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Drug, Bio-affecting And Body Treating Compositions > Plant Material Or Plant Extract Of Undetermined Constitution As Active Ingredient (e.g., Herbal Remedy, Herbal Extract, Powder, Oil, Etc.) Plant Material Or Plant Extract Of Undetermined Constitution As Active Ingredient (e.g., Herbal Remedy, Herbal Extract, Powder, Oil, Etc.)Plant Material Or Plant Extract Of Undetermined Constitution As Active Ingredient (e.g., Herbal Remedy, Herbal Extract, Powder, Oil, Etc.) patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.08/02/07 - 20070178174 - Neuroprotective/neurostimulatory use of cistanche extract The extracts from Cistanche deserticola have potent neuronal cell protective activity by promoting neurite outgrowth and acting as a NGF therefore it can be used as the therapeutics or health food for treating and preventing neuro-degenerative brain diseases. ... 07/26/07 - 20070172529 - Herbal formulation for the treatment of piles The present invention provides a novel herbal formulation for use in treatment of piles. Formulation(s) comprises of leaves of Moringa oliefera, tender leaves of Pongaemia pinnata, whole plant of Cassia occidentalis and leaves of Albizia lebbeck. The formulation can be used as an emulsion or as a soft gelatin capsule ... 07/19/07 - 20070166406 - Hotplate emanation A method of deactivating Der P and Der f allergens involves dispersing into an airspace an allergen deactivant, The deactivant being provided in a vessel and the vessel being in contact with a hotplate. ... 07/19/07 - 20070166405 - Extracts of houttuynia cordata and rubus coreanus and their composition for preventing and treating allergic diseases The present invention relates to an extract of Houttuynia cordata and Rubus coreanus, and a composition for the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases, comprising the same. The inventive extract and the composition comprising the same have the effect of preventing and treating allergic diseases by inhibiting the degranulation and ... 07/19/07 - 20070166404 - Composition and method for supporting cancer treatments The present invention relates to a novel composition comprising geranium oil and extracts from the roots of the plants of the genus Sophora, preferably Sophora tonkinesis. Said composition can be administered to mammalian animals undergoing cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, that would induce the side effect of ... 07/12/07 - 20070160688 - Use of flavonoids to increase blood serum levels of dehydroepiandrosterone A method is disclosed for increasing blood serum levels of dehydroepiandrosterone by administering the combination of one of a flavonoid, isoflavonoid, coumarin and a flavonolignan; dehydroepiandrosterone; and a plant extract. ... 07/12/07 - 20070160687 - Composition for prevention and treatment of diabetic complication The present invention relates to a composition for the prevention and treatment of diabetic complications, which contains an extract obtained by: crushing and drying any one selected from Euphorbiae radix, gingered Magnolia bark, parched Puerariae radix and Glycyrrhizae radix; extracting the dried herbal material with alcohol or aqueous alcohol solution: ... 07/12/07 - 20070160686 - Oil of coriander, oil of coriander-containing compositions having anitmicrobial and antiphlogistic effects and their use The invention relates to the use of oil of coriander for the prophylaxis and/or therapy of inflammatory diseases and/or of microbe caused or secondary infection diseases of the skin, of the mucous membranes and of the oral cavity. ... 07/05/07 - 20070154574 - Fungicides compositions comprising the extract of chloranthus henryi and a novel sesquiterpene compound isolated from them The present invention relates to a fungicidal composition for agricultural use, comprising Chloranthus henryi extract or a novel sesquiterpene compound separated from Chloranthus henryi extract as an active ingredient, and in particular it relates to a fungicidal composition supported by the findings that Chloranthus henryi extracts or a novel sesquiterpene ... 07/05/07 - 20070154572 - Compositions derived from portulaca oleracea l. and methods of using same for modulating blood glucose levels Compositions including anti hyperglycemic agents from Portulaca oleracea L. are provided. Also provided are methods of isolating such anti hyperglycemic agents and methods of using same. ... 07/05/07 - 20070154571 - Extraction method and the apparatus thereof The invention discloses an extraction method and the apparatus thereof. The method according to the invention comprises the following steps: crushing and soaking the raw material, and then extracting, wherein the extracting step is carried out under a 18˜33 kHz nonlinear vibration, using water as solvent, under 25˜35 MPa pressure ... 06/21/07 - 20070141179 - Methods for alleviating symptoms associated with menopause using sensory regimen The invention relates to a method for alleviating on or more of the symptoms associated with menopause in a woman in the peri-menopause or menopause stage, said method comprising the step of administering a sensory regimen in an amount effective to downregulate the activity of the HPA axis of said ... 