Containing Or Obtained From A Bark (aka Cortex) Patents (Class 424/775)
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Publication number: 20040253332Abstract: A method for regulating the appearance of skin comprising topically applying to said skin a composition comprising: (a) a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and about 0.05% to about 5% of an extract comprising a low molecular weight hydrolysable tannins, and mixtures thereof; (b) an effective amount of at least one additional skin care active ingredient selected from the group consisting of ant-acne actives, retinoids, ant-cellulite agents, antimicrobial actives, antifungal agents, vitamins, anti-inflamatory agents, tanning agents, allantoin, glucosamine, phytantriol, hydroxyacids, niacinamide, phytosterols, sunscreens and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventor: Ratan K. Chaudhuri
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Publication number: 20040241259Abstract: A topical treatment for functional constipation in humans, wherein active herb encouraging the peristaltic movement of the stomach and the intestines, increasing water secretion is invented by applying an herbal topical preparation inside and/or around the navel. The treatment results in a significant non-invasive relief of functional constipation without discomfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventor: Christina Lim
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Publication number: 20040234546Abstract: A therapeutic herbal composition is beneficial for enhancing the immune system and treating SARS, immune disorders, lymes disease, rheumatic arthritis, and cancer. This composition includes the synergistic combination of Boswelia carterii stem resin, Styrax benzoin stem resin, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark, Curcuma zedoaria root, Syzygium aromaticum fruit, Nardostachys chinensis root, Betula alba bark, Impatiens balsamina bark, Costus spicatus root, Allilum sativum bulb and Cyperus rotundus root.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Applicant: Amazon Biotech Inc.Inventor: Chaim Jeremiah Lieberman
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Patent number: 6793946Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising Persea american var. drymifolia for lowering cholesterol levels.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC.Inventors: Ernesto A. Brovelli, Julio Andres Vallejos, Haeri Roh-Schmidt
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Patent number: 6790464Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for prevention or treatment of prostate disorders and ameliorating symptoms thereof, including prostatitis, benign prostate hyperplasia and prostatic carcinoma.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2003Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Healthaid Enterprise Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Koon Yong Kuok, Hien Ly
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Publication number: 20040146468Abstract: The present invention provides an oral composition comprising an effective quantity of an Albizzia myriophylla bark extract to suppress or reduce the gustatory function, in particular as regards a bitter and/or sweet and/or acid taste, advantageously a bitter and/or sweet taste, and a suitable excipient. It also provides the use of an Albizzia myriophylla bark extract or of an oral composition in accordance with the invention, to suppress or reduce the gustatory function. Finally, it provides an Albizzia myriophylla bark extract or a composition in accordance with the invention as a drug, in particular intended for the treatment of bulimia, a compulsive eating disorder, alcohol and/or nicotine dependence obesity and for the prevention of obesity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: Jean Daniel, Leon Cariel
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Patent number: 6746694Abstract: The invention relates to a novel composition containing an extract obtained from the plant Murraya koenigii and useful for the treatment or providing relief from acute asthma, and a process for the preparation of a lyophilized extract containing active principles of the plant Murraya koenigii, and a method for the treatment of asthma.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2000Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial ResearchInventors: Ranjan Bhadra, Bikash Chandra Pal, Krishna Das, Samir Bhattacharaya
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Publication number: 20040086585Abstract: A method of inhibiting amyloid formation, deposition, accumulation, or persistence, or amyloid protein-amyloid protein interactions, amyloid-proteoglycan interactions, amyloid-PG/GAG interactions and/or amyloid-glycosaminoglycan interactions, and/or dissolving or disrupting pre-formed or pre-deposited amyloid fibrils in Alzheimer's Disease in a mammalian subject. In the method a therapeutically effective amount of plant matter from the genus Uncaria, species tomentosa is administered, preferably from the inner bark or root tissue of Uncaria tomentosa.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Gerardo Castillo, Alan D. Snow
