Containing Or Obtained From Piper (e.g., Black Pepper, Kava-kava, Etc.) Patents (Class 424/734)
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Publication number: 20030215532Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sensate composition including at least one cooling sensate, warming sensate and tingling sensate. The tingling sensate is at least one of Jambu Oleoresin and Spilanthol. The present invention is further directed to a method of using the sensate composition in a food, pharmaceutical or personal care product.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Applicant: Takasago International CorporationInventors: Tetsuo Nakatsu, Peter J. Mazeiko, Andrew T. Lupo, Carter B. Green, Charles H. Manley, David J. Spence, Hideaki Ohta
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IMPROVED HERBAL COMPOSITION HAVING ANTIALLERGIC PROPERTIES AND A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF
Publication number: 20030194452Abstract: The present invention relating to a herbal antiallergic composition which comprises a synergistic mixture of extracts from the fruits of Terminalia chebula, bark of Albizia lebbeck, Terminalia bellerica and Emblica officinalis. The present invention also contains the fruits of Piper longum. Piper nigrum and of rhizomes of Zingiber officinale and thoroughly mixed to get the final composition which has potent antiallergic activity. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of such composition. The composition is particularly useful for the treatment of allergic conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2001Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Ravindra Kumar Agarwal, Anurag Agarwal -
Publication number: 20030185907Abstract: A composition for treating inflammation and pain in mammals, particularly humans. Effective amounts of a boswellic acid, a curcuminoid, a gingerol, a capsaicinoid, a bioflavonoid, and a vitamin C source, in various combinations, all preferably from a botanical source, are blended to form a dose for oral administration. Administration of the dose provides relief from pain and inflammation of connective tissue. The dose may be administered as a tablet, a liquid, or a powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Kim Carleton Krumhar
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Publication number: 20030180398Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel synergistic herbal composition for the treatment of gastric ulcer, a method for preparing said synergistic herbal composition and a process for the treatment of gastric ulcer using said composition and more particularly, the present invention relates to a novel synergistic herbal composition which is effective against pyloric ligation induced ulcer model and histamine induced ulcer model.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Janaswamy Madhusudana Rao, Upparapalli Sampathkumar, Boggavarapu Subrahmanya Sastry, Jhillu Singh Yadav, Kondapuram Vijaya Raghavan, Gautam Palit, Deepak Rai, Panniyampally Madhavankutty Varier, Trikovil Sankaran Muraleedharan, Kollath Muraleedharan
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Publication number: 20030170326Abstract: The present invention relates to a bio enhancing composition containing extract and/or bioactive fraction/isolate from the plant Zingiber officinale in combinations combination with drugs, nutrients, nutraceuticals, micronutrients and herbal drugs/products and optionally containing piperine as a extract/active fraction obtained from piper nigrum, piper longum or its oleoresin as a bioavailability enhancer and its process for producing the extract or fractions from the plant source.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCHInventors: Ghulam Nabi Qazi, Kasturi Lal Bedi, Rakesh Kamal Johri, Manoj Kumar Tikoo, Ashok Kumar Tikoo, Subhash Chander Sharma, Sheikh Tasaduq Abdullah, Om Parkash Suri, Bishan Datt Gupta, Krishan Avtar Suri, Naresh Kumar Satti, Ravi Kant Khajuria, Surjeet Singh, Anamika Khajuria, Bal Krishan Kapahi
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Publication number: 20030161802Abstract: Described are anti-dandruff and anti-itch compositions comprising:Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Linda J. Flammer, Brian T. Grainger, Richard M. Boden, Carol Christensen
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Patent number: 6586018Abstract: An herbal composition is disclosed and claimed. One of the compositions disclosed includes the combination of sage leaf, red raspberry leaf, bayberry bark, capsicum pepper, damiana leaf, ginger root, licorice root, vaierian root, black cohosh root, red clover extract and kudzu root. Other compositions of the herbs are disclosed and claimed. The composition is bound in tablet form and administered orally. Alternatively, the composition is applied to the skin of the user as a cream, a patch or spray.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Inventor: Sabina Fasano
