Abstract: Heptahydroxyflavan or a salt, isomer, hydrate or solvate thereof, which is an active ingredient of the present disclosure, can enhance skin elasticity and improve skin wrinkles by inhibiting the activity of MMP-1. In addition, the heptahydroxyflavan or a salt, isomer, hydrate or solvate thereof, which is an active ingredient of the present disclosure, can be used in various compositions such as cosmetics, health functional foods, etc. because it is safe with no cytotoxicity.

Abstract: The present application relates to an amphiphilic triblock polymer and micelles comprising the amphiphilic triblock polymer. The amphiphilic triblock polymer of the present application can have excellent dispersion properties and excellent water solubility while effectively encapsulating the drug.

Abstract: A medicament includes a parsley extract for use in the treatment and/or prevention of endometriosis. The medicament may also include an oleander extract.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel use of a composition comprising as an active ingredient a Scutellaria alpina extract. A composition according to the present description shows hair follicle cell proliferation or hair growth effect by means of comprising a Scutellaria alpina extract. Therefore, due to said effect, the Scutellaria alpina extract has hair loss prevention or hair growth stimulation effect.

Abstract: Suggested is a composition comprising (a) larixol and at least one of the components (b1) to (b5) selected from (b1) tyrosinase inhibitors; (b2) sun protection factors; (b3) antioxidants; (b4) anti-inflammatory agents; and (b5) desquamating agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anhydrous dyeing composition which is liquid at 20° C. and comprising one or more oil liquid at 20° C., one or more direct dyes and at least one anionic surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant for achieving intensive homogeneous colors on hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to medicine, and specifically to synthetic biologically active derivatives of carbopentoxysulfanilic acid. The novel substance comprises a (2,6-dichlorophenyl)amide salt of carbonpentoxysulfanilic acid of general formula: wherein X is Na, K, NH4; the drug may be contained in tablets, including sublingual tablets, or in capsules, or in suppositories, or in drops, or in mixtures, or in ointments, creams or other forms for application to the skin and mucosae, or in an oral-buccal film, or in a spray, or in a liquid for parenteral administration, or in chewing gum. A preparation having pronounced activity against herpes viruses is thus produced.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a composition which demonstrates an excellent antioxidative action in the body. The composition is an antioxidative composition containing an acacia bark derivative.

Abstract: A composition useful for maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in men and women. The composition includes essential oils from a tree of the genus Picea or a product of this oil. The essential oil product can specifically come from essential oil from the plant Picea pungens, commonly referred to as Blue Spruce. Also disclosed is a method for maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in men and women utilizing the composition. In some implementations, the composition is a pharmaceutical composition that further includes a penetration enhancer. A method for utilizing the pharmaceutical composition for treating hypogonadism is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed here is a method for elevating skin temperature comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of dihydro-?-ionol and 4-methoxystyrene. Also disclosed is a method for elevating skin temperature comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of dihydro-?-ionol, 4-methoxystyrene, clary sage extract, Japanese peppermint extract, juniper berry extract, and geraniol.

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: A topical, over the counter, all natural, organic, antifungal, antibacterial cream having superior moisturizing and water repellency performance that absorbs into the epidermis without spreading thereby eliminating and preventing the growth of the rash-causing fungus that causes diaper rash, and other skin irritation rashes.

Abstract: The following steps are provided for producing a sheet cellulose material, for instance a handkerchief, comprising at least one adjuvant substance for the treatment of allergic rhinitis: generating an aqueous nano- or micro-emulsion containing nano- or micro-droplet of said at least one substance encapsulated in a protective layer comprising a non-ionic surface-active agent; applying the nano- or micro-emulsion to the cellulose material; evaporating water, leading to the formation of nano- or micro-capsules anchored to the cellulose fibers.

Abstract: A composition contains an extract of pine leaf extract or a compound isolated therefrom. It showed potent inhibitory effect on human papillomavirus (HPV) as well as anti-cancer effect on various cancer diseases through various in vitro test and in vivo tests, and therefore, it can be used as the effective and safe therapeutics or health food for treating and preventing cancer disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin moisturizing cosmetic composition that includes a pine resin extract, a Pinus Densiflora needle extract, and a Pinus Densiflora root extract, as active ingredients. More specifically, the present invention includes a pine resin extract, a Pinus Densiflora needle extract, and a Pinus Densiflora root extract, as active ingredients, and has advantageous effects of improving moisturizing activity on the skin and enhancing skin texture, skin clearness and skin contour.