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Publication number: 20040076699Abstract: An anhydrous composition comprising: (a) an antioxidant comprising over 40% by weight of hydrolysable tannins comprising Emblicanin A., Emblicanin B, Pedunculagin and Punigluconin, and (b) a substantially anhydrous or non-aqueous liquid vehicle functioning to disperse the antioxidant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Ratan K. Chaudhuri, Philip Linz
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Publication number: 20040076698Abstract: A method of inhibiting amyloid formation, deposition, accumulation, or persistence, or amyloid protein-amyloid protein interactions, amyloid-proteoglycan interactions, amyloid-PG/GAG interactions and/or amyloid-glycosaminoglycan interactions, and/or dissolving or disrupting pre-formed or pre-deposited amyloid fibrils in Alzheimer's Disease in a mammalian subject. In the method a therapeutically effective amount of plant matter from the genus Uncaria, species tomentosa is administered, preferably from the inner bark or root tissue of Uncaria tomentosa.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Gerardo Castillo, Alan D. Snow
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Publication number: 20040076688Abstract: The composition and process for preparing an anti-hemorrhoid composition which comprises providing a predetermined effective amount of natural substances of the genera Glycyrrhizae Radix, Testudinis Carapax, Cervi Parvum Cornu, Rhei Rhizoma, Ephedrae Herba, Natrii Sulfas, Moutan Radicis Cortx, Menthae Herba, Pinelliae Rhizoma, Pasoniae Radix, Acontii Tuber, Corni Fructus, Gypsum, Ginseng Radix, Cinnabaris, Talcum and Pelladendri Radix in an aqueous medium to form an initial mixture, extracting the initial mixture with water at a temperature of about 70°-80° C. for 1-2 hours to produce an aqueous mixture, filtering the aqueous mixture to produce a filtrate, and evaporating the filtrate to a moisture content of 30% to produce an extract which can be used as a treatment for hemorrhoid diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventor: Chan Sik Park
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Patent number: 6660309Abstract: A composition is obtained from Banyan tree bark that has insulin antisecretory and cytotoxic properties. The composition can be useful in treating conditions characterized by hyperinsulinism including insulinoma and infant hyperinsulinism.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Biozak, Inc.Inventor: Babu V. Bassa
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Products for body hygiene based on lapacho extracts containing quercitine, their preparation and use
Patent number: 6656485Abstract: Products for body hygiene containing Lapacho extracts and also quercitine and possibly other quinones present in Lapacho extracts salified or whatever modified in order to make them soluble in water are described. The preparation of the above said compounds and their use is also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Euro-Pharma S.r.l.Inventor: Mario Miscioscia -
Publication number: 20030211183Abstract: The present invention provides a skin-improving agent which comprises, as an active ingredient, proanthocyanidin in which the extent of galloylation per constitutive monomer is 10% or lower (molar ratio).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Applicant: Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomoya Takahashi, Chiemi Takaboshi, Asako Kobayashi, Minako Tajima, Ayako Kamimura
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Patent number: 6638540Abstract: The present invention is concerned with nutritional or pharmaceutical compositions containing a plant extract or concentrate selected from the group consisting of allium (leek), aethusa (dog parsley), petroselium (parsley) and brassica (cabbage) extracts and concentrates. The compositions of the invention are useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases or conditions which are characterized by increased bone resorption, such as Paget's disease, tumor-induced bone disease or particularly osteoporosis.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1999Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Universitat BernInventor: Roman Conrad Mühlbauer
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Patent number: 6635287Abstract: A dormant preparation (DC) is provided which is capable of inhibiting proliferation of various kinds of cells. The preparation comprises an extract which is obtained from cells or tissue originating in an organism capable of entering a phase of dormancy in at least one of its parts and comprises at least one substance which induces or maintains the state of dormancy in the organism from which the cells or tissue are derived. The DC may be used for a variety of indications including human medicine and cosmetics, plant growth control and food preservation.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: I.B.R. Israeli Biotechnology Research Ltd.Inventors: Etienne Soudant, Lea Bezalel, Meira Ziv, Inon Perry
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IMPROVED HERBAL COMPOSITION HAVING ANTIALLERGIC PROPERTIES AND A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF
