Abstract: Compositional formulations are provided that comprise at least one tocotrienol or a derivative thereof, in combination with compounds derived from plant extracts. The compositions can be provided in a functionally acceptable carrier, or separately in a combined regimen. In some examples, the compositions can be effective for reducing, preventing or treating medical conditions including, for example, benign tissue growths, pre-cancerous lesions, cancer, inflammations, viral infections, bacterial infections, fungal infections, parasitic infections, impaired bodily function, or cell and tissue damage due to trauma, cell and/or tissue injury from stroke events, cell and/or tissue damage from ischemic events. The mechanism of action for cancer prevention and therapy includes telomerase and/or angiogenesis inhibition.

Abstract: A substantially non-aqueous, aerated composition is free of petroleum-based components and is suitable for skin applications. The composition primarily includes wax and oil, and can further include vitamin E oil and an essential oil. The composition can be a semi-solid at room temperature. A method of making the composition includes melting together component ingredients to form a mixture, which is then cooled to form hardened matter. The hardened matter is blended to form a flowable mixture, which is then forced through a sieve to form the aerated composition.

Abstract: This invention is for an improved method for making enhanced ginger capsules and for using these capsules for treating nausea and emesis in cancer patients.

Abstract: Provided are methods for extracting flavor and fragrance materials from natural plant materials, using poly(trimethylene ether) glycol homopolymers and copolymers. The poly(trimethylene ether) glycol homopolymers and copolymers act as solubilizers for essential oils, and can be used to provide compositions having a variety of uses in applications such as cosmetics, personal care products, and industrial cleaning products.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ointment comprising aqueous extract of fig leaves, horse chestnut, artichoke leaves and walnut shells, for the treatment of haemorrhoids; a method of manufacturing such an ointment; and the use of fig leaves, artichoke leaves or walnut shells for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of haemorrhoids. Preferably, the ointment further comprises lanolin and petroleum gelly (Vaseline). Preferably, the method comprises extracting fig leaves, horse chestnut, artichoke leaves and/or walnut shells using heated water, and admixing thereto lanolin and petroleum gelly (Vaseline) so as to result in the ointment. The ointment preferably further comprises ‘Huile de Cade’.

Abstract: Methods of defining a standard for a traditional medicine are provided. A method can comprise obtaining at least two samples of the traditional medicine that have been authenticated by qualitative profiling as representing a control positive; quantitatively profiling each of the at least two samples using at least two physicochemical analyses; blending the at least two samples to form the standard; and creating a quantitative profile for the standard using at least two physicochemical analyses, wherein the quantitative profile for the standard defines the standard. Methods of certifying a test sample of a traditional medicine are also provided. A method can comprise creating a quantitative profile for the test sample using at least two physicochemical analyses; providing a standard; and comparing the quantitative profile for the standard to the quantitative profile for the test sample. A certified traditional medicine comprises a traditional medicine certified by these methods.

Abstract: A method for producing a cactus fruit extract for use in formulating a beverage which can be used in the treatment of veisalgia.

Abstract: Disclosed are a starting material, and a manufacturing method therefor, which starting material contains a lipophilic component with flavors or odors typical of pungent components, such as capsaicin, and bitter components, such as turmeric extract, and which is able to effectively suppress the taste and/or odor of the lipophilic component, while also not causing the ingredients to separate. Also disclosed is a composition for food and drink, cosmetics, and medicine, etc., to which this starting material is added. Further disclosed is a liquid composition in a form in which said starting material is dispersed in water. Provided is a complex that contains a lipophilic component, a substance (A) selected from a group comprising plant sterols, ?-oryzanol, isoflavone, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, and combinations thereof, and cyclodextrin. Also provided is a composition to which the complex has been added.

Abstract: The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts which exert synergistic antioxidant effect and comprise the herb ginger and at least one other herb selected from the group consisting of honeysuckle and sophora. Skin care preparations incorporating such herb extract mixtures, and their methods of preparation and use, are also claimed.

Abstract: A method for passively reducing nosocomial infections by providing fabrics for patient contact only as media for air filtration in areas with patient populations, which fabrics have been treated with a solution of eugenol of sufficient strength and for sufficient time to reduce the percentage of viable microbes in the fabrics by at least 2 log units.

