Abstract: There are disclosed non-phytotoxic biocompatible compositions comprising tea tree oil (TTO), as well as their use and methods for their production. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions containing extracts of Terminalia chebula and Terminalia bellerica, or combinations thereof and methods for treatment of uricemia, hyperuricemia, and gout in a human subject are provided.

Abstract: A resin extract from the Ficus pertusa L.f and/or Ficus eximia Schott tree and method of use as an active principle in the production of a pharmacologically active product for the treatment of acute and/or chronic tissue lesions in both bone tissue and soft tissue. A method for obtaining the extract is also disclosed.

Abstract: Some embodiments of a system or method for applying a barrier composition to a targeted skin surface can be used to as a preventative measure to reduce the likelihood of transmission of microbial entities from an external source (e.g., a floor surface or another surface) to the targeted skin surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of enhancing the solubility and delivery of one or more active ingredients found in magnolia extract, or a synthetic analog thereof, in an oral composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of pomegranate oil and fractions thereof for preventing and treating neurodegenerative diseases. Particularly, the present invention relates to emulsions of the pomegranate oil or fractions thereof for the prevention and treatment of brain diseases, including Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease (CJD) and multiple sclerosis (MS).

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to supercritical carbon dioxide extracts of Commiphora mukul resin (guggul), which can be modified or not modified by some ethanol addition; methods for their production; and methods of use, such as inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, inhibiting transformation of pre-adipocytes to adipocytes, inhibiting triglyceride storage, promoting insulin sensitivity in adipocytes, treatment of disorders (for example, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerotic heart disease, autoimmune disorder, insulin resistance, leptin resistance, arthritis, cell proliferation disorder, such as cancer and atherosclerosis; damaged skin, sores, cuts, rashes, bruises, dryness, burns, sunburn, radiation burn, and infection), and regulating or suppressing appetite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition containing natural bioactive principles, in particular propolis extract. The present composition is of value because it exhibits antimicrobial (antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antiprotozoal), wound healing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidising and moisturising properties. The composition according to the present invention can be used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations, thus being useful for odontological treatments (of caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, bad breath, aphthae, oral stomatitis) and for the treatment of affections of the skin and mucous membranes. The present composition also contains biocompatible and biodegradable polymers that allow controlled release of the active principles. For this purpose, the product can be provided in the form of different formulations: spray, mouthwash, toothpaste, oral-base cream, lotions, creams, gels, inter alia.

Abstract: A composition for inhibiting ketohexokinase, for example, ketohexokinase-C (KHK-C) activity, may include a plant extract exhibiting at least IC50 (i.e., 50% KHK-C inhibition at a concentration in the range of from about 0.1 ?g/mL to about 1000 ?g/mL. The composition may be in a form suitable for oral ingestion. A method for inhibiting KHK-C activity in a subject may include administering a plant extract that exhibits at least 50% KHK-C inhibition at a concentration from about 0.1 ?g/mL to about 1000 ?g/mL. The administering may be done to treat or prevent at least one of sugar addiction, obesity, or metabolic syndrome. The administering may be done to provide a diminished craving in the subject from at least one member selected from the group consisting of craving of sugar, fructose, fructose-containing sugars, carbohydrates, and combinations thereof. The subject may be pre-diabetic, diabetic and or insulin resistant.

Abstract: This invention provides a composition comprising a pomegranate extract, formulated as nasal drops or nasal spray, for use in treating the symptoms of rhinitis or sinusitis.

Abstract: A topical composition includes an alcohol-extracted Salvia hispanica seed extract in a glycol carrier in an amount effective for inhibiting melanin content in an individual. The extract may be extracted in a C1-C4 ethanol and re-suspended in a glycol carrier with one or more permeation enhancers. The topical composition may further include a Punica granatum extract. Methods for making and using the composition for whitening skin in an individual are also described.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of pharmaceuticals, health supplements and chemical industries. In particular, this invention relates a herbal composition that compensates the A? increasing effects of existing treatment, and on the regulatory processing of amyloid-? protein precursor (APP), therefore presenting a significantly more potent treatment for neurodegenerative diseases that does not associate with any ?-amyloid increasing effect.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds and plant extract compositions that inhibit pancreatic enzymes, such as lipases and amylases, and most particularly pancreatic lipase and phospholipase A2 (PLA2), and COX-2 enzyme, and improve the inflammatory state or response conditions in animals. The compounds and plant extracts can be used in methods and administration regimens to treat animals for obesity-related conditions, diabetes and related conditions, metabolic syndrome, metabolic endotoxemia, and inflammatory conditions. The compounds and plant extracts can also be used to produce comestible compositions to be incorporated into a normal diet to improve health or prevent or reduce the uptake of free fatty acids during digestion or the production of inflammatory eicosanoids or cytokines. The inhibitor compounds and compositions include cocoa-derived polymers of epicatechin, such as epicatechin-rich polymers of 2 units through polymers of 14 units and combinations of them.

