Abstract: The invention relates to aboveground plant parts of Sideritis ssp. or extracts produced therefrom for use to boost cognitive performance.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide preparations and extracts of lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora, or its synonyms) for the prophylaxis of mental stress, for increasing cognitive performance and for treating ADHS. For this purpose, preparations and extracts of lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora, or its synonyms) are used, particularly in the form of hydroalcoholic extracts. These extracts can be used in food products, food supplements, supplementary balanced diets or pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: Extracts from Thymus serpyllum L. for use in enteric inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Cactus pear (Opuntia) extract compositions, their methods of preparation, and their uses in products are provided. The Opuntia extract compositions are a mixture of an extract prepared by extraction of Opuntia fruit/fruit parts, combined with an extract prepared by extraction of Opuntia cladodes/cladode parts. The resulting Opuntia extract compositions exhibit improved therapeutic characteristics as compared with known Opuntia fruit juices or extracts, including increased hypoglycemic effects.

Abstract: Composition comprising an anti-inflammatory plant extract from rosehips together with a cartilage-protective substance, and a method of producing the rosehip extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of ironwort extracts that can be obtained by means of extracting using water or water-alcohol solvents or mixtures thereof, for producing a formulation, and for treating or preventing neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an extract containing at least 40% (m/m) of polyphenols from Cistus creticus L., said method comprising the following steps: plant parts are extracted from Cistus creticus L. using an extraction agent selected from the group comprising water, alcohols and mixtures thereof; the extraction residues are removed; the extraction agent is at least partially removed; redissolution is carried out in an aqueous solvent and the undissolved constituents are removed; and selective enriching is carried out by means of either a) a two-phase extraction, and b) a membrane filtration.

Abstract: The invention relates to aboveground plant parts of Sideritis ssp. or extracts produced therefrom for use to boost cognitive performance.

Abstract: Extracts from Thymus serpyllum L. for use in enteric inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: An extract obtainable by a method comprising the steps extracting Russian Tarragon with water or a mixture of water with up to 20% by volume of a C1 to C3 alcohol.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of ironwort extracts that can be obtained by means of extracting using water or water-alcohol solvents or mixtures thereof, for producing a formulation, and for treating or preventing neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of bedstraw extracts that can be obtained by means of extracting using water or water-alcohol solvents or mixtures thereof, for producing a formulation, and for treating or preventing neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The present application relates to a process for preparing an extract of leaves of Vitis vinifera L. comprising the following steps: a) preparing a drug from leaves of Vitis vinifera L. b) extracting the drug with an eluant selected from among water and mixtures of water with alcohol, to obtain a raw extract, c) separating the raw extract from the extracted drug, d) at least partly eliminating the eluant, to obtain a thick extract, e) redissolving the thick extract in water, f) separating off any insoluble constituents, g) selectively concentrating secondary plant ingredients by i. a 2-phase extraction or ii. membrane filtration; the extract that is obtainable therefrom, pharmaceutical preparations containing this extract and the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to aboveground plant parts of Sideritis ssp. or extracts produced therefrom for use to boost cognitive performance.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of bedstraw extracts that can be obtained by means of extracting using water or water-alcohol solvents or mixtures thereof, for producing a formulation, and for treating or preventing neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: An extract obtainable by a method comprising the steps extracting Russian Tarragon with water or a mixture of water with up to 20% by volume of a C1 to C3 alcohol.

Abstract: Composition comprising an anti-inflammatory plant extract from rosehips together with a cartilage-protective substance, and a method of producing the rosehip extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an extract containing at least 40% (m/m) of polyphenols from Cistus creticus L., said method comprising the following steps: plant parts are extracted from Cistus creticus L. using an extraction agent selected from the group comprising water, alcohols and mixtures thereof; the extraction residues are removed; the extraction agent is at least partially removed; redissolution is carried out in an aqueous solvent and the undissolved constituents are removed; and selective enriching is carried out by means of either a) a two-phase extraction, and b) a membrane filtration.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an opuntia extract formulation, comprising the steps of: a) extracting plant parts selected from fruit, fruit parts, and mixtures thereof using an extractant containing water and from 0 to 70% by weight of alcohols; at least partially removing the extractant; b) extracting plant parts selected from cladodes, cladode parts and mixtures thereof using an extractant containing water and from 0 to 70% by weight of alcohols; at least partially removing the extractant; c) mixing together the extracts of step a) and b).