Abstract: An herbal formulation for prevention and treatment of Diabetes and associated complications comprising extracts from selected Indian medicinal herbs Emblica officinalis Gaertn. of the Euphorbiaceae Family, Species of herbs of the Genus Salacia of the of the Celastraceae family, Species Strychnos potatorum L. f. of the Strychnaceae family, Species Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash of the Poaceae family, Species Curcuma longa L. of the Zingiberaceae family, Species of herbs of the Genus Aerva of the Amaranthaceae family, Species of herbs of the Genus Biophytum of the Oxalidaceae family, Species of herbs of the Genus Syzygium of the Myrtaceae family, Species Mangifera indica L. of the Anacardiaceae family, Species of herbs of the Genus Cyclea and/or the Genus Cissampelos of the Menispermaceae family, Species of herbs of the Genus Embelia of the Myrsinaceae family, Species of herbs of the Genus Cyperus of the Cyperaceae family, Species Terminalia chebula (Gaertn.) Retz.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a plant material of the species Trichilia sp., alone or in association with one or more of the following plants: Paullinia cupana (Sapindaceae), Croton moritibensis (Euphorbiaceae) and Zingiber officinale (Zingiberaceae) in the treatment, reversion, combat and/or prevention of ventricular fibrillation. A product particularly embraced by the present invention comprises the plant material of the species Trichilia sp., alone or in association with extracts from other plants. The invention also refers to the use of one or more fractions of plant extract from such plant material, particularly of Trichilia catigua A. Juss, and of one or more subfractions of said fractions in the treatment, combat, prevention and/or reversion of ventricular fibrillation.

Abstract: An antimicrobial fabric and method for treating fabric to impart antimicrobial properties thereto by preparing an aqueous solution of eugenol, polyvinyl alcohol, and glyoxal, padding the fabric with the aqueous solution to achieve a preselected desired part by weight wet pickup, drying the fabric; and curing the fabric.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating learning disorders, memory disorders, Parkinson's disease, or ischemic cerebrovascular disease, which comprises a ginger extract or shogaol; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. And also, the present invention provides a food composition for improving learning disorders or memory disorders or alleviating the symptoms of learning disorders or memory disorders which comprises a ginger extract or shogaol as an active ingredient, or a food composition for improving learning or memory which comprises a ginger extract or shogaol as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A composition and a method for using the composition to delay the onset of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in humans, comprising curcumin, piperine, oleic acid, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, galantamine, and huperzine A, among other compounds. Curcumin is an antioxidant, while galantamine and huperzine A inhibit the activity of acetylcholinesterase in the brain. Piperine and oleic acid increase the bioavailability and gastrointestinal absorption of curcumin, galantamine, huperzine A, and other nutrients.

Abstract: A synergistic mixture (which may be utilized as a food or a drink or a supplement or a drug or a cosmetic or a hygienic product) that is formulated and is capable of improving a person's well being, lowering the risks of cardiovascular and/or Alzheimer's diseases and/or lowering blood sugar using natural and synthetic ingredients. Numerous ratios may be formulated for aroma, color, flavor, flow (viscosity), taste and uniformity. Moreover, ingredients for sugar substitutes, natural preservatives, nano-dispersion, nano-emulsion, nano-encapsulation of ingredients and apparatus for personalized nutrition are also described herein.

Abstract: This invention provides an anti-inflammatory agent or the like which is safer and less adverse and has the great effectiveness to prevent and treat arthritis, or the like. An anti-inflammatory agent or the like in this invention is characterized by comprising anthocyanidin and gingerol as an active substance. Also, the abovementioned anthocyanidin and gingerol are preferably extracted from red ginger.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a plant extract from Curcuma plants, characterized by the process steps process step A) liquid extraction of Curcuma rhizomes, process step B) optionally, separation of a curcuminoid-containing solid obtained by precipitation from the extraction mixture obtained in process step A), process step C) removal of solvents present from the extraction mixture obtained in process step A) or B) to obtain a concentrate and process step D) distillation of the concentrate at a pressure of less than 1 bar to give the extract as distillate.

Abstract: An herbal ointment. The herbal ointment may include about 45 weight percent of herb-infused oil, water or alcohol, or any desired combination thereof, about 30 weight percent purified water, about 10 weight percent emulsifier wax, about 5 weight percent menthol, about 3 weight percent dimethyl isosorbide, about 2 weight percent glycerin, about 2 weight percent hydrogenated methyl abietate, about 0.5 weight percent lonicera caprifolium and lonicera japanica extract, about 0.5 weight percent tocopherol, about 0.35 weight percent vanillyl butyl ether, about 0.35 weight percent xanthan gum, about 0.3 weight percent citric acid 50% aqueous solution, and about 0.

