Abstract: A Chinese medicinal composition useful in preventing and treating cancer comprises:

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: This application relates to a material which is suitable for the treatment of atopic disease, non-atopic eczema or psoriasis. The material can be extracted from a freeze-dried decoction of a mixture comprising the following Chinese herbs: Radix Ledebouriella, Fructus Tribuli, Herba Potentilla chinensis, Caulis Clematis armandii, Radix Rehmannia, Radix Glycyrrhiza, Radix Paeonia rubra, Cortex Dictamni radicis, Herba Lopatheri, Spica Schizonepetae. The material comprises one or more of those components present in the freeze-dried decoction which run with Rf values in the ranges 0.00 to 0.100, 0.167 to 0.300, 0.400 to 0.533, 0.700 to 0.833 or 0.900 to 0.967 if the freeze-dried decoction is diluted in aqueous solution and subjected to chromatography on a Whatman 2 cms×55 cms×3 mm cellulose strip for 10 hours using a solvent mixture of butanol, ethanol and water in the proportions 4:1:1.

Abstract: An anti-snoring composition especially effective in the form of a throat spray is disclosed, the composition comprising an aqueous ethanolic solution of seven homeopathic ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition for promoting regeneration of hard tissues comprising an extract of Cortex Eucommiae. It can be applied to prevent and treat hard tissue disorders such as osteoporosis and periodontal disease followed by alveolar bone destruction. It can also be used to stimulate growth of children.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dietary supplement for the treatment of obesity, including both weight loss and reduction of weight gain. Pursuant to the invention, a decoction of a herbal mixture, comprising rhubarb, red saga root, astragalus, turmeric, and dried ginger and various combinations thereof, provides therapeutic weight loss as well as lipid reduction and change body composition. The invention includes methods of manufacture and administration and also includes the herbal decoction in various forms of administration and in combination with food.

Abstract: An antibacterial composition of matter comprising: (a) one or more hops acid or hops acid derivatives or hops resin or hops resin derivatives; and (b) one or more food grade surfactants, surface active agents, chelating agents, antioxidants, and/or organic acids is provided.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention, in its most general aspect, is an extract of cells of at least one plant of the Iridaceae family, the said plant being obtained by in vitro culture. The subject of the invention is also compositions containing an extract of cells of at least one plant of the Iridaceae family, the use of the said extracts as antagonist of CGRP and/or of substance P and a process of cosmetic treatment involving one of the said compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of processing a fat-containing bean, e.g., cocoa beans, for producing solids comprising active polyphenols and/or fat-containing products, comprising extracting the fat to produce solids and fat-containing products. Additionally, the inventive method also provides cocoa compositions comprising at least one active polyphenol, wherein the concentration of the polyphenol(s) with respect to the nonfat solids is conserved with respect to the concentration of the active polyphenol(s) in the bean from which the compositions are derived.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A mixed substance for treating hypertension, constipation, detoxification, boost immune system produced by extracting arctium lappa L., carrot, and whole radish with water one or two hours at temperature 70° C. 100° C. under agitating, separated the extracts and solid by-products, vacuum condensed the extracts, then at low temperature lyophilized condensed extracts to powder, encapsulated powder or pressed powder to tablet. Patient taking a daily dosage of this vegetable medicine have shown greatly improved healthy condition.

Abstract: Rapid, convenient and inexpensive methods for preparing fungicidal suspensions from Inula are described. Methods for controlling fungal disease and crops by using alkaline solutions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods having anticataract and antiretinopathy activity, comprising compounds extracted from natural resources including yeast and Saltbush or synthetic chromium complexes, for the prevention or treatment of cataracts and retinopathy.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound or group of compounds present in an active principle derived from plants of species Euphorbia peplus, Euphorbia hirta and Euphorbia drummondii, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. Extracts from these plants have been found to show selective cytotoxicity against several different cancer cell lines. The compounds are useful in effective treatment of cancers, particularly malignant melanomas and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs). In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the compound is selected from the group consisting of jatrophanes, pepluanes, paralianes and ingenanes, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts or esters thereof, and more particularly jatrophanes of Conformation II.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of &agr;-amylase useful for starch saccharification from a novel plant source Tinospora cordifolia Miers belonging to Menispermaceae group of plant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a herbal skin care formulation comprising of beeswax, stearic acid, glycerol monostearate, olive oil, aloe gel, glycerine, triethanolamine, parabens, propylene glycol, essential oils, sandalwood oil, and the balance comprising rose water. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the formulation.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition including tannic acid and tannin complexes, and a method of treating cancer with tannic acid and tannin complexes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic formulations for topical application containing extracts from Phyllanthus emblica and Centella asiatica and/or Bacopa monnieri, and the use of such formulations for the care of the human skin. In particular, the present invention relates to cosmetic formulations for topical application containing extracts from Phyllanthus emblica and Centella asiatica and/or Bacopa monnieri in addition to per se known adjuvants and expedients.

