Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including a homeopathic aqueous substance active (HASA) and at least one hydrophilic gelling agent, the HASA comprises a homeopathic compound at a potency of 30 C or higher and an uninhibited aqueous composition. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing a hydrophilic HASA-gel matrix. The method includes combining a homeopathic compound and an uninhibited aqueous composition to produce a HASA; combining the HASA with at least one hydrophilic gelling agent; and thereafter, forming the hydrophilic HASA-gel matrix by use of at least one of a thickening agent, a crosslinking agent, or a polymerization agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to method and composition to improve the oral health of companion animals targeting the oral health of the animals and directed towards reducing and preventing the buildup of plaque and calculus, leading to periodontal (i.e. gum) disease that contributes to systemic infections that can affect the heart, kidneys, and other tissues. The preparation uses the Lo Han Kuo fruit extract and N-3 fatty acids as bioactive ingredients combined to function as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents delivered to the oral cavity of the animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating diabetes and a preparation method thereof as well as use thereof. The present invention provides a composition for treating the diabetes, comprising the following active components based on the parts by weight: 10-100 parts of Pumpkin powder; 6-200 parts of spirulina; and 2-90 parts of Lychee Seed. The invention further provides the preparation method of the composition and the use of the medicament for treating the diabetes. By taking the composition, the blood sugar concentration of the diabetics can be effectively controlled, the complicating diseases of the diabetics can be avoided, and the health of the diabetics can be protected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one antibody and/or one inhibitor for inhibiting factor XII and preventing the formation and/or the stabilization of three dimensional thrombi. It also relates to a pharmaceutical formulation and the use of factor XII as an anti-thrombotic target.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising (i) an activator of transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria; (ii) an activator of fatty acid oxidation; and (iii) an inhibitor of fatty acid biosynthesis, and methods for treating insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus type 2, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemias, obesity, and/or cardiovascular disorders in a subject.

Abstract: Lipid compositions comprising nuts, seeds, oils, legumes, fruits, grains, and dairy useful in specified amounts as dietary supplements and diet plans designed around and including the aforementioned for the prophylaxis and treatment of numerous diseases are disclosed. The compositions include omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids where the ratio of the omega-6 to the omega-3 fatty acids and their amounts are controlled based on one or more factors including age of the subject, sex of the subject, diet of the subject, the body weight of the subject, medical conditions of the subject, and climate of the subject's living area.

Abstract: Emulsions, emulsifier, a method of use and a production process of said emulsions are presented in the present invention. The emulsion composed of a mixture of water and oils and additives sheared into small droplets using a low pressure, three shearing stage emulsifier. The oils used in the preparation of said emulsions are botanical oils and in most cases, edible oils.

Abstract: Antioxidant skin care composition comprising at least two antioxidant components one of which is a solid coffee extract antioxidant, which exhibits a synergistically increased antioxidant potency as measured by ORACsc compared to the antioxidant potency of antioxidant skin care compositions which do not contain at least two antioxidant components one of which is a solid coffee extract antioxidant. The skin care compositions are particularly suited for use in the treatment of wrinkles, pigmentation effects caused by sun damage and redness in the skin.

Abstract: The present invention includes a cranberry seed oil, a cranberry flour and a method for making cranberry seed oil and flour. The cranberry seed oil comprises beta sitosterol and phosphatidylcholine.

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: The invention relates to an antiviral product based on Momordica Balsamina, which is virolytic, virostatic and water-soluble, for the treatment and prevention of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and variants thereof. It is produced as follows: The Momordica Balsamina leaf after collection is dried naturally and reduced to a fine powder. The dried powder is macerated in water sterilized with 100% methanol. The solution is then passed through a filter with a diameter of 0.45 micron and produces a sterilized antiviral, virolytic, virostatic and water-soluble product. The different experiments show that the product: has an antiviral activity, has toxic and destructive effects on cells infected by the AIDS virus, inactivates the virus and appears to be virostatic, is water-soluble, is not complex and has molecules less than 10,000 Da in size and shows resistance to the protease treatment.

Abstract: A medicament for treatment of cancer or other diseases by increasing cellular oxygenation is described wherein a composition of oils is used that provides a ratio of parent omega 6 to parent omega 3 that is greater than 1:1 and preferably within a range from about 1.1:1 to about 5:1. Most preferably, the ratio is about 2.6:1. The medicament may be administered via capsule or liquid form and preferably on a periodic basis, such as daily. In further embodiments, the medicament may be applied in topical ointment form.

