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.

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: 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: A composition having an extract of seed of Emblica officinalis. Methods of preparing extract of seed of Emblica officinalis. An amla seed blend composition having various ratios of extracts of seeds of Emblica officinalis. Nutraceutical or pharmaceutical methods for decreasing the total cholesterol, decreasing triglyceride, decreasing blood glucose level, enhancing HDL-C levels, increasing the HDL-C level to total cholesterol ratio, lowering LDL-C levels, decreasing the CRP level, decreasing the intima media thickening, reducing hair fall in mammals especially human beings. The extract of seed of Emblica officinalis, or the amla seed blend composition is more effective compared to extracts prepared from fruits of Emblica officinalis.

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 composition having an extract of seed of Emblica officinalis. Methods of preparing extract of seed of Emblica officinalis. An amla seed blend composition having various ratios of extracts of seeds of Emblica officinalis. Nutraceutical or pharmaceutical methods for decreasing the total cholesterol, decreasing triglyceride, decreasing blood glucose level, enhancing HDL-C levels, increasing the HDL-C level to total cholesterol ratio, lowering LDL-C levels, decreasing the CRP level, decreasing the intima media thickening, reducing hair fall in mammals especially human beings. The extract of seed of Emblica officinalis, or the amla seed blend composition is more effective compared to extracts prepared from fruits of Emblica officinalis.

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: An extract of seeds of Emblica officinalis which has triterpenoids and hydroxycinnamic acids is provided. A blend of extracts of seeds of Emblica officinalis which includes an extract of seeds of Emblica officinalis having triterpenoids and hydroxycinnamic acids and an extract of seeds of Emblica officinalis having fatty acids, such as, alpha linolenic acid, linoleic acid and oleic acid is provided. Methods of preparing the extracts of seeds of Emblica officinalis and methods of preparing the blend of extracts of seeds of Emblica officinalis are provided. Methods of treatment administering the extracts of seeds of Emblica officinalis and methods of preparing the blend of extracts of seeds of Emblica officinalis are provided.

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: 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: 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: The present invention relates to an enteric coated Costus composition with anti-diabetic activity which is enriched with triterpenoids and is made into a dosage form for the treatment of Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes. The Costus Composition is derived from Costus extract derived from Costus plant part. A process of solvent extraction and purification of said extract is also provided. A method for targeted delivery of Costus composition into intestine is provided. A dosage form is provided for the Costus composition. The enrichment with triterpenoids is up to 95% of the composition. Costus composition can lose its activity in acidic condition of the stomach. Hence by giving enteric coating to Costus Composition, it can withstand the acidic condition of the stomach thereby enhancing the bioavailability and bioactivity of the composition.

Abstract: A medicinal composition useful for the treatment of head and neck cancer premalignant lesions. The composition includes a curcuminoid mixture and an essential oil of turmeric. The curcuminoid mixture consists of curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin. The essential oil of turmeric includes about 45% ar-turmerone. The weight ratio of curcuminoid mixture to essential oil of turmeric ranges from about 1:3 to about 99:1. Methods of preparation of the composition is provide. Methods of treatment of head and neck cancer premalignant lesions by oral administration is provided.