Abstract: A bifurcated method to process an aloe whole leaf by processing the aloe fillet and the aloe rind separately and subsequently combine the products from these separate processes, and the use of the final combined product.

Abstract: The use of cannabichromene (CBC) and its homologues and isomers to induce hypothermia, reduce inflammation in mammals, and as antimicrobial agents is disclosed. Preferably, a compound selected from cannabichromene, its homologues and isomers, is administered as a novel composition, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent carrier.

Abstract: A naturally occurring anorexic composition of matter that does not alter locomotor function comprising the water soluble constituents of the coca leaf (Erythroxylon coca). Anorexic compositions consisting of the foregoing described product prepared from coca leaves in admixture with a non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A method of suppressing appetite levels in animals comprising administering a therapeutically effective concentration of the inventive product in a pharmaceutically suitable carrier intravenously, orally, intraperitioneally and intramuscularly. The method of preparing an anorexically active product from coca leaves.

Abstract: The preparation of cannabichromene (CBC) and homologues thereof by condensation of citral with a substituted resorcinol in the presence of a primary amine, and the use of these compounds to induce hypothermia and reduce inflammation in mammals, is disclosed. Preferably, the cannabichromene is administered as a novel composition, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent carrier. A new compound 2-methyl-2(4-methyl-pent-3-enyl)-5-hydroxy-7-methylchromene (CBC-C.sub.1).

Abstract: A method of detecting the presence of paraquat in biological tissues and fluid and soil and plant tissues, particularly marihuana, involving the conversion of any paraquat present in the tissue to 4,4'-bipyridine and analyzing the sample for that compound, the presence of which would indicate the presence of paraquat in the tissue.

Abstract: A compound prepared from the extract of Xanthium strumarium (cockleburr) characterized by being a white crystalline glycoside having a decomposition point of 278.degree.-279.degree.C.; a molecular formula of C.sub.31 H.sub.48 O.sub.24 S.sub.2, the aglycone portion of the molecule having a molecular formula of C.sub.19 H.sub.28 O.sub.4 ; substantially no ultraviolet absorption above 200 m.mu.; infrared spectrum showing hydrogen bonded OH absorption, 3440 cm.sup.-.sup.1 ; C--H stretch, 2940 cm.sup.-.sup.1 ; carbonyl stretch, 1735 cm.sup.-.sup.1 ; C--O stretch, 1250 cm.sup.-.sup.1 ; and other absorptions at 1640; 1460; 1380; 1040; 1000; 900; and 800 cm.sup.-.sup.1 ; a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum in deuterium oxide showing a broad absorption at 304, 230, 162, 134, 92 and 58 cps relative to external tetramethylsilane standard; and the mass spectrum of the silylated derivative gives a mass fragment of 952 amu.