Abstract: The present invention relates mainly to a cosmetic process for making up and/or caring for keratin material(s), comprising the application, on contact with a keratin material, of at least one cosmetic composition comprising at least 75% by weight, relative to its total weight, of compound(s) approved for food use and having a gloss value at least greater than or equal to about 5.

Abstract: A method of suppressing or curbing appetite and treating or preventing obesity comprising administering to a human or other mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of plant material derived or derivable from plants of the genera Stapelia and Orbea.

Abstract: Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations, such as, for example, so called signal transduction modulators. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally effective amount of the above synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.

Abstract: Well-preserved aqueous topical compositions that satisfy one or more widely recognized organic certification standards. The compositions comprise a preservative system comprising an in situ hypoiodite generator; and a plant extract blend; optionally, an essential oil blend. Such compositions do not require synthetic preservatives, especially parabens. Suitable aqueous compositions may contain an oil phase, such as oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a new composition comprising natural herbs for the treatment of diabetes, and to a method for preparing said composition.

Abstract: A composition for the prevention or alleviation of pigmentation which can produce the higher effect of preventing or alleviating pigmentation. The composition for the prevention or alleviation of pigmentation comprises a combination of (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of adenosine 5?-monophosphate and salts thereof with (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of arbutin, ellagic acid, 4-alkylresorcinols, linoleic acid, tranexamic acid, salts of these, Chamomilla recuita extract, and Ubiquinone.

Abstract: Methods, systems and formulations for normalizing and improving human body chemistry and the body's natural ability to heal itself.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a water dispersible, preferably a powder composition of water extractible bioactive components of exclusively fruit or vegetable or plant origin. These components are obtainable by: a) subjecting a selected fruit or vegetable or plant material to homogenisation in weak alkaline conditions and at moderate temperature; b) separating the liquid extract from the homogenised mass and subsequently bringing it to neutrality; and c) eventually concentrating or drying, preferably by freeze drying, the neutralized liquid extract. The composition can be used as primary composition in the preparation of a food product for oral administration, a food supplement, a pet food product, a pet food supplement, a cosmetic preparation or a pharmaceutical preparation.

Abstract: A medicament to decrease the adverse events of Orlistat, an oral lipase inhibitor, arranged to be taken in combination with Orlistat, comprising: an admixture of carminative herbs and one or more chelating agents to absorb and mechanically agitate non-digested fats.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel herbal formulation used to improve the memory and in treatment of senile and presenile dementia as a brain tonic. Formulation(s) comprises of alcoholic extract of Tinospora cordifolia, Centella asiatica, Withania somnifera, Mucuna pruriens and Curcuma longa. The formulation can be used as an emulsion or as a soft gelatin capsule for oral dosage forms.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods useful in repelling target pests, such as insects from target areas. The compositions comprise mixtures or solutions of at least one repellent composition. The compositions of the invention preferably include an effective amount of evening primrose oil (“EPO”) to repel a target pest from a target area, such as animals, humans, plants or building structures, along with a carrier. The repellent composition may include a combination of EPO with another plant extract oil and a combination of EPO with catnip oil, optionally combined with another plant extract oil. The method for repelling target pests from animals comprises contacting a target area with the repellent composition to repel the target pest from the target area. The method also reduces transmission of infectious diseases transmitted by target pests by reducing contact of the pest with target areas.

Abstract: A method for tinting, for coloring skin, or for increasing the tanned appearance of skin comprising the use of an extract of a plant from the family of Compositae or Asteraceae, preferably an extract of chicory (Cichorium intybus L.), and a method of screening a plant for the manufacture of a cosmetic composition for coloring, particularly for tinting, at least one part of skin.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a novel topical burn treatment compositions comprising a silicone containing compound, a Vitamin E compound and a local anesthetic. and their use in treating topical burns.

Abstract: A compound that contains herbal supplements to increase the frequency and lucidity of a person's erotic or sexual dreams. The compound can be used by anyone wishing to enhance their lucid erotic dreams, or may also be taken by people suffering from jet lag or insomnia. Modes of delivery are by capsule, tablet, soft gel, transdermal patch, liquid, and gum.

Abstract: Essential-oil compositions comprising Lippia javanica essential oil in combination with one, two, three, four, five, six or more essential oils are provided. The Lippia javanica essential-oil compositions are effective for killing and/or repelling ectoparasites and/or pests, including lice, ticks, mosquitoes, mites, ants and fleas. Methods of using the compositions comprising Lippia javanica essential oil in combination with one, two, three, four, five, six or more essential oils for killing or repelling ectoparasites and/or pests also are provided. Also provided are articles of manufacture and kits that include the Lippia javanica essential-oil compositions.