Abstract: A method of using larch wood extracts as natural compounds to give superior resistance to plants, plant parts, fruits and/or flowers against pathogens as bacteria and fungi. The method includes using larch wood extracts as natural compounds that naturally protect plant tissues against ultraviolet radiation and temperature, thus giving protection against sunburn to plants, plant parts, fruits and/or flowers during their development. Additionally, the method includes using larch wood extracts as natural compounds to naturally increase adaptive potential of the seedlings, increase the root growth of seedlings, and to maximize the ability of plants to grow vigorously in response to changing environmental conditions.

Abstract: There is provided a natural antimicrobial including a mixture of tree essential oils, soybean oil, and a residual hydrocarbon extract extracted from a rutaceae plant, wherein the mixture is supported in a supporter, and an article including the antimicrobial are provided. The antimicrobial is comprised of only natural materials, so it is harmless to human beings and environmentally friendly. Also, in the antimicrobial, tree essential oils is supported together with soybean carrier oil in a supporter, and thus, volatility of tree essential oils is controlled by the soybean oil, whereby the tree essential oils is naturally emitted to have an effective antibiosis for a long period of time. Thus, extra power, driving device (e.g., a fan), or the like, is not required to emit the tree essential oils. In addition, the antimicrobial is actively emitted in the air, having efficacy of continuously annihilate bacteria, virus, or the like.

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 composition useful for maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in men and women. The composition includes essential oils from a tree of the genus Picea or a product of this oil. The essential oil product can specifically come from essential oil from the plant Picea pungens, commonly referred to as Blue Spruce. Also disclosed is a method for maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in men and women utilizing the composition. In some implementations, the composition is a pharmaceutical composition that further includes a penetration enhancer. A method for utilizing the pharmaceutical composition for treating hypogonadism is also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for reducing dust emission by coating a seed with a lubricant composition are described herein. The disclosure also provides for a method of reducing insect exposure to vacuum planter dust released during seed planting by applying a lubricant composition to a seed. Methods for increasing seed lubricity by coating a seed with a lubricant composition are also described. Compositions and seeds useful in these methods are also described.

Abstract: A zero-calorie to near-zero-calorie snacking product that, when consumed, provides a feeling of fullness prior to absorption of energy-providing food, i.e., pre-absorptive satiation is disclosed. The snacking product is based on the stimulation of vagal nerve endings in the gastro-intestinal tract by encapsulated capsaicin. The encapsulation of capsaicin avoids the burning sensation in the mouth which may be objectionable to some consumers.

Abstract: A pest-combating composition including sodium lauryl sulfate and one or more of C6-12 fatty acids, preferably lauric and/or capric and/or caprylic acid, soy methyl ester, and 2-undecanone, and methods of combating pests utilizing same, are disclosed. The compositions can include a carrier oil such as silicon oil, soy methyl ester, or a vegetable oil, and can be in the form of an emulsion. The composition may be constituted as a spray composition, an aerosol, a lotion, a paste, or another compositional form. Pests that may be usefully combated with such composition include flying insects, including flies, mosquitoes, and wasps, ants, including arthropods such as fire ants, ticks, fleas, cockroaches, silver fish, thrips, gnats, aphids, Japanese beetles, and agricultural and horticultural arthropods and insects including beetles (potato and bean), flea beetles, fleahoppers, squash bugs, slugs, leaf hoppers, harlequin bugs, milk weed bugs, spiders, mites, lice, rodents, and deer.

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: The present invention relates to an anti-aging composition that contains a mixed extract of Chinese matrimony vine and pine needles as an effective component. More specifically, the present invention relates to a composition for an external application to the skin, wherein a mixed extract of Chinese matrimony vine and pine needles, which are the natural ingredients, is contained such that excellent anti-aging or wrinkle improvement effects to the skin can be obtained through the vitalization of a retinoic acid derivative.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising antimicrobially effective low concentrations of benzyl alcohol, one or more essential oil and one or more botanical extract. The compositions of the application may be used in personal care products including wound care products or in veterinary use. In certain embodiments, compositions are provided having antimicrobial active agents that are substantially or essentially entirely derived from natural sources, thereby allowing the user to avoid harsh and/or toxic chemicals. This may be particularly advantageous in products for use by or on children or pets or for use in households or other environments occupied by children or animals.

Abstract: An aqueous antimicrobial composition including coniferous resin acids a dispersing agent and an aqueous medium, a method for its preparation and its use as an antimicrobial agent in medical and non-medical field are provided.

