Abstract: Phenolic compounds with a phenolic molecule to which are covalently linked an oxygen-containing group, a nitrogen or another oxygen containing group, and a C1-C4 alkoxy group, or their precursor compounds, obtainable from monocotyledonous plants, or by chemical synthesis, have been found to calm and/or reduce anxiety and related behaviors and states in humans and animals. Additional chemical compounds of the present invention may include benzoxazinoids-cyclic hydroxyamic acids, lactams, and corresponding glucosides, which may serve as precursors to phenolic compounds. The phenolic compounds and precursors of phenolic compounds of the present invention, at concentrations suitable for human and animal therapeutic use, may be obtained from monocotyledonous plants such as corn in their early growth states which are timely harvested for optimum yield.

Abstract: This invention presented is composition and method for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease, the composition comprises monacolins, anti-inflammation agents and anti-oxidant compounds extracted extracted from Monascus-fermented red mold rice. The composition of the invention has effect on the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease without noticeable side effects caused to patients.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, compounds, and compositions comprising botanically based drugs, medical foods, and dietary supplements for the prevention and treatment of metabolic disorders, in particular obesity, weight gain, insulin resistance syndromes, diabetes, fasting hyperlipidemia and osteoarthritis. More specifically, the invention relates to pharmaceutical therapeutic methods and compositions utilizing phytochemicals, natural plant extracts and combinations to modify adipocyte physiology to enhance thermogenesis and modify cytokine secretion.

Abstract: A food or pharmaceutical agent is provided for treating or offsetting the risks of a disease or disorder such as a cardiovascular disease, a hypercholesterolemia disorder, a low serum high density lipid (HDL)/low density lipid (LDL) ratio, a hypertriglyceridemia disorder, and diabetes includes a pharmaceutical carrier, and a composition including a purified glucomannan and at least one galactomannan. A method for treating or offsetting the risks of such a disease or disorder includes the step of administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition to treat the cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of C10-C14-alkane-1,2-diols, in particular 1,2-decanediol, 1,2-dodecanediol and/or 1,2-tetradecanediol, in the preparation of a composition for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of Malassezia-induced dandruff formation, as well as to cosmetic and/or dermatological preparations comprising C10-C14-alkane-1,2-diols.

Abstract: The invention describes a nutraceutical composition and method for preventing/treating cancer comprised of A) quinones (2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone, thymoquinone, tocopherolquinone) B) compounds capable of maximizing oxidative mitochondrial function preferably riboflavin, FAD, FMN, 6,7-Dimethyl-8-(1-D-ribityl)lumazine, ribitol, 5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole, tetrahydrobiopterin, vitamin B1, lipoic acid, biotin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, B3, C and pantothenate C) lactic acid dehydrogenase inhibitors; 2?,3,4?5,7-pentahydroxyflavone, epigallocatechin gallate, quercetin, citric acid, rosemary, black walnut, clove, nutmeg, licorice root, coriander, cinnamon, ginger root, myrrh gum and green tea D) alkalizing agents: aloe vera, chlorella, wheat grass, apple cider vinegar, burdock root, kudzu root, alfalfa, barley grass, spirulina, parsley leaf, calcium, magnesium, potassium or bicarbonate salts E) potent tumoricidal herbs; gromwell root, wild yam, beth root, teasel root, balm of gilead bud, frankince

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a natural oriental medicinal composition for the promotion of hair growth. The oriental medicinal composition comprises a black bean extract, a tangerine extract, a potato extract, a pine needle extract and a quartzite powder. Since the oriental medicinal composition comprises crude drugs extracted from natural substances that can prevent hair loss, it is effective for hair growth and has ensured biostability. Particularly, the oriental medicinal composition allows newborn hair to grow in the form of stiff hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silver-ionized plant extraction liquid and the use thereof. Particularly, there are provided herein a silver-ionized liquid extraction liquid prepared by ionizing silver in a plant extraction liquid used as an electrolyte and an antimicrobial composition comprising the same.

Abstract: As described below, the present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite. In addition, the invention features compositions useful for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive.