Abstract: Disclosed is a use of a composition containing a paper mulberry extract, and more particularly to a use of a composition containing, as an active ingredient, a paper mulberry extract in enhancement of skin moisturization, inhibition of skin aging, alleviation of inflammation, antibacterial activity, pore size reduction, sebum control, skin complexion improvement, decomposition of subcutaneous fat, stimulation of melanin synthesis, and gray hair prevention.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and corresponding methods of their use that include jaboticaba fruit pulp and/or cashew fruit pulp or extracts thereof.

Abstract: Chromium-three cation in combination with Phyllanthus emblica extract and Shilajit is useful in treating symptoms associated with osteoarthritis including reduction of inflammation and pain in a mammal, particularly a human or an animal. The combination shows significant reduction in overall pain levels and other pain measures in a canine model, and in human studies. Thus the composition is an anti-arthritic formulation that decreases pain and inflammation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure related to compounds and compositions derived from G. buchananii baker and methods thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arjunolic acid for increasing sebum production, and to preparations comprising arjunolic acid and 1,2-pentanediol.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to non-acidic extracts or fractions selected from a Boswellia low polar gum resin extract fraction (BLPRE), a Boswellia volatile oil fraction (BVOIL), and a Boswellia oil fraction (BOIL) and their compositions. BLPRE, BOIL, and BVOIL are each derived from the gum resin of a Boswellia species. These compositions are useful for improving mental condition, enhancing brain functions such as cognition, memory, learning, communication and brain health, for treating impaired memory, and for preventing, control or treating memory and cognition related disorders/diseases. Additionally, BOIL, BVOIL, and mixtures of BOIL and BVOIL are useful for enhancing the bioavailability of a biological agent.

Abstract: There is provided a process for making a composition suitable for topical application comprising the steps of a) heating at least one fruit and/or vegetable pulp to up to a temperature in the range of about 40° C. to 100° C.; b) mixing between 1 and 40% w/w of a mild base with the heated fruit and/or vegetable pulp. There is also provided a fruit and/or vegetable derived composition suitable for topical application prepared by the above process. There is further provided a fruit and/or vegetable derived composition comprising at least one fruit and/or vegetable-derived pulp and a mild base, said composition having a pH in the range of about 7.5 to about 9.5.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition suitable for topical application, for example, is provided. In some examples, the cosmetic composition may include batyl alcohol, undecylenoyl phenylalanine, hexyldecanol, and bisabolol. A method of reducing the synthesis of melanin by using the cosmetic compositions is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition consisting of ellagitannins rich extracts originated from plant extracts of the Fagaceae family, for use in a method for preventing or treating sleep and anxiety disorders, fatigue as well as for improving mood, reducing tension and raising energy in a subject.

Abstract: The invention relates to an active ingredient and/or to a composition having beneficial effect on neurological and cognitive functions.

Abstract: An anticancer composition containing a flowery portion of elm tree or its extract and a leaf portion of varnish tree or its extract is safe and shows high activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a skin anti-ageing composition. In particular a skin anti-ageing composition comprising myricetin or glycoside thereof, and at least one LXR alpha agonist. By skin ageing is meant the appearance or manifestation of any one or more of wrinkles or sagging, poor skin barrier such as dryness, scalp itch, or uneven skin tone such as age spots.

Abstract: A method for reducing inflammation at a site of injury in a mammal. A composition with an effective amount of pomegranate extract is administered to a mammal. The pomegranate extract is derived from at least one pomegranate solid and with a higher ratio of higher molecular weight polyphenols than is found in pomegranate juice substantially obtained from pomegranate arils. The effective amount is suitable to promote healing at a site of injury in said mammal.