Publication number: 20030194452Abstract: The present invention relating to a herbal antiallergic composition which comprises a synergistic mixture of extracts from the fruits of Terminalia chebula, bark of Albizia lebbeck, Terminalia bellerica and Emblica officinalis. The present invention also contains the fruits of Piper longum. Piper nigrum and of rhizomes of Zingiber officinale and thoroughly mixed to get the final composition which has potent antiallergic activity. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of such composition. The composition is particularly useful for the treatment of allergic conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2001Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Ravindra Kumar Agarwal, Anurag Agarwal -
Publication number: 20030190379Abstract: A salve for application to a burn wound to support healing the wound including a mixture of healing agents which consists of Radix Scutellariae, Cortex Phellodendri, Rhizoma Coptidis mixed according to the ratio by weight of 1:1:1 The mixture is ground to pass through a 180 mesh screen. A carrier is formulated by dissolving beeswax in sesame oil according to the ratio of 10 grams of beeswax in 100 milliliters of sesame oil. The ground mixture is added to the sesame oil containing bee's wax according to the ratio of 10.7 grams of mixture to 100 milliliters of oil so as to form a salve. A preferred method of treatment is to spread the salve on a gauze pad and then to lay the pad over the wound.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Du Ben Hai
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Publication number: 20030170332Abstract: The use of a flavonoid extract is described to treat a mammal for at least one of the treatments including: reducing a redox imbalance associated with disease in a mammal; preventing oxidative stress in a mammal; reducing oxidative stress in a mammal; preventing protein oxidation in a mammal; reducing protein oxidation in a mammal; preventing DNA damage in a mammal; reducing DNA damage in a mammal; and combinations thereof. A method of treatment of a mammal is also described. The treatments have the advantage of maintaining health in an individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: Enzo Nutraceuticals Limited.Inventors: Somasundaram Tharmalingam Senthilmohan, Roger Anthony Stanley, Larry Ellsworth Stenswick
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Publication number: 20030157126Abstract: The present invention provides herbal compositions that can prevent or reduce the severity, intensity, or duration of allergic and/or asthmatic symptoms and/or can prevent or delay the development of an allergic or asthmatic response to an antigen. The compositions may optionally include one or more adjuvants, cytokines, encapsulating materials, or pharmaceutical carriers or excipients, and may be administered prior to, during, or after the development of allergic or asthmatic symptoms in sensitized individuals. Alternatively or additionally, the compositions may be administered prior to sensitization to a particular antigen; preferably substantially concurrently with exposure to the antigen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2001Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Xiu-Min Li, Hugh A. Sampson
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Patent number: 6607758Abstract: A method of inhibiting amyloid formation, deposition, accumulation, or persistence, or amyloid protein-amyloid protein interactions, amyloid-proteoglycan interactions, amyloid-PG/GAG interactions and/or amyloid-glycosaminoglycan interactions, and/or dissolving or disrupting pre-formed or pre-deposited amyloid fibrils in Alzheimer's Disease in a mammalian subject. In the method a therapeutically effective amount of plant matter from the genus Uncaria, species tomentosa is administered, preferably from the inner bark or root tissue of Uncaria tomentosa.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: University of WashingtonInventors: Gerardo Castillo, Alan D. Snow
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Patent number: 6607755Abstract: An anti-aromatase pharmaceutical composition is provided containing nettle root extract in the range of about 275 to 350 mg, pumpkin seed oil in the range of about 150 to 205 mg, Pygeum Africanum or Prunus africana bark extract, standardized to contain at least 12 to 15% of total sterols, in the range of about 20 to 40 mg, and Chrysin in the range of 475 to 550 mg. This pharmaceutical composition assists in the treatment of benign prostate hyperthropy and breast cancer.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Inventor: Michael Donald Farley
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Patent number: 6599541Abstract: The invention provides a novel composition useful in the treatment of resistant bacterial infections, said composition comprising an extract obtained from Azadiracta indica or Melia azadirachta and an effective amount of an antibiotic or chemotherapuetic antibacterial drug. Further, the invention provides a method for the treatment of resistant bacterial infections. The invention also provides a process for the preparation of the composition of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2000Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Dabur Research FoundationInventors: Narasimha Baba Brindavanam, Chandra Kant Katiyar, Dasalukunte Bhimrao Ananta Narayana