Abstract: Personal care compositions containing an active selected from the group consisting of phlorogine, phlorgine BG, deoxyArbutin, sucrose dilaurate, bakuchiol, pyrenoine, millet, arlatone dioic acid, cinnamic acid, ferulic acid, achromaxyl, methyl nicotinamide, oil soluble licorice extract, folic acid, undecylenic acid, zinc undecylenate, L-tryptophan, thiamine HCl, hexylresorcinol, lipidami red vine, dragosine, methyl gentisate, inositol, symdiol 68, laminaine, their salts, their derivatives, their precursors, and/or combinations thereof. Methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue by topically applying the personal care compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A propellant-free foamable transparent composition, foamable by mixing with air or by hand rubbing, comprises a water-immiscible oil composition comprising at least one water-immiscible oil, which may be a mineral oil or vegetable oil, a siloxane resin foam stabiliser which is miscible in the water-immiscible oil composition to form a transparent liquid, and potentially a siloxane resin solubilising agent. The composition may be used for cosmetic applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining a cosmetic product from a tiger nut milk concentrate, characterized in that it comprises: a) mixing in a tank sugar-free tiger nut milk with cosmetic ingredients and thermal deionized distilled water; b) mixing in a second tank surfactants with molasses alcohol; c) mixing the products resulting from the previous steps in order to produce a base concentrate; d) applying ultrasounds to said base concentrate; and f) adding pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, as well as to the base concentrate, and to the cosmetic product resulting from said method.

Abstract: The absorption and deposition of carotenoids added to poultry diets into the yolk of eggs produced by the poultry is improved by adding a carotenoid formulation comprising a carotenoid, a vegetable oil, a surfactant, a chelating agent, an antioxidant, an alkali and a solvent. The carotenoid formulation can reduce the crystalline nature of lutein for its better dissolution in the formulation and the diet. This new formulation is capable of making more micelles for an effective transfer of lutein from the formulations to the aqueous layer. The new formulation can increase the bioavailability of lutein in chicken biological system and leads to more deposition in the blood and the egg. The lutein deposition in the egg was consistent for an extended period of time when this new formulation was added to the diet. Addition of this carotenoid formulation to the diet increased the antioxidant power of the blood. Eggs produced by poultry fed diets supplemented by the formulation have in excess of 0.

Abstract: A dietary supplement for dogs is disclosed. The composition is a blend of methyl sulfonyl methane, glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, ascorbic acid, phylloquinone, yucca powder and stabilized rice bran. The composition may be added to a variety of meat products for dogs, preferably beef and/or beef by-products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition that exhibits favorable fat absorption inhibitory activity, is capable of being safely and easily taken continuously without side effects, and further is capable of preventing and/or improving conditions associated with excessive fat absorption such as obesity and hyperlipidemia. The present invention relates to a fat absorption inhibitory composition, which contains as an active ingredient a component that is collected as insoluble matter obtained by extracting wheat germ with water at 65° C. or lower and pH 5.0 or lower and treating the extract at 70° C. or higher and pH 6.0 or higher.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition, which comprises a combination of at least two osmolytes chosen from the group comprising taurine or a derivative thereof, inositol, betaine and trehalose. This composition is intended for restoring, maintaining or reinforcing the moisturization of the skin and/or for protecting it against different types of stress and/or for preventing or retarding the appearance of the signs of aging of the skin, or for attenuating the effects thereof, or alternatively for promoting cell or tissue longevity.

Abstract: Problem: Providing a composition with an action of decreasing uric acid level in human sera from a residue from distillation of distilled spirits from barley as a material having been disposed so far despite no safety problem, by a simple treatment method suitable for practical industrial-scale production without any complex purification step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a starch or total dietary fiber which improves the cell viability, specifically, the inventive starch and total dietary fiber isolated from the extract of Gramineae plant and the components therefrom improved the cell viability when the cells were incubated under hypoxic condition, or in the presence of beta-amyloid and 6-hydroxydopamine treatment, as well as prevented and treated myocardiac infarction, cerebral infarction and vascular dementia, or alleviated memory loss, all of which were proven using rats as the respective animal models. Therefore, they can be used as therapeutics or health care food for preventing and treating ischemic diseases or degenerative brain diseases.

Abstract: Extracts of members of the plant family Asclepiadaceae can alter or diminish a person's ability to taste some sugars. As such, the extracts can be used help a person reduce their caloric intake and thereby reduce their body weight or body fat percentage. An extract of the plant Gymnema sylvestre can be used as an ingredient in a lip balm. The Gymnema-containing lip balm can be applied to a person's lips before they eat a sugar-containing food item. The lip balm can also contain other weight-loss promoting substances such as jasmine, grapefruit, vanilla, lemon, peppermint, oregano, ylang ylang, and combinations of the preceding substances.

