Abstract: An inedible and dry dormant state encapsulated probiotic core-shell particle for external, non-mucosal skin application is provided. From inside out, the core-shell particle has a structure of a carrier particle core serving as a nutrient source for probiotics, a first layer including a dormant probiotic species for affecting epidermal biome and at least one prebiotic as a food source for the probiotic, a polymer layer positioned over the first layer, and a dissolvable protective layer for protecting the probiotic core-shell particle from oxidation, heat and humidity. By co-applying with a releasing medium, the dissolvable protective layer and the polymer layer are dissolved to expose the dormant probiotic containing layer, the first layer. Further, the releasing medium also is able to activate and reconstitute the dormant probiotic to a live probiotic on the applied non-mucosal epidermal surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infusion product for making tea beverages, more specifically to a plant-based composition for making a tea beverage for food applications. The plants are fruits, herbs, tea and/or spices. The invention further relates to a method for producing said infusion product and its use for making a tea beverage as generated by a single-serve brewer, within a 1-minute timeframe. The invention enables users to prepare more complex tea beverages conveniently.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antibacterial and antiviral fabric includes a fabric substrate and an antimicrobial coating. The antimicrobial coating formed on the fabric substrate having an antimicrobial agent embedded or surface-adherent in a three dimensional porous network of nano-binder particles. The three dimensional porous network is formed by connecting the nano-binder particles to each other via van der Waals force or coulombic force. The antibacterial and antiviral fabric has an antimicrobial effect of at least 99% while maintaining physical properties comparable to an uncoated fabric. The present invention also provides an antibacterial and antiviral formulation and a method of preparing antibacterial and antiviral nanoparticles.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for extracting polysaccharides, for example, ?-glucan and sodium alginate, from a sample including a botanical product. The extraction can be carried out using a microwave assisted dual-solvent extraction followed by one or more membrane filtration steps.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for extracting polysaccharides, for example, ?-glucan and sodium alginate, from a sample including a botanical product. The extraction can be carried out using a microwave assisted dual-solvent extraction followed by one or more membrane filtration steps.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to salvianolic acid-gelatin conjugate load retentive hydrogel nanoparticles useful for oral delivery of salvianolic acid, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of use and preperation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based formulation, comprising hydroxypropyl-?-cyclodextrin, an essential oil selected from a group consisting of Eucalyptus Globubus oil and Houttuynia cordata oil, for targeting the respiratory system, in particular for the upper respiratory system. The formulation is delivered as vapors through an inhaler with a controlled heater.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nano-crystallized herbal ingredient-containing package for use in a food processor or being used directly to prepare a herbal decoction. The package includes a housing; single or multiple herbal ingredient nano-crystals; one or more non-additive and anti-caking spacers for preventing caking that blocks solvent flowing through the package towards the single or multiple herbal ingredient nano-crystals during processing by the food processor; and optionally one or more stabilizing agents for stabilizing the single or multiple herbal ingredient nano-crystals during nano-crystallization of the herbal ingredients and during preparation of the herbal decoction. A method of preparing a herbal decoction from the package is also provided.

Abstract: Nano-crystallized herbal ingredient-containing package for use in a food processor or being used directly to prepare an herbal decoction is provided. The nano-crystallized herbal ingredient-containing package comprises a housing; single or multiple herbal ingredient nano-crystals; one or more non-additive and anti-caking spacers for preventing from caking to block solvent flowing through the package towards said single or multiple herbal ingredient nano-crystals during processing by the food processor; and optionally one or more stabilizing agents for stabilizing said single or multiple herbal ingredient nano-crystals during nano-crystallization of the herbal ingredients and during preparation of said herbal decoction. A method of preparing a herbal decoction from the said package is also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein is a nanoparticle comprising a metal core and a polymer shell coating the metal core useful as a magnetic resonance contrast agent.

Abstract: The present invention is a herbal composition and method of preparing thereof. The herbal composition comprising extracts of Carthami Flos (CF), Dipsaci Radix (DR), Notoginseng Rhizoma (NR) and Rhei Rhizoma (RR). The present invention also relates to an oil-in-water or water-in-oil type nano-emulsion and method of preparing thereof. The nano-emulsion comprises an aqueous phase, an organic phase and a surfactant, wherein said aqueous phase comprises hydrophilic extract of herbal materials and said organic phase comprises hydrophobic extract of said herbal materials. The present invention also relates to a transdermal patch comprises said nano-emulsion. The herbal composition of the present invention is useful in treating traumatic injuries, in particular bone injuries. The present nano-emulsion and patch thereof can promote skin absorption of active ingredients in herb, thereby increasing the herb's bioavailability and efficacy in therapy.