Abstract: A mud mask with real leaves is described. The mud mask is made by separating a leaf batch into a first sub-batch, a second sub-batch, and a third sub-batch. The first sub-batch is ground into a fine powder, while the second sub-batch remains as whole leaves and the third sub-hatch is chopped into partially chopped leaves. The fine powder and whole leaves are added to hot water for a period of time to form a brewed tea. Thereafter, the partially chopped leaves and mud components are added to the brewed tea to form a mud solution, which is mixed to form the mud product. The mud product is packaged and allowed to marinate, which allows the leaves to begin releasing their nutrients and antioxidants into the mud formula, after which the mud mask includes atypical and unusually high levels of nutrients, antioxidants and caffeine.

Abstract: A keratolytic emollient, which includes urea, mineral oil, and paraffin wax.

Abstract: An extract of Carica papaya leaves obtained from a plant of age six months and younger from the date of germination of the seed is used as an inhibitor of HIF to effectively block hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) function and methods of use thereof. More specifically it relates to the use of the Carica papaya plant extract to eliminate unwanted cells by inhibiting HIF in the prevention and treatment of hypoxia-related conditions and diseases such as inflammatory diseases, vascular diseases, cancer and infectious diseases. In a particular embodiment, a solid hypoxic tumor in a patient is treated by administering to the patient a therapeutically acceptable amount of an extract of Carica papaya leaves obtained from a plant of age six months and younger from the date of germination of the seed, preferably an alcohol extract such as a methanol extract, whereby to inhibit hypoxia-inducible factors in the tumor.

Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Melicope to impart anti-lipid benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from an over-production of lipids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a feed composition for an animal comprising tea tree oil, wherein the tea tree oil is present in an amount sufficient to reduce bacterial infection in the animal upon ingestion of the feed composition, and to methods for preparing such a composition.

Abstract: An object is to provide a sleep quality improving agent that can sufficiently exert the effect of improving the quality of sleep and ensures safety for the body. A sleep quality improving agent containing, as an effective ingredient, a plant of the Fraxinus genus such as Fraxinus excelsior L., an extract thereof, Larix sibirica extract, dihydroquercetin, dihydrokaempferol, or naringenin, and a sleep quality improving composition containing the sleep quality improving agent are provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for treating a subject who has pulmonary damage or an injury caused by or who is at risk for an injury caused by an anti-vesicant agent. The compositions comprise cacao extracts that include a mixture of epicatechin and one or more epicatechin oligomers and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also provided are methods for fermenting cacao to enhance epicatechin and antioxidant content.

Abstract: Method for the preparation of microencapsulated essential oils or a formulation thereof for various non-agricultural applications.

Abstract: An Aids and associated conditions related to Aids treating compositions is disclosed.

Abstract: The composition for treating hemorrhoids includes dry components: oleander (nerium oleander), myrtle (myrtus communis) and bay laurel (laurus nobilis), which are then mixed into a homogenous solution with olive oil. In the preferred embodiment, the composition for treating hemorrhoids includes the following components: 30%-70% by weight of olive oil, 27%-44% by weight of oleander (nerium oleander), 15%-25% percentage by weight of myrtle (myrtus communis) and 5%-15% percentage by weight of bay laurel (laurus nobilis). For the most preferred embodiment, for 1 liter (about 1000 cubic centimeters) of olive oil, 1000 cubic centimeters (cc) of the dry components of the composition may include 70% percentage by weight of oleander (nerium oleander), 20% percentage by weight of myrtle (myrtus communis), and 10% percentage by weight of bay laurel (laurus nobilis).