Abstract: A novel dietary supplement and methods for the manufacture of the same are disclosed for feeding to equines and other animals. The dietary supplement of the present invention is beneficial to the health of equines and other animals. The dietary supplement of the present invention consists of safe and natural ingredients rather than drugs, and is orally administrable. The ingredients of the dietary supplement make the dietary supplement of the present invention highly beneficial to the health of equines and other animals.

Abstract: A natural oriental medicinal composition for the promotion of hair growth is provided. The oriental medicinal composition includes a black bean extract, a tangerine extract, a potato extract, a pine needle extract and a quartzite powder. Since the oriental medicinal composition includes crude drugs extracted from natural substances that can prevent hair loss, it is effective for hair growth and has ensured biostability. Particularly, the oriental medicinal composition allows newborn hair to grow in the form of stiff hair.

Abstract: A process for producing a pretreated feedstock is provided. The feedstock is selected from grasses, cereal straws, stover, and combinations thereof, and least about 80% of the feedstock has a particle length of between about 2 cm and about 40 cm. This process comprises wetting the feedstock in liquid, pressing the wet feedstock through one roll press or a series of roll presses to remove at least a portion of water and soluble substances from the wetted feedstock and to shear the feedstock to produce feedstock particles of a size suitable for pumping at a solids concentration of about 8% to about 20% when slurried. At least one roll press, or at least one roll press in the series of roll presses comprises rolls with circumferential v-shaped grooves. The pressed feedstock particles are slurried to produce a slurried feedstock having a consistency of between about 8% and about 20%, and the slurried feedstock pumped into a pretreatment reactor.

Abstract: Topical skin care compositions are described that include effective amounts of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, silica and sugar compounds. In addition, methods of treating skin conditions are described, which include applying topically to a site of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, silica and sugar compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for detecting the presence of the corn event MON863 DNA inserted into the corn genome from the transformation of the recombinant construct containing a Cry3Bb gene and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. The present invention also provides the corn event MON863 plants, progeny and seeds thereof that contain the corn event MON863 DNA.

Abstract: A method and composition for improving one or more indicators of bowel health or metabolic health in a mammalian animal. This comprises the delivering to the gastrointestinal tract of the animal an effective amount of an altered wheat starch in the form of or derived from the grain of a wheat plant. The proportion of amylose in the starch of the grain is at least 30% and/or the grain comprises a reduced level of SBEIIa enzyme activity and/or protein relative to wild-type grain.

Abstract: A cereal bran fortified with an effective amount of select additives such as vitamins, minerals, and essential dietary fats to promote digestive health. The fortified cereal bran can be used as a dietary supplement or as an added ingredient to fortify various food products. The additive used herein is an effective amount of vitamin D, selenium, calcium, magnesium, folic acid and omega 3 fatty acids.

Abstract: Cosmetics containing an active component comprising lactic acid bacteria fermented rice obtained by fermenting rice with lactic acid bacteria; a skin brightening and caring agent comprising lactic acid bacteria fermented rice obtained by fermenting rice with lactic acid bacteria; and an emulsifier comprising as the main component lactic acid bacteria fermented rice obtained by fermenting rice with lactic acid bacteria substantially in the absence of sodium chloride. Thus, cosmetics can be obtained, which are excellent in emulsion stability and biological safety, have a good feeling when using and after using and further have a total beautifying effect of cosmetic treatment including an improving effect on hair texture, and brightening and caring effects on the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a combination of: Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, palmitoyl wheat protein hydrolysate, algae extract, and tripeptide. The composition may further comprise one or more of the following: Citrus unshiu peel extract, Sphacelaria scoparia extract, Bambusa vulgaris extract, Pisum sativum (pea) extract, Evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract, and dipalmitoylhydroxy proline. Such compositions are useful in methods for aiding in improving skin firmness, lifting the skin, preventing or decreasing skin sagging, and preventing or decreasing visible signs of aging resulting from internal and external causes such as environmental stresses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising extracts of Gramineae plant that improves cell viability under hypoxic conditions by inhibiting apoptosis. Thus, the extract of Triticum aestivum L., one of the Gramineae plant, of the present invention, in particular, prevents damage of brain, heart and kidney in animal models of ischemic diseases, and it also improves memory in an animal model of Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, a composition comprising extracts of Gramineae can be used as therapeutic agents or health care foods for preventing and treating ischemic diseases and degenerative brain diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ameliorative or preventive agent for metabolic syndrome comprising a barley bran or an ?-amylase-treated product thereof as an active ingredient. The present invention also provides an ameliorative or preventive agent for metabolic syndrome comprising a water-insoluble component of an ?-amylase-treated product of a barley bran as an active ingredient. These are naturally derived ameliorative or preventive agents for metabolic syndrome which can inhibit the accumulation of visceral fat to ameliorate or prevent metabolic syndrome.

