Abstract: A method of cosmetic care comprising activating capsase-14 expression in skin deficient in caspase-14 expression by applying, on at least one skin zone in need thereof, an effective amount of a plant extract selected from the group consisting of litchi, glasswort, peach, soja seed, sweet basil, cucumber, chanterelle, leek, kiwi fruit, rhubarb, grapefruit, wheat, raspberry, plum, and mixtures thereof, to activate caspase-14 expression in said skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a treatment agent for diabetic complications, and a method for the treatment of diabetic complications using the same. The present invention confirmed that Osteomeles schwerinae extract and its fractions inhibited the generation of AGEs, the index for diabetic complications, inhibited the activation of aldose reductase, had anti-cataract activity, and had anti-oxidative activity. Thus, the present invention relates to a preventive and therapeutic agent for diabetic complications containing the said Osteomeles schwerinae extract and its fraction as an active ingredient.

Abstract: In order to provide a composition for the treatment of degenerative joint diseases with an improved efficacy, it is proposed that the composition comprises collagen hydrolysate and rosehip powder and/or extract, wherein the weight ratio of collagen hydrolysate to rosehip powder and/or extract, in each case in relation to dry mass, lies in the range of approximately 2:1 to approximately 100:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to epicatechin for use in the prevention or reduction of symptoms of an allergic disorder and/or an allergic reaction. The invention further relates to epicatechin for said use in the form of food, food product, food supplement or pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: Topical skin care composition comprising an extract of white strawberry and at least one additional skin care active.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fat metabolism improving agent comprising rose hips or an extract therefrom as an active ingredient. This fat metabolism improving agent is very safe and has a superior body weight reducing effect.

Abstract: A water-soluble anti-inflammatory cream is disclosed. The cream is a composition of between about 7.5% and about 30% by weight of a healing oil; between about 1% and about 6% by weight of an herbal extract; between about 0% and about 3.5% by weight of microencapsulated amino acids; and at least 39.4% by weight water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nutraceutical composition for limiting the absorption of dietary lipids and for inducing weight loss in a human or animal mammal, characterized in that it comprises as active agent at least one extract of carrot, at least half of which is fibres.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition comprising at least one sucrose fatty acid ester and at least one nonionic surfactant, wherein the composition is substantially free of silicone emulsifiers. The personal care compositions are particularly suitable for conditioning and moisturization applications.

Abstract: A personal care composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising at least one sucrose fatty acid ester and at least one nonionic surfactant, said composition having a soaping index of less than about 2. The compositions are suitable for conditioning and moisturizing applications, and are optionally substantially free of silicone emulsifiers.

Abstract: A composition including a strawberry-derived polyphenol highly effective for oral administration or external use. A composition for oral administration or external use is obtained by subjecting a hot water extract of strawberry to adsorption chromatography using an aromatic synthetic absorbent, removing the fractions passing through the column and fractions eluted with water, and then eluting with a 5 to 60% aqueous ethanol solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of dedifferentiated plant cells in cosmetic preparations for protecting of stem cells against intrinsic and extrinsic stress factors, in particular for promoting proliferation of stem cells and for protecting them against apoptosis. In particular, the invention relates to the use of dedifferentiated plant cells from fruits of Malus domestica (Apple) cultivar Uttwiler Spaetlauber. Further, the invention relates to a method for cultivating of dedifferentiated plant cells, as well as to the preparation of extracts of plant cell cultures which are suitable for such applications.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the treatment or prevention of addictions and impulse control disorders using Andrographis paniculata, active substances contained therein and extracts thereof, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents. The methods and compositions of the invention are useful in the treatment or prevention of addiction to substances, including alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, opioid agonists cocaine, and amphetamines, as well as impulse control disorders, including pathological gambling and pathological overeating.

Abstract: A method for making and applying a topical oil and composition thereof, combining the healing properties of the Noni plant with a topical application for treating physical ailments. The topical oil disclosed includes an oil derived from raw leaves, stems, and buds of a noni plant; a carrier oil; and vitamin E oil.

Abstract: Both liquid and dry form Morinda citrifolia enhanced animal food products are provided for increasing CD8+ T cell activation in new born animals. Both contain M. citrifolia fruit puree and other M. citrifolia plant products.

