Abstract: Analogs of 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid and their method of preparation are presented. The analogs may be used as anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agents. The compounds inhibit 5-lipoxygenase enzyme and various cell lines related to inflammation as well as to cancer showing a significantly better efficacy when compared to the normal boswellic acids. The analogs are capable of controlling and treating various inflammatory diseases and cancers.

Abstract: A process for producing an enriched fraction of tetrahydoxycurcumin containing, tetrahydroxycurcumin, demethylcurcumin, demethylmonodemethoxycurcumin and bisd.emethoxycurcumin and colorless tetrahydroderivatives thereof. The process consists of demethylation of natural curcumins, obtained, in turn, from the organic solvent extract of turmeric from Curcuma species. The said enriched fraction of tetrahydroxycurcumin is subjected to hydrogenation to get colorless tetrahydrotetrahydroxycurcumin enriched fraction. The enriched fractions of tetrahydroxycurcumin and colorless tetrahydrotetrahydroxycurcumin exhibits potent antioxidative action and reduces inflammation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a fraction enriched upto 100% of 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid. An organic solvent extract of gum resin from Boswellia species is first subjected to oxidation and then acetylation or vice versa. This converts the less potent boswellic acids present in the fraction to AKBA. This treated fraction is subjected to further purification and separation by chromatographic separation techniques to enhance its purity and to remove contaminants therefrom. This process provide an access to a fraction enriched in 10-100% AKBA for therapeutic applications.

Abstract: New salts or ion-pair complexes obtained by a reaction between boswellic acids or selectively enriched 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid (AKBA) or 11-keto-?-boswellic acid (KBA) compounds obtained through a new improved process, and an organic amine, more particularly with glucosamine. These salts or ion pair complexes are useful in nutraceuticals and in food supplements for anti-inflammatory and analgesic treatment of joints and cancer prevention or cancer therapeutic agents. These salts or ion pair complexes could also be used in cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition for external treatment of body parts or organs to treat inflammatory diseases or cancer.

Abstract: Analogs of 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid and their method of preparation are presented. The analogs may be used as anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agents. The compounds inhibit 5-lipoxygenase enzyme and various cell lines related to inflammation as well as to cancer showing a significantly better efficacy when compared to the normal boswellic acids. The analogs are capable of controlling and treating various inflammatory diseases and cancers.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel corosolic acid analogs of the formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are described herein. These compounds exhibit good hypoglycemic and 5-lipoxygenase inhibitory activities. They also inhibit tumour growth. Pharmaceutical compositions containing known adjutants and the title compounds are also within the scope of this invention.

Abstract: A process for producing an enriched fraction of tetrahydoxycurcumin containing, tetrahydroxycurcumin, demethylcurcumin, demethylmonodemethoxycurcumin and bisd.emethoxycurcumin and colorless tetrahydroderivatives thereof. The process consists of demethylation of natural curcumins, obtained, in turn, from the organic solvent extract of turmeric from Curcuma species. The said enriched fraction of tetrahydroxycurcumin is subjected to hydrogenation to get colorless tetrahydrotetrahydroxycurcumin enriched fraction. The enriched fractions of tetrahydroxycurcumin and colorless tetrahydrotetrahydroxycurcumin exhibits potent antioxidative action and reduces inflammation.

Abstract: This invention relates to new double salts of (?)-hydroxycitric acid with group II metals. Preferred double salts are calcium and magnesium double salts of hydroxycitric acid of the formula II. This invention also includes a process for the preparation of these double salts by the addition of one metal compound from group II to (?)-hydroxycitric acid solution followed by the addition of other metal compound solution from group II. These double salts are tasteless and are soluble in water. They are useful as dietary supplements and in beverages.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel AKBA analogs of the formula I given below: Where in R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 in each of the said analogs are: 1. R1?OCHO, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 2. R1?OCOCH2Cl, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 3. R1=5?-O-methylgalloyloxy, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 4. R1?OCOCH2CH2COOH, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 5. R1=8?,9?-Dihydro-4?-hydroxycinnamoyloxy, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 6. R1=4?-Hydroxycinnamoyloxy, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 7. R1=3?,4?-Dimethoxycinnamoyloxy, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 8. R1=3?,4?-Dihydroxy-5?-methoxycinnamoyloxy, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 9. R1?OCOCH2NH(tert-BOC), R2?H, R3?COOCH3, R4 & R5?O 10. R1?OCOCH2NH2HCl, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 11. R1?OCOCH(CH3)NH2HCl, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 12. R1?H, R2?OH, R3?COOCH3, R4 & R5?O 13. R1?H, R2?Br, R3?COOCH3, R4 & R5?O 14. R1?CN, R2?H, R3?COOCH3, R4 & R5?O 15. R1?SH, R2?H, R3?COOCH3, R4 & R5?O 16. R1 & R2?N(OH), R3?COOCH3, R4 & R5?O 17.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel AKBA analogs of the formula I given below: Where in R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 in each of the said analogs are: 1. R1?OCHO, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 2. R1?OCOCH2Cl, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 3. R1?5?-O-methylgalloyloxy, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 4. R1?OCOCH2CH2COOH, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 5. R1?8?,9?-Dihydro-4?-hydroxycinnamoyloxy, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 6. R1?4?-Hydroxycinnamoyloxy, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 7. R1?3?,4?-Dimethoxycinnamoyloxy, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 8. R1?3?,4?-Dihydroxy-5?-methoxycinnamoyloxy, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 9. R1?OCOCH2NH(tert-BOC), R2?H, R3?COOCH3, R4 & R5?O 10. R1?OCOCH2NH2HCl, R2?H, R3—COOH, R4 & R5?O 11. R1?OCOCH(CH3)NH2HCl, R2?H, R3?COOH, R4 & R5?O 12. R1?H, R2?OH, R3?COOCH3, R4 & R5?O 13. R1?H, R2?Br, R3 COOCH3, R4 & R5?O 14. R1?CN, R2?H, R3?COOCH3, R4 & R5?O 15. R1?SH, R2?H, R3?COOCH3, R4& R5?O 16. R1 & R2?N(OH), R3?COOCH3, R4 & R5?O 17.