Abstract: A natural soap is made using a herbal medicine decoction. The natural soap includes herbs including lotus roots, lotus leaves, red ginseng, Hippophae rhamnoides leaves and trunk, persimmon leaves, thuja orientalis, ginger, rosemary, black beans, black sesame, aloe, mulberry leaves, Orostachys japonicus, Angelica gigas, green tea, pine needles, mint, pleuropterus multiflorus, blueberry, and Acorus gramineus. A ripening device ripens the herbs in temperatures of 65 to 95° C. for 3 to 15 days, distilled water or soft water is poured onto the herbs, and the herbs mixed with the water are decocted by a decoction maker.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the cosmetic prevention and/or treatment of stretch marks on the skin, characterised in that the method comprises administering a composition containing arabinogalactan as an active principle to a person that may develop or has stretch marks. Said cosmetic composition can be administered in a topical or oral manner.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting angiogenesis, including an effective amount of an extract of Juniperus chinensis or an effective amount of a lignan as an effective ingredient. The pharmaceutical composition may further include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or salt. The disclosure also provides a method for inhibiting angiogenesis, including administering an effective amount of an extract of Juniperus chinensis or an effective amount of a lignan as an effective ingredient for inhibiting angiogenesis to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, and to a food composition, for regulating the motility of the gastrointestinal tract, and more particularly, to a pharmaceutical composition, and to a food composition, which use a Chamaecyparis obtusa extract so as to be effective in the prevention and treatment of motility disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The pharmaceutical composition for regulating the motility of the gastrointestinal tract according to the present invention contains the Chamaecyparis obtusa extract as an active ingredient, wherein the motility of the gastrointestinal tract is regulated by varying the electrical activity of interstitial cells of Cajal. Further, the food composition for regulating the motility of the gastrointestinal tract according to the present invention contains the Chamaecyparis obtusa extract as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to the use of tannin-containing wood products in animal feed to improve production efficiency and health of ruminants (e.g., sheep, goats, and cattle) by reducing internal parasite load, reducing methane and ammonia production in the rumen, and decreasing phosphor emissions from fecal waste. Embodiments include a domesticated ruminant feed comprising a condensed tannin. Certain embodiments relate to methods comprising administering condensed tannins to ruminant animals by incorporating pine bark or other suitable condensed tannin-containing wood products into regular animal feed.

Abstract: An environmentally safe, non-phytotoxic pesticidal composition comprising natural plant oils geraniol and cedar oil and methods of controlling insects is provided.

Abstract: Extracts derived from plants of the Tsuga genus having anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties are provided. The Tsuga extracts are suitable for the treatment of inflammation, irritation and/or infection.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of culturing cells in vitro in order to exploit the biochemical production ability of the cells to make metabolites that are evaluated and harvested for their biological effects. Also provided are systems for evaluating extracts from such cultured cells to characterize their biological activity(s), particularly with regard to impact on health, wellbeing, longevity, DNA maintenance, mitochondrial health and/or biogenesis, and so forth. Biologically active extracts, components thereof, and compositions (such as cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations) made comprising such, are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment, and especially topical treatment, of warts and the use thereof for the treatment of warts. Specifically, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of warts, comprising: a) 0.1 to 10 weight % dimethicone; b) 5 to 25 weight % of one or more vegetable oils; c) one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and/or carriers; d) 2 to 6 weight % urea; and e) water up to 100 weight %.

Abstract: An environmentally safe, non-phytotoxic pesticidal composition comprising natural plant oils geraniol and cedar oil and methods of controlling insects is provided.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a non-toxic insect repellent comprising natural ingredients for application on humans and or animals. More particularly, the present invention is directed toward a non-aerosol insect repellent for application to the skin or clothing of humans and animals to repel pests found in a variety of environments, such as mosquitoes, black flies, ticks, and biting gnats. The present invention comprises the active ingredients of citronella oil, lemongrass oil, geranium oil, cedarwood oil, rosemary oil, and sesame oil that work in combination to repel pests from humans and animals over an extended period of time. The present invention also comprises an emulsifier and a preservative to provide extended shelf-life. Additionally, the present invention may optionally contain catnip oil for enhanced potency to repel biting infectious insects, particularly when used in more wilderness areas.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition is provided, including melaleuca oil, or an isolated fraction or an active agent or equivalent thereof, manuka oil, or an isolated fraction or an active agent or equivalent thereof, and at least one galloyl moiety.

