Abstract: This invention provides an enhancer of the effect of adrenocorticoid on nephritis without enhancement of the undesirable side-effects of the said adrenocorticoid, comprising the water-soluble gum obtained from the stem and/or branch of Acacia species, e.g., Gum Arabic. The combination of the adrenocorticoid and the said water-soluble gum enhances the effect of the said adrenocorticoid on nephritis without enhancement of the undesirable side-effects of the hormone agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition which is useful for promoting hair growth and methods for using the same. The hair growth promoter composition comprises a compound of the formula: wherein X, R1, R2, Z1, and Z2 are those described herein. Preferably, the compound comprises at least two saccharide moieties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of glycoside indoles. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel class of glycoside indoles isolated from Calanthe discolor Lindl. and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of dihydrophenanthrene which are isolated from Calanthe discolor Lindl. and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A dyed textile article treated with tannic acid and dyed with an extract of mycelia or basidiocarps of Ganoderma lucidum. This article is produced by a process comprising contacting a substrate article of cotton, linen, silk or wool first with a pretreating bath containing tannic acid or a natural material containing tannic acid, e.g. gall, then with a mordant bath containing an alumina mordant, such as grass or wood ashes, and finally with the mycelia or basidiocarps of Ganoderma lucidum. This dyed textile article has not only a natural color and feeling, with a sufficient depth of color, but also antimicrobial and antiallergic functions.

Abstract: Solvent extracts of Piper angustifolium and/or Boldea fragrans have excellent adipose tissue decomposing activity.These extracts, if administered in appropriate drug forms, provide effective remedy of corpulent constitution and if these extracts are added to any food or beverage, their ingestion enables control of overweight.

Abstract: A process for producing a lyophilized kefir yoghurt is disclosed.This lyophilized kefir yoghurt is produced by inoculating milk with a kefir starter, which is then cultured therein to thereby produce a yoghurt; and lyophilizing the obtained yoghurt.

Abstract: A lyophilized kefir yoghurt health food is disclosed.The lyophilized kefir yoghurt is a fermentation product obtained from milk with the use of kefir fungi and in the form of a lyophilized powder.This lyophilized kefir yoghurt is produced by inoculating milk with a kefir starter, which is then cultured therein to thereby produce a yoghurt; and lyophilizing the obtained yoghurt.The health food contains lyophilized kefir yoghurt as a main component.