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Patent number: 6579543Abstract: A composition for topical application to an animal's skin for relief from a variety of symptoms caused by medical conditions or physical injuries. The composition includes at least one compound having analgesic activity, at least one compound having anti-inflammatory activity, at least one compound having antioxidant activity, at least one compound having anti-neuralgic activity, at least one compound having blood circulation promotion activity, and at least one compound having antidepressant activity. A method for relieving pain by topical application of the composition is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2002Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Inventor: Jackie H. McClung
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Publication number: 20030096020Abstract: The invention provides a novel oral liquid herbal composition useful in the management of asthma in diabetic and calorie conscious persons, said composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of plant extracts selected from Solanum xanthocarpum, Albizzia lebbeck, Tribulus terrestris, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Pistachia integerrima, Adathoda vasica and Woodfordia fruticosa, and having self-generated ethanol to the extent of 7 to 11% v/v and not more than 1 to 3% w/w of sugar content.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2001Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventors: Narasimha Baba Brindavanam, Chandrakant Katiyar, Yadlapalli Venkateswara Rao
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Patent number: 6541044Abstract: A method of making an extract from kava-kava root includes drying the kava-kava root, and grinding the dried root to a powder. Compounds are extracted by contacting the ground root with CO2 at an extraction pressure of at least about 500 bar, and at a temperature of less than about 65° C. The dissolved kava-kava compounds are separated from the CO2 into at least a first fraction by collecting the carbon dioxide after extracting and decreasing the pressure to a predetermined first separation pressure lower than the extraction pressure, at a temperature sufficient to prevent the carbon dioxide from solidifying. A composition including a kava-kava extract comprises greater than about 70% kavalactone, greater than about 0.3% flavokawin, and preferably comprises about 30% flavokawin. The composition comprises substantially no solvent residue and includes a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition is taken orally for nutritinal supplementation in a substantially soft gel capsule.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: U.S. NutraceuticalsInventor: Fred B. Gregg, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030060504Abstract: A wood preservative that comprises as an active ingredient a Piper methysticum, plant or a processed product thereof or a compound represented by Formula (I): 1Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: Shinji Yoshida, Munekazu Iinuma
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Patent number: 6537592Abstract: This invention relates to a kava-kava lactone-containing product. Also disclosed is a method of preparing such a kava-kava lactone-containing product by extracting kava-kava lactones from crude kava-kava extracts with a solubilizing agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Kava Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Mitsunori Ono, Lan Bo Chen
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Patent number: 6537591Abstract: A therapeutic method for treating diseased or injured fish or other aquatic animal includes administering to the fish or other aquatic animal an amount of Pimenta extract selected from the group consisting of Pimenta racemosa and Pimenta dioica sufficient to promote recovery of the diseased or injured fish or other aquatic animal. Also disclosed is a prophylactic method for treating a disease-free fish or other aquatic animal, including adding to water containing or to contain the fish or other aquatic animal Pimenta extract selected from the group consisting of Pimenta racemosa and Pimenta dioica in an amount effective to promote resistance of the aquatic animal to disease. An aqueous emulsion containing Pimenta extract oil in water, where the Pimenta extract is selected from the group consisting of Pimenta racemosa and Pimenta dioica is also disclosed for use in these methods.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Aquarium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventor: Michael Yoshpa
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Publication number: 20030054015Abstract: Sympathetic nerve-stimulating fragrant compositions with weight-loss effects, characterized by containing one or more selected from among fennel oil, grapefruit oil, pepper oil, hyssop oil, sage oil, estragon oil, eucalyptus oil, rosemary oil, cinnamon oil, clove oil, ylang ylang oil, ginger oil, geranium oil and olibanum, or one or more from among limonene, pinene, myrcene and benzyl benzoate as the active ingredients in the oils, and preferably also containing caffeine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Shinichiro Haze, Keiko Sakai, Yoko Gozu, Yukiko Koizumi, Takeshi Hariya, Michio Shibata, Takayuki Sakiguchi
