Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an extract from ginkgo biloba having a reduced content of nonpolar plant ingredients and nonpolar impurities due to environmental influences compared to the initial extract, the method being characterized by the following method steps: (a) preparing an aqueous-ketonic or aqueous-alcoholic solution of an initial ginkgo biloba extract and applying the solution to an adsorber resin, (b) eluting the adsorber resin with an aqueous C3-C6 ketone or an aqueous C1-C3 alcohol and (c) optionally concentrating and drying the extract solution thus obtained to the dry extract. The invention further relates to an extract (liquid extract or spissum extract as well as dry extract) from ginkgo biloba having a reduced content of nonpolar plant ingredients and nonpolar impurities due to environmental influences compared to the initial extract, which is obtainable by the method of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved multi-step method for preparing an extract from Ginkgo biloba having a reduced content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The invention further relates to an extract from Ginkgo biloba having a reduced content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons which is obtainable by the method according to the present invention, as well to its use.

Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion preparation comprises oil, water, alcohol, at least one of an homeopathic active ingredient and an herbal active ingredient, and a cellulose ether. A method of preparing an emulsion and a use of the emulsion are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides improved pharmaceutical preparations comprising peppermint oil and caraway oil for the treatment of dyspeptic complaints and cramps in the gastrointestinal region. In particularly preferred embodiments, preparations of the invention comprise high dosages of peppermint oil and caraway oil in a delayed-release form which also preferably consists of an enteric-coated soft gelatin capsule. Related methods also are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to effervescent compositions containing a dry extract of ginkgo biloba and an effervescent mixture. By dissolving the mixture in water a virtually clear and almost neutral solution is produced which is stable during the period of use.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved extract of Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John's wort) containing Hyperforin, in which the Hyperforin is stabilized against decomposition or degradation by means of a stabilizer.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to extracts from Harpagophytum procumbens with a high harpagoside content, to processes for producing them, such extracts containing no components capable of stimulating the synthesis of thromboxane B2 and cysteinylleucotrienes, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such extracts.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved extract of Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John's wort) containing Hyperforin, in which the Hyperforin is stabilized against decomposition or degradation by means of a stabilizer.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved extract of Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John's wort) containing Hyperforin, in which the Hyperforin is stabilized against decomposition or degradation by means of a stabilizer.