Abstract: An antiphlogistic and analgesic composition for topical use consists, by weight, of from about 0.01-3% hyaluronic acid, from about 0.5-7% arnica glycolic extract, from about 2-10% of any hydrogel-soluble, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, and 70-95% hydrogel.

Abstract: A delivery system for topically applied compounds is disclosed. The delivery system contains a fatty acid, a phospholipid, and an oil, and is activated by the addition of water. The delivery system is admixed with a topically applied compound and water to provide a composition suitable for application to the skin or hair. The relative amounts of delivery system ingredients provide round, flexible vesicles that allow penetration of the topically applied compound to the epidermis and dermis, vesicles having a partially ruptured membrane for a controlled delivery of the topically applied drug to the epidermis and dermis, completely ruptured vesicles in the form of lamellar sheets that allow the topically applied compound to be retained in the stratum corneum, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A baby diaper cream for diaper itch and diaper red sore includes a predetermined amount of herbal medicine, comprising a predetermined amount of Forsythia and a predetermined amount of Honeysuckle, a predetermined amount of catalyst comprising vitamin E, and a predetermined amount of a binding agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for use in treating or preventing neoplasia, comprising an effective actein. The present invention also provides a composition for use in treating or preventing neoplasia, comprising an effective anti-neoplastic amount of an ethyl acetate extract of black cohosh. The present invention further provides a combination of anti-neoplastic agents, comprising an effective anti-neoplastic amount of an ethyl acetate extract of black cohosh and an effective anti-neoplastic amount of at least one additional chemopreventive or chemotherapeutic agent. Methods for treating and preventing neoplasia are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides hemostatic compositions comprising components of the flowers of pharmaceutical chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) and the leaves of dioecious nettle (Urtica dioica). Further inclusion of a biocompatible polymeric base, particularly an alignate, generates a composition with excellent and broad spectrum hemostatic capabilities, with concurrent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The invention further provides methods of using the inventive compositions in to reduce or stop bleeding, as well as a variety of apparatuses useful in hemostatic contexts that incorporate the inventive compositions. In one particular embodiment, the invention provides hemostatic dressings in which a polymeric layer incorporating chamomile and nettle components is applied to a textile or fabric material, for example a non-woven viscose.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process of preparing jambu extract that results in a jambu extract free from chlorophyll and derivatives of this compound. It is a method for isolating the components of interest in a simplified way, with quite high process yield, higher than 85%. The present invention further relates to the use of this extract in preparing cosmetic compositions, the cosmetic compositions comprising said extract, and to cosmetic products comprising said cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: A composition including one or more of elecampane rhizome (Inula sp.), fennel fruit (Foeniculum sp.), juniper berry (Juniperus sp.), licorice root (Glycyrrhiza sp.), oregano herb (Oreganum sp.), marigold flowers (Calendula sp.), rose hips (Rosa sp.), and thyme (Thymus sp.), or an extract thereof. The composition is useful for treating infectious diseases, for example viral and microbial infections, and for reducing the toxic effects of chemotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to identify compounds having an inhibitory effect on adipocyte differentiation, and to provide pharmaceutical compositions and food compositions for prevention, improvement, or treatment of obesity or obesity related diseases. By enthusiastically studying natural products that inhibit the differentiation induction of adipocyte precursors into adipocytes, sesquiterpenoid derivatives, which are extracts from a Compositae plant, Calea, growing in Central and South America, were demonstrated to have an excellent inhibitory effect on adipocyte differentiation induction. Calea extract or the sesquiterpenoid derivatives are expected to be used in pharmaceutical compositions and food compositions for prevention, improvement, or treatment of obesity or obesity related diseases.

Abstract: Phytoceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of hepatic disorders. A specific combination of extracts of plants is taught, as well as the principles for the formulations based on categorizing plants into one of three groups, Energy, Bio-Intelligence and Organization. Such combination has synergistic effects, with minimal side effects.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions comprising a Nigella sativa L. lipid fraction. The Nigella sativa L. lipid fraction is an oily fraction primarily comprised of long chain fatty acids, volatile oils and sterols. The present invention also provides novel methods using compositions comprising the Nigella sativa L. lipid fraction for treating and preventing skin infections, wounds, bacterial infections, respiratory diseases and disorders, cellulite, cardiovascular disorders, septic infections, and the like.

