Abstract: The invention relates to phytosanitary formulations. The phytosanitary formulations of the invention comprises at least one active ingredient and at least one alcoholic, hydro-alcoholic or aqueous extract of at least one tinctorial plant. The phytosanitary formulations of the invention can be used in the field of agriculture and horticulture, in particular.

Abstract: A herbomineral composition for the treatment of sickle cell disease is described in the present invention. The herbo mineral composition include some herbal ingredients such as Jaiphal, Sunthi, Jivanti, Haritaki, Guduchi, Shatavari, Dadima, Pippali, along with the therapeutic minerals such as Abrakha Bhasma and Loha Bhasma at suitable concentrations to obtain synergistic anti sickling activity. The composition exhibited up to 60-87% antisickling activity on RBCs in ‘vitro’ at various concentrations. Patients treated with this composition found relief from most of the severe symptoms of sickle cell disease and sickle cell anemia, and had excellent improvement in quality of life.

Abstract: A composition and method of use for treating wounds of mammals comprising an effective amount of the plant extracts Calendula officinalis and sublimed sulfur in a topical pharmaceutical carrier and or tea tree oil. The unique combination of these active plant extracts treats any type of wound effectively and immediately by increasing granulation at the site of the wound, promoting metabolism of proteins and collagen, inducing new cell growth, stopping bleeding, minimizing pain, and providing anti-bacterial activity. The present invention also provides a calendula composition to be administered orally to a mammal to alleviate EIPH or bleeding. The present invention also provides a calendula composition to alleviate the negative effects of inflammation due to stress, to treat muscle pulls and joints, to improve the eating regimen of high performance mammals, to treat mastitis, anhydrosis, and treat or prevent an ulcer in the stomach or duodenum of a mammalian patient.

Abstract: An improved dietary and/or therapeutic supplement composition comprising a quantity of a dietary and/or therapeutic supplement agent having a pH that upon ingestion with food or a beverage would limit the effectiveness of the agent and a sufficient amount of an alkaline electrolyte additive is provided in combination with the agent to raise the pH of the composition to a level of from about 8 to about 12.5 to increase the effectiveness and functional utilization of the agent while the composition is in the person's stomach. In a preferred composition, the electrolyte additive is selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium and potassium electrolytes. The supplement composition may be in the form of tablet, capsule, powder or liquid forms. The supplement composition is designed to provide for optimum utilization of a dietary and/or therapeutic supplement agent when taken orally with food or a beverage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Withania somnifera fraction rich in withanolides and a vaccine comprising a “Withania somnifera fraction” as an adjuvant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-beneficial topical skin care composition, and methods for its use, that can hydrate skin, increase the firmness of skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles on skin, and reduce the appearance of age spots on skin. The composition can include a combination of skin active ingredients comprising euterpe oleracea fruit extract, punica granatum sterols, caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, tocopherol or tocopherol acetate, and niacinamide, a combination of skin moisturizing agents comprising glycerin and butyrospermum parkii, a photo stable combination of sunscreen agents providing the composition with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least about 15, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle which imparts a non-greasy feel when applied to skin.

Abstract: An improved dietary and/or therapeutic supplement composition comprising a quantity of a dietary and/or therapeutic supplement agent having a pH that upon ingestion with food or a beverage would limit the effectiveness of the agent and a sufficient amount of an alkaline electrolyte additive is provided in combination with the agent to raise the pH of the composition to a level of from about 8 to about 12.5 to increase the effectiveness and functional utilization of the agent while the composition is in the person's stomach. The supplement composition is designed to provide for optimum utilization of a dietary and/or therapeutic supplement agent when taken orally with food or a beverage.

Abstract: A non-stoichiometric clathrate of lipid and sulfur has been shown to effectively stabilize nerve cell membranes. As such, said compound has proven useful in a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders such as, addiction, depression, autism, Tourette's syndrome, and the like.

Abstract: A method of treating plant and animal systems and inanimate surfaces for the purposes of controlling plant pests, introducing pesticides and nutrients into plants, mitigating frost damage to plants, increasing crop yields, controlling certain plant diseases, controlling arthropod, bacterial, fungal, mycoplasma, rickettsia, and viral pests of animals and humans, and disinfecting inanimate surfaces. The method utilizes the unique multi-directional dispersion property of the tannate complex of picro ammonium formate and the tannate complex of picro cupric ammonium formate, in aqueous solution, combined with a minor amount of a surfactant sufficient to prevent formation of ammonium picrate, to penetrate plant and animal systems and inanimate surfaces and travelling multidirectionally therein. The method is carried out by introducing a small but effective amount of the tannate complex to the plant or animal system or inanimate surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of the extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves or isolated Ginkgolide B (GKB), a component of the extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves in a method for decreasing the expression of peripheral-type benzodiazepine receptor (PBR) in cells of a patient in need thereof. Further, the present invention is directed to the use of the extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves or isolated GKB in a method for decreasing the proliferation of cancer cells in a patient. More particularly, the present invention is directed to the use of the extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves or isolated GKB in a method of decreasing cancer cell proliferation in a patient wherein the cancer cell is human breast cancer cell.

