c) a sesame seed oil. The analgesic and anti-inflammatory composition has particles having a particle size ranging from less than about 20 micrometers to about 1 micrometer. The analgesic and anti-inflammatory composition provides a total combined specific surface area provided by particles in the composition ranging from about 900 meter2 per kilogram to about 3000 meter2 per kilogram of the composition. Methods of preparing the compositions and methods of treating inflammation and musculoskeletal disorders are provided.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a medicinal preparation having a mixture of diarylheptanoid complexes and essential oil of turmeric embedded in diarylheptanoid metal complex. It also discloses a method of preparation in which the complex is formed by the reaction of diarylheptanoids with a cation in the presence of oil. Diarylheptanoid metal complexes with embedded oil show improvement in the general health of avians and mammals. Improvements in avians and mammals health include reduced mortality, improved weight gain, improved meat quality, improved bone density, improved eggshell thickness, improved immunomodulatory activity, improved liver conditions, and reduced occurrence of drug-induced dyslipidemia. It is also found that said medicinal preparation is very effective in the prevention of the incidence of udder inflammation and in the treatment of hypocalcemia, Alzheimer's disease, and stress related issues. It has antioxidant activity as well as improved analgesic properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extract of Ashwagandha that exhibit enhanced bioactivity and bioavailability comprising of enriched withanolide glycosides and saponins; with negligible amount of alkaloids, withanolide aglycones and oligosaccharides. The extract as disclosed prepared from root, stems, leaves and whole plant of Ashwagandha further shows improved immunomodulatory activity, anti-inflammatory activity, anti stress activity, antidiabetic activity and sleep quality. The disclosure also provides a method of improving bioactivity of withanolide glycosides even at lower doses, by the administration of an enteric coated formulation of extract of Ashwagandha to humans. The enteric coating protects the composition from hydrolysis in the acidic environment of the stomach to release the withanolide glycoside in neutral/alkaline pH in gastrointestinal tract (GIT) thus enhancing the absorption.

Abstract: Present invention pertains to a plant-based formulation for fast pain relief and method of preparation of said pain relief formulation. Plant-based formulation is made from solid Turmeric extract and solid Boswellia extract loaded into an oil, with a Hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value ranging from 10 to 19. Administering said analgesic and anti-inflammatory formulation hastens the process of relief to a subject experiencing acute musculoskeletal pain.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extract of Ashwagandha that exhibit enhanced bioactivity and bioavailability comprising of enriched withanolide glycosides and saponins; with negligible amount of alkaloids, withanolide aglycones and oligosaccharides. The extract as disclosed prepared from root, stems, leaves and whole plant of Ashwagandha further shows improved immunomodulatory activity, anti-inflammatory activity, anti stress activity, antidiabetic activity and sleep quality. The disclosure also provides a method of improving bioactivity of withanolide glycosides even at lower doses, by the administration of an enteric coated formulation of extract of Ashwagandha to humans. The enteric coating protects the composition from hydrolysis in the acidic environment of the stomach to release the withanolide glycoside in neutral/alkaline pH in gastrointestinal tract (GIT) thus enhancing the absorption.

Abstract: A composition for enhanced bioavailability of curcumin comprising a curcuminoid mixture and an essential oil of turmeric, wherein the curcuminoid mixture comprises a curcumin-keto compound, a curcumin-enol compound, a bisdemethoxycurcumin, a demethoxycurcumin, wherein a weight ratio of the curcumin-keto compound to the curcumin-enol compound ranges from about 0.12-0.20:0.8-0.88. A composition for enhanced lymphatic bioavailability of curcumin comprising a curcuminoid mixture and an essential oil of turmeric, wherein the curcuminoid mixture comprises a curcumin-keto compound, a curcumin-enol compound, a bisdemethoxycurcumin, a demethoxycurcumin, wherein a weight ratio of the curcumin-keto compound to the curcumin-enol compound ranges from about 0.12-0.20:0.8-0.88. Methods for making the composition for enhanced bioavailability of curcumin. Methods for making the composition for enhanced lymphatic bioavailability of curcumin.

Abstract: An extract of Amaranth, having enriched nitrate content, L-arginine, Flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, carbohydrates, proteins, potassium, and with negligible amount of oxalic acid or oxalate content. The extract of Amaranth can be prepared from fresh or dried leaves and stem of Amaranth. Dosage forms of extract include fast melt tablet, lozenge, candy, chewing gum, beverage, tablet, capsule, pill, and powder. The extract of Amaranth enhances nitric oxide concentration, enhances nitrate level concentration, and enhances nitrite level in blood as well as in saliva. Administering the extract can lower blood pressure, increase physical endurance, increase swimming endurance, increase running endurance, and improve sexual performance among human beings.

Abstract: A medicinal composition having a nitrate enriched extract of Amaranth for the prevention and treatment of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, and for the improvement of cardioprotective health and cardio renal protection. A method for the prevention and treatment of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, method of improving cardioprotective health and cardio renal protection by using the composition having a nitrate enriched extract of Amaranth.