Abstract: A herbal medicinal composition, an extract thereof, and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The herbal medicinal composition may be used to induce proliferation of cranial nerve cells, and it includes: 1.5-6 parts by weight of Salvia Radix, 1.5-6 parts by weight of Atractylodis Rhizoma, 1.5-6 parts by weight of Poria, 1.5-6 parts by weight of Glycyrrhizae Radix, 1.5-6 parts by weight of Angelicae Radix, 1.5-6 parts by weight of Paeoniae (Ovatae) Radix Rubra, 1.5-6 parts by weight of Ligustici Rhizoma, 1.5-6 parts by weight of Rehmanniae Radix, 2.5-10 parts by weight of Aconiti Tuber, 1.5-6 parts by weight of Zingiberis Rhizoma, 1.5-6 parts by weight of Scutellariae Radix, 2.5-10 parts by weight of Cinnamon Seed, 10-40 parts by weight of Astragali Radix, 1.5-6 parts by weight of Cinnamomum Ramulus, and 1.5-6 parts by weight of Ginseng Radix.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of an overground part of Hedychium coronarium Koenig in lowering blood glucose, increasing insulin levels and treating and/or preventing diabetes without overly reducing blood glucose in a subject; i.e., not reducing blood glucose in a fasting subject. The present invention also relates to an extract and composition of the overground part of Hedychium coronarium Koenig and its use in lowering blood glucose, increasing insulin levels and treating and/or preventing diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of a plant extract, such as oregano extract and a polyunsaturated fatty acid or a derivative (such as an ethyl ester “PUFA EE”) which is stable under strorage conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for enhancing expression of a redox-associated factor, wherein kaempferol, quercetin or glycosides thereof, or any combination thereof is used as an active ingredient, and methods for enhancing expression of a redox-associated factor wherein ginkgo leaf extract, Kaempferia galanga extract or any combination thereof is used as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A personal care composition comprising a multi-active system for down regulating cytokines comprising: bis-abolol and ginger extract, and a surfactant derived from a triglyceride such as olive oil, and methods of use.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods useful for the treatment of respiratory illness in a mammal, such as wherein these compositions and methods are effective in preventing the onset of one or more of the symptoms of such respiratory illness or significantly mitigating the symptom if the mammal is already afflicted with such symptom. The compositions used in the methods herein include a first component selected from the group consisting of andrographis extracts, active components thereof, and mixtures thereof; and a second component selected from the group consisting of turmeric extracts, active components thereof, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of extracts of various plants. A plant extract is obtained from unfermented rooibos by extraction with a mixture of water and alcohol. The rooibos extract contains a compound of formula I (aspacat). The compound of formula I is shown below: The extracts of other plants are obtained from fermented rooibos and/or green tea and/or curcuma and/or ginseng. The combinations can be used as drugs and/or food supplements for the prevention and/or treatment of dementia disorders.

Abstract: An animal dietary supplement composition comprises effective amounts of basil and turmeric for tear stain reduction.

Abstract: The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts which exert synergistic antioxidant effect and comprise the herb licorice and at least one other herb selected from the group consisting of ginger, kudzu, sophora, and thyme. Skin care preparations incorporating such herb extract mixtures, and their methods of preparation and use, are also claimed.

Abstract: Beta-1,3/1,6-glucan for use as a slimming aid or in weight loss or for the treatment of obesity.

Abstract: A new treatment for individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes. The formulation used in the treatment includes a mixture of a thiazoleineione, an insulin, cinnamon bark extract, and at least one synergistic supplement selected from the group consisting of blueberry leaf extract, cranberry extract, kelp extract, sugar sea beet extract, acerola berry extract; ginger root extract, black cherry extract, green tea extract, Irish moss extract, aloe vera extract, and Stevia leaf extract. The thiazoleineione is preferably pioglitazone. The insulin is preferably an Insulin Aspart of rDNA origin. It is preferred that the cinnamon bark extract and synergistic supplement be in the form of a liquid concentrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for decreasing post-exercise recovery time in a subject using compositions comprising one or more polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs). In preferred embodiments, the composition is an orange peel extract as described herein. In certain embodiments, post-exercise recovery time is the time for a subject's post-exercise oxygen consumption (VO2) level to return to a pre-exercise VO2 level.

