Abstract: A botanic extract of Litchi sinensis containing, based on active substance content, at least 15% by weight of an oligomeric proanthocyanidin of the OPC A2 type is disclosed. Processes of making such extracts containing at least 15% by weight of OPC A2 are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention discloses a medicine that can treat CRF and the preparation method of it, which mainly make up of fleece-flower root, dodder, pseudostellaria root, atractylodes rhizome, wolfberry fruit, Achyranthes root the invented medicine absorb quickly, have good curative effect, with high content of effective component and admit is convenience.

Abstract: New compositions including salt components and/or antioxidant-containing botanical extract components, such as bamboo leaf extracts, acai berry extracts, lotus leaf extracts, other antioxidant-containing botanical extracts and mixtures thereof, are provided. The present compositions effectively take advantage of the chemical make-ups and/or properties of these components to provide new and/or enhanced benefits relative to substantially identical compositions without such components.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a dermatological composition for the treatment of skin blemishes, more particularly for the treatment of scars and/or stretch marks. The dermatological composition can include 0.1-1.0 parts by weight of bulbus allium (onion) powder, 0.5-5.0 parts by weight of the obroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, 0.1-2.0 parts by weight of butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), 0.1-3.0 parts by weight of tocopherol acetate, 0.01-0.05 parts by weight of allantoin, 1.0-5.0 parts by weight of punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil, 1.0-5.0 parts by weight of persea gratissima (avocado) oil, 1.0-5.0 parts by weight of canibis sativa (hemp) seek oil, 0.1-0.25 parts by weight of a preservative, dermatologically-acceptable aqueous carrier 70-75 parts by weight, fragrance optional, for a total of 100 parts by weight, in the form of a cream.

Abstract: A broad spectrum anti-viral includes a condensate, made by boiling a filtered residue of the Ecbalium Elaterium plant. The condensate, mixed with water, has been successfully used to treat humans for Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Influenza, and the Common Cold. The condensate was also subject in vitro assays. These assays showed antiviral activity, with an acceptable level of toxicity.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating skin conditions, and more particularly, a medicinal progression of anti-oxy-vitamins to treat one or more skin conditions in a patient selected from at least one of acne, skin discoloration, comedo presence, foci of inflammation, hyper-keratinosis, enlarged sebum vessels, pores enlargement, scars or piling centers.

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical product for external use comprising papaya among its components, characterized in that the papaya is fermented.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition containing an extract of Rubi Fructus for preventing and treating anxiety, depression and dementia and improving memory. The composition can be used as drugs and dietary supplements which induce prophylactic and therapeutic effects on anxiety, depression and dementia as well as memory-improving effect in the modems afflicted with the modification of neurotransmitter releases and brain damage caused by external environmental factors including various kinds of stresses, menopause, drinking alcohols, smoking cigarettes and others.

Abstract: The use of a dihydrochalcone-rich polyphenolic fraction in the cosmetic treatment of mammals in order to limit the weight, to improve the aesthetic appearance of the body, and to treat certain non-pathological forms of obesity. The use of a dietary or nutraceutical composition based on this phenolic fraction. A composition based on this polyphenolic fraction for use as a medicinal product in the prevention of diabetes.

Abstract: An herbal-based treatment for Hepatitis C includes boiling a filtered residue from the Ecballium Elaterium plant to form a condensate. This condensate is mixed with water and administered in the form of drops. The drops were given to human patients, along with a single herb, Camelthorn, in a powder form. The combined herbal-based treatment was administered to human beings who were chronically infected with Hepatitis C. These patients, in terms of reduction of viral loads, normalization of enzymes, and general well being, were treated successfully in most instances.

Abstract: A shampoo for animals is disclosed. The shampoo formulation comprises Vitamin A and Vitamin E. In certain embodiments, the shampoo formulation further comprises one or more fruit extracts. In certain embodiments, those one or more fruit extracts are selected from the group consisting of Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Psidiuim Guajava Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incamata Fruit Extract, Plumaria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, and Colocasia Esculenta Root Extract.

Abstract: A method of preventing and treating various ailments and diseases by utilizing the Cox-2 selective inhibition characteristics of processed Morinda citrifolia.