Abstract: The invention relates to active principles which are capable of inducing the conversion of inactive TGFb-Latent into active TGFb. The invention relates in particular to the use of such an extract for the manufacture of a composition for increasing the concentration of active TGFb1 in the skin, notably in the dermis. The present invention also relates to the uses which are derived from said use, as well as to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which comprise said extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of biologically active compounds based on natural vegetable raw material, to methods for the production thereof and to the use thereof in a medical clinical and public health practice. The object of the invention is a method for producing a wheat germ oil concentrate wherein wheat germ oil is produced by cold pressing from wheat germs pre-dried to a moisture content of 6-8 percent, the oil is extracted twice with 92-93 vol. percent ethyl alcohol at a ratio of 1:3 and 1:2, respectively, the alcoholic extracts are combined, maintained, and after separation of the phases are evaporated under vacuum at a temperature of 50-60° C. until the alcohol is removed. The concentrate thus obtained is used as a component for a medicinal and prophylactic agent suitable for restoring disorders in sexual functions that also contains selenium and zinc at the defined ratios.

Abstract: The invention relates to the stimulation of the synthesis and of the activity of an isoform of lysyl oxidase, and more particularly of the LOXL (lysyl oxidase-like) isoform. The Invention relates notably to a method of identifying an active principle which stimulates the formation of elastic fibers. The aim of the invention is mainly to provide such a method of identification so as to provide compositions which enable stimulating the formation of elastic fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions containing a dispersion of composite particles. Each of such composite particles contains one or more core particles encapsulated or entrapped in a polymeric shell. At least some of the core particles are formed of a material capable of causing generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Each of the composite particles further contains: (1) a first antioxidant co-encapsulated or co-entrapped with the core particles inside the polymeric shell for quenching or scavenging ROS generated in the vicinity of the core particles, and (2) a second antioxidant coated over the polymeric shell for preventing or reducing oxidative damage to the skin, such as lipid peroxidation. The particle dispersion of the present invention therefore can be readily formulated into topical sunscreen compositions with organic sunscreen agents susceptible to oxidative decomposition or degradation to provide improved protection against skin damage caused by exposure to UV light.

Abstract: A method of treating a plurality of byproducts generated in the process of producing alcohol using corn as a raw material, and making effective use of them, particularly as feed compositions. The method of treating byproducts generated in the process of producing alcohol from corn comprises a step of using a koji mold to ferment a mixture of at least one solid byproduct and a distillation residue generated in the process of producing alcohol, to produce a koji fermentation product.

Abstract: A horse feed mixture and method of treating a horse is disclosed. Feed mixtures disclosed contains more than 15% spelt, vegetable oil and vitamins and have less than 20% by weight fillers and less than 5% by weight sugar. The feed may be used to treat ailments including underweight condition, founder, colic, obesity, ulcers, inflammation, and chronic disease.

Abstract: A first composition of drink ingredients specifically designed to lower cholesterol that addresses multiple mechanisms including hepatic synthesis and release, intestinal absorption of cholesterol, while, at the same time, including ingredients that mitigate the side effects of the constituents and increase their efficacy by affecting emotional factors that influence compliance such as a sense of well-being and euphoria on the one hand, or an increased overall metabolism and desire for the product stemming from its coloration on the other hand.

Abstract: A hair growth stimulant is provided. The hair growth stimulant uses carbonized chestnut burrs that exhibit excellent stimulatory effects on hair restoration and hair growth effects without causing side effect and toxicity. The hair growth stimulant exhibits excellent stimulatory effects on hair restoration without causing any side effect and toxicity in humans and stimulates hair roots to greatly contribute to hair growth. Therefore, the hair growth stimulant is effective in preventing hair loss and grayness. In addition, the hair growth stimulant is formulated into a cream or ointment preparation, which is highly effective in promoting the restoration of hair, to considerably shorten the time required for the treatment of hair loss. Furthermore, the hair growth stimulant uses vegetable ingredients only, thus causing no side effect in humans. Moreover, the hair growth stimulant is softly applicable to the scalp, thus offering convenience in use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising of plant extract as an active component, specifically, Bamboo extract and Scutellaria extract, for the treatment and prevention of atopic dermatitis. The present invention is a natural ingredient obtained from a plant. The present invention can control immune responses by inhibiting the release of histamine and leukotrien, and thus, has effect in the treatment or prevention of allergic diseases, inflammatory diseases and skin diseases, specifically atopic dermatitis. The present invention has been proven safe and beneficial effecting the treatement of atopic dermitatis through clinical trials, and thus, can be used for the treatment and prevention of atopic dermitatis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stabilized rice bran extracts that modulating glucose uptake and FABP4 activities that control glucose uptake in to cells and carbohydrate and fat metabolism. These stabilized rice bran extracts are useful for treating hypoglycemia, diabetes, and obesity.