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Patent number: 6482432Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for providing non-lipid, liquid form herbal extracts in a vegetable gelatin, HPMC, or any other cellulose derivative capsule. The process includes extracting an herbal plant material with an alcohol to provide an aqueous alcoholic herbal extract. The aqueous alcoholic herbal extract is contacted with sufficient glycerin to maintain the extract preferably in solution, and at least dispersed in the mixture of glycerin and aqueous alcoholic herbal extract. Alcohol and water is removed form the mixture to provide a glycerin-based liquid or semi-solid herbal extract and having a moisture content of less than 10 percent by weight, and preferably less than 5 percent by weight. The herb extract is then encapsulated in a vegetable gelatin, HPMC, or any other cellulose derivative capsule.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2001Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: GAIA Herbs, Inc.Inventor: Xiping Wang
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Publication number: 20020136783Abstract: An herbal dietary supplement composition for lactating mothers, comprising the required quantum of one or more herbs selected from Groups A to D, wherein the herbs from Group A being comprised of medicinal plant materials having galactagogue properties, Group B being comprised of medicinal plant materials having adaptogenic and anti-stress properties, Group C being comprised medicinal plant materials having hepatoprotective properties and Group D being comprised of medicinal plant materials having digestive and appetite improving properties, along with a required quantum of additives selected from nutritive flour and optional frying, flavoring, coloring and dressing agents, and a process for preparing the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Anil Kumar Singh, Rattan Lal Bindra, Janardan Singh, Sushil Kumar
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Patent number: 6455077Abstract: A herbal composition enriched with Plant coagulate for the management of Gynecological disorders is envisioned. Also disclosed is a process which involves selective solvent extraction of crude herbs in contrast to conventional aqueous extraction to improve the efficacy. The extract prepared by this method, enriched with Plant coagulate is useful in the management of Gynecological disorders and to prevent/treat anaemia due to excessive bleeding associated with menstrual disorders. The composition comprises Saraca indica, Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia belerica, Zingiber officinale, Cyperus rotundus, Pterocarpus santalinus, Berberis aristata, Cuminum cyminum, Adhatoda vasica, Nelumbo nucifera, Piper longum, Symplocos racemosa, Woodfordia fruticosa, Mangifera indica, Spinacia oleracea, Amaranthus, Trifolium alaxandrum and Vigna sinensis.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2001Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Dabur Research FoundationInventors: Chandra Kant Katiyar, Ramesh Kumar Duggal, Bodapati Venkata Jagannadha Rao
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Patent number: 6451354Abstract: A salt-spice-herbal composition known as Amrita Bindu that is clinically useful for reducing IgE production and treating secondary allergic responses is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Pharma Terra, Inc.Inventors: Rolland Hebert, Edayatimangalam Raja Bhavani Shanmugasundaram, Kalathkal Radha Shanmugasundaram
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Publication number: 20020122835Abstract: Compositions comprising zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6 and optionally theanine are effective for enhancing muscle and tissue recovery during sleep, following intense physical exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2001Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventors: Luke R. Bucci, Alan Shugarman, Jeffrey A. Felliciano, Marta Draper Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20020086068Abstract: This invention relates to an herbal composition for the treatment and remedy of bronchial respiratory difficulties, more particularly this invention describes the process of separation, physicochemical characterization and biological response evaluation of active components obtained from extracts of any plant parts including leaves, barks, roots and seeds of plants M. koenigii and P. betle in order to establish their role on the treatment and remedy of bronchial respiratory troubles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Santu Bandyopadhyay, Keshab Chandra Roy, Mitali Roy, Bikash Chandra Pal, Ranjan Bhadra, Krishna Das, Samir Bhattacharya
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Patent number: 6413553Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation is provided which is useful as a leukotrine synthesis and IL4 inhibitor and as a Th1 immunomodulator. The formulation comprises an effective amount of a combination of extracts and lyophilized extracts of Piper betel and Murrya koeniggi. The formulation can be formulated with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. The formulation can be used in a method of treating humans for respiratory conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2001Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial ResearchInventors: Santu Bandyopadhyay, Keshab Chandra Roy, Mitali Roy, Bikash Chandra Pal, Ranjan Bhadra, Krishna Das, Samir Bhattacharaya