Abstract: The sesquiterpene lactone extract from Artemisia leucodes is a potent anti-inflammatory agent in vivo. Methods of obtaining the anti-inflammatory extract and methods of treating inflammation with the extract are disclosed. A product comprising the Artemisia leucodes total sesquiterpene lactone extract is useful for treatment of inflammation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating and preventing inflammatory disorders and related conditions using an extract of feverfew. Particularly, the invention includes a method of treating and preventing inflammatory disorders and related conditions which comprises applying a topical composition comprising an effective amount of an extract of feverfew to a patient and a method of treating and preventing inflammatory disorders and related conditions of the skin by applying a topical composition containing an effective amount of an extract of feverfew to a patient. In addition, the invention includes a method of treating and preventing inflammatory disorders and related conditions by applying a topical composition containing an effective amount of an extract of feverfew to a patient where said extract is substantially free of ?-unsaturated ?-lactone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a herbal composition comprising extracts from Thuja, Poke, Sweet violet, Red clover, Greater celandine and Calendula; formulations containing the herbal composition; and use of the herbal composition for preventing and/or treating skin conditions and/or abnormalities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of astaxanthin-containing plants or parts of plants of the genus Tagetes or astaxanthin-containing extracts of astaxanthin-containing plants or parts of plants of the genus Tagetes for oral administration to animals, methods for producing animal feed preparations, the animal feed preparations themselves, a method for pigmenting animals or animal products, and also a method for producing pigmented animals and animal products.

Abstract: By administering a composition comprising pumpkin seed, safflower, plantain and honeysuckle, subjective symptoms (for example, general malaise and abdominal swelling) of a patient with chronic hepatitis C can be eliminated and, moreover, objective symptoms diagnosed by a medical doctor (for example, liver enlargement and palm erythema) can be relieved or eliminated. From 1 to 3 months after the administration of the composition, a significant decrease in hepatitis C virus RNA level is gradually observed. Therefore, the above composition is useful at least as a composition for treating chronic hepatitis C. In particular, it is advantageous in treating a chronic hepatitis C patient showing a high chronic hepatitis C virus RNA level.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for prophylaxis or treatment of urinary system infection, comprising a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor. The present invention also relates to a method for prophylaxis or treatment of urinary system infection, comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment an effective amount of composition comprising a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an extract or a concentrate of Butyrospermum parkii as a dietary supplement or a pharmaceutical composition and to the use of such compositions for the preparation of a medicament or a dietary supplement for the suppression of hypersensitivity and/or inflammatory reaction. The composition may optionally be formulated with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for systemic or topical administration. More specifically, the invention relates to a dietary supplement or a pharmaceutical composition comprising an extract or a concentrate of Butyrospermum parkii, wherein said extract or concentrate contains Butyrospermum-triterpenes and optionally the sterols stigmasterol, avanasterol, 24-methyl-cholest-7-enol, karitesterol A, karitesterol B and ?-spinasterol.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions for the protection of the skin from damages induced by sun radiations, containing ingredients of vegetable origin, in addition to conventional sun filters and excipients.

Abstract: A cancer treatment composition includes geranium oil or its chemical constituents and a chemotherapeutic agent or plant extract selected from the group consisting of plant-derived bioactive compounds. The cancer is selected from the group consisting of lung, breast, ovary, prostate, colon, liver, gastrointestinal, head-and-neck, cervix, kidney, neuroblastoma, leukemia, lymphoma, and melanoma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for promoting the growth of animals, comprising extracts of Artemisia capillaris thunberg., Acanthopanax and garlic, as well as a feed composition comprising the same. The composition for promoting the growth of animals shows the excellent effect of promoting the secretion of growth hormone. Particularly, when the feed composition comprising the animal growth-promoting composition is administered to livestock animals, it will show the excellent effects of body weight gain, meat quality improvement and milk production increase in the livestock animals.

Abstract: Methods for increasing energy in men and women include ingesting internally, twice a day, products that include, for women, multivitamins, multiminerals, high-calcium bone support products, high-ORAC super food products, and enzymes, and, for men, multivitamins, multiminerals, prostate support products, high-ORAC super food products, and enzymes.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the treatment of acquired immunodeficiency diseases, especially human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and its simian and feline counterparts (simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)), and to methods for their use.

Abstract: A stick lip balm with efficacious amounts of natural moisturizer and organoleptic/sensory attributes of lip feel associated with moisturizers and emollients is provided. The lip balm of the invention comprises at least 90% botanically derived materials and can be formed into a stick sufficiently robust to substantially retain the stick shape under normal conditions of shipping, storage and usage. A method of making the stick lip balm is also provided.

