Abstract: A specimen holder includes a holder main body, a specimen mount to which a specimen is to be fixed, and a pressing member which slidably presses the specimen mount against the holder main body. A through-hole is provided in the specimen mount, and the specimen mount is tilted with respect to the holder main body by tilting a rod-like member which is inserted into the through-hole.

Abstract: The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a novel pharmaceutical composition for prevention and/or treatment of urinary incontinence, which differs from conventional drugs. The present invention provides a therapeutic agent for prevention and/or treatment of urinary incontinence having 1-[2-({[trans-3-fluoro-1-(3-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclobutyl]methyl}amino)pyrimidin-5-yl]-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide or a salt thereof, as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a novel pharmaceutical composition for prevention and/or treatment of urinary incontinence, which differs from conventional drugs. The present invention provides a therapeutic agent for prevention and/or treatment of urinary incontinence having 1-[2-({[trans-3-fluoro-1-(3-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclobutyl]methyl}amino)pyrimidin-5-yl]-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide or a salt thereof, as an active ingredient.

Abstract: This invention provides a vasoprotective agent containing a plant or its extract as an effective ingredient. The plant is selected from the group consisting of rosemary, sage, geranium herb, adlai, field horsetail, bitter orange peel, fucus, burdock, dokudami, Japan pepper, Ophiopogon tuber, ginkgo, natsume and dishcloth gourd.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lipolysis stimulator and a slimming agent which stimulate or facilitate lipolysis of accumulated adipose tissue, to thereby exert the body slimming effect. The lipolysis stimulator or the slimming agent of the present invention contains as an active ingredient any form of a plant or an extract thereof, the plant being selected from among common juniper, togenashi, rosehip, areca, polygala root, plantago herb, calumba, zuikorodoku, garden nasturtium, kidachiumanosuzukusa, bayberry, cogon grass, kohon, shoyokanzo, Japanese white birch, tanjin, kikubafuro, white mustard, common sunflower, ground ivy, Chinese wolfberry, Japanese pagota tree, sennenken, common fig, kankatto, Chinese hibiscus, usubaakaza, fenugreek, English walnut, sozuku, koniwa-zakura, gardenia, shima-kan-giku, akamino-akane, futaba-mugura, karoou, schizonepeta spike, purslane, karabyakushi, and prostrate knotweed.

Abstract: A lipolysis stimulator and a slimming agent which stimulate or facilitate lipolysis of accumulated adipose tissue, to thereby exert the body slimming effect. The lipolysis stimulator or the slimming agent of the present invention contains as an active ingredient any form of a plant or an extract thereof, the plant being selected from among common juniper, togenashi, rosehip, areca, polygala root, plantago herb, calumba, zuikorodoku, garden nasturtium, kidachiumanosuzukusa, bayberry, cogon grass, kohon, shoyokanzo, Japanese white birch, tanjin, kikubafuro, white mustard, common sunflower, ground ivy, Chinese wolfberry, Japanese pagota tree, sennenken, common fig, kankatto, Chinese hibiscus, usubaakaza, fenugreek, English walnut, sozuku, koniwa-zakura, gardenia, shima-kan-giku, akamino-akane, futaba-mugura, karoou, schizonepeta spike, purslane, karabyakushi, and prostrate knotweed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lipolysis stimulator and a slimming agent which stimulate or facilitate lipolysis of accumulated adipose tissue, to thereby exert the body slimming effect. The lipolysis stimulator or the slimming agent of the present invention contains as an active ingredient any form of a plant or an extract thereof, the plant being selected from among common juniper, togenashi, rosehip, areca, polygala root, plantago herb, calumba, zuikorodoku, garden nasturtium, kidachiumanosuzukusa, bayberry, cogon grass, kohon, shoyokanzo, Japanese white birch, tanjin, kikubafuro, white mustard, common sunflower, ground ivy, Chinese wolfberry, Japanese pagota tree, sennenken, common fig, kankatto, Chinese hibiscus, usubaakaza, fenugreek, English walnut, sozuku, koniwa-zakura, gardenia, shima-kan-giku, akamino-akane, futaba-mugura, karoou, schizonepeta spike, purslane, karabyakushi, and prostrate knotweed.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for percutaneous administration containing a mixture of polymers forming a surface-segregated film, and (B) an active ingredient. The composition provides excellent percutaneous absorption efficacy of the active ingredient, particularly, a water-soluble active ingredient, has excellent feeling and is convenient to use.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for percutaneous administration containing a mixture of polymers forming a surface-segregated film, and (B) an active ingredient. The composition provides excellent percutaneous absorption efficacy of the active ingredient, particularly, a water-soluble active ingredient, has excellent feeling and is convenient to use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lipolysis acceleration method which comprises orally administering a thistle-series or pepper-family plant, or an extract thereof; or dermatologically applying it by local administration or as a bath medicine composition. According to the method of the present invention, marked lipolysis acceleration effects can be obtained. It exhibits excellent effects for the control, prevention and improvement of obesity.

Abstract: The generation of body odor can be easily inhibited effectively without necessitating any troublesome operation such as coating and spraying by using a bath medicine composition containing at least one germicide (A) selected from the group consisting of phenolic germicides, cationic germicides and trichlorocarbanilide and a carbon dioxide generating component (B) in bathing.

Abstract: A bath composition is disclosed, which comprises a xanthine derivative or a .beta.-adrenergic stimulants. The bath composition, as dissolved in bath water, gives a moist (fresh) feel to the skin and a warm feel to the body. A method for imparting a moist feel to the skin and improving a warm feel of the body is also disclosed.

Abstract: An extracted peach-leaf fraction, preparation method of the same and a bath-additive composition comprising the same is disclosed.The extracted peach-leaf fraction is prepared by extracting peach-leaves with water and/or a lower alcohol, and treating the obtained extract with activated charcoal.The peach-leaf fraction of the present invention has an excellent solubility and stability when dissolved in water, a high anti-inflammatory effect, and safety to the skin. Further, the bath-additive composition comprising the peach-leaf fraction has an excellent bathing effect without making the bath water turbid.