Abstract: p-Menthane-3,8-diol (PMD) has antiseptic, antibiotic, fungicidal and bactericidal properties. It is used for these purposes in the form of compositions comprising the PMD and a carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for coating fruits, vegetables, fowl eggs, and especially for organically-grown produce, useful for protection and extension of the shelf life of said fruits, vegetables and fowl eggs, wherein said composition is an aqueous dispersion comprised of: (a) a hydrophobic component comprising at least one member of the following group consisting of natural wax, or vegetable oil; (b) an alkali agent; (c) water; wherein components (a) and (b) are derived from natural biological sources. The invention also relates to a method for application of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a topical insect repellent composition, comprising: 40-70 wt % eucalyptus oil; 3-10 wt % catnip oil; 2-6 wt % DMSO or MSM; 6-20 wt % aloe vera; 6-20 wt % jojoba oil; 6-20 wt % tea tree oil; and 6-20 wt % peppermint oil, all weight percents based on the total weight of the composition. The present invention is also directed to an article of manufacture that contains a label and the composition of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising eucalyptus oil and orange oil in combined form, which can be used, preferably, for the treatment of diseases of the respiratory tract, which are caused by microorganisms.

Abstract: There is disclosed an antiparasitic formulation comprising Eucalyptus oil, Cajeput oil, Lemongrass oil, Clove bud oil, Peppermint oil, Piperonyl and Piperonyl Butoxide. The formulation can be used for treating an animal body or in the manufacture of a medicament for treating ectoparasitic infestation of an animal or for repelling parasites.

Abstract: Label for the outerwear for thinning of airway secretions.

Abstract: A therapeutic composition comprising: arnica, rosemary oil and emu oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising eucalyptus oil and orange oil in combined form, which can be used, preferably, for the treatment of diseases of the respiratory tract, which are caused by microorganisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates a hair quality improver containing the extract, steam distillate or pressed product of a plant selected from Eucalyptus, hop, ginger, gardenia, clove or safflower.

Abstract: There is disclosed an antimicrobial composition that may be used in the treatment of diseases and conditions associated with farm animals and livestock. The composition may also be utilized as an inhibitor of microbial growth on crops, plants or foodstuffs, such as grains and the like. The composition comprises an antimicrobially effective amount of clove bud oil, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, tea tree and orange oil but may be diluted with water prior to application.

Abstract: Concentrated vapors from botanical essential oils are inhaled to prevent, treat and cure infections of the respiratory pathogens causing Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (“SARS”). These vapors are inhaled as a practical method to reduce the risks of infection by the pathogens causing SARS in crowded public places. These vapors are also inhaled as a practical method to reduce the risks of infection by unknown, and unpredictable, respiratory pathogens that may be present in public places. The essential oils have antiseptic properties, are safe to inhale, and include, but are not limited to, the essential oils from Eucalyptus globulus, Melaleuca alternifolia, Eucalyptus citriodora, and Eucalyptus radiata. Convenient hand-held inhaler apparatus are provided for the inhalation of concentrated vapors from the antiseptic essential oils and other substances. The antiseptic essential oils have selected antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.

Abstract: Composition and methods for improving air quality, disinfecting surfaces, and prevention of a respiratory infection. The method can decrease pathogen and/or parasitic concentrations in closed rooms and surfaces by the application of an antiseptic composition. The composition can be a pressurized or foaming solution containing a single terpene, a terpene mixture, and/or a liposome:terpene(s) combination with or without surfactant. The composition can be a true solution of an effective amount of an effective terpene and a carrier such as water. The composition can be a suspension or emulsion of terpene, surfactant, and carrier. Application can be, for example, by spraying a confined space with a solution of the present invention.

Abstract: A composition for use by animals, including humans, to alleviate pain and/or inflammation around a painful joint, joint replacement surgery site, muscle, tendon, and/or ligament. A method to ameliorate pain and/or inflammation in or around a joint, muscle, tendon, and/or ligament, by topically applying Applicant's composition.