Abstract: A method of treating a respiratory disease in an animal comprising the steps of administering to the animal an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising 1.5 parts by weight powdered fennel, 2.0 parts by weight powdered rhubarb, 1.0 part by weight powdered glycyrrhiza, 2.0 parts by weight powdered phellodendron bark, 1.0 part by weight powdered zedoary, 1.5 parts by weight powdered picrasma wood, 1.0 part by weight powdered matricaria chamomilla, 1.5 parts by weight powdered geranium herb, 1.0 part by weight powdered ginseng, 1.5 parts by weight powdered citrus unshiu peel, 1.0 part by weight powdered scutellaria root, 1.0 part by weight powdered magnolia bark, 2.0 parts by weight powdered oyster shell, 1.0 part by weight powdered cyperus rhizome, 2.0 parts by weight powdered platycodon root, 2.0 parts by weight powdered melia azedarach, 1.0 part by weight powdered cnidium rhizome, 2.0 parts by weight sodium bicarbonate and 4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or treating cancer, which contains, as an active ingredient, a Taxus cambium- or procambium-derived cell line; a lysate thereof; an extract thereof; or a culture medium thereof. The cell line, the lysate, the extract, and the culture medium has minimized side effects compared to the conventional therapeutic drugs, is safe to the human body, is involved directly in the growth of cancer to induce cancer cell death, and shows anticancer activity of inhibiting angiogenesis occurring in carcinogenesis. Accordingly, the cell line, the lysate, the extract and the culture medium is useful for the prevention, treatment and alleviation of cancer.

Abstract: This invention provides anti-acne kits that are useful for treating acne, especially severe cases of acne. The anti-acne kits include a vasoconstrictor and an anti-acne agent, and optionally one or more of a a skin lightening therapeutic, a sealing layer, a skin cleanser, an astringent, a skin penetration enhancer, a sunscreen, and nutritional supplements that promote healing of acne lesions. This invention also provides methods for treating acne using a vasoconstrictor in conjunction with an anti-acne agent.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a composition containing lactoferrin and another component and having a prominent effect of promoting visceral lipolysis. That is, the present invention is a composition for promoting the lipolysis; a food product, a feedstuff or a pharmaceutical product including (A) lactoferrin and (B) one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of a Durvillaea extract, raspberry ketone, an artichoke leaf extract, a rosemary extract, isoflavone, a grape seed extract, a pine bark extract, a Coleus forskohlii extract, and a cacao extract. Also provided is a method of giving the effect of promoting the lipolysis to the food product or the feedstuff by adding the component (A) and the component (B) for promoting the lipolysis to the food product or the feedstuff.

Abstract: A method of using wood extracts as natural compounds in cosmetic and hygiene products. In particular, the method includes using natural compounds derived from a plant material wherein the compounds are at least one of antioxidant Dihydroquercetin (taxifolin), polysaccharide Arabinogalactan, Arabinogalactan combined with Dihydroquercetin (taxifolin) and wood oleoresin comprising oil and resin, and wherein all these natural compounds are consequently extracted from wood and\or by-products of logging industry.

Abstract: Label for the outerwear for thinning of airway secretions, containing a bittering agent to reduce the likelihood of accidental ingestion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin moisturizing cosmetic composition that includes a pine resin extract, a Pinus Densiflora needle extract, and a Pinus Densiflora root extract, as active ingredients. More specifically, the present invention includes a pine resin extract, a Pinus Densiflora needle extract, and a Pinus Densiflora root extract, as active ingredients, and has advantageous effects of improving moisturizing activity on the skin and enhancing skin texture, skin clearness and skin contour.

Abstract: Novel plant essential oil-based antimicrobial filming compositions that are useful in protecting, repairing and strengthening the natural slime coat found on fish are disclosed, which compositions are comprised of a mixture of plant essential oils having antimicrobial properties, filming agents, and surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention comprises compositions, methods and cell lines related to controlling insects. An embodiment of a composition comprises a plant essential oil and targets at least one receptor of insects chosen from tyramine receptor, Or83b olfactory receptor, and Or43a olfactory receptor, resulting in a change in the intracellular levels of cAMP, Ca2+, or both in the insects.

Abstract: A composition for the prevention or inhibition of free radical-induced effect on the skin and/or hair comprises at least three antioxidant agents selected from the group consisting of ginkgo extract, emblica extract, dimethylmethoxy chromanol, pine bark extract, and rosemary extract.

Abstract: The compositions and methods described herein relate generally to therapeutic compositions containing Nerium species extracts, as well as to methods for treating diseases or disorders by administering the compositions, including compositions having a combination of Nerium species extract and glutathione. It further includes pharmaceutical compositions containing a combination of glutathione and a Nerium species extract. The compositions and methods disclosed may be useful for treating a variety of diseases or disorders including one or more cell-proliferative diseases or disorders, infections, and dementias.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention generally relates to deriving immunosuppressant extracts from Millettia laurentii or Pseudotsuga pinaceae. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of using immunosuppressant extracts of Millettia laurentii or Pseudotsuga pinaceae to treat an autoimmune condition, transplant rejection, or cancer.