Abstract: A medicinal combination of herbs, herbal extracts, and their chemical constituents that is synergistically effective for promoting human and veterinary health. The combination is a blood lipid level lowering synergistic composition comprising Ku ding cha, berberine or a berberine-containing plant extract, and other optional active ingredients. Methods of extraction and combination in synergistic amounts are also disclosed. The compositions according to the present invention may be used to treat or reduce the chance of contracting or the progression of a number of diseases or conditions in a subject, particularly cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: Animal attractant compositions, devices, systems and methods that can be deployed to attract game animals, such as deer by stimulating several of the animal's senses to attract animals to a desired location. The invention can use a combination of ultraviolet brighteners for visual interest and one or more of deer urine based scents, foods, mineral or salt. The invention capitalizes on the link between many animals' ability to see ultraviolet light with their desire to visualize urine territory markers left by other animals of the same species.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating burns and chronic wounds, particularly compositions comprising an oil extract or oily suspension of a combination of plant material derived from several plant species for treating burns and chronic sores.

Abstract: A composition comprising a Sanguisorbae officinalis plant extract and at least one additional plant extract selected from the group consisting of an Ailanthus altissima plant extract, a Galla rhois gallnut plant extract, a Glycyrrhiza Glabra plant extract, a Rheum palmatum plant extract and a Scutellaria baicalensis plant extract is disclosed. Compositions comprising Ailanthus altissima plant extract or Ailanthone are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of dedifferentiated plant cells in cosmetic preparations for protecting of stem cells against intrinsic and extrinsic stress factors, in particular for promoting proliferation of stem cells and for protecting them against apoptosis. In particular, the invention relates to the use of dedifferentiated plant cells from fruits of Malus domestica (Apple) cultivar Uttwiler Spaetlauber. Further, the invention relates to a method for cultivating of dedifferentiated plant cells, as well as to the preparation of extracts of plant cell cultures which are suitable for such applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel sweet-tasting refreshing beverage, which is free of phosphoric acid and instead contains at least 0.3% by weight/volume of gluconic acid, which is low in minerals, specifically contains less than 250 mg/liter of minerals, which is low in sugar, specifically contains at most 2.5% by weight/volume of sugar, wherein these sugars comprise at least 10% weight/weight galactose and in addition a proportion of isomaltulose and/or tagatose, and which has a glycemic index of at most 35 (GI<35).

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 Tie2 activator containing, as an active ingredient, a hawthorn extract, a starfruit extract, a shellflower extract, a lotus extract, a rooibos extract, an Indian date extract, a Chinese quince extract, a Psidium guava extract, a long pepper extract, a Quillaja extract, a Kouki extract, a ginkgo extract, an oyster extract, a turmeric extract, a chrysanthemum extract, a jujube extract, a Chinese wolfberry extract, a chamomile extract, or a Butcher's Broom extract, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention describes methods for improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, ameliorating, preventing, delaying, and/or improving one or more signs of excess accumulation and/or production of subcutaneous fat, such as cellulite, and conditions related thereto, by topically applying compositions comprising Carnitine Palmitoyl Transferase-1 (CPT-1) modulators, optionally with other anti-lipid agents; and also describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating loss of subcutaneous fat in the skin, wherein the compositions include natural plant constituents that stimulate lipid synthesis.

Abstract: Nutritional compositions are provided containing at least one PPAR agonist, at least one PGC-1alpha agonist, and at least one creatine derivative. Methods of promoting anabolism and improving or enhancing physical performance using the compositions are provided. The compositions and methods can be combined with physical training or exercise.

Abstract: An elastase inhibitor that contains as active ingredients thereof raspberry extract and hydroxyproline, and optionally further contains yeast extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing a Rubus coreanus extract as an active ingredient, and more particularly to a cosmetic composition containing an extract from Rubus coreanus processed by traditional oriental medicinal processing technology, in which the Rubus coreanus extract has an excellent effect of reducing skin wrinkles by inhibiting the formation of SNARE complexes and the release of a neurotransmitter. The cosmetic composition has excellent stability in formulations compared to conventional products for reducing skin wrinkles and exhibit effects similar to Botox which has been used to reduce skin wrinkles, thereby greatly reducing skin wrinkles without causing adverse effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an NF?B-inhibitor and a tropoelastin promoter, and methods of treating signs of skin aging using said compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to improving sexual fitness or wellness of both sexes, the male sexual enhancement, the treatment of sexual dysfunction and the health of the sexual vascular system of both sexes with ingredients that consist in a source of proanthocyanidins, a source of arginine, rose hip extracts and/or Quercus robur extracts. The source of proanthocyanidins may be a botanical extract and the source of arginine may be from arginine aspartate.