Abstract: In a first aspect thereof, the present invention provides a method for treatment and/or prevention of a disease selected from the group consisting of psoriasis and squamous cell carcinoma by inhibiting the expression of squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCCA) by cells. In another aspect thereof, the present invention provides a method for screening for substances that inhibit epidermal parakeratosis, wherein the activity of a candidate substance that inhibits cysteine protease inhibitory activity possessed by squamous cell carcinoma antigen 1 (SCCA-1) is used as an indicator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to home and personal care compositions comprising a silicone oil-in-water emulsion stabilized by a protein or peptide and at least one home and/or personal care ingredient. Such compositions tend to provide desirable characteristics for the care and conditioning of hair, skin and fabric.

Abstract: Compositions, functional foods, methods of preparation, and their uses for the treatment of diabetic complications and oxidative stress are provided. The compositions, functional foods, and methods relate to herbal extracts from the rhizome of Curcuma L., Puerariae radix, the root of herb Pueraria lobat, Fructus corni, the fruit of herb Cornus officinalis Sieb Et Zucc, and herb Plantago astiatice L.

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: The object of the invention is the use in a cosmetic composition of an effective amount of at least one cutaneous cell autophagy activator as a cosmetic active ingredient. The invention also relates to cosmetic compositions that include at least one cutaneous cell autophagy activator as a cosmetic active ingredient 5 and a cosmetic process for detoxifying skin and/or for preventing or combating cutaneous aging.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substance for restoring normal co-expression and interaction between the LOX and NRAGE proteins. The invention relates in particular to the use of an effective amount of at least one substance that modulates the expression and/or activity of LOX of sequence ID no. 1, and/or that modulates the expression and/or activity of NRAGE of sequence ID no. 2, for the manufacture of a composition for modulating the interaction between the LOX and NRAGE proteins in order to regulate the balance between the cellular phenomena of proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis, particularly in cases where the balance between these phenomena is disturbed, and especially in cases where the interaction between LOX and NRAGE is absent or altered.

Abstract: The invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition for synergistically treating and preventing diabetic complication. The composition contains 1-deoxynojirimycin and fagomine, and the weight ration of the 1-deoxynojirimycin to the fagomine is 0.5-5:1.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exfoliating composition and method for removing dead skin cells from the surface of human skin. The composition is a physiologically effective amount of ground up cucumber or cucumber extract in a suitable carrier. The carrier can be water, alcohol, or mixtures thereof. The method is to administer a physiologically effective amount of the composition to an individual seeking to exfoliate skin. The composition is rubbed into the skin, and loosens dead cells, which are then physically removed from the surface of the skin.

Abstract: Xanthone compositions are provided herein. Formulations containing such compositions and methods of using such formulations and compositions are also provided. The present description additionally sets forth processes for making one or more compositions including compositions capable of promoting collagen production, antioxidant compositions, and anti-inflammatory compositions.

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: Shampoos providing hair treated therewith improved strength, handle and tensile strength, as well as combability in the dry and wet states and, at the same time, are particularly mild and ecologically compatible, and contain, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, 0.1 to 35% by weight of at least one surfactant and 15 to 85% by weight of at least one fruit juice or vegetable juice.

Abstract: Topical cosmetic use as a whitening active ingredient of at least one peptide, comprising at least one blocked aromatic cycle and having the general formula (I): A-(Xa)m-Xc-(Xb)n-B. The invention also discloses a cosmetic composition comprising at least said peptide and a method of decreasing skin pigmentation, whitening or lightening human skin, comprising a topical application of said composition.

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: The provision of a GM-CSF increasing agent or a TNF-? modulator, which is a composition comprising Cucurbita moschata, Carthamus tinctorius, Plantago asiatica and Lonicera japonica; or a health food, nutritional supplementary food, or the like for increase of GM-CSF, and the prevention of Crohn's disease and the like, and the prognosis thereof, which comprises Cucurbita moschata, Carthamus tinctorius, Plantago asiatica and Lonicera japonica.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Momordicae semen extract effective in the prevention and treatment of gastritis or gastric ulcer and momordica saponin I isolated therefrom. The Momordicae semen extract and the momordica saponin I isolated therefrom is effective in the prevention and treatment of gastritis or gastric ulcer since they prevent the damage of the gastric mucosa caused by alcohols and inhibit the secretion of gastric acid.

