Abstract: The present invention relates to novel influenza antigens, novel immunogenic or vaccine compositions, as well as to uses of and to methods for producing said antigens and compositions. In particular, the invention relates to recombinant forms of hemagglutinin (HA) and their use in vaccine compositions for the prevention of influenza virus infections.

Abstract: A homeopathic joint pain treatment composition comprises an animal fat such as lard mixed with onions and rosemary herb. The onions and rosemary herb may be finely chopped or pureed to give the composition a homogeneous appearance, and provide for the maximum release of their essential oils. The composition is applied to affected areas, such as joints topically with massage.

Abstract: A topical composition and method for making, including the steps of placing cow's tallow in water and heating; allowing the heating tallow to float to the top of the water; filtering the floating portion of the tallow from the rest of the water; placing the floating portion of tallow obtained from the filtering into a container containing the bee's wax, camphor, and alum powder; maintaining the mixture at low heat; allowing all four ingredients to have blended; cooling the mixture from the low heat; and refrigerating the mixture. The temperature of heating the cow's tallow is sufficient to render the four ingredients blendable.

Abstract: emollient and methyl salicylate, where said methyl salicylate comprises between 10 and 30 percent by weight of said cream; a skin stimulant comprising menthol crystals and two or more reactants selected from a group of camphor, cinnamomum cassia, diclofenac, eucalyptus, and ginger to cause a hot and cool stimulus on an epidermal surface; a pain reliever comprising two or more agents selected from a group of benzocaine, emu oil, eucalyptus oil, methylsulfonylmethane and glucosamine; and an inflammatory comprising two or more agents selected from a group of artemisia vulgaris, amica Montana flower extract, licorice root extract, oat extract, and thyme oil.

Abstract: An animal-derived lipid is disclosed that is useful as a carrying agent for anti-microbial formulations. Pharmaceutical and other preparations including Emu Oil are also described as profoundly useful components in anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral treatments. This lipid material is extracted from the Emu (Dromais Novae-Hollandiae), an indigenous bird of Australia and New Zealand. Therapeutic compositions comprising Emu Oil in combination with an extracellular product of Bacillus coagulans or Pseudomonas lindbergii strain, comprising a supernatant or filtrate of said culture suitable for topical application to the skin or mucosal membranes of a mammal are utilized to inhibit the growth of bacterium, yeast, fungi, virus, and combinations thereof. Additionally, the aforementioned therapeutic composition may also include an anti-microbial, anti-mycotic, and/or anti-viral agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antiprotozoal agent, which is particularly preferred as an antileishmanial agent. Specifically, the present invention is directed to an antiprotozoal agent comprising, as an active ingredient, a compound of Formula (I): wherein R is —H or acyl, a salt thereof, or solvate thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the natural topical treatment of portions of skin of a person afflicted with a skin disorder such as dry skin, eczema, itchy skin, red skin, itchy eczema, inflamed skin, and/or cracked skin for the removal of itch and the restoration of the affected areas of skin to a normal condition. The natural treatment of a skin disorder initially involves formation of a natural ointment from the ingredients identified as lard; Marigold flowers; and pure beeswax. The natural ointment is formed by combination of the ingredients which includes heating. The ointment is then applied twice daily to affected areas of skin until a natural cure of the skin disorder is obtained. In addition, a therapeutic compress is applied to the affected skin. The compress may include Colts Foot Leaf, White Oak Bark, Burdock Root, Horsetail Herb, and water.

Abstract: Systems and methods treat plasma carrying contaminants and cellular matter that are capable of entraining contaminants. The systems and methods separate cellular matter from the plasma by filtration, thereby removing contaminants entrained within the cellular matter. The system and methods add to the plasma a photoactive material. The systems and methods emit radiation at a selected wavelength into the plasma to activate the photoactive material and thereby eradicate the contaminant that is free of entrainment by cellular matter.

Abstract: A method of treating animals, particularly rhea and ostrich chicks with adipose depletion, by injection with an oil derived from rhea or ostrich adipose or by injection with an active component of the oil that increases anti-inflammatory capabilities and phospholipid formation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of natural or synthetic first runnings coconut fatty acid as an insect-repellent agent which is applied to human or animal skin or to clothing.

Abstract: A method of promoting collagen reformation in vivo comprises applying a mixture of calcium hydroxide and oleum pedum tauri, optionally with pharmaceutically tolerable auxiliaries, to the tissue in need of collagen reformation. Enhanced bone healing results, following general surgery, dental surgery, tooth implantation etc.

Abstract: A composition of soap compounded with a garlic extract containing thiamine, a thiamine derivative having vitamin B.sub.1 activity or a salt thereof is disclosed. The soap is effective for improving atopic dermatitis.

Abstract: A coating composition for application to tree wounds, such as pruning wounds of living trees is provided. The composition is non-phytotoxic and provides extended protection against fungal pathogens. The coating composition comprises a liquid carrier together with a fatty acid metal salt active ingredient. Exemplary fatty acid metal salts include those prepared from alpha monocarboxylic acids having from 4 to 18 carbon atoms and a compound containing a metal selected from the group consisting of calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, and zinc. Various additives can be included within the composition, including gum-like substances and binders suitable to facilitate the adhesion of the active ingredient to the tree surface, as well as defoaming agents and other formulation enhancing agents.

Abstract: A scalp treatment composition which promotes scalp and hair health and growth was developed in China and approved by medical authorities of the Peoples republic of China. The composition consists essentially of ginger (zingiber officianale), saffron (crocus sativus), root bark of shaggy-fruited dittany (orignum dictamnus), the roots of red-rooted salvia (clary or sage), cypress (cypressus semptervirens) leaves, xiang tong (cinnamornum camphora (linn) sieb.), Chinese angelica (aralia chinesis), Sichuan chili (cheilitis), bezoar (phytobezoar), artemisia argyi or Chinese mugworth, royal jelly (exudated queen bee), the dried rhizome of rehmannia (scrophulariacae), bear's gallbladder, lard (saturated animal fat), dragon's (daemonorops droco bl.), dragon's blood, gypsum (calcium sulfate), loess (yellowish greay Loam), radix (etymon root), salt (sodium chloride), tuber of multiflower knotweed (centaurer), Chuan poshi (cudrania cochinohinensis (lour) kudo et masam), blended together in a skin permeating agent, e.g.