Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional supplement, comprising plant material of Mascagnia eggersiana, subspecies, ecotypes or a combination thereof. Preferably, the nutritional supplement is at least in part a shaped product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medicament, comprising plant material of Mascagnia eggersiana, subspecies, ecotypes or a combination thereof, or, respectively, comprising active compounds obtainable therefrom. The medicament is in particular suitable for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2, and for improving the blood flow, in particular in peripheral blood vessels. Further subject matter of the invention is the use of said plant material or of said active compounds obtainable therefrom for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2, or for improving the blood flow, in particular in peripheral blood vessels, respectively, as well as for the preparation of respective medicaments. Further subject matter of the invention are respective therapeutic processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medicament, comprising plant material of Mascagnia eggersiana, subspecies, ecotypes or a combination thereof, or, respectively, comprising active compounds obtainable therefrom. The medicament is in particular suitable for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2, and for improving the blood flow, in particular in peripheral blood vessels. Further subject matter of the invention is the use of said plant material or of said active compounds obtainable therefrom for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2, or for improving the blood flow, in particular in peripheral blood vessels, respectively, as well as for the preparation of respective medicaments. Further subject matter of the invention are respective therapeutic processes.

Abstract: A motor whose torque is not generated by magnetic fields but rather by dielectric forces to be used in microelectronics and micromechanics. The rotors are composed of several dielectrics, which are arranged in a sector-shaped or shell-shaped manner or partially or completely envelop each other. These motors can be miniaturized down to a size of a few millimeters. They are distinguished by having slow to medium rotation speeds, short starting phases (ms range and less), extremely low current consumption, simple construction, high running constancy and being practically maintenance free. The characteristic curve of rotation (rotation as the function of the field frequency) may be selected in many ranges by changing the dielectrics of the rotor.

Abstract: A dielectric micromechanical element the moveable component of which (hereinafter referred to as rotor) is an electrically homogeneous or inhomogeneous dielectric. The rotor is driven via one or more electric field vectors which are generated via electrode arrangements by switched voltages and/or by triggering the electrodes with phase-shifted voltages. On at least one side of the rotor and/or inside the rotor the electrodes form a linear or curved row of electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dielectric motor which is driven by means of electric fields. The motor is distinguished by two or more dielectric rotors being disposed in a central region which is surrounded by several electrodes.The rotors may be made of different dielectric materials and be electrically axially asymmetric in design. They are driven by continuously or discontinuously rotating electric fields. Depending on the geometric and electric design, very variable rotation conditions can be achieved, which can be simply controlled via the frequency of the rotating fields. The motor is suited for switch and drive purposes and can be utilized to construct microdosing devices, pumps and valves.