Abstract: Composition and methods for preservation of food and/or prevention of gastrointestinal infection. A composition comprising a single terpene, a terpene mixture, or a liposome-terpene(s) composition is disclosed. The composition can be a true solution of an effective amount of an effective terpene and a carrier such as water. The composition can be a suspension or emulsion of terpene, surfactant, and carrier. The composition(s) of the invention can be applied directly to food or to articles or devices used in food handling. Application can be, for example, by spraying a solution of the present invention. A true solution of terpene and water can be formed by mixing terpene and water at a solution-forming shear rate in the absence of a surfactant.

Abstract: A topical antifungal, antimicrobial and antibacterial formulation and kit and a method of use includes the steps of combining an oil extract of melaleuca alternifolia and an oil extract of eucalyptus australiana in each of four formulations wherein, the first one of the four formulations is prepared by further combining ethanol, ethoxylated castor oil, and zinc phenosulphonate; the second one of the four formulations is prepared by further combining petrolatum, ethoxylated castor oil, jojoba oil, aloe vera and lanolin, glyceryl stearate, and octyl stearate; the third one of the four formulations is prepared by further combining ethoxylated castor oil, at least one lauryl sulphate, coccabetaine, and coconut diethanolamine; and the fourth one of the four formulations is prepared by further combining petrolatum, jojoba oil, aloe vera and lanolin.

Abstract: This present invention describes a method of diagnosing and treating neuropathic pain, Bell's palsy, viral sore throat, pain due to burns, including sunburn, and pain and itching due to insect bites with compositions of essential aromatic oils, all of which contain Pelargonium graveolens (also called geranium oil bourbon or GOB). This invention discloses compositions of one or more of five other essential aromatic oils, particularly lavender, bergamot, blue chamomile, eucalyptus and tea tree, which when added to GOB acts synergistically with the GOB. These compositions can be used alone or in a composition with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in topical or oral dosage form. The present invention is an improvement in the methods and expansion of uses as stated in the previous United States Patent issued in 1993 entitled “Diagnosis and Treatment of Various Neuralgias” (Frome)—U.S. Pat. No. 5,260,313.

Abstract: A body powder is disclosed. The body powder includes a topical anti-fungal agent in combination with at least two excipients. One excipient is a boron nitride particulate material coated with a silicone compound. The other excipient is a fragrance molecularly entrapped within a cyclodextrin compound.

Abstract: A method is presented for prevention of various respiratory infections which can be caused by one or more pathogens (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) including, but not limited to, those causing the various forms of upper respiratory tract infection (common cold), influenza, bronchitis, laryngitis, etc. in human being, by using a non-toxic, easily accessible to public “effective formula” to attack the newly activated or the newly invading pathogen and rendering it ineffective. If the infection has already fully taken effect, the present method helps reduce the symptoms of the infection (illness) and its duration by preventing occurrence of secondary infections. This method may also be applied to other mammals.

Abstract: A nematicidal composition comprising a nematicidal agent obtained from the stalk of a plant, by the steps of a) pressing plant stalks to extract juice therefrom; b) adding to the extracted juice a microbial solution and allowing the juice to undergo fermentation; c) milling the pressed stalks, adding water and a microbial solution to the milled stalks and allowing the stalks to undergo microbial digestion; d) filtering any solids from the solution formed in c) and combining the filtrate with the fermented solution from step a); a wetting agent and optionally one or more plant essential oils.

Abstract: Pesticidal compositions containing rosemary oil and/or wintergreen oil and methods for using same are disclosed.