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Patent number: 6589569Abstract: A medicinal composition has been created that is useful in the treatment of PMS in human females who experience adverse PMS symptoms. The composition is comprised of an extract of asparagus racemosus. The composition preferably includes about eighty-five parts Asparagus racemosus and about five parts each of Withania sominifera, Pedalium murex, and Tinospora cordifolia. The active component of the Asparagus racemosus is saponin glucoside (A4). Preferably, the composition is administered in capsular form with each capsule containing about one-half gram of the composition. Two of these capsules are taken three times a day.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2000Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Inventor: Kirpal S Dhaliwal
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Patent number: 6586015Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Phyllanthus for preventing or treating connective tissue proliferations, for maintaining the level of reduced glutathione, for inhibiting lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and for inhibiting expression of the cyclooxygenase (COX-2) protein.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2000Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Phytrix AGInventors: Rolf Gebhardt, Angelika M. Vollmar, Michael P. Manns, Matthias Bahr, Hildebert Wagner, Gayane Hrachia Buniatian
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Patent number: 6582702Abstract: An herbal composition comprised of extracts from the following herbs: Garlic (Allium Sativum), Onion (Allium Cepa), Cat Claw (Macfadyena Unguis-cati), Rat Root (Chicocca Alba), Pear Leaf (Persea Americana), Billyweb Bark (Sweetia Panamensis), Strongback (Desmodium Abscendens), Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis), Life Leaf (Bryophyllum Pinnatum), Sarsaparilla (Smilax Officinalis), Bamboo (Aralia Mubicaulis), Geritout (Pluchea Symphytofolia), Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis), Balsam (Myroxylon Balsamum). The composition acts as a tonic to improve respiration, aid in the elimination of toxins and improves overall vitality.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Inventor: Alvin Foster Rigby
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Patent number: 6569424Abstract: The present invention discloses: (i) a non-pathogenic probiotic microorganism and its probiotic/therapeutic uses; (ii) a formulation comprising an aqueous solution of a volatile fraction (VF) prepared from the extract of at least one plant derived material and its therapeutic uses; (iii) a process of manufacturing the formulation from the plant derived material; (iv) a probiotic composition comprising the non-pathogenic probiotic microorganism of the invention and/or other probiotic microorganism(s) and the formulation of the invention, and its probiotic/therapeutic uses; (v) a composition for industrial applications comprising the formulation of the invention and microorganism(s) of industrial applicability; and (vi) industrial processes and apparatuses in which the latter composition is used.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: The Bio Balance CorporationInventors: Mark Olshenitsky, Genadi Buchman
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Patent number: 6569468Abstract: This invention provides a method for identifying a composition of Cinnamomi and Poria. This invention further provides a composition comprising: Ramulus Cinnamomi, Poria Cortex, Moutan Radicis, Radix Paeonize Alba, and Semen Persicae. This invention provides various uses of these compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wei Xiao
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Patent number: 6544510Abstract: The present invention discloses: (i) a non-pathogenic probiotic microorganism and its probiotic/therapeutic uses; (ii) a formulation comprising an aqueous solution of a volatile fraction (VF) prepared from the extract of at least one plant derived material and its therapeutic uses; (iii) a process of manufacturing the formulation from the plant derived material; (iv) a probiotic composition comprising the non-pathogenic probiotic microorganism of the invention and/or other probiotic microorganism(s) and the formulation of the invention, and its probiotic/therapeutic uses; (v) a composition for industrial applications comprising the formulation of the invention and microorganism(s) of industrial applicability; and (vi) industrial processes and apparatuses in which the latter composition is used.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: The Bio Balance CorporationInventors: Mark Olshenitsky, Genadi Buchman