Abstract: New salts or ion pair complexes obtained by a reaction between boswellic acids or selectively enriched 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid (AKBA) or 11-keto-?-boswellic acid (KBA) compounds obtained through a new improved process, and an organic amine, more particularly with glucosamine. These salts or ion pair complexes are useful in nutraceuticals and in food supplements for anti-inflammatory and analgesic treatment of joints and cancer prevention or cancer therapeutic agents. These salts or ion pair complexes could also be used in cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition for external treatment of body parts or organs to treat inflammatory diseases or cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dietary supplement which is a phytochemical composition. This composition is capable of controlling inflammatory conditions and preventing and curing cancer in mammals. The composition comprises a synergistic mixture of standardized Boswellia extract, salts of glucosamine, and curcuminoids optionally containing bromelain, chondroitin, methylsulphonylmethane, resveratrol, extracts of white Willow and ginger, and quercetin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutically active extracts of Vitex leucoxylon exhibiting hypoglycemic and anti-inflammatory properties. This extract is suitable for administrating to animals and humans in treating diabetes, liver disorders and related inflammatory diseases. The extract is found suitable for treating insulin and non-insulin diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel triple salts of (?)-hydroxycitric acid having the general formula 1 wherein X, Y are selected from zinc or group IIA metal and Z is selected from group IA metal of the Periodic Table. Preferred salts are triple metal salts of calcium, magnesium or zinc and potassium. This invention also includes a process for preparing the triple salts by adding stiochiometric amounts of aqueous solutions of the compounds of the desired metal to an aqueous solution of (?)-HCA. Preferably an extract from garcinia fruit ring is used as a starting material. Compounds of this invention are substantially tastless, odorless and highly water soluble and find use in beverages and in neutraceuticals.

Abstract: Novel resveratrol analogs that are potent antioxidants.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polyhydroxy curcumins of the formula (I), wherein R and R1 may be same or different and are selected from H, OH and OCH3. This invention also includes a process for synthesising the above polyhydroxy curcumins by reacting substituted aromatic alhehydes with a diketone in the presence of boron oxide, alkyl borate and a primary or secondary amine catalyst. If desired, the resulting compounds can be deprotected by known means. These compounds are used as anti-oxidants.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for preparing highly water soluble alkaline earth metal and alkali metal double salts of hydroxycitric acid. These salts are practically odourless and has negligible taste and are therefor useful as nutraceuticals. Aqueous extract of the fruits belonging to Garcinia species are treated to precipitate its alkaline earth metal salts such as the calcium salt. This sparingly soluble product is dissolved in alkali hydroxide and the pH of the solution is adjusted by adding purified extract of the fruit rind. Ca/Na or Ca/K double salts are particularly useful.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for preparing highly water soluble alkaline earth metal and alkali metal double salts of hydroxycitric acid. These salts are practically odourless and has negligible taste and are therefor useful as nutraceuticals. Aqueous extract of the fruits belonging to Garcinia species are treated to precipitate its alkaline earth metal salts such as the calcium salt. This sparingly soluble product is dissolved in alkali hydroxide and the pH of the solution is adjusted by adding purified extract of the fruit rind. Ca/Na or Ca/K double salts are particularly useful.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel resveratrol analogs of the formula given below; wherein R, R1, R2 and R3 are: 1. R=OH, R1=R2=R3=H; 2. R=OH, R1=Br, R2=R3=H; 3. R=R1=OH, R2=R3=H; 4. R=R1=R3=H, R2=3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl; 5. R=R1=H, R2=R3=3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl; 6. R=R1=R3=H, R2=3,4-dihydroxycinnamoyl; 7. R=R1=R3=H, R2=3,4,5-trihydroxycinnamoyl; 8. R=R1=R3=H, R2=—CH2CH2N(CH3)2; 9. R=R1=R3=H, R2=—COCH2NH2.HCl. These compounds exhibited high antioxidant properties and are useful in food industry and in cosmetics. The compounds may be used in pharmaceutical composition as an antioxidant or free radical scavenger.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a fraction enriched upto 100% of 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-&bgr;-boswellic acid. An organic solvent extract of gum resin from Boswellia species is first subjected to oxidation and then acetylation or vice versa. This converts the less potent boswellic acids present in the fraction to AKBA. This treated fraction is subjected to further purification and separation by chromatographic separation techniques to enhance its purity and to remove contaminants therefrom. This process provide an access to a fraction enriched in 10-100% AKBA for therapeutic applications.