Abstract: Composition and methods for prevention and treatment of a respiratory infection. A composition comprising a single terpene, a terpene mixture, or a liposome-terpene(s) composition is disclosed. The composition can be a true solution of an effective amount of an effective terpene and a carrier such as water. The composition can be a suspension or emulsion of terpene, surfactant, and carrier. The composition(s) of the invention can be administered before or after the onset of the disease. Administration can be, for example, by spraying the respiratory tract with a solution of the present invention. Prevention and treatment of a respiratory infection by the inhalation of a solution containing a single bioactive terpene, a bioactive terpene mixture, or a liposome-terpene(s) composition before or after the onset of the infection is described. A true solution of terpene and water can be formed by mixing terpene and water at a solution-forming shear rate in the absence of a surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new herbal synergistic formulation, comprising essential oil of medicinal plant Foeniculum vulgare and other plants and said formulation useful as insecticide against mosquito larvae; in addition, the formulation of the present invention has toxic action against larval stages of malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi due to the property attributed by the synergistic combination of essential oil of plant genus Foeniculum vulgare and other essential oils derived from medicinal plants.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing polyphenols, for example, cocoa polyphenols such as procyanidins, in combination with at least one cholesterol lowering agent, and methods for improving vascular health including treating and preventing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: Herbal compositions and methods suitable for weight loss management and for treating diabetes are disclosed. The compositions comprise Ferula hermonis or an extract thereof, or Ferula hermonis with selected herbs, extracts thereof, and mixture thereof. The methods of reducing weight, and treating diabetes in patients involve oral administration of the compositions. The invention further relates to a method of extracting and standardizing Ferula hermonis extracts and tincture useful for human health.

Abstract: Composition for the topical treatment of hooves of hoofed animals comprising a curing agent preferably comprising bay leaf oil and/or turpentine oil and a fungicide, and optionally a bactericide. A method for the preparation of the composition. A method of treatment of hooves of hoofed animals suffering from white line disease, hoof thrush and/or hoof rot. Use of a fungicide and optionally a bactericide in the manufacture of a composition for topical treatment of diseased hooves of hoofed animals.

Abstract: Aqueous antimicrobial and biofilm removal compositions, comprising essential oils and certain cationic, anionic, amphoteric or non-ionic surfactants individually or in combination having an hydrophile-lipophile balance (HLB) of about 16 or above are effective oral mouthwashes and topical antimicrobial solutions. Optionally C2, C3, benzyl, 3-phenylpropanol or 2-phenylethanol alcohols can be added singularly or in combination from about 2 to about 20v/w %. Other optically ingredients include antimicrobial enhances and biofilm removal agents e.g., chelating compounds and certain organic acids.

Abstract: A therapeutic oil composition is provided that is useful for topical application to painful areas of the human body. The therapeutic oil composition is created by mixing essentials oils of Eugenia caryophyllata, Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae, Eucalyptus globulus var. globulus, Lavandula augustifolia, Mentha piperita, and Mentha spicata. The volume of each constituent added can be modified according to the desired treatment. The mixture is then aged by storing it in the dark at a temperature of between 50° F. to 60° F. for at least thirty-six hours. The composition may be applied topically in 100% strength, or mixed with an oil-based carrier, and allowed to enter through the skin and into the tissue to relieve complaints of physical pain, including muscular aches and pains, arthritis and respiratory distress.

Abstract: A composition that has insect repellent properties is made from essential volatile oils. The inventive composition includes a combination of menthol, eucalyptus oil, citronella oil and/or tea tree oil, alcohol, water and skin moisturizing components. Menthol in crystal or liquid form. Essential oil of eucalyptus. Essential oil of citronella and/or tea tree oil. Isopropyl alcohol, grain alcohol or any other type of distilled alcohol. Deionized, distilled or any other type of sterile water. Skin conditioning oils including but not limited to mineral oil, jojoba oil, glycerin, Vitamin E. The topical composition can be formulated as a solution, suspension, cream, ointment, gel, film or spray.

Abstract: An improved medical treatment and medicine is provided to quickly and safely resolve HIV and other microbial infections. The inexpensive medicine can be self administered and maintained for the prescribed time. The attractive medicine comprises an antimicrobial concentrate comprising microbe inhibitors, phytochemicals or isolates. Desirably, the effective medicine comprises a surfactant and an aqueous carrier or solvent and a nutrient. In the preferred form, the medicine comprises: Echinacea and Commiphora myrrha phytochemicals, benzalkonium chloride, a sterile water solution, and folic acid.