Abstract: A mineral supplement or feed for ruminant animals, especially deer, contains effective amounts of sulfur and garlic to repel insects from the animals. By inducing the repellant into the animal via ingestion of the mineral supplement or feed, disease and stress in the animals as caused by the insects is reduced.

Abstract: A two-part disinfecting systems, as well as disinfecting compositions and methods for making and using the same. The two-part disinfecting system contains a first part and a second part adapted to be mixed to yield an aqueous disinfecting composition, wherein the first part comprises a chlorite and the second part comprises an acid and an optional oxidizable colorant, and wherein the first part, the second part, or both the first and second parts comprise an alpha olefin sulfonate.

Abstract: An anhydrous hydrophobic cosmetic composition in the form of a compact powder which can be taken up in dry form or with water, comprising a particulate phase comprising hydrophilic pulverulent compounds, wherein the hydrophilic pulverulent compounds represent 20 to 35% by weight relative to the total weight of the particulate phase. The invention also relates to a make-up process using such a composition, as well as to a device comprising such a composition and a sponge which can be moistened.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the treatment of alopecia and the transdermal delivery of hair growth promoting agents. The compositions are formulated to be applied topically, preferably in the form of aqueous emulsions. The compositions may further include a variety of adjuvants to enhance the stability and effectiveness thereof.

Abstract: The invention described here concerns the unique utility of fatty acids and their derivatives to eradicate existing fungal and bacterial infections in plants. Also, described herein are combination treatments whereby fatty acids are used to enhance or augment the activity of fungicides, bactericides, and biological control agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticides which comprise an active ingredient combination composed ofa) sulfur spray granules andb) a pyrethroid, and to processes for the preparation of these pesticides.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition including tannic acid and tannin complexes from a plant of the Musaceas family (banana, plantain, etc.), and a method of treating cancer with tannic acid and tannin complexes.

Abstract: An oriental aconite tuber-sulphur composite preparation which is used for treating the withdrawal syndromes of various narcotic patients and alcoholics is disclosed. The aconite tuber-sulphur composite medicine comprises in weight %: 75-80% of pharmaceutically acceptable sulphur precipitatum, 5-7% of chemically treated mica, 0.8-1.2% of alum, 0.7-0.9% of a non-toxic aconite tuber, 1-13% of an adhesive and a proper amount of water, whereby above ingredients are agitated to make a paste, and tablets of 4 mg each are prepared. Owing to these ingredients, the central nervous system of narcotic addicts and alcoholics are tranquilized so as to cure the abstinence symptoms. Thus their pains are alleviated, and the abstinence symptoms are cured in a short period of time. Further, the administration of the medicine of the present invention does not cause any secondary addictions, and there is no apprehension that the symptoms may return.

Abstract: A sulfur-based, chemical soil-corrective or conditioner for agricultural use in the form of pellets, said product containing fly sulfur powder, at least 3% by weight of an inert compound selected from the group consisting of clay, bentonite, kaolin and mixtures thereof, and at least 0.5% by weight of a wetting agent; said components are mixed with one another, then subjected to wet extrusion and next to drying, so as to obtain mechanically strong pellets which are porous and suitable to be very easily disgregated when they are in contact with soil moisture.

Abstract: Liquid antacid compositions for neutralizing stomach acid in humans and other animals comprising: an alkaline earth carbonate salt; and alkali metal phosphate salt; an alkali metal bicarbonate salt; and other excipients.

Abstract: A wart treatment consists of a perorally administrable mixture of liquid dilutions (degree of dilution D2 to D6) of known phytopreparations which individually and/or collectively exhibit an immunostimulating effect. Preferably, at least a content of (a) 0.5 to 2 parts by weight of Euphorbia cyparissias, degree of dilution D3 to D6; (b) 0.5 to 2 parts by weight of Clematis recta, degree of dilution D2 to D4; and (c) 0.5 to 2 parts by weight of Mezereum, degree of dilution D2 to D4 is provided. In addition, one or several component(s) of the following group may selectively be provided, viz.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new pharmaceutical composition and method for treatment of digestive disorders.

Abstract: An oil based composition for the treatment of dry scalp conditions, dry skin conditions, and human hair is shown and decribed. This composition is made by placing grated avocado seed in a mineral oil solution for a period of time, straining the grated avocado seed from the mineral oil solution, and addition of other ingredients which include flowers of sulfur, castor oil, cod liver oil, peppermint spirit, orange water, spirit of camphor, and arnica.The composition described herein is used to treat dry scalp and skin conditions by placing the mixture on the treatment area for a substantial period of time and then shampooing it off.