Abstract: Composition, non-aerosol dispenser containing the composition, and method of raising the blood glucose level of an individual comprising administering an effective amount of the composition to an oral mucosa of the individual. The composition comprises: a. an effective amount of glucose, b. an effective amount of at least one absorption enhancer chosen from lecithin, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, chamomile extract, cucumber extract, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, monoolein, monooleates, monolaurates, borage oil, evening primrose oil, menthol, trihydroxy oxo cholanyl glycine, glycerin, polyglycerin, lysine, polylysine, triolein, polyoxyethylene ethers, polidocanol alkyl ethers, chenodeoxycholate, deoxycholate, alkali metal salicylate, pharmaceutically acceptable edetate, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and analogues thereof, and c. an effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the composition is free of any active pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: Topical skin compositions include a complex containing components to provide a defense against the various pathway mechanisms of free radicals, reactive oxygen species, reactive nitrogen species, and other oxidizing species on the human body including the skin. The compositions may be administered by topically applying them in an amount to inhibit those mechanisms. The compositions and methods are directed to the prevention of the adverse or detrimental effects of free radicals, reactive oxygen species, reactive nitrogen species, and other oxidizing species on the human body including the skin. Thus, the compositions according to the invention improve barrier function, inhibit elastase and collagenase, and/or promote synthesis of collagen and elastin.

Abstract: Antiviral compositions, especially those useful when applied topically, particularly to mucosal tissues (i.e., mucous membranes), including, in particular, an antiviral lipid component, such as a fatty acid ester, fatty ether, or alkoxide derivative thereof, and an organoleptic neutralizing agent. Such compositions provide effective topical antimicrobial activity and are accordingly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions that are caused, or aggravated by, microorganisms (including viruses).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting the activity of dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) and decreasing blood glucose levels.

Abstract: Spilanthol, in the form of an Acmella oleracea extract, inhibits contractions in subcutaneous muscles, notably those of the face, and can be used as an anti-wrinkle product. A cosmetic treatment procedure for wrinkles consists of locally or subcutaneously applying an effective quantity of a composition based on spilanthol pure or in the form of an Acmella oleracea extract.

Abstract: A medicament to decrease the adverse events of Orlistat, an oral lipase inhibitor, arranged to be taken in combination with Orlistat, comprising: an admixture of carminative herbs and one or more chelating agents to absorb and mechanically agitate non-digested fats.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel herbal composition for treatment of cuts, burns and wounds, the composition comprising plant material selected from Utleria solicifolia, Jatropha curcas, Clerodendrum infortunatum, and Centella asiatica.

Abstract: A method for treating a bacterial infection in a subject by administration of an effective amount of centaurein alone or in combination with a bacteriocide. Also described is a composition containing an effective combined amount of centaurein and a bacteriocide useful for treating a bacterial infection in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to intramammary formulations, as well as methods of treating an intra-mammary infection in a lactating non-human animal and preventing re-infection by internal administration of the formulations. The formulations include a combination of penicillin, aloe vera and Centella asiatica extract.

Abstract: Disclosed are therapeutic hydrogels for atopic dermatitis and a method for preparing the same. The hydrogels comprises a biocompatible polymer, a polyalcohol, and a medicinal plant extract. The hydrogels can carry medicinally effective ingredients for a sustained period of time and absorb wound exudates properly. The hydrogels have suitable gel strength and, when applied to a wound, can prevent bacterial infection of the wound. Moreover, the methods employing radiation allow the polymer chains to be crosslinked to each other, and also bring about a sterilization effect in the final hydrogel. There are no problems of toxic residues in the hydrogels. They are easy to attach to the skin and concomitantly provide a cool feeling. Supported by the laminate of hydrophilic non-woven fabric sheet and polyethylene film, the hydrogel retain water for a prolonged period of time and thus are useful in the treatment of contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional supplement composition and methods for preparing. The invention further provides a method for creating a nutrient supplement drink composition comprising the a carrier liquid, a flower distillate, and at least one herbal extract component, and optionally including an additional ingredient selected from the group consisting of a second herbal extract component, a nutrient, a flavoring agent, a preservative, a coloring agent, a second carrier agent, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an extract of Alchemilla vulgaris in a depigmenting cosmetic composition. The present invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment method for depigmenting the skin, by application to the skin of a cosmetic composition containing an extract of Alchemilla vulgaris.