Abstract: A dopa oxidase inhibitor, a skin-lightening agent and an external preparation for skin; comprising an extract of at least one plant selected from the group consisting of Melia toosendan Sieb. et Zucc., Amomum tsao-ka Crevost et Lemaire. Senecio gracilis and Veratrum nigrum L., or a compound represented by the following Formula (1), as an active ingredient: wherein R represents an acyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atom(s).

Abstract: Compounds that are central nervous system drug candidates for the treatment of cognitive decline and, more particularly, Alzheimer's disease are provided. Methods of treating, inhibiting, and/or abatement of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease with a derivative of ginger oil are also provided. Also provided is a method of conditioning biological extracts, such as a medicinal plant extract, by a reductive amination process to give nitrogen-containing derivatives.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to agents that mimic calorie restriction (CR) to extend life span, especially agents that lower the level of cytosolic NADH and increase the level of cytosolic NAD+ (relative to NADH) required to mimic calorie restriction that results in life span extension, at least in part by inhibition by NADH of SIR2, which is a key regulator of life span in both yeast and animals. NADH is a competitive inhibitor of SIR2, an NAD-requiring NAD-dependent histone deacetylase required for chromatin silencing and life-span extension. An overall reduction in NADH activates SIR2 and extends life span. The use of fluorescence measurements of NADH levels in a 96-well plate assay utilizing Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) as a model to screen for agents and supplements that lower NADH levels is disclosed herein. A caloric restriction mimetic contains 1 part Mg2+ malate, 1 part turmeric and 98 parts dehydrated potato skins.

Abstract: A formulation made from natural substances, for healing cuts, bruises, wounds, and the like on the skin, has a natural-heal compound that has proportion of very fine curcuma longa (turmeric) powder, lavender essential oil, and glycerol that is compounded to the consistency of a paste. The formulation has ? teaspoon to ? teaspoon of very fine turmeric powder, one to three drops of lavender essential oil, and one-half to one and one-half drop of glycerol for a per square inch of the wound area. The formulation is used in a first aid means using a bandage, and as cotton gauze that is sealed in an air tight package.

Abstract: The inventive subject matter relates to methods for treating glioblastoma, comprising administration of a composition comprising therapeutically effective amounts of supercritical extracts of rosemary, turmeric, oregano and ginger; and therapeutically effective amounts of hydroalcoholic extracts of holy basil, ginger, turmeric, Scutellaria baicalensis, rosemary, green tea, huzhang, Chinese goldthread, and barberry. The inventive subject matter further relates to methods for modulating gene expression of genes selected from the group consisting of interleukin-1?, interleukin-1?, heme oxygenase 1, aldo-keto reductase family 1, member C2, colony stimulating factor 3, leukemia inhibitory factor, heat shock 70 kDa protein, and combinations thereof, by administration of an effective amount of said compositions.

Abstract: A dietary supplement composition having an ORAC value in excess of at least about 2,500 and which can be readily consumed in a small quantity is provided for supplementing an individual's daily intake. The dietary supplement composition suitably includes organic and/or vegan ingredients and can be consumed in quantities of as little as about 1 tablespoon to provide an amount of antioxidants equivalent to at least the minimum recommended daily intake of five to nine servings of fruits and/or vegetables.

Abstract: An antioxidant-promoting composition that increases antioxidant defense potential in a subject is disclosed comprising Bacopa monniera extract; milk thistle extract, ashwagandha powder, green tea extract, Gotu kola powder, Ginko biloba leaf extract; Aloe vera powder; turmeric extract; and N-acetyl cysteine. The antioxidant-promoting composition of the invention safely induces cellular antioxidant potential to achieve an overall net decrease in oxidative stress without the undesirable side-effects associated with the individual components of the antioxidant-promoting composition. Also disclosed is a method for reducing the undesirable side-effects of free radicals in a subject by administering to a subject in need of such antioxidants an effective amount of antioxidant-promoting composition of the invention.