Abstract: A method for treating tinnitus comprising the step of administering to a subject requiring such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of an herbal composition comprising Radix Puerariae, Radix Platycodi Grandiflori, Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, Semen Coicis Lachryma-jobi, Rhizoma Zigiberis Officinalis Recens, Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong, Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae, Folium Perillae Frutescentis, Flos Magnoliae, Herba cum Radice Asari, Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae, Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis, and Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Chinese drug composition for the treatment of peptic ulcer comprising oil of Chenopodium ambrosiodes and oil of Adina pilulifera in a ratio of 18-70:0.5-5 by weight and preparation thereof. The Chinese drug composition possesses therapeutic effect on peptic ulcer to mammal animals including human, and intensely inhibits pyloric spirillum.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the isolation of compound scopoletin which is used as nitric oxide synthesis inhibitor from Artemisia annua and other plant families, said process comprising extraction of dried powdered material of different plant parts with an aqueous acetonitrite solvent in the ratio of 1:5 for 6 to 8 hrs., concentration of the extracted solvent upto 30% of its original extract under vacuum, partitioning the concentrated extract with halogenated solvent to transfer scopoletin in the non-polar halogenated solvent, drying halogenated solvent over anhydrous sodium sulphate and evaporating the solvent, crystallizing the residues in methanol and filtering the crystals, concentrating the filtrate and chromatographed on silica gel, eluting scopoletin in chloroform methanol mixture; and crystallization of the fractions containing the scopoletin to get the pure scopoletin compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound or group of compounds present in an active principle derived from plants of species Euphorbia peplus, Euphorbia hirta and Euphorbia drummondii, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. Extracts from these plants have been found to show selective cytotoxicity against several different cancer cell lines. The compounds are useful in effective treatment of cancers, particularly malignant melanomas and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs). In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the compound is selected from the group consisting of jatrophanes, pepluanes, paralianes and ingenanes, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts or esters thereof, and more particularly jatrophanes of Conformation II.

Abstract: The composition of the invention provides formulations of extract of the Musaceas plant suitable for treatment of skin and mucosal membranes. A topical composition is disclosed for the treatment of fungal infections in a subject in need thereof in which the composition has an extract of Musaceas and a carrier. The formulation can be a liquid, a lotion, a cream, a dry powder, or a suspension, and can be used as a spray, wash, rinse, bandage ointment, or lotion. A method of treating or inhibiting fungal infections in a subject in need thereof is disclosed in which the method is administering an effective amount of a composition to the subject, where the composition has Musaceas extract and a carrier.

Abstract: Prophylactic or therapeutic agents for respiratory diseases, allergic diseases, keratosis, and carcinomatous pain, containing Smilax china or a plant analogous thereto as the active ingredient. These agents can improve the condition and predisposition of acute and chronic respiratory diseases, such as acute bronchitis, bronchial asthma, asthmatic bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, pan bronchiolitis and bronchiectasis, allergic diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, pollinosis, allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis, and keratosis, such as psoriasis, lichen, ichthyosis, furfur, and palmoplantar keratosis without side effects and at the same time can lower serum IgE level on an abnormally high level in a short period of time. After the symptom and predisposition have been improved, these agents can, even after suspension of administration, persistently lower the serum IgE level and in addition can inhibit the recurrence of the symptom.

Abstract: Stevia particles of at least 10 &mgr;m diameter and/or liquid extract is applied to soil in which plants are cultivated and/or to the plants. The Stevia is applied in a quantity per unit area effective for at least one of the following effects: enhancing root growth of plants, prolonging freshness and tastiness of edible agricultural products yielded by the plants, decreasing the dropping of fruit before harvest time, aiding the sustaining and multiplying of microbes in the soil beneficial to the plants, countering soil damage which would otherwise occur due to repeated plantings, moderating the absorption of fertilizer by the plants in the event of excessive application of fertilizers, and making the plants more resistant to harmful microbes in the soil.

Abstract: A composition for a dietary supplement for use in treating hemorrhoids (bleeding and non-bleeding) includes: 30%-80% Indian Barberry extract by weight; 15%-67% Karchi seeds by weight; 2%-9% Margosa tree leaves by weight; and 1%-10% Soap Nut fruit shells by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic formulations for topical application containing extracts from Phyllanthus emblica and Centella asiatica and/or Bacopa monnieri, and the use of such formulations for the care of the human skin. In particular, the present invention relates to cosmetic formulations for topical application containing extracts from Phyllanthus emblica and Centella asiatica and/or Bacopa monnieri in addition to per se known adjuvants and expedients.

Abstract: Compositions having hypoglycemic and/or hypolipidemic activity are isolated from natural sources including yeast and Saltbush (Atriplex halmus). In addition, synthetic chromium complexes were prepared. Compositions possessing hypoglycemic and/or hypolipidemic activity with or without chromium containing natural and synthetic compounds are formulated for use in animals and humans. Methods for use of the compositions alone, or in combination with antioxidant agents, for regulating glucose and lipid levels in diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory and cell proliferative diseases and in skin conditions, are presented.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention are novel diguanamine derivatives, led by 2,5/2,6-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes and 1,3/1,4-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-cyclohexanes, and derivatives thereof, applications of these compounds in fields such as adhesives and paints, utilization of these compounds in flame-retarding, thermal stabilization and compatibilization methods of resins, thermosetting molding compositions and thermosetting expansion-molding compositions making use of these compounds, as well as polymeric microspheres also using these compounds. These compounds are expected to find wide spread industrial utility as various excellent properties can be obtained by using them.