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Publication number: 20020081342Abstract: A cough suppressant composition for successfully treating coughs. The cough suppressant composition includes black pepper and at least one flavorant diluted in an aqueous solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventor: Mostafa K. Behzadpour
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Patent number: 6395311Abstract: The present invention provides a novel vehicle for the delivery of biologically active agents. The vehicle, Maxcell™, is formulated from a novel combination of natural plant extracts and is comprised of Aloe vera polysaccharide fraction Immuno-10, cAMP, piperine, calcium phosphate and glycyrrhizinic acid.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1999Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Univera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventor: Qi Jia
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Publication number: 20020061339Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing, treating, or managing anxiety, pain, chronic pain, depression, and disorders such as premenstrual syndrome comprising the administration of a prophylactically and therapeutically effective amount of Rutaceae plant or extracts thereof to a mammal in need of such therapy. In a preferred embodiment, the mammal is human and the extracts are substantially free of the compounds obacunone or limonin. The invention also relates to compositions and methods for preventing, treating, or managing separation anxiety in domestic animals comprising the administration of a prophylactically and therapeutically effective amount of Rutaceae plant or extracts thereof to an animal in need of such therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2001Publication date: May 23, 2002Inventors: Martin Stogniew, Walter Chambliss
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Publication number: 20020048551Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods of administering nutritional supplements. The compositions and methods of the present invention are based on nutritional supplements that are encapsulated in lipid vesicles for administration as an aerosol or liquid droplet spray.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2001Publication date: April 25, 2002Inventors: Brian C. Keller, Daniel L. Fisher
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Patent number: 6365601Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for extraction of piperine of Formula I from the fruits of Piper species, comprising the steps of: contacting the fruit of piper species with aqueous hydrotrope solution at a temperature in the range of 0-100° C. and separating the solution from the solid residue by known methods, and recovering piperine from the solution by known methods.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial ResearchInventors: Vilas Gajanan Gaikar, Girija Raman
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Publication number: 20020018819Abstract: This invention relates to a kava-kava lactone-containing product. Also disclosed is a method of preparing such a kava-kava lactone-containing product by extracting kava-kava lactones from crude kava-kava extracts with a solubilizing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Applicant: Kava Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporationInventors: Mitsunori Ono, Lan Bo Chen
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Publication number: 20010055625Abstract: A herbal composition enriched with Plant coagulate for the management of Gynecological disorders is envisioned. Also disclosed is a process which involves selective solvent extraction of crude herbs in contrast to conventional aqueous extraction to improve the efficacy. The extract prepared by this method, enriched with Plant coagulate is useful in the management of Gynecological disorders and to prevent/treat anaemia due to excessive bleeding associated with menstrual disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2001Publication date: December 27, 2001Inventors: Chandra Kant Katiyar, Ramesh Kumar Duggal, Bodapati Venkata Jagannadha Rao
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Publication number: 20010039296Abstract: A method for preventing and or reducing the symptoms of menopause in women comprises identifying women having or at risk for having such symptoms, and administering to them an effective amount of a composition comprising trans-resveratrol and other compounds that prevent or reduce the symptoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2001Publication date: November 8, 2001Inventors: Debasis Bagchi, Gary Troxel
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Patent number: 6312736Abstract: An herbal composition is used to relieve pain and other symptoms associated with migraines and other types of headaches. The preferred herbal composition includes white willow bark extract, kava kava root extract, feverfew extract, ginger root extract, Guarana extract, and Vitamin B6. The herbal composition may be combined with liposomes to carry the composition. The result is an herbal composition that can be applied sublingually for rapid, effective pain relief.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1999Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Biotech CorporationInventors: Gregory J. Kelly, Ann Perry