Abstract: A method of making a red pigmented composition is disclosed which includes (a) preparing an aqueous extract of Garcinia indica fruit comprising at least one red colorant; (b) treating the extract with a cation exchange resin so that one or more red colorant associates with the resin; (c) eluting the red colorant from the resin with an eluting solution containing one or more alcohol such as methanol, ethanol and isopropanol and one or more acid such as hydrochloric acid, citric acid, acetic acid, tartaric acid and hydroxy citric acid to yield a red-colored eluate; (d) collecting and concentrating the eluate to provide a concentrate; and (e) adding an antioxidant agent and/or placing the concentrate in an aseptic container in a non-oxidizing atmosphere. A combination comprising the resulting stabilized Garcinia extract in aseptic packaging in a non-oxidizing atmosphere is also disclosed, along with methods of use.

Abstract: The invention provides olive-derived hydroxytyrosol. According to one aspect of the invention, vegetation water is collected from olives. Acid is added to stabilize the vegetation water and prevent fermentation. The mixture is incubated to allow oleoeuropein to convert to hydroxytyrosol, and then fractionated to separate hydroxytyrosol from other components. The hydroxytyrosol is useful as a natural anti-bacterial, anti-viral and fungicidal product for agricultural and pest control applications. In addition, it is useful as a therapeutic and anti-oxidant for a variety of health purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dietary supplement that comprises at least Creatine or derivatives thereof, Taurine or derivatives thereof and a source of Phosphate. The dietary supplement may further comprise one or more of the following: Double Fermented Triticum aestivum, Dextrose, Isomalt, Trehalose, D-Mannose, Mulberry extract, Enicostemma littorale Blume, Scoparia dulcis, Tarragon extract, Andrographis paniculata, Chromium or derivatives thereof, Glutamine and Alpha Lipoic Acid. The present invention may also provide a method for increasing Creatine uptake and retention in skeletal muscle, increasing muscle mass and strength, increasing exercise capacity and aiding in recovery following exercise as well as supporting the immune system during periods of intense training.

Abstract: The present invention advances prior art animal food products by providing an animal food product formulated with Garicinia mangostana L., or Mangosteen fruit, from the Mangosteen plant. The addition of Mangosteen to the animal food product of the present invention serves to provide significant health advantages not found in prior art animal food products.

Abstract: A method of using guava extract is disclosed that includes administering alcohol to a mammal, and administering guava extract within no greater than about 12 hours of administering of the alcohol. A composition is also disclosed that includes a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and guava extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for stimulating or enhancing the immune system in a human being. The composition comprises a mixture of Manapol, beta-1,3-D-glucan, arabinogalactin, elderberry extract standardized to about 30% anthocyanins, zinc gluconate and allicin. This composition, taken as a food supplement, is particularly useful against infectious diseases and acts as an anti-bacterial, anti-viral or anti-fungal agent.

Abstract: The invention provides a dietary supplement comprising at least one flavonoid source and an enzyme, that is effective for inhibiting in vivo platelet activity and LDL cholesterol oxidation in a mammal at a dosage of about 30 mg/Kg or less. The supplement may contain flavonoid sources found in grape seed extracts, grape skin extracts, bilberry extracts, ginkgo biloba extracts or the flavonoid quercetin. The supplement may also contain fungal proteases, acid stable proteases and bromelain. The invention further provides a method for using the dietary supplement and an article of manufacture containing the supplement.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of inhibiting tumor cell growth and treating and preventing cancer are provided based on administration of an orange peel extract either alone or in combination with other phytochemicals.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a crude drug composition essentially comprising herbs of Sinapis Semen Alba, Ginseng Radix, Zingiberis Rhizoma Siccus, Amomi Fructus, Myristicae Semen, Saussureae Radix, Cyperi Rhizoma, Magnoliae Cortex, Arecae Semen, Crataegi Fructus, Atractylodes Rhizoma Alba, Agastachis Herba, Glycyrrhiza Radix and additionally comprising at least one herb selected from group consisting of Polygonati Rhizoma, Artemisiae Argyi Folium, Forsythiae Fructus, Caryophylli Flos, Raphani Semen, Menthae Herba according to the need for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal dyskinetic diseases and methods of using the above crude drug composition and pharmaceutical composition as prokinetic agent.

