Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for preparing an aloe extract. The method comprises steps of, mincing a mesophyll of an Aloe in water; heating the minced mixture to 60-80° C.; filtering the mixture to produce a first filtrate; drying the first filtrate; reconstituting the dried first filtrate in water; subjecting the first filtrate or the reconstituent to column chromatography and eluting the column with a first polar solvent; concentrating the eluent; purifying the concentrate with active carbons; filtering the purified concentrate to produce a second filtrate; concentrating the second filtrate; and adding a second polar solvent to the concentrated second filtrate thereby producing the aloe extract. The present disclosure also encompasses the aloe extract prepared by the present method. Said aloe extract has desired contents of O-acetyl groups or polysaccharides, and is useful for manufacturing food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic products.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a reticle container which comprises an upper cover and a lower cover. A plurality of identification modules is disposed on the edge of the reticle container. Therefore, the user can quickly identify the usage of the reticle container or number per se. On the other hand, the reticle container of the present invention further comprises supporters, sustainers and connecting modules. Therefore, the reticle container of the present invention is able to satisfy various structural requirements and conditions for carrying the reticle in a sealed environment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for preparing an aloe extract. The method comprises steps of, mincing a mesophyll of an Aloe in water; heating the minced mixture to 60-80° C.; filtering the mixture to produce a first filtrate; drying the first filtrate; reconstituting the dried first filtrate in water; subjecting the first filtrate or the reconstituent to column chromatography and eluting the column with a first polar solvent; concentrating the eluent; purifying the concentrate with active carbons; filtering the purified concentrate to produce a second filtrate; concentrating the second filtrate; and adding a second polar solvent to the concentrated second filtrate thereby producing the aloe extract. The present disclosure also encompasses the aloe extract prepared by the present method. Said aloe extract has desired contents of O-acetyl groups or polysaccharides, and is useful for manufacturing food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic products.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a reticle container which comprises an upper cover and a lower cover. A plurality of identification modules is disposed on the edge of the reticle container. Therefore, the user can quickly identify the usage of the reticle container or number per se. On the other hand, the reticle container of the present invention further comprises supporters, sustainers and connecting modules. Therefore, the reticle container of the present invention is able to satisfy various structural requirements and conditions for carrying the reticle in a sealed environment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use of an extract from Alpinia spp. for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The extract is prepared by extracting fresh and/or dried fruits of Alpinia spp. plant with a solvent such as a supercritical fluid, water, 10-95% (v/v) ethanol, acetone, ethyl acetate or n-hexane, to obtain an extract suitable for the preparation of IBS medicaments. In some embodiments, active compounds with anti-abnormal defecation activity and/or analgesia effect are isolated from the water extract of Alpinia spp.; these compounds are therefore potential lead compounds for use as medicaments for treating IBS.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use of an extract from an Aster species for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of pain. The extract is extracted from fresh and/or dried roots and rhizomes of a Tatarian aster (Aster tartaricus) plant, in which the extraction is performed by use of water or 10-95% (v/v) ethanol as an extractant to obtain an extraction mixture. In some embodiments, the extraction mixture is further subject to column chromatography, in which the cloumn was eluted in sequence with water, and at least one eluent other than water.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use of an extract from an Aster species for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation. The extract is extracted from fresh and/or dried roots and rhizomes of a Tatarian aster (Aster tartaricus) plant, in which the extraction uses water or 40-95% (v/v) ethanol as an extractant to obtain an extraction mixture. In some embodiments, the extraction mixture is then eluted with water followed by at least one eluent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use of an extract from an Aster species for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation. The extract is extracted from fresh and/or dried roots and rhizomes of a Tatarian aster (Aster tartaricus) plant, in which the extraction uses water or 40-95% (v/v) ethanol as an extractant to obtain an extraction mixture. In some embodiments, the extraction mixture is then eluted with water followed by at least one eluent.