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Publication number: 20010036486Abstract: A method of treating nicotine addiction or deterring tobacco use in a subject by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of Hypericum perforatum or at least one active component thereof is disclosed. As disclosed, the composition may further comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition may also comprise a supplementary compound such as L-phenylalanine, L-tyrosine, tryptophan, 5-hydroxy tryptamine, serotonin, calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide, kava-kava, a kava alkaloid, valerian, hops, a passion flower extract, vitamin C, or Echinacea.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventors: Norman E. Rosenthal, Richard A. Friedman
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Publication number: 20010031285Abstract: This invention relates to IL-4 production inhibitors, antiallergic agents and atopic dermatitis preventives and improvers, each of which contains at one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl-containing monoterpenes, hydroxyl-containing sesquiterpenes and their acylated derivatives. This invention is also concerned with IL-4 production inhibitors, antiallergic agents and atopic dermatitis preventives and improvers, each of which contains an essential oil such as cedarwood oil. This invention is also concerned with bath medicine compositions, each of which contains one or more ingredients selected from cedrol, cedrenol, farnesol, patchouli alcohol and vetiverol.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Applicant: Kao CorporationInventors: Norikazu Iwase, Norihiro Tanaka, Hirotaka Sato, Kazuyuki Fukuda, Mami Nonomura, Yoshiaki Ichikawa, Kimihiko Hori
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Patent number: 6303157Abstract: This invention relates to a kava-kava lactone-containing product. Also disclosed is a method of preparing such a kava-kava lactone-containing product by extracting kava-kava lactones from crude kava-kava extracts with a solubilizing agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Kava Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Mitsunori Ono, Lan Bo Chen
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Publication number: 20010019717Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic composition, which comprises (A) at least one moisture retaining component selected from the group consisting of amino acids and salts thereof, pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid and salts thereof, lactic acid and salts thereof, urea and betaines; and (B) at least one sesquiterpene alcohol. This cosmetic composition exhibits high effects for alleviating the rough or moisture-lost skin and improving the skin condition such as dry skin or sensitive skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2001Publication date: September 6, 2001Applicant: Kao CorporationInventors: Hiroshi Nojiri, Mami Nonomura, Kimihiko Hori
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Publication number: 20010008641Abstract: The invention relates to compositions having nutritionally beneficial substituents for bodybuilding. These nutritionally beneficial substituents may be creatine monohydrate, HMB, L-glutamine, taurine, whey peptides, chromium, potassium, phosphorus, and/or magnesium and other substituents that stimulate short and/or long term psychological feedback. The invention also relates to vehicles or devices that accomplish the delivery of the nutritionally beneficial substituent to a recipient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 1998Publication date: July 19, 2001Inventor: R. DOUGLAS KROTZER
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Publication number: 20010006983Abstract: The present invention provides a novel vehicle for the delivery of biologically active agents. The vehicle, Maxcell™, is formulated from a novel combination of natural plant extracts and is comprised of Aloe vera polysaccharide fraction Immuno-10, cAMP, piperine, calcium phosphate and glycyrrhizinic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 1999Publication date: July 5, 2001Inventor: QI JIA
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Patent number: 6238707Abstract: The present invention comprises a selection of herbal, organic and inorganic materials with curative effects combined in a powdered form for human ingestion. The demonstrated benefits on human female hormone regulation or replacement include return from irregular to regular and less painful menstrual cycles, raising estrogen and progesterone levels to normal levels through menstrual cycles, return to regular menstrual cycle hormone levels with apparent infertility cure, and return to normative metabolic response from apparent circulatory abnormalities such as excessive sweating, edema, cold hand and feet, stiffness and other such symptoms.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2000Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Inventor: Zhang Chun