Abstract: The use of menthyl 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate as an insect repellent, usually by application to a substrate or into an air space. The menthyl 2-pyrrolidone-5-arboxylate can be used as a composition, which may be perfumed. A useful composition comprises a mixture of menthyl 2-pyrrolidone-5-arboxylate and a known insect repellent or a compound shown to be an effective insect repellent on a test described herein.

Abstract: Significant concentrations of naphthalene were detected in carton nests of Formosan subterranean termites, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, collected from Florida, Hawaii, and Louisiana. This is the first report of naphthalene being associated with termites or any other insects. Naphthalene and other compounds associated with termite carton nests may be used to increase termite bait acceptance. New attractant molecules include 2-phenoxyethanol. New feeding stimulants include ergosterol. A list of volatile compounds associated with termite nests is presented, compounds that may be used to detect termite nests.

Abstract: A method of regulating the assembly of the protein tau in the brain of a mammal in need of such treatment comprising the step of administering to said mammal a pharmacologically effective amount of a fatty acid liberation or release inhibitor. Also provided is a method of inhibiting production of Alzheimer-type amyloidosis in a mammal comprising the step of administering to said mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of at least one modulator of fatty acid liberation or release, said modulator capable of controlling the rate of assembly of proteins found in intracellular neurofibrillary tangles and extracellular amyloid plaques. In another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method of stimulating polymerization of a tau protein, comprising the step of contacting said protein with a fatty acid.

Abstract: Pesticides for the extermination of terrestrial arthropods are disclosed which comprise formulations of a combination of terpenes in aqueous solutions which may be used together with citral. No resistance to the formulations of the invention has been seen. When used on the scalp or body for lice infestation no extended dwell time is required. The formulations do not have unpleasant odors. The formulations are directed towards providing topical preparations which may be used on the skin, scalp and hairy body parts of humans and animals, sprays for use directly against terrestrial arthropods, a dipping solution for combs and a laundry additive, amongst others.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam composition for killing dust mites comprising an acaricidal agent, polymer, ether solvent, perfume, surfactant and water.

Abstract: The invention relates to cinnamylidenecamphor derivatives of the formula (1) ##STR1## where the diene system is in the Z,Z, Z,E, E,Z or E,E configuration and R.sup.1 is H, CH.sub.3,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, halogen, NR.sup.3 H, NR.sup.3.sub.2,R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.4 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl,n is 1, 2,and to its use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam composition for killing dust mites comprising an acaricidal agent, polymer, ether solvent, perfume, surfactant and water.

Abstract: A non-toxic arthropod control composition is disclosed for application to foliage for plant protection. The composition includes behavior interfering compounds, agricultural oil and/or surface active compounds and diluents. The behavior interfering compounds may be any known conventional compound capable of interrupting or altering the normal behavioral sequences of the target. The agricultural oil can be a vegetable oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam composition for killing dust mites comprising an acaricidal agent, polymer, ether solvent, perfume, surfactant and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and pharmaceutical composition for treating fever blisters or cold sores in mammals, and particularly in humans, by topically administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising ethyl alcohol in a concentration of at least 85% W/V and lidocaine in a concentration of 0.5-10% W/V at a periodicity of at least 10 to 12 times daily.

Abstract: A topical preparation is provided for pain relief in humans, particularly joint pain, wherein methyl glucose, iodide salts, camphor and menthol are provided together wherein the pain relief features are enhanced by the amphoteric characteristics of the methyl glucose and iodide salts enhance penetration of the pain relief components of the composition.

Abstract: Water-resistant cosmetic or dermatological light protection formulations in the form of O/W emulsions or hydrodispersions, comprisingone or more cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable hydrophobic inorganic pigments, these pigments being incorporated into the oily phase of the emulsions or hydrodispersions,one or more cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable oil-soluble UV filter substances,one or more film-forming agentsand furthermore, comprising, if appropriate,one or more cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble UV filter substancesone or more substances chosen from the group consisting of the customary cosmetic or dermatological active compounds, auxiliaries and/or additivesin a customary cosmetic or pharmaceutical carrier.

Abstract: Application of a compound having at least one sulfonic acid functional group which is at least partially non-neutralized, in a cosmetic or dermatological composition, to the skin is useful for treating intrinsic ageing of the skin.

Abstract: A formulation and method of treatment for androgenic alopecia wherein the active ingredient is liquor carbonis detergens, in combination with spirits of camphor, castor oil, isopropyl alcohol, and optionally salicyclic acid.

Abstract: A topical agent and method for the treatment and prevention of pseudofolliculitis barbae, related secondary bacterial infections and other skin conditions associated with shaving result from a combination of three ingredients, namely benzoyl peroxide, camphor oil and aloe vera present in 15:4:1 parts by volume of the composition, respectively.