Abstract: The present invention deals with a composition for evidencing bacterial plaque based on natural colorants comprising at least one concentrated solution of natural colorant selected from the group consisting of colorants extracted from the aai (Euterpe oleracea) and colorants extracted from urucum (Bixa orellana), in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle and, optionally, acceptable pharmaceutical additives. Preferentially, in the case of the aai solution, the concentration varies from 60 to 95% of concentrated extract, whilst for the urucum solution, the concentration varies between 56 and 90% of concentrated extract. Also preferentially, in solutions containing a mixture of the extracts, these will be present in a proportion that varies from 10:1 to 1:1.

Abstract: A nutraceutical composition containing xanthones for oral ingestion is disclosed. The composition is a rapidly dissolving film comprising water soluble polymers and xanthones. The xanthones are, preferably, derived from natural plant sources, especially from fruit of Garcinia mangostana L. plant.

Abstract: A process for producing a kakadu plum powder having an increased amount of naturally occurring ascorbic acid and high ORAC value. The process of preparing the extract includes the following: disintegrating kakadu plum fruit; treating the disintegrated kakadu plum material with enzymes to at least partially digest the material; juicing the kakadu plum material and drying the juice to produce a powder. In a preferred embodiment, the kakadu plum juice is further clarified with ultrafiltration and concentrated by performing reverse osmosis on the kakadu plum juice. The resultant kakadu plum powder has a natural ascorbic acid content of at least about 15% and a naturally occurring Oxygen Reduction Absorption Capacity value of at least 1500.

Abstract: A method for isolating stone cells and stone cell clusters from fruit. A puree of a stone cell-containing fruit is treated to provide a chemically induced separation of fibrous fruit pulp from stone cells and stone cell clusters. The method provides free-flowing stone cell powder for use as a mild abrasive.

Abstract: A therapeutic herbal composition is beneficial for enhancing the immune system and treating such a diverse range of diseases as cancer, AIDS, Epstein Barr syndrome and depression. It is also useful as a general blood tonic. 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.

Abstract: A method and composition for treating gout and arthritis, particularly gouty arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The composition is a liquid mixture of the liquid portion of three different suspensions. Each suspension is a mixture of alcohol solvent and either apple peels, banana peels, or orange peels. The composition is prepared by allowing each of the fruit peels and the alcohol solvent to sit enclosed in a container for approximately six months and then mixing the three containers to obtain the ointment and then topically applied the ointment to the affected area of the skin. Swelling and pain are reliably eliminated for many months. In a preferred embodiment, the alcohol content of the containers are monitored and replenished if they decline.

Abstract: A topical composition and method of preparation is disclosed wherein olive oil, bees wax, lemon juice and boric acid is combined to yield a cream for application to burns. The composition makes the patient more comfortable and has been shown to promote more rapid healing with less scarring than many other products.

Abstract: The invention provides materials and methods for making skin care compositions that contain dried or fresh fruit particles, and also can contain suspending agents, surfactants, emollients, emulsifiers, and/or cationic polymers. The basic fruit components typically are from the pulp and peel of the fruit, which can be specially processed to retain the colors, phytochemicals and nutritive ingredients. The compositions provided herein can contain particles made from whole fruits (minus seeds, leaves, and stems) that have been subjected to drying techniques (e.g., air-drum drying or freeze drying) and then processed into small particles.

Abstract: A hepatic disorder suppressant comprising extracts having hepatic disorder suppressing effect as effective ingredients, wherein the extracts is obtained by extracting an avocado plant and/or a processed product thereof with an organic solvent is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention advances prior art toners by providing a toner formulated with Morinda Citrifolia, or Noni, from the Indian Mulberry plant. The addition of Noni to the toner of the present invention serves to provide significant skin care advantages not found in prior art toners.