Abstract: A self-standing container holds particles of a cosmetic composition. The container may be cup-shaped or box-shaped, for example, and made of laminated paper or polystyrene. When ready to use, the user opens the container and adds liquid or gel to mix with the dry particles to form a moist cosmetic composition, so no separate mixing container or measuring cup is necessary. The composition formed is suitable for treating a user's skin and/or hair. A fill mark on the container informs the user of a proper amount of the liquid or gel to add to the container. The particles may include both ground-up and whole particles from substances such as dried botanicals (plant ingredients) and a binding agent. A cosmetic composition includes a ready-to-mix mixture of ingredients including particles from dried herbs and/or flowers and a dried food, and an essential oil.

Abstract: Disclosed are natural compositions including at least five core ingredients that provide pain relief without the side effects of synthetic pain relievers. Further provided are methods of making the disclosed herbal formulations or compositions, and methods of treating mammals that include administering the herbal compositions to a mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising quaternary ammonium compounds and essential oils or individual constituents thereof which exhibit enhanced antimicrobial effects. Such combinations may be comprised in lotions, gels, creams, soaps, etc. for application to skin or mucous membranes. The invention is based, at least in part, on the observation that synergistic antimicrobial effects are achieved with combinations of essential oils or individual constituents thereof and low concentrations of quaternary ammonium compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extract of a processed herbal medicinal plant and a composition for skin external application which contains the extract. More specifically, the composition for skin external application contains an extract of processed herbal medicinal plant, prepared through a method comprising the steps of: (a) processing an herbal medicinal plant by a process of boiling, steaming, roasting, baking or heating the medicinal plant or a combination of two or more of these processes; (b) obtaining an extract of the processed medicinal plant. The composition shows an improved antioxidant effect.

Abstract: A topical pain formulation, comprising one or more analgesic compounds and a plurality of skin penetrants.

Abstract: The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts which exert synergistic antioxidant effect and comprise the herb licorice and at least one other herb selected from the group consisting of ginger, kudzu, sophora, and thyme. Skin care preparations incorporating such herb extract mixtures, and their methods of preparation and use, are also claimed.

Abstract: A new use of a potent product extracted from rhizomes of Zingiber officinale in treating a disease associated with Helicobacter pylori such as gastritis, gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer in a patient. The potent product is prepared by a process including the steps of a) preparing a crude extract from rhizomes of Zingiber officinale, said crude extract comprising 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol; b) introducing the crude extract to a normal phase chromatography column, and eluting the column with a first eluent having a polarity lower than that of a mixture of n-hexane and ethyl acetate in a weight ratio of 6:4 to obtain a potent fraction. Preferably, the potent fraction is substantially free of both 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol.

Abstract: The document provides compositions such as dietary supplements. Such compositions can be used to reduce pain, inflammation, stiffness, and/or discomfort associated with inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. The document also provides methods for reducing pain, inflammation, stiffness, and/or discomfort associated with inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.

Abstract: A natural pharmaceutical preparation for treating hypoproteinemia, includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of a drug of increasing human serum albium, a drug of improving and enhance immunity, a drug of treating hepatitis B, a drug of treating Hepatitis C, a drug of treating acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), a drug of treating Tuberculosis, a drug of treat Fibrosis, a drug of treating hydrothorax, a drug of easing pain, a drug of stopping diarrhea, a drug of arresting coughing, a drug of reducing inflammation, and a drug of increasing urine.

Abstract: A composition for enhanced bioavailability of curcumin including purified curcuminoid and purified essential oil of turmeric. A method to prepare a composition for enhanced bioavailability of curcumin having purified curcuminoid and purified essential oil of turmeric.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel solubilized benzoyl peroxide topical formulation for the treatment of acne comprising: benzoyl peroxide, one or more micelle forming compounds, one or more skin penetration enhancers, a surfactant, and one or more solvents, wherein the benzoyl peroxide is solubilized in the solvent. The invention further relates to the use of the topical formulation as well as the process for making the topical formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a readily reconstitutable herbal beverage concentrate in powder form. The process in particular, describes the method of preparation of herbal beverage concentrate from rosemary using a set of unit operations and approved food grade additives. The invention describes a rosemary herbal beverage powder comprising encapsulated rosemary flavor 0.47-3.70%, rosemary extract 4.60-10.50%, sucrose 84.30-94.90%, organic acid 0.07-1.60%, and sodium benzoate 0.01-0.