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Patent number: 6524627Abstract: This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising Platycodi Radix, Scutellariae Radix, Ponciri Fructus, Schizonepetae Herba, Bupleuri Radix, Angelicae dahuricae Radix, Paeoniae Radix alba, Cnidii Rhizoma, Angelicae gigantis Radix, Ledebouriellae Radix, Forsythiae Fructus, Glycyrrhizae Radix, Lonicerae Flos, Taraxaci Herba, Trichosanthis Radix, Ulmi Cortex Radicis, Astragali Radix, Atractylodis Rhizoma alba, Rehmanniae Rhizoma, Zanthoxyli Fructus, Magnoliae Flos, Xanthii Fructus, Mori Cortex Radicis, Pinelliae Tuber, Cimicifugae Rhizoma, Puerariae Radix and Menthae Herba as the active ingredients for preventing and/or treating acute and/or chronic allergic nasal diseases (including chronic paranasal sinusitis), allergic dermatitis, allergic otitis media (including recurrent otitis media with effusions), allergic conjunctivitis, allergic asthma, etc., and to a method for preparation thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2002Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignees: Daehan Biolink Co., Ltd., Biomedpark Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyung-Min Kim, Chul-Ho Jang, Woo-Jun Hwang, Eun-Jeung Park
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Patent number: 6524576Abstract: The present invention discloses: (i) a non-pathogenic probiotic microorganism and its probiotic/therapeutic uses; (ii) a formulation comprising an aqueous solution of a volatile fraction (VF) prepared from the extract of at least one plant derived material and its therapeutic uses; (iii) a process of manufacturing the formulation from the plant derived material; (iv) a probiotic composition comprising the non-pathogenic probiotic microorganism of the invention and/or other probiotic microorganism(s) and the formulation of the invention, and its probiotic/therapeutic uses; (v) a composition for industrial applications comprising the formulation of the invention and microorganism(s) of industrial applicability; and (vi) industrial processes and apparatuses in which the latter composition is used.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: The Bio Balance CorporationInventors: Mark Olshenitsky, Genadi Buchman
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Patent number: 6521269Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing the effects of therapeutic compositions are provided. The compositions comprise singly or in combination herbals, natural nutritional supplements, minerals and vitamins. Methods of making these compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Theralife, Inc.Inventor: Yuanjin Tao
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Patent number: 6485760Abstract: A composition for inhibiting an increase in, or lowering, a blood sugar level, which comprises, as a main component, a concentrate of a hot water or alcohol extract of leaves of Lagerstroemia Speciosa, Linn. or Pers. and has an corosolic acid content of 0.01 to 15 mg per 100 mg of the concentrate, and a method of inhibiting an increase in, or lowering, a blood sugar level by oral administration of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1999Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Inventor: Futoshi Matsuyama
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Patent number: 6475536Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antiacne compositions containing extract of Krameria, or a pure compound from the extract, at least one of ximeninic acid or lauric acid, and an anti-inflammatory saponin extracted from Olax dissitiflora, Aesculus hippocastanum, Centella asiatica, Terminalia sericea, Glycyrrhiza glabra, or mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2001Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Indena S.p.A.Inventors: Ezio Bombardelli, Paolo Morazzoni, Aldo Cristoni, Roberto Seghizzi
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Publication number: 20020160059Abstract: This invention provides a method for identifying a composition of Cinnamomi and Poria. This invention further provides a composition comprising: Ramulus Cinnamomi, Poria Cortex, Moutan Radicis, Radix Paeonize Alba, and Semen Persicae. This invention provides various uses of these compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventor: Wei Xiao
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Publication number: 20020146466Abstract: A process of preparing solid form of an extract of a raw material such as mung bean as the active ingredient, obtained by subjecting the raw material to extraction utilizing a heating, extracting and condensing system, and mixing the resulting liquid extract with a solution of a colloidal material such as agar-agar, and drying the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2001Publication date: October 10, 2002Inventor: Nobuyoshi Kuboyama
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Patent number: 6440402Abstract: There is provided a photostable and synergistically enhanced topical sunscreen composition. There is further provided a method of enhancing the photostability of a sunscreen active in a topical sunscreen composition. There is further still provided a method of synergistically enhancing the UV absorbance of a sunscreen active in a topical sunscreen composition. The preferred compositions and methods of the present invention use a dibenzoylmethane sunscreen active, an extract of Kaempferia Galanga, and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Anthony D. Gonzalez, Andrew H. Pechko, Robert E. Kalafsky