Abstract: A vision-protecting composition with prophylactic and therapeutic activity of diabetes or diabetic complications, comprising calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C and vitamin D as functional ingredients, in combination with at least one herb extract selected from the group consisting of a wolfberry extract, an Astragalus membranaceus extract, a Senna obtusifolia extract, a Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum extract and a Rubus coreanus extract. Found to be significantly suppressive and regulatory of the expression of inflammatory factors, the cytokine expression of Th1/Th2 cells via the JAK-STAT signaling pathway, and the expression of STAT3 in diabetic retinopathy, the composition can be used to protect vision as well as for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes and diabetic complications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sterile and/or decontaminated composition for topical use, including hyaluronic acid at a concentration of greater than or equal to 0.1 wt % relative to the total weight of the composition, at least one skin wound healing agent, optionally at least one plant extract, and at least one solvent. The invention also relates to a unit including such a composition, to a method for preparing such a composition, and to the uses thereof.

Abstract: A composition containing rose hip flesh or rose hips including the naturally occurring amount of seeds, or a concentrate is enriched with rose hip seeds for reducing and/or alleviating symptoms of inflammatory diseases. A method of preparing the rose hip seeds involves separating the rose hip seeds from the flesh prior to or after drying. Drying is preferably performed below 50° C. with the rose hip seeds then ground into a powder and mixed with a rose hip composition, a concentrate or an extract containing rose hip shells or Rose hips including their naturally occurring amount of seeds providing a product enriched with Rose hips seeds preferably containing at least 50% up to 85%, (by weight) of rose hip seeds. The composition is useful in the prophylaxis, treatment or alleviation of symptoms related to inflammatory diseases, in particular joint diseases, such as arthritis rheumatoid arthritis and/or osteo arthritis.

Abstract: Isolated fruit extracts and components along with a method for treating or preventing a disease or condition by providing a fruit extract fraction having a therapeutically effective amount of activity in modulating undesired signal transduction activity useful for reducing the frequency, duration or severity of a disease or condition in a subject. The fruit extracts are preferably derived from a plant of one or more of the genera Fragaria or Rubus. The isolated fruit extracts or compositions provide anti-dysplastic activity and modulate signal transduction activity by inhibiting one or more of AP-1, NFkB, Akt, COX-2, and VEGF.

Abstract: A topical composition according to the present invention for use in a skin care regimen that provides matrix metalloprotease (MMP) inhibiting activity, tissue inhibitor of metalloprotease (TIMP) inducing activity, and immediate and delayed antioxidative activity. Preferably, the topical composition comprises at least one MMP inhibitor, a TIMP inducing agent, Tremella fuciformis (snow fungus) extract, Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, and Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) extract. The compositions are useful in anti-wrinkle and anti-aging products, providing elasticity, firmness, tone and texture to the skin, ameliorating fine lines and preventing skin damage.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to methods of treating a male subject with a prostate condition, for example, benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). In certain embodiments, the invention provides methods of treating a male subject with a prostate condition, which include administering a MetAP2 inhibitor at a dose that does not substantially modulate angiogenesis.

Abstract: An herbal cleanse formulation comprising five different herbal teas: a parasite tea, an intestinal tea, a detoxifying tea, a tonifying tea, and a relaxing tea. The parasite tea comprises areca seed, black plum, Sichuan pepper, and daikon radish. The intestinal tea comprises mountain hawthorn berry, magnolia bark, senna leaf, aloe, prunus, bitter orange, rhubarb, and licorice. The detoxifying tea comprises cyperus, Chinese angelica, trichosanthes, honeysuckle, forsythia, burdock fruit, dandelion, gardenia, coptis, and mustard seed. The tonifying tea comprises goji berries, red reishi, rehmannia, polygonum, astragalus, ginseng, codonopsis, and schizandra. The relaxing tea comprises ginger, lily bulbs, mimosa tree bark, acorus, sour jujube seeds, yuan zhi, and mint. The herbal cleanse formulation are to be taken at specific times of the day for a determined number of days in a specific protocol in conjunction with a vegan alkalinizing diet and incorporating Kundalini yoga.

