Containing Or Obtained From Piper (e.g., Black Pepper, Kava-kava, Etc.) Patents (Class 424/734)
  • Publication number: 20030215532
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Tetsuo Nakatsu, Peter J. Mazeiko, Andrew T. Lupo, Carter B. Green, Charles H. Manley, David J. Spence, Hideaki Ohta
  • Publication number: 20030194452
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Ravindra Kumar Agarwal, Anurag Agarwal
  • Publication number: 20030185907
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: Kim Carleton Krumhar
  • Publication number: 20030180398
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20030170326
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20030161802
    Abstract: Described are anti-dandruff and anti-itch compositions comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Linda J. Flammer, Brian T. Grainger, Richard M. Boden, Carol Christensen
  • Patent number: 6586018
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventor: Sabina Fasano
  • Patent number: 6579543
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventor: Jackie H. McClung
  • Publication number: 20030096020
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Narasimha Baba Brindavanam, Chandrakant Katiyar, Yadlapalli Venkateswara Rao
  • Patent number: 6541044
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: U.S. Nutraceuticals
    Inventor: Fred B. Gregg, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030060504
    Abstract: 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): 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Shinji Yoshida, Munekazu Iinuma
  • Patent number: 6537592
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Kava Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitsunori Ono, Lan Bo Chen
  • Patent number: 6537591
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Aquarium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Yoshpa
  • Publication number: 20030054015
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Shinichiro Haze, Keiko Sakai, Yoko Gozu, Yukiko Koizumi, Takeshi Hariya, Michio Shibata, Takayuki Sakiguchi
  • Patent number: 6482432
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: GAIA Herbs, Inc.
    Inventor: Xiping Wang
  • Publication number: 20020136783
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Anil Kumar Singh, Rattan Lal Bindra, Janardan Singh, Sushil Kumar
  • Patent number: 6455077
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Dabur Research Foundation
    Inventors: Chandra Kant Katiyar, Ramesh Kumar Duggal, Bodapati Venkata Jagannadha Rao
  • Patent number: 6451354
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Pharma Terra, Inc.
    Inventors: Rolland Hebert, Edayatimangalam Raja Bhavani Shanmugasundaram, Kalathkal Radha Shanmugasundaram
  • Publication number: 20020122835
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Luke R. Bucci, Alan Shugarman, Jeffrey A. Felliciano, Marta Draper Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20020086068
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Santu Bandyopadhyay, Keshab Chandra Roy, Mitali Roy, Bikash Chandra Pal, Ranjan Bhadra, Krishna Das, Samir Bhattacharya
  • Patent number: 6413553
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Santu Bandyopadhyay, Keshab Chandra Roy, Mitali Roy, Bikash Chandra Pal, Ranjan Bhadra, Krishna Das, Samir Bhattacharaya
  • Publication number: 20020081342
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventor: Mostafa K. Behzadpour
  • Patent number: 6395311
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Univera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Qi Jia
  • Publication number: 20020061339
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventors: Martin Stogniew, Walter Chambliss
  • Publication number: 20020048551
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventors: Brian C. Keller, Daniel L. Fisher
  • Patent number: 6365601
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Vilas Gajanan Gaikar, Girija Raman
  • Publication number: 20020018819
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: Kava Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporation
    Inventors: Mitsunori Ono, Lan Bo Chen
  • Publication number: 20010055625
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Chandra Kant Katiyar, Ramesh Kumar Duggal, Bodapati Venkata Jagannadha Rao
  • Publication number: 20010039296
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Debasis Bagchi, Gary Troxel
  • Patent number: 6312736
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Biotech Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Kelly, Ann Perry
  • Publication number: 20010036486
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Norman E. Rosenthal, Richard A. Friedman
  • Publication number: 20010031285
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Applicant: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Norikazu Iwase, Norihiro Tanaka, Hirotaka Sato, Kazuyuki Fukuda, Mami Nonomura, Yoshiaki Ichikawa, Kimihiko Hori
  • Patent number: 6303157
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Kava Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitsunori Ono, Lan Bo Chen
  • Publication number: 20010019717
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: September 6, 2001
    Applicant: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroshi Nojiri, Mami Nonomura, Kimihiko Hori
  • Publication number: 20010008641
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 25, 1998
    Publication date: July 19, 2001
    Inventor: R. DOUGLAS KROTZER
  • Publication number: 20010006983
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Publication date: July 5, 2001
    Inventor: QI JIA
  • Patent number: 6238707
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: Zhang Chun