Abstract: Extract of picrorhiza kurroa plants and a process for making the same. The extract has strong anti-viral action against both DNA and RNA-based viruses, and also against bacterial, fungal and protozoan microorganisms. The extract essentially contains the lipophilic compounds occurring in the scrophulariaceae family of plants, in particular, the terpenes and fatty acids thereof. The extract may additionally contain other said lipophilic compounds and the aglycons of the glycosides occurring in said family of plants.

Abstract: Bioactive apolar extract of plant material containing plant genetic material to treat mammalian diseases and disorders.

Abstract: An anti-viral composition comprising terpenes and fatty acids found in the Scophulariaceae family of plants is disclosed. It further comprises other lipophillic constituents and the aglycons of the glycosides occurring in said family of plants. Preferably, the composition is derived by extraction of the roots and rhizomes of mixtures of Picrorhiza kurrooa Royle, Picrorhiza scrophularflora Pennell and Neopicrorhiza scrophula?iflora. Solvents and solvent combinations are disclosed. The composition is effective against both DNA and RNA viruses and against fungal, bacterial, parasitic and protozoal infections and diseases and also as a hepatoprotective, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-diabetic and kidney-protective agent. Antibodies and vaccines for the cited diseases can be made by administration of the composition to animal or other subjects.

Abstract: Use of high doses above 1 gm per day of ascorbic acid or the derivatives thereof for the treatment of neurodegenerative and neuro-muscular degenerative diseases and disorders, in particular amytrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, alzheimer's disease, parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy is disclosed. Preferably the dose includes mannitol which facilitates the delivery of ascorbic acid to the target cells in the brain. Still further the said dose includes zinc citrate for preventing formation of kidney stones. Dose compositions for various routes of application such as oral, intravenous, intramuscular, nasal and in the form of transdermal patches are discussed.

Abstract: Extract of picrorhiza kurroa plants and a process for making the same. The extract has strong anti-viral action against both DNA and RNA-based viruses, and also against bacterial, fungal and protozoan microorganisms. The extract essentially contains the lipophilic compounds occurring in the scrophulariaceae family of plants, in particular, the terpenes and fatty acids thereof. The extract may additionally contain other said lipophilic compounds and the aglycons of the glycosides occurring in said family of plants.

Abstract: Use of high doses above 1 gm per day of ascorbic acid or the derivatives thereof for the treatment of neurodegenerative and neuro-muscular degenerative diseases and disorders, in particular amytrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, alzheimer's disease, parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy is disclosed. Preferably the dose includes mannitol which facilitates the delivery of ascorbic acid to the target cells in the brain. Still further the said dose includes zinc citrate for preventing formation of kidney stones. Dose compositions for various routes of application such as oral, intravenous, intramuscular, nasal and in the form of transdermal patches are discussed.

Abstract: An anti-viral composition comprising terpenes and fatty acids found in the Scophulariaceae family of plants is disclosed. It further comprises other lipophillic constituents and the aglycons of the glycosides occurring in said family of plants. Preferably, the composition is derived by extraction of the roots and rhizomes of mixtures of Picrorhiza kurrooa Royle, Picrorhiza scrophularflora Pennell and Neopicrorhiza scrophula?iflora. Solvents and solvent combinations are disclosed. The composition is effective against both DNA and RNA viruses and against fungal, bacterial, parasitic and protozoal infections and diseases and also as a hepatoprotective, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-diabetic and kidney-protective agent. Anti-bodies and vaccines for the cited diseases can be made by administration of the composition to animal or other subjects.