Abstract: Dermatological compositions contain, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one retinoid compound selected from among all-trans retinoic acid, isotretinoin, motretinide, and naphthoic acid compounds of formula (I), and salts and esters thereof: wherein R is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl radical, a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy radical having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a cycloaliphatic radical which is substituted or unsubstituted, and at least one anti-irritant compound and benzoyl peroxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antihypertensive agent including a boysenberry seed extract as an active ingredient. According to the invention, there can be provided an effective and highly safe antihypertensive agent having antihypertensive effect so that the agent can contribute to the prevention and amelioration of hypertension and having very little risk of side effects even in continuous intake, and a method for producing the antihypertensive agent at low cost and efficiently.

Abstract: Disclosed are an antibacterial synthetic fiber, and a method for manufacturing the same, characterized in that one or more antibacterial plant extracts are mixed with a fiber-formable polymer and the mixture is melt spun at 200˜300° C. The antibacterial synthetic fiber exhibits excellent and persistent antibacterial activity. In addition, the antibacterial synthetic fiber is superior in physical property to conventional antibacterial fibers and is suitable for use as a material for clothes.

Abstract: This invention describes a comprehensive nutraceutical designed to antagonize major mitigating factors to the degenerative process associated with Parkinson's disease. The formulation is comprised of a primary base of pyruvate, succinate, ?-Ketoglutarate and/or oxaloacetate, niacin/NADH, fruit extracts, anthocyanins, further combined with specific macro/micronutrients, trace elements, amino acids, flavonoids and concentrated plant sources. The nutraceutical contains all natural substances that should mitigate many of the neurodegenerative processes known to be associated with PD. Mechanisms addressed are to prevent the loss of ATP/by 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium rotenone, scavenge hydrogen peroxide/O2.

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 provides a substance which can modulate expression of a Bmal gene effectively and with a wide range of application. Provided is an expression modulator for the Bmal gene comprising, as an active ingredient, one or more selected from the group consisting of hinoki cypress extract, chlorella extract, hop extract, Zanthoxylum extract, juniper oil, lavender oil, eucalyptus oil, olibanum, cypress oil, palmarosa oil, pineneedle oil, rose oil, ylang-ylang oil, elemi oil, petitgrain oil, pepper oil, thyme oil and chamomile oil.

Abstract: The present invention provides a substance which can modulate expression of a Period gene effectively and with a wide range of application. Provided is an expression modulator for the Period gene comprising, as an active ingredient, one or more selected from the group consisting of arnica extract, nuphar extract, black tea extract, Zanthoxylum extract, juniper oil, cedar oil, lavender oil, clove bud oil, cypress oil, rose oil, ylang-ylang oil, galbanum oil, petitgrain oil, pepper oil, thyme oil, basil oil, and beta-caryophyllene.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the field of plant extracts and their uses, in particular for cosmetic, oral hygiene and pharmaceutical purposes. In particular the invention concerns blackberry leaf extracts and preparations and medicaments containing them, as well as their use to inhibit irritating and inflammatory skin conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one plant of the species Punica granatum or an extract thereof as an agent for reducing or preventing the whitening of head hair and/or bodily hair, said extract being used orally. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process by administration of Punica granatum.

Abstract: Use of at least one extract from the Anogeissus genus for treating human skin by producing fibrillin and thereby increasing skin elasticity.

Abstract: A topical composition comprising at least one extract from the Anogeissus genus and at zinc PCA and a method for treating human skin for improvement comprising applying to the skin a topical composition comprising at least one extract from the Anogeissus genus zinc PCA.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel herbal nano emulsion based formulations comprising a combination of lemon juice and/or rose water as therapeutically active aqueous phase entrapped in oil phase selected from one or more essential oils and process for the preparation of the same in pharmaceutically acceptable dosage forms for topical treatment of acne and other skin disorder like eczema, psoriasis, aging scaring and the like with increased efficacy, improved percutaneous penetration, excellent thermodynamic stability ensuring long shelf life, low skin irritation and reservoir effect that promotes drug localization in the skin enabling controlled delivery of the said therapeutic agents.

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 method of cosmetic care comprising activating capsase-14 expression in skin deficient in caspase-14 expression by applying, on at least one skin zone in need thereof, an effective amount of a plant extract selected from the group consisting of litchi, glasswort, peach, soja seed, sweet basil, cucumber, chanterelle, leek, kiwi fruit, rhubarb, grapefruit, wheat, raspberry, plum, and mixtures thereof, to activate caspase-14 expression in said skin.