Abstract: A method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a viral infection in a subject is provided wherein the method comprises the steps of providing a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising an extract of the fruit of Siraitia grosvenori Swingle and administering the composition to the subject. The fruit from which the extract is derived is Luo Han Guo. The extract comprises at least one thterpene glycoside, which may be in the form of a mogroside compound. The extract has been shown to be effective in the treatment of viral infections such as hepatitis C and HIV. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one thterpene glycoside, or an analogue, metabolite, precursor, derivative, pharmaceutically active salt or pro-drug thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of obtaining a firming active principle resulting from the solubilization of Cucurbita pepo seed meal treated by means of enzymatic hydrolysis. The invention also relates to the active principle thus obtained and to the uses thereof in cosmetics.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a hair growth promoting agent, hair regrowth promoting agent or therapeutic for alopecia by determining an endogenous factor that inhibits hair growth and screening for substances that inhibit the activity or expression of the endogenous factor. It has been found that FGF18 inhibits hair growth. A method of screening for substances that inhibit the activity of FGF18 or substances that inhibit the expression of FGF18 to thereby obtain candidates for the hair growth promoting agent, hair regrowth promoting agent or therapeutic for alopecia is disclosed. Also disclosed is a hair growth promoting agent, hair regrowth promoting agent or therapeutic for alopecia comprising, as an active ingredient(s), a substance that inhibit the activity of FGF18 and/or a substance that inhibits the expression of FGF18 such as a partial peptide of FGF18 or a Momordica charantia hot water extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic formulations based on pumpkin products, in particular to encapsulated formulations for oral administration. A product of the invention comprises a hard gelatin capsule which encloses a unit dose of a formulation which comprises at least 50% by weight of one or more pumpkin product.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exfoliating composition and method for removing dead skin cells from the surface of human skin. The composition is a physiologically effective amount of ground up cucumber or cucumber extract in a suitable carrier. The carrier can be water, alcohol, or mixtures thereof. The method is to administer a physiologically effective amount of the composition to an individual seeking to exfoliate skin. The composition is rubbed into the skin, and loosens dead cells, which are then physically removed from the surface of the skin.

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: The present invention is directed to a glove wherein the interior surfaces of the glove contain a film which includes water, glycerol and a botanical extract. Further embodiments of the invention are directed to the composition of the film and the process for applying the film onto the interior surfaces of the glove.

Abstract: Gynostemma extract compositions containing gynostemma extract and at least a carrier liquid are used as cleaning agents, emulsifiers, skin care products, and foaming agents. The gynostemma extract alone or together with other herbal extracts is mixed with water, glycerin, or a mixture of water and glycerin to produce the surfactant composition. The extracts have distinctive surface tension altering functions, reducing the surface tension of aqueous solutions and allowing foam formation, micelle formation, and emulsification with oil, dirt and water insoluble substances, and may also be used as an emulsification agent with other ingredients in cosmetic or personal care products.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for administering one or more antioxidants to a human subject have been developed. The antioxidant-containing lipid vesicles of the invention provide a delivery system for antioxidants which can be applied topically to the skin.

Abstract: A specially formulated oil seed and nut based natural product composition useful in lowering total serum cholesterol and low density lipoprotein levels and increasing high density lipoprotein levels in humans. The composition is preferably formed by heating a variety of types of oil seeds and nuts at a predetermined temperature and for a predetermined period of time, categorizing the individual types of seeds and nuts into individual sets, grinding the seeds and nuts in each set into a meal, and combining the meals from each set to form a single composition.

Abstract: The composition of the present invention comprising Cucurbita moschata, Carthamus tinctorius, Plantago asiatica and Lonicera japonica has a follicle-stimulating hormone reduction action. Based on this action, the composition is usable as a preventive, remedy, health food or functional food for diseases, for example, climacteric disturbance, primary hypogonadism (including ovarian hypofunction and testicular deficiency), Turner's syndrome, Klinefelter' s syndrome, gonadotropin-producing tumor, testitis, and primary ovarian amenorrhea and/or hormone-producing tumor.

Abstract: Novel methods and compositions for treating aged and environmentally damaged skin are disclosed which provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, function and clinical/biophysical properties by activating at least one proteolytic enzyme in the skin's stratum corneum. The disclosed treatment methods involve topical application of a novel cosmetic composition containing a combination of a cationic surfactant such as N,N,-dimethyldodecyl amine oxide (DMDAO), an anionic surfactant such as sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), or monoalkyl phosphate (MAP) and a chelating agent such as ethylene diamine tetraacetate (EDTA) to stimulate a chronic increase in the replacement rate of the skin's stratum corneum by means of corneum protease activation. This chronic, low level stimulation is effective to induce repair and replacement of the stratum corneum, epidermis, and dermis of the skin and improvements in the appearance, function, and anti-aging properties of the skin.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation of a calcium salt and a dry plant extract in the form of a coated tablet, in which the formulation has a core of at least one dry plant extract, enveloped by at least one coating of at least one calcium salt. The plant extracts for the core may be selected from: Vitex agnus castus (chaste tree); Belamcanda chinensis (leopard lily); Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh); Trifolium pratense L. (purple trefoil); Oenothera biennis hom. (primrose); Glycine soja (soy bean); Serenoa repens (saw-palmetto); Urtica dioica (stinging nettle), in particular its root; Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin), in particular its seed; Pygeum africanum; as well as suitable mixtures of these. Methods for the use of the formulation in treating osteoporosis and for manufacturing the formulation are provided.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed which have as a component thereof an inhibitor of the enzymatic production of 3-deoxyglucosone (3DG) from fructoselysine and/or an inactivator of 3DG, and which are useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition or disease state that is alleviated by inhibiting such 3DG production. Methods of using such compositions, e.g., for improving the appearance, texture and/or elasticity of aging skin, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A perfume-containing PIT emulsion which is suited to contribute to an excellent and long-lasting scenting of textiles during the use of a dryer. The PIT emulsion is simple for the user to handle and allows the user to better control the user's individual scent experience during the handling of textiles. The PIT emulsions can also be used for aroma therapy purposes and for the scenting of rooms. In addition, a kit made of detergents and the perfume-containing PIT emulsion, which enables the user to obtain optimal laundry scenting results.