Abstract: An improved medical treatment and medicine is provided to quickly and safely resolve herpes and other microbial infections. The inexpensive user-friendly medicine can be applied and maintained on the infected region until the physical symptoms of the disease disappears and the patient is comfortable and has a normal appearance. The attractive medicine comprises an antimicrobial concentrate comprising microbe inhibitors, phytochemicals or isolates. Desirably, the effective medicine comprises a surfactant and an aqueous carrier or solvent. In the preferred form, the medicine comprises Echinacea phytochemicals and benzalkonium chloride in a sterile water solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising an essential oil, methods for preparing the compositions, and methods of disinfecting potable liquid with the compositions.

Abstract: A double-headed, closed-mouth cough suppressant and cold relief device in which an individual having the symptoms of a cough is able to suppress the cough by inserting the device into an open mouth, and by sucking on one end of the device, is able to release a menthol medicament disposed within the device to thereby suppress a cough. Additionally, by sucking on another end of the device a eucalyptus medicament is released to thereby relieve a sore throat. By suppressing the cough, the device prevents the spread of germs to the immediate environment.

Abstract: A synergistic insecticide is provided by the addition of sodium lauryl sulfate or lecithin to an essential oil, preferably an essential oil which has been deregulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, to enable independently inactive or relatively inactive materials to provide commercially acceptable insecticidal properties without the need for undesirable poisons that may be toxic to humans and pets.

Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is an oral dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a drug susceptible to abuse; and an effective amount of a bittering agent to impart a bitter taste to an abuser upon administration of said dosage form after tampering.

Abstract: Although compositions from seaweed have long been sought after for beneficial properties for the skin, the ability to produce efficacious compositions has been elusive. An intra-lamellar gel, produced from marine algae, has been found to enhance the condition of skin and hair. Milt, optionally in combination with intra-lamellar gel, also provides a composition useful for application to the skin or hair.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions for repelling insects, particularly biting insects, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and biting flies comprising ratite oil, active fractions of ratite oil obtained by flash chromatography or compositions comprising mixtures of fatty acids found in ratite oil. Also provided are compositions for repelling insects comprising ratite oil, active fractions of ratite oil or compositions comprising mixtures of fatty acids found in ratite oil further comprising at least one additional insect repellent. Methods of repelling insects, particularly biting insects, are provided comprising topically applying ratite oil, active fractions of ratite oil, or compositions comprising mixtures of fatty acids found in ratite oil; or ratite oil, active fractions thereof, or compositions comprising fatty acids found in ratite oil and further comprising at least one additional insect repellent.

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.

Abstract: The invention pertains to edible compositions comprising flavoring agents and active ingredients of such agents comprising freeze-dried fruits, herbs, vegetables, spices or extracts. The invention also concerns pharmaceutical compositions comprising the freeze-dried fruits, herbs, vegetables, spices or extracts, including tablets, coated tablets, suspensions and liquid solutions having active pharmaceutical agents for treating upper gastrointestinal tract distress, and methods for treating upper gastrointestinal tract distress in humans.

Abstract: There is provided a composition for preventing fructose absorption, which contains an extract of a plant of the genus eucalyptus as an active ingredient. This extract does not prevent absorption of the glucose from intestines, but prevents absorption of fructose specifically, and therefore is useful in food, drugs, etc. Moreover, there is provided a composition for prevention or treatment of hyperlipidemia and fatty liver and for inhibition of accumulation of internal-organs fat, which contains an extract of a plant of the genus eucalyptus as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A coated filter bag for use in cold or hot drinks, in particular, a novel method for administration of pharmaceutical actives, supplemental nutrients, genetically derived materials, or other beneficial agents using a coated filter bag that includes at least one agent that solubilizes when in contact with liquid and is dispersed in the proper dosage amount into the liquid for oral consumption.