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Patent number: 6436449Abstract: Use of an extract derived from the fruits, leaves, the bark or the roots of Morinda citrifolia L. for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a mammal suffering from tinnitus. The extract may be a liquid present in the medicament in an amount such as to give a daily dosage of 0.1-2 ml, or 0.2-1 ml, e.g. 0.4-0.7 ml, per kg body weight of the patient. The extract also may be a solid present in the medicament in an amount such as to give a daily dosage of 5-200 mg, or 10-100 mg, e.g. 20-70 mg, per kg body weight of the patient. Optionally, the medicament also may comprise lycopene, vitamine C, coenzyme Q10 and an extract from the leaves of Ginkgo biloba. The medicament may be given e.g. by oral, rectal, transdermal or inhalation administration.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2001Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Inventor: Bo Gidlund
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Patent number: 6416793Abstract: The present invention relates to spray dried hydrophobic phytochemical (i.e., yohimbine and ibogaine) compositions, a process for making such compositions and a method of using such compositions for, e.g., the promotion of weight loss. Typically, the hydrophobic dietary compositions of the present invention exhibit enhanced absorptivity when taken orally.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2000Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: BioResponse, L.L.C.Inventors: Michael A. Zeligs, Irwin C. Jacobs
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Patent number: 6413554Abstract: The present invention relates to a galenic composition effective for prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia and ischemia, and angina pectoris due to reperfusion. More specifically, the present invention relates to a composition effective for prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disorders, particularly, angina pectoris due to myocardial ischemia, which contains eight (8) kinds of medicinal herbs consisting of Allium thumbergii, trichosanthis semen, angelicae gigantis radix, salviae radix, cinnamomi ramulus, curcumae tuber, paeoniae rubrae radix and pinelliae rhizoma as the major ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2001Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Inventor: Yong Il No
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Patent number: 6406722Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating diseased, biological tissue; such as the epidermis or mucous membranes, in a mammal. Compositions of the present invention can be used to treat epidermal lesions, such as those resulting from viral and bacterial infections. In one embodiment, the present invention provides compositions useful for treating diseased, biological tissue, such as the epidermis or mucous membranes, in a mammal. The compositions of the present invention include at least one taxane. Preferably, the compositions of the present invention also include a natural oil, such as olive oil, and a wax, such as bees wax. In another embodiment, the present invention includes a method of treating diseased biological tissue, such as the epidermis or mucous membranes, in a mammal.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2000Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Inventor: Robert G. Gallaher
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Patent number: 6403536Abstract: A chemical composition and method useful in the treatment of stored potatoes is disclosed. The chemical composition includes a mixture of a substituted naphthalene compound and an odor-neutralizing ingredient. The instant invention also discloses a method for reducing the odor of naturally-occurring or applied substituted naphthalenes. The odor-neutralizing ingredient neutralizes the odor associated with substituted naphthalene compounds.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Inventors: Darol Forsythe, John M. Forsythe
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Patent number: 6403125Abstract: The utilization of at least one extract of a plant belonging to the cecropia genus as an active agent. The extract is used alone or in conjunction with at least one other active agent for preparing a cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical product or a cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition for external local application on the skin, the mucous membranes and/or the epithelial or body appendage formations.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2001Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Cognis France (Societe Anonyme)Inventors: Gilles Pauly, Christian Moretti