Abstract: A formulation of curcuminoid mixture having curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin and an essential oil of turmeric having 45% Ar-turmerone. The formulation gives enhanced bioavailability of bisdemethoxycurcumin, demethoxycurcumin and curcumin for up to 10 hrs. The curcuminoid mixture has curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin in a weight/weight ratio ranging from about 0.8:1:1 to about 1:1.1:1.2. A process of preparing a formulation of curcuminoid mixture having curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin in 0.8:1:1 to 1:1.1:1.2 weight/weight ratio and an essential oil of turmeric having 45% Ar-turmerone. A formulation for improved biological activity and bioavailability and tissue distribution of curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extract of Ashwagandha that exhibit enhanced bioactivity and bioavailability comprising of enriched withanolide glycosides and saponins; with negligible amount of alkaloids, withanolide aglycones and oligosaccharides. The extract as disclosed prepared from root, stems, leaves and whole plant of Ashwagandha further shows improved immunomodulatory activity, anti-inflammatory activity, anti stress activity, antidiabetic activity and sleep quality. The disclosure also provides a method of improving bioactivity of withanolide glycosides even at lower doses, by the administration of an enteric coated formulation of extract of Ashwagandha to humans. The enteric coating protects the composition from hydrolysis in the acidic environment of the stomach to release the withanolide glycoside in neutral/ alkaline pH in gastrointestinal tract (GIT) thus enhancing the absorption.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extract of Ashwagandha that exhibit enhanced bioactivity and bioavailability comprising of enriched withanolide glycosides and saponins; with negligible amount of alkaloids, withanolide aglycones and oligosaccharides. The extract as disclosed prepared from root, stems, leaves and whole plant of Ashwagandha further shows improved immunomodulatory activity, anti-inflammatory activity, anti stress activity, antidiabetic activity and sleep quality. The disclosure also provides a method of improving bioactivity of withanolide glycosides even at lower doses, by the administration of an enteric coated formulation of extract of Ashwagandha to humans. The enteric coating protects the composition from hydrolysis in the acidic environment of the stomach to release the withanolide glycoside in neutral/alkaline pH in gastrointestinal tract (GIT) thus enhancing the absorption.

Abstract: A unit dosage of an oral composition of an extract of Withania somnifera is disclosed. The extract of Withania somnifera includes total withanolides. The total withanolides includes withanolide glycosides and withanolide aglycones. The extract of Withania somnifera includes about 32% to about 38% by weight of the withanolide glycosides. Methods of preparing the extract of Withania somnifera are disclosed. Methods of treatment by administering the extract of Withania somnifera are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dietary fiber rich composition derived from plants parts, preferably from ginger, turmeric and Emblica. The composition has at least 45% dietary fiber and most of it is insoluble fibre. The insoluble fibre mostly comprises of resistant starch, the composition has at least 15% resistant starch. The invention also relates to a method of extracting and enrichment of fibre from plant parts. The method further includes solvent extraction, acid treatment and enzymatic treatment. The Starch in the composition either enriched and/or chemical modified. The composition has a place in novel food products, for food processing purposes, as functional food, dietary supplementation purposes and pharmaceutical preparations. Composition has clinically significant activity towards fat loss, blood glucose regulation, inhibiting inflammation and enhance bioavailability.

Abstract: An extract of Amaranth, having enriched nitrate content, L-arginine, Flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, carbohydrates, proteins, potassium, and with negligible amount of oxalic acid or oxalate content. The extract of Amaranth can be prepared from fresh or dried leaves and stern of Amaranth. Dosage forms of extract include fast melt tablet, lozenge, candy, chewing gum, beverage, tablet, capsule, pill, and powder. The extract of Amaranth enhances nitric oxide concentration, enhances nitrate level concentration, and enhances nitrite level in blood as well as in saliva. Administering the extract can lower blood pressure, increase physical endurance, increase swimming endurance, increase running endurance, and improve sexual performance among human beings.

Abstract: A medicinal composition having a nitrate enriched extract of Amaranth for the prevention and treatment of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, and for the improvement of cardioprotective health and cardio renal protection. A method for the prevention and treatment of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, method of improving cardioprotective health and cardio renal protection by using the composition having a nitrate enriched extract of Amaranth.

Abstract: An extract of Amaranth, having enriched nitrate content, L-arginine, Flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, carbohydrates, proteins, potassium, and with negligible amount of oxalic acid or oxalate content. The extract of Amaranth can be prepared from fresh or dried leaves and stem of Amaranth. Dosage forms of extract include fast melt tablet, lozenge, candy, chewing gum, beverage, tablet, capsule, pill, and powder. The extract of Amaranth enhances nitric oxide concentration, enhances nitrate level concentration, and enhances nitrite level in blood as well as in saliva. Administering the extract can lower blood pressure, increase physical endurance, increase swimming endurance, increase running endurance, and improve sexual performance among human beings.

Abstract: A medicinal composition having a nitrate enriched extract of Amaranth for the prevention and treatment of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, and for the improvement of cardioprotective health and cardio renal protection. A method for the prevention and treatment of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, method of improving cardioprotective health and cardio renal protection by using the composition having a nitrate enriched extract of Amaranth.