Abstract: The invention relates to a procedure for obtaining an isolated extract of the plant Cyclamen europaeum L. and to its use as a therapeutic agent. In particular, it relates to the use of the isolated extract for preparing a medicament for treating sinusitis. This invention also relates to a method for extracting the isolated extract by aqueous extration and by alcoholic extraction.

Abstract: A hepatic disorder suppressant comprising extracts having hepatic disorder suppressing effect as effective ingredients, wherein the extracts is obtained by extracting an avocado plant and/or a processed product thereof with an organic solvent is disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is an antibacterial agent exhibiting an excellent antibacterial activity effect and exerting a mild influence on the environment and humans. The antibacterial agent of the present invention comprises, as an effective component, a mixture of coumarin analogues extracted from a citrus fruit pericarp, particularly a mixture of coumarin analogues obtained from citrus cold press oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extract having healing activity on injuries, which is obtained by extracting Astragali Radix, Ginseng Radix, Carthami Flos, Angelicae Gigantis Radix, Cnidii Rhizoma, Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, Paeoniae Radix and Cinnamomi Cortex Spissus with water while heating, and a pharmaceutical composition for treating injuries, a health food for post-surgical recovery and an animal feed containing said extract as the active ingredient.

Abstract: A hepatic disorder suppressant comprising extracts having hepatic disorder suppressing effect as effective ingredients, wherein the extracts is obtained by extracting an avocado plant and/or a processed product thereof with an organic solvent is disclosed.

Abstract: A water soluble extract from a plant of Solanum genus consists essentially of at least 60%–90% of solamargine and solasonine. A process for preparing the water soluble extract from the plant of Solanum genus involves the steps of hydrolysis with an acid, precipitation with a base, and separation treatments using chloroform, alcohol and water as extraction solvents. The water soluble extract prepared from the process can be directly dissolved in pure or neutral pH water to form a yellowish clear and transparent aqueous solution having a water solubility ranging from 2˜20 mg/ml or higher. The water soluble extract can be used as an active component in a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting the growth of tumor/cancer cells, in particular liver cancer cells, lung cancer cells and breast cancer cells.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to compositions comprising antioxidants useful for reducing oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, and treating chronic liver disease, chronic hepatitis C virus infection and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. In particular, the invention relates to the preparation and oral administration of compositions comprising glycyrrhizin, schisandra, ascorbic acid, L-glutathione, silymarin, lipoic acid, and d-alpha-tocopherol. The invention also relates to the preparation and parenteral administration of compositions comprising glycyrrhizin, ascorbic acid, L-glutathione, and vitamin B-complex, preferably by infusion or intravenous injection. The invention further relates to methods of using the antioxidants, oral compositions and parenteral compositions.

Abstract: The use of olive oil is described in the preparation of a product intended for oral hygiene, for example, a toothpaste, a mouthwash, a spray or oral inhaler or chewing gum, to eliminate or to reduce the bacterial plaque and/or bacteria present in the buccal cavity, achieving thereby a reduction in the occurrence of dental diseases (tooth decay, periodontal disease) and halitosis.

Abstract: The skin formulation is a non-alcoholic composition for treating and alleviating skin disorders, including dermatitis, rough skin, cracking, itching and psoriasis. The formulation includes only natural ingredients. All oils in the formulation are unadulterated or minimally processed and do not result in irritation to the skin or other harmful side effects. The compositions can be formulated as a lotion, lotion bar, or a soap.

Abstract: Provided is an antibacterial agent exhibiting an excellent antibacterial activity effect and exerting a mild influence on the environment and humans. The antibacterial agent of the present invention comprises, as an effective component, a mixture of coumarin analogues extracted from a citrus fruit pericarp, particularly a mixture of coumarin analogues obtained from citrus cold press oil.