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Publication number: 20020068100Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising ingredients a-f: a) n-6 fatty acid; b) n-3 fatty acid; c) vitamin E; d) extract of Viburnum opulus bark; e) extract of Vitex agnus castus berry; and f) bioflavonoid(s). Also disclosed is a method of treating premenstrual symptoms in a subject in need of such treatment and a method of treating irritable bowel syndrome or interstitial cystitis in a subject in need of such treatment. The method comprises the step of administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the ingredients a-f, described above. Preferably, the subject is administered a composition comprising ingredients a-f.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2001Publication date: June 6, 2002Applicant: Bioriginal Food & Science CorporationInventors: Rakesh Kapoor, Alessandra Berruti
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Patent number: 6384246Abstract: A process has been developed for production of a food flavoring compound maltol which comprises (a) extracting the dried and pulverized leaves of the plants belonging to the genus Abies with an alcohol at 20-40° C. and concentrating the solvent to obtain an alcoholic extract, (b) adsorbing the alcoholic extract with an adsorbent and drying the adsorbed material at a temperature ranging between 20-50° C., (d) partitioning of the adsorbed material between selected solvents consisting of aliphatic hydrocarbon and chlorinated solvent successively, (d) concentrating the chlorinated solvent to a residue and crystallizing it from a suitable organic solvent or mixtures of such solvents to get pure maltol.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Council of Scientific & Industrial ResearchInventors: Sunil Kumar Chattopadhyay, Sachin Srivastava, Koneni Venkata Sashidhara, Vinayah Tripathi, Sushil Kumar
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Patent number: 6372220Abstract: The present invention to a material that is coated with or soaked in a suspension of a botanical extract such that particles of said natural botanical extract are in contact with, embedded on, or embedded within the material. The present invention can be used to preserve perishable substances such as edible substances or foods by extending their freshness, shelf life or suitability for consumption by living organisms. Botanical extracts suitable for the present invention include botanical extracts that have anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral or other preventative or curative properties. The botanical extract coated material described in the present invention is suitable for applications such as the packaging and preservation of perishable substances such as fruits and vegetables, meat products, dairy products, edible substances, non-edible substances and other perishable substances. Specifically, the material is impregnated with an extract of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum).Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2001Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Inventor: Kavita Shukla
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Patent number: 6350476Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising the ingredients of plants of species of the genera Stephania, Coix, Pinellia, Prunus, Phellodendron, Sophora, Tetrapanax, Stemona, Glycyrrhiza, Tripterygium, Forsythia and Siegesbeckia, wherein such compositions have analgesic, antipyretic, and antiinflammatory properties. The present invention also provides methods of using such compositions for treating various conditions and diseases, including joint swelling, joint pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2000Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignee: Shanxi Zhengzhon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventor: Liping Hou
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Patent number: 6346280Abstract: A method for treating brain amyloid deposits and the symptoms and conditions associated with brain amyloid deposits using the plant Uncaria tomentosa and extracts therefromType: GrantFiled: November 24, 1998Date of Patent: February 12, 2002Assignee: University of WashingtonInventors: Gerardo Castillo, Alan D. Snow
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Publication number: 20020012711Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing the effects of therapeutic compositions are provided. The compositions comprise singly or in combination herbals, natural nutritional supplements, minerals and vitamins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventor: Yuanjin Tao
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Patent number: 6342254Abstract: A dormant preparation (DC) is provided which is capable of inhibiting proliferation of various kinds of cells. The preparation comprises an extract which is obtained from cells or tissue originating in an organism capable of entering a phase of dormancy in at least one of its parts and comprises at least one substance which induces or maintains the state of dormancy in the organism from which the cells or tissue are derived. The DC may be used for a variety of indications including human medicine and cosmetics, plant growth control and food preservation. A preferred dormant preparation is prepared from a water extract of Narcissus (daffodil) bulb.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1999Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Assignee: I.B.R. Israeli Biotechnology Research, Ltd.Inventors: Etienne Soudant, Lea Bezalel, Meira Ziv, Inon Perry