Abstract: Shelf stable compositions comprising olive extracts are described herein. The compositions include an olive extract comprising hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and oleuropein, wherein the weight ratio of hydroxytyrosol to oleuropein is 3:1 or less and the weight ratio of hydroxytyrosol to tyrosol is 2.85:1 or less. The compositions are stable for at least 12 months. Methods of using the shelf stable compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: Skin compositions comprising, hydrocortisone; allantoin; and a water-based vehicle that is essentially free of petroleum jelly, mineral oil and wax; and related method for protecting, healing and/or soothing the skin comprising: applying an effective amount of a cosmetic preparation selected from the group consisting of hand cream, foot cream, body cream, lip cream, lip gloss, lip stick, gel, balm and lotion to the skin surface; wherein said cosmetic preparation includes a skin composition made of hydrocortisone; allantoin; and a water-based vehicle that is essentially free of petroleum jelly, mineral oil and wax; and said effective amount is enough to protect, heal and/or soothe the skin surface.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided for lowering C-reactive protein levels in a mammal. The method comprises administering a composition containing an effective amount of Irvingia gabonensis seed to a mammal to reduce C-reactive protein levels in the mammal. Other embodiments include, among other things, lowering leptin levels, increasing adiponectin levels, reducing body weight, decreasing LDL and total cholesterol levels, increasing fat loss, and reducing waist size in a mammal using administering a composition containing an effective amount of Irvingia gabonensis.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided for lowering C-reactive protein levels in a mammal. The method comprises administering a composition containing an effective amount of Irvingia gabonensis seed to a mammal to reduce C-reactive protein levels in the mammal. Other embodiments include, among other things, lowering leptin levels, increasing adiponectin levels, reducing body weight, decreasing LDL and total cholesterol levels, increasing fat loss, and reducing waist size in a mammal using administering a composition containing an effective amount of Irvingia gabonensis.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided for lowering C-reactive protein levels in a mammal. The method comprises administering a composition containing an effective amount of Irvingia gabonensis seed to a mammal to reduce C-reactive protein levels in the mammal. Other embodiments include, among other things, lowering leptin levels, increasing adiponectin levels, reducing body weight, decreasing LDL and total cholesterol levels, increasing fat loss, and reducing waist size in a mammal using administering a composition containing an effective amount of Irvingia gabonensis.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided for lowering C-reactive protein levels in a mammal. The method comprises administering a composition containing an effective amount of Irvingia gabonensis seed to a mammal to reduce C-reactive protein levels in the mammal. Other embodiments include, among other things, lowering leptin levels, increasing adiponectin levels, reducing body weight, decreasing LDL and total cholesterol levels, increasing fat loss, and reducing waist size in a mammal using administering a composition containing an effective amount of Irvingia gabonensis.

Abstract: Deodorant agents, which contain ginkgo or Phellodendron Bark or its extract as an active ingredient and which are high in safety and can radically inhibit the emission of human body malodors typified by sweat odor, especially, axillary odor.

Abstract: A method for treatment of acute and/or chronic tissue lesions disorder is disclosed. A resin extract from Ficus pertusa L. f and/or Ficus eximia Schott is administered to a patient in need thereof as an active principle for producing a pharmacologically active product for the treatment of acute and/or chronic tissue lesions, both of bone tissue and of soft tissue.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a Toona sinensis extract for antibacterial. The Toona sinensis extract has the ability to inhibit growth or reproduction of bacteria and also to prevent corruption, color change and acidification of foods. So that, it can replace commercial ingredients and be applied to antibacterial, pharmaceutical composition or preservative that can prevent food corruption.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising banyan tree, lotus, and clover serum fractions. A method of improving the appearance of a hyperpigmented spot may comprise the step of applying a composition comprising an effective amount of banyan tree serum fraction, lotus serum fraction, and clover serum fraction to a hyperpigmented spot on a skin surface, wherein the composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the appearance of the hyperpigmented spot. The method may include the step of identifying a hyperpigmented spot on a facial skin surface. Other methods as disclosed include a method for improving the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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: The present invention provides a body weight gain suppressing composition including an ?-glucosidase activity inhibitor component, preferably a component derived from at least one plant selected from the group consisting of Salacia genus plants, touchi and mulberry, and a lipid synthesis inhibitor component, preferably, at least one selected from the group consisting of soybean peptide, marine animal peptide, and sesame lignin, and also provides a food product including the composition.

Abstract: An anhydrous multiphase gel system consisting of an outer lipid matrix and an inner phase gelled by means of a polymer is described, which can be obtained by a) Melting the lipid phase with the formation of a liquid lipid phase, b) Mixing and homogenizing polymers or polymer blends capable of swelling with the formation of a polymer phase to be dispersed, c) Combining the polymer phase with the liquid lipid phase and homogenizing the phases, and d) Cold stirring the phase mixture until a solid gel-like mixed structure of the entire system is formed. The anhydrous multiphase gel system is particularly suitable for taking up difficulty soluble active substances in high concentration and for providing topical and transdermal applications. The described system is called an EDRS, “Entrapped Drug Reservoir System”.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising thyroxine, acacia, and an antioxidant selected from propyl gallate, butylated hydroxyanisol, and butylated hydroxytoluene is disclosed. The pharmaceutical composition has an improved shelf life. In one embodiment, the composition additionally comprises sucrose, microcrystalline cellulose, and mannitol. The pharmaceutical composition may be used for treating thyroid disorders by orally administering the composition to a patient in need thereof.