Abstract: Described is the use of a mixture of aldehydes and ketones having the structures: ##STR1## containing from 45-60 mole percent of the compound having the structure: ##STR2## from 15-20 mole percent of the compound having the structure: ##STR3## and from 25-35 mole percent of the compound having the structure: ##STR4## in repelling Aedes aegyptae.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and pharmaceutical composition for treating fever blisters or cold sores in mammals, and particularly in humans, by topically administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising ethyl alcohol in a concentration of at least 85% W/V and lidocaine in a concentration of 0.5-10% W/V at a periodicity of at least 10 to 12 times daily.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical aromatic releasing compositions substantially free from petrolatum and containing one or more volatile aromatic compounds selected from the group consisting of menthol, camphor and eucalyptus oil and mixtures thereof. In further embodiments, these compositions contain one or more topical actives, and are also useful for providing relief from symptoms associated with respiratory disorders.

Abstract: Liquefiable powder compositions are disclosed for the delivery of topical analgesics. In particular, microporous cellulosic powders, such as cellulose acetates or nitrates, are disclosed as high liquid content vehicles for the delivery of liquid analgesic preparations. The resulting powders permit the application of the analgesic preparation by simply rubbing or otherwise applying the formulation onto the skin in such a manner that the powder liquefies and appears to vanish. Upon application, the frangible liquid loaded cellulosic powders break up into minute particles that do not pass easily beyond the initial layers of the skin, but do permit the slow release of the analgesic agent for absorption into the skin.

Abstract: This invention provides a recipe for making a detoxification medicine named DTS (Deities) for curing drug addiction. This DTS (Deities) medicine comprises no narcotic but mainly is made up by several kinds of effective ingredients of biological substances refined from various natural herbs and bioproducts. Drug addicts can be weaned and cured safely from addiction induced by Heroin, Cocaine, Morphine, Amphetamines, Hemp or Opium, and other substances within 7-30 days, by means of DTS (Deities) which can get rid of drug poisons present in an addict's blood and marrow. Further, DTS (Deities) can also be used to clear away tobacco tar and nicotine deposits so that it serves to wean from cigarette smoking as well.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions containing the derivatives of benzylidenecamphor of formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 denotes H, OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, R.sub.3 denotes OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, or else when R.sub.1 denotes H or OH, R.sub.3 can represent C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 denote H or OH, at least one of the radicals R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 representing OH.The compounds (I) are wide-band sunscreens and antioxidants, and are utilized in the treatment of cutaneous inflammations and allergies.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for treating the skin of domestic animals, consisting of a mixture of the following composition, expressed in per cent by volume:15-30%: soft soap4-10%: peanut oil4-10%: spirit of camphor1-5%: spirit of vinegar30-50%: lower aliphatic alcohol20-40%: water.The invention also relates to a method for preparing such an agent by successively mixing the included components with each other at room temperature and in the order indicated above.The invention further relates to the use of such an agent for skin-softening purposes. The agent is then applied to the udder and teats of cows.

Abstract: The invention involves a granulating composition composed of an aqueous solution of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate and sodium hexametaphosphate. This composition can be used to prepare granules of ingredients for inclusion in any formulation for which rapid disintegration or dispersion are important factors. It is useful for tablets containing ingredients which are difficult to compress and is particularly useful for formulating swallowable tablets of a single non-soluble ingredient such as calcium carbonate. Disintegration times are markedly decreased.

Abstract: A method of treating people to stop smoking comprising the steps of brewing strong tea in an open container, partly immersing a plurality of cigarettes into the tea for 4 to 8 hours until the tea is absorbed into the cigarettes throughout their length and staining the cigarettes to a dark brown color, placing the container in an enclosed room in an atmosphere of vaporized camphor crystals for a limited period, breathing the camphorized atmosphere while visually concentrating upon the appearance of the cigarettes in the container and smelling the exuded nicotine and caffeine aroma from the container for a period of about 20 minutes, and psychologically reacting to the appearance of the cigarettes and the aroma of the caffeine and nicotine in a lung-cleansing camphor atmosphere, the user losing all interest in smoking another cigarette.

Abstract: An improved salve having medicinal properties and method of preparing the same, said salve comprising olive oil, beeswax, camphor, pine rosin, and anhydrous lanolin.

Abstract: An oil based composition for the treatment of dry scalp conditions, dry skin conditions, and human hair is shown and decribed. This composition is made by placing grated avocado seed in a mineral oil solution for a period of time, straining the grated avocado seed from the mineral oil solution, and addition of other ingredients which include flowers of sulfur, castor oil, cod liver oil, peppermint spirit, orange water, spirit of camphor, and arnica.The composition described herein is used to treat dry scalp and skin conditions by placing the mixture on the treatment area for a substantial period of time and then shampooing it off.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions having vasodilating and antianoxic activities containing an ubiquinone or Coenzyme Q.sub.10 and a vasodilating compound selected from the groups of ergotamine, Rauwolfia, vincamine alkaloids, calcium antagonists, .beta.-blockers, papaverine, Ginkgo biloba, xanthine derivatives, ACE inhibitors, cyclospasmol.

Abstract: An analgesic stick composition comprising(i) a delivery system comprising about 10 to about 65% by weight alcohol; about 6 to about 10% by weight of an alkali metal salt of a saturated fatty acid gelling agent having from about C.sub.8 to about C.sub.22 ; about 10 to about 30% water; and(ii) an analgesic compound selected from the group consisting of oleoresin capsicum, capsicum, capsaicin, camphor, allyl isothiocyanate, methyl nicotinate, menthol and mixtures thereof.