Abstract: An active substance is extracted from an herbal composition which comprises: Centaurii umbellatum, Gentianaceae (centaury plant), Teraxacum officinale, Asteraceae (dandelion root), Juniperi communis L, Cupresaceae (juniper berry), Urticae dioica L, Urticeae (nettle plant), Urticae dioica L, Urticaceae (nettle root), Cichorium intybus L, Cichoriaceae (chicory root), Morus nigra L, Moraceae, (mulberry leaf), Achilleae millefolium L, Asteraceae (yarrow flower), Vaccinium myrtillus L, Ericaceae (bilberry leaf), Phaseolus vulgaris L, Fabaceae (bean pods), Valeriana officinalis L, Valerlanaceae (Valerian root). The active substance is used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions used in connection with control of diabetes mellitus type II.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A phenolic fraction of fruit obtained from the Rosaceae family and also to the process for the specific extraction of this fraction. The phenolic fraction is rich in dihydrochalcones (phloridzin and phloretin) and may be used as a cosmetic, dietary, or nutraceutical preparation.

Abstract: The present invention related to a functional agent for decomposing nicotine and a method of preparing the same. The agent includes natural plant extracts such as green tea leaves, mulberry leaves, ginkgo nuts, celery, lemon, apple, dried orange peel, and licorice root. The functional agent of the present invention facilitates the decomposition of nicotine and inhibits the generation of carcinogen. In addition, the functional agent shows an anti-oxidant effect, inhibits mutation and remarkably reduces the generation rate of lung cancer.

Abstract: The present invention embraces methods for improved treatment of osteoarthritis by featuring a naturaceutical formulation or composition for treating osteoarthritis and its associated or related conditions. The present invention further features methods of treating osteoarthritis and its related conditions. In particular, the present invention relates to providing a treatment for osteoarthritis that includes one or more processed products described below as derived and produced from the Indian Mulberry plant, scientifically known as Morinda citrifolia L.

Abstract: A fatigue recovery medicine for changing in hepatic mRNA levels of stress-related genes is disclosed. The fatigue recovery medicine for changing in hepatic mRNA levels of stress-related genes is composed of: astragali radix of 13.2% by weight, atractylodis rhizoma alba of 8.8% by weight, angelicae gigantis radix of 8.8% by weight, longanae arillus of 8.8% by weight, lycii folium of 8.8% by weight, cridii rhizoma of 6.7% by weight, hoellen of 4.4% by weight, glycyrrhizae radix of 4.4% by weight, carthami flos of 4.4% by weight, cervi parvum cornu of 4.4% by weight, crataegi fructus of 4.4% by weight, rehmanniae radix preparata of 4.4% by weight, saussureae radix of 4.4% by weight, amomi fructus of 4.4% by weight, polygony multiflori radix of 4.4% by weight, paeoniae radix alba of 4.4% by weight and ginseng radix of 4.4% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for obtaining a furan lipid-rich unsaponifiable material from avocado, which comprises the successive steps (1) of controlled dehydration of fresh avocados or of avocados that have undergone preliminary transformations, (2) of extraction of the oil from dehydrated fruit, (3) of a heat treatment of the extracted oil and of a step of concentration of the unsaponifiable fraction of the oil or alternately, these two operations possibly being carried out successively in this order or in the reverse order, and finally (4) a step of saponification and of extraction of the unsaponifiable material.

Abstract: The inventive cosmetic preparation of active substances, as such as well as in combination with other active substances, protects the skin against free radical aggression in a particularly effective manner. The preparation consists of a bark extract of quebracho blanco which contains at least 90 wt. % of proanthocyanidine oligomers, a silkworm extract which contains the peptide cecropine, amino acids and a vitamin mixture, a non-ionic, cationic or anionic hydro-gel, phopholipids, a yeast disintegration product and cyclodextrines. The inventive preparation can contain additional active substances such as plant extracts of acerola, sea weed, citrus, bitter orange, cherry, papaya, tea, coffee beans, skin tree and angelica. The preparations have synergistically increased radical protection factors of up to 10,000. Cosmetic compositions containing said preparations have radical protection factors of between 40 and 400 according to the portion of the preparation.

Abstract: A therapeutic or an edible composition comprising at least three of the five herbs selected from Prunus amygdales, Ocimum sanctum, Azadirachta indica, Aegle marelose and Vitus vinefera, is provided for the treatment of hyperglycemia, especially for non-insulin dependent diabetic subjects, and the herbal composition has significantly reduced the blood glucose levels in both diabetic and non-diabetic experimental subjects having elevated blood glucose levels.