Abstract: The composition of the present invention comprises (1) a biologically effective amount of an extract of a plant of the genus Eucalyptus as an active ingredient, and (2) a biologically acceptable carrier or diluent, and is effective for inhibiting or preventing obesity (increase in weight), lipid storage disease, hyperlipemia, arteriosclerosis, or thrombosis, and is also effective for inhibiting or reducing an amount of triglyceride or an amount of cholesterol in blood. Therefore, the composition of the present invention is used in the form of drugs, food products, food additives, animal feeds, and additives for animal feeds.

Abstract: A method of using steam ironing of fabrics as a way of causing reduction of physiological and/or subjective reactivity to stress in a human is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a stress reducing composition comprising one or more of a volatile natural essential oil and water. The composition is adapted to not cause staining of fabrics. The method includes delivering the stress reducing composition into a liquid container of a steam iron and heating the steam iron. The method further includes releasing vapors of the stress reducing composition produced within the liquid container of the steam iron upon heating into ambient air. The method still further includes the step of causing reduction of physiological and/or subjective reactivity to stress in the human by one of more of transdermal ingestion or inhalation of the vapors by the human.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel safe and eco-friendly health protective and beauty enhancing herbal compositions having various cosmetic applications such as lipsticks, eye shadows, glow-glitters and rouges, said compositions containing colorants from plants of the family Boraginaceae, the invention also provides a method for preparing the said compositions. The invention also relates the use of lipsticks as a medium of aromatherapy.

Abstract: An essential oil mixture for miticide, which contains eucalyptus oil or rosemary oil or a mixture thereof and a mint oil in amounts within a range of from 1:4 to 1:99 by mass ratio, and a miticide in which the essential oil mixture for miticide is dissolved in a solvent. The miticide composition which hardly gives users unpleasant feeling when applied in an amount by which sufficient miticide effect can be obtained.

Abstract: A therapeutic oil composition is provided that is useful for topical application to painful areas of the human body. The therapeutic oil composition is created by mixing eugenia caryophyllata, myroxyon pereira, eucalyptus globulus, lavandula augustifolia, mentha piperita, and mentha spicata. The volume of each constituent added can be modified according to the desired treatment. The mixture is then aged by storing it in the dark at a temperature of between 50° F. to 60° F. for at least thirty-six hours. The composition may be applied topically in 100% strength, or mixed with an oil-based carrier, and allowed to enter through the skin and into the tissue to relieve complaints of physical pain, including muscular aches and pains, arthritis and respiratory distress.

Abstract: The use of menthyl 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate as an insect repellent, usually by application to a substrate or into an air space. The menthyl 2-pyrrolidone-5-arboxylate can be used as a composition, which may be perfumed. A useful composition comprises a mixture of menthyl 2-pyrrolidone-5-arboxylate and a known insect repellent or a compound shown to be an effective insect repellent on a test described herein.

Abstract: Strong vapors from eucalyptus oil and tea tree oil are inhaled periodically to prevent the infection of the human respiratory system by pathogens that cause colds, influenza, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. Apparatus suitable for the periodic inhalation of strong vapors from eucalyptus oil and tea tree oil are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with an anti-inflammation analgesic preparation which contains a specific 3-0-substituted ascorbic acid as an active ingredient, shows excellent anti-inflammation analgesic effects and is excellent in shelf life, safety to a skin and endermic absorptivity of the active ingredient.

Abstract: A pain relief composition and a method of relieving pain in a human body. The method includes preparing a pain relief composition from a mixture of aloe vera oil, eucalyptus oil, lemon oil, orange oil, peppermint oil, and rosemary oil. The method also includes topically applying the pain relief composition to the human body proximate to where a person is experiencing discomfort.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the disinfection of surfaces with a liquid disinfecting composition including hydrogen peroxide, an antimicrobial essential oil, and a surfactant system.