Abstract: Compositions including a topical steroid, a blend of concentrated botanic seed oils, and a suitable vehicle for topical application to the skin are described. Compositions of the present invention can be used as a therapeutic method for treating skin conditions, including scalp conditions such as dandruff. The compositions are topically administered to the affected area of the skin of a mammal in need of such therapy. The botanic seed oils used in the compositions may be prepared using a cold press method, and may include three or more botanic seed oils. The blend of botanic seed oils may include, for example, red raspberry seed oil, black raspberry seed oil, pomegranate seed oil, blueberry seed oil, pumpkin seed oil, carrot seed oil, blackberry seed oil, grape seed oil, cranberry seed oil, and black cumin seed oil.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical topical spray composition including a topical corticosteroid, an alcohol, a propellant, isopropyl myristate, and a blend of botanic seed oils is described. The blend of botanic seed oils may include three or more botanic seed oils prepared using a cold press method. A method for treating an inflammatory skin condition by administering the pharmaceutical topical spray composition to the skin of a mammal is also described. The pharmaceutical composition is effective in the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions without the need for zinc pyrithione, undecylenic acid, or a detergent.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation of a calcium salt and a dry plant extract in the form of a coated tablet, in which the formulation has a core of at least one dry plant extract, enveloped by at least one coating of at least one calcium salt. The plant extracts for the core may be selected from: Vitex agnus castus (chaste tree); Belamcanda chinensis (leopard lily); Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh); Trifolium pratense L. (purple trefoil); Oenothera biennis hom. (primrose); Glycine soja (soy bean); Serenoa repens (saw-palmetto); Urtica dioica (stinging nettle), in particular its root; Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin), in particular its seed; Pygeum africanum; as well as suitable mixtures of these. Methods for the use of the formulation in treating osteoporosis and for manufacturing the formulation are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides the use a 2,2-dimethyl chroman as a SOD mimetic in a cosmetic preparation. Cosmetic preparations comprising a 2,2-dimethyl chroman as a SOD mimetic are described, as well as methods for treating or preventing free radical damage to skin cells and treating or preventing hair loss which comprise topical administration of a 2,2-dimethyl chroman as a SOD mimetic.

Abstract: Compositions for enhancing satiety and weight loss in an individual, assays for assessing a tastant for enhancing satiety and weight loss, and methods of using the composition to suppress appetite and enhance weight loss are provided.

Abstract: A topical skin care composition with a base skin care composition suitable for application to skin, and blends of botanic seed oils, prepared according to a cold press method. The base skin care composition uses a multivesicular emulsion skin care delivery system as a base skin care composition. A micelle skin care delivery system is another base skin care composition used in the topical composition. The selected base skin care composition has a range of about 99.9% (% w/w) to 98% (% w/w) of the topical skin care composition, and range of about 0.1 (% w/w) to 2% (% w/w) of blends of botanic seed oil having red raspberry seed oil, and plurality of botanic oils selected from the group consisting of the following seed oils: pumpkin seed oil, chardonnay grape seed oil, carrot seed oil, blueberry seed oil, cranberry seed oil, pomegranate seed oil, black cumin seed oil, and black raspberry seed oil.

Abstract: Lectin is extracted from seeds of bitter gourd (also known as balsam pear or Momordica charantia). A blood type checking reagent for checking a blood type includes the lectin. The lectin extracted from seeds of bitter gourd preferably has a molecular weight between 100,000 and 170,000 measured with polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis in existence of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS-PAGE). A method of checking a blood type includes the steps of: extracting lectin from seeds of bitter gourd (also known as balsam pear or Momordica charantia); preparing a blood type checking reagent containing the lectin; and checking a blood type using the blood type checking reagent.

Abstract: A topical composition having (i) an isolated polypeptide having the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or a functional equivalent thereof, and (ii) a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and use thereof.