Abstract: A pharmacologically effective mixture of a polymyxin composition and a hop composition having a synergistic effect on bacteria greater than the antibacterial effect of those compositions administered separately.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, in particular a bread, containing a cereal milling product, wherein the composition has a carbohydrate fraction of less than 15% by weight and an omega-3 fatty acid content of at least 2% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a use of bamboo or bamboo extract to prevent or treat symptoms related to decrease of androgen; a composition for androgen agonist comprising bamboo or bamboo extract; a method for preventing or treating symptoms related to decrease of androgen by administering composition for androgen agonist; and a method of preparing composition for androgen agonist. The present composition obtained from natural material can be used as Phyto-androgen for the preventing and treating symptoms of male climacteric without dangerousness according to hormone replacement therapy.

Abstract: Provided are more effective cell-proliferating and tissue-repairing agents derived from rice containing, as an active ingredient, an internal solution produced by the dialysis of a water-treated product of a raw rice material essentially including a white rice fraction with an 8K dialysis membrane.

Abstract: The present invention relates in part to stabilized rice bran extracts enriched in compounds that have inhibitory activity against certain anti-inflammatory therapeutic endpoints, such as the COX-1, COX-2 and 5-LOX enzymes. Another aspect of the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the extracts and to methods of treating inflammatory diseases comprising administering the aforementioned extracts.

Abstract: Willowherb derivatives are incorporated with liposomes in therapeutic compositions for topical application to prevent or alleviate the conditions and symptoms of cosmetic and dermatologic disorders. In particular, willowherb derivates are combined with liposomes to increase the penetration of the willowherb derivates into the skin, to provide hydration of the skin during treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of natural extracts in oil medium, prepared in non-free-flowing formulations, and encapsuled in hard gelatin capsules, without post-fill sealing. These compositions comprise a therapeutically effective amount of at least one natural extract in oil medium, the composition suitable for treating a medical condition, and at least one oil-absorbent ingredient in powder form. More specifically, the natural extract in the composition can be an extract of Wrightia tinctoria, which is suitable for treating medical conditions, such as, but not limited to, relief from pain, psoriasis, eczema, spondolytis, acne and wound care. The invention also provides a method for encapsulating the natural extracts in oil medium compositions, compounded in a non-free-flowing formulation, in hard gelatin capsules without the need for post-fill sealing.

Abstract: Extracts from plant material, or semi-purified/purified molecules or compounds prepared from the extracts that demonstrate the ability to modulate one or more cellular activities are provided. The extracts are capable of slowing down, inhibiting or preventing cell migration, for example, the migration of endothelial cells or neoplastic cells and thus, the use of the extracts to slow down, inhibit or prevent abnormal cell migration in an animal is also provided. Methods of selecting and preparing the plant extracts and methods of screening the extracts to determine their ability to modulate one or more cellular activity are described. The purification or semi-purification of one or more molecules from the described extracts is also contemplated as well as the use of these molecules, alone or in combination with an extract, to slow down, inhibit or prevent abnormal cell migration in an animal.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a composition with an excellent action of inhibiting vascularization, as prepared by a simple method suitable for actual production from an inexpensive, relatively readily available material without any problematic safety profile at an industrial scale without any complicated purification step. The composition is a composition for inhibiting vascularization, which contains a barley-derived ingredient selected from the group consisting of an unpolished barley ethyl alcohol extract fraction, an unpolished barley alkali extract fraction and fermented barley (preferably, a residual solution from the distillation of barley distilled spirits) as the active component with an action of inhibiting vascularization.

Abstract: The subject invention provides methods for improving livestock health. In specific embodiments, the invention provides methods for accelerating and/or augmenting livestock growth; improving immunity; and enhancing fertility in livestock. To do so, the present invention provides materials and methods for administering a cysteamine compound to livestock.