06/21/07 - 20070141178 - Processes for obtaining lignan extracts and compositions containing the lignan extracts Processes for obtaining lignan extracts from plant materials are disclosed. Compositions including lignan extracts as well as uses of the lignan extracts are also disclosed. ... 06/14/07 - 20070134351 - Angelicae sinensis extracts useful for treatment of cancers The invention provides an acetone extract, chloroform extract or hexane extract of Angelicae sinensis and/or the active components purified therefrom, such as n-butylidenephthalide, which are effective in treating cancers. ... 06/14/07 - 20070134350 - Oils/mixtures as deactivants A method of deactivating an allergen comprises dispersing into an airspace containing or able to support said allergen an allergen-deactivating amount of an allergen-deactivating compound, the compound comprising one or more of the following compounds: a citrus oil; a mint oil; bois de rose oil; oil of jasmine; frankincense; oil ... 05/31/07 - 20070122498 - Compositions for safe and effective regression of dermal vessel tortuosity Topical compositions for Safe and Effective regression of Dermal Vessel Tortuosity in the form of ointment, cream, oil, soap and shampoo contain non aqueous herbal extract of Wrightia Tinctoria, cocos nucifera, and suitable pharmaceutically/cosmetically accepted excipients for dermal use. ... 05/31/07 - 20070122497 - Herbal composition for treatment and maintenance of hormone dependent conditions, osteoporosis, circulatory conditions, and for use as an immunostimulant A pharmaceutical or medicinal preparation comprising a mixture of herbs including Glycine max, Coleus forskohlii, Camellia sinensis, Allium sativum, Withania somnifera, Boerhavia diffusa, and Curcuma longa, or a mixture of the active ingredients that have been extracted from those herbs. The herbal formulations of the present invention are effective for ... 05/31/07 - 20070122496 - Herbal composition for treatment of immunocompromised conditions According to the present invention there is provided pharmaceutical or medicinal preparation comprising a combination of two herbal compositions to be administered together. The first herbal composition comprises a mixture of the following herbs: Asparagus racemosa, Curcuma longa, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Momordica charantia, Tinospora cordifolia, Withania somnifera, Spirulina, Allium sativum, Emblica ... 05/31/07 - 20070122495 - Herbal composition to improve psychological functions as an anxiolytic, tranquilizer, and non-narcotic sedative, as well as other physiological functions A pharmaceutical or medicinal preparation comprising a mixture of herbs including Bacopa monniera, Convolvulus pluricaulis, Nardostachys jatamansi, Valerian wallichi, Myristica fragrans, Centella asiatica, Withania somnifera, Ocimum sanctum, Acorus calamus, Boerhavia diffusa and Tinospora cordifolia or a mixture of the active ingredients that have been extracted from such herbs for treatment ... 05/31/07 - 20070122494 - Herbal composition for treatment and maintenance of hormone dependent conditions and circulatory conditions, and immunostimulation A pharmaceutical or medicinal preparation comprising a mixture of herbs including Glycine max, Asparagus racemosa, Boerhavia diffusa, Withania somnifera, Saraca indica, and Coleus forskohlii, or a mixture of the active ingredients that have been extracted from those herbs. The herbal formulations of the present invention are effective for the treatment ... 05/31/07 - 20070122493 - Marine algae extract and glycosidase inhibitor containing the same A glycosidase inhibitor comprising as an active ingredient an extract of Ascophyllum nodosum which is a kind of brown algae can be used as a useful healthy food or food for specified health uses for the treatment and/or prevention of diabetes. ... 05/31/07 - 20070122492 - Plant extracts and dermatological uses thereof The present invention provides for plant extracts and dermatological formulations comprising one or more plant extracts that are capable of inhibiting one or more extracellular proteases selected from the group of: matrix metalloprotease-1 (MMP-1), matrix metalloprotease-2 (MMP-2), matrix metalloprotease-3 (MMP-3), matrix metalloprotease-9 (MMP-9) and human leukocyte elastase (HLE). The present ... 05/24/07 - 20070116787 - Cancer treatment This invention relates to a method of treating cancer by administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a mevalonate pathway inhibitor and an effective amount of an Antrodia camphorata extract. ... 05/24/07 - 20070116786 - A lipidic extract from lepidium meynii and its effect on the libido The present invention relates to compositions containing particular components that can be obtained from a plant which can have pharmaceutical applications. More particularly, the plant genus is Lepidium and the composition may contain in the range of between about 0.3% and 0.7% of benzyl isothiocyanate, b) between about 0.06% and ... 05/17/07 - 20070110830 - Opposing blood group antibodies, foodstuffs and dietary supplements A dietary supplement comprises substances selected so as not to trigger a blood type antibody response. A method of improving health of an individual comprises determining an individual's blood antigenicity and providing to said individual ingestible substances non-reactive to said blood antigenicity. ... 05/10/07 - 20070104806 - Compositions containing cotinus coggygria extract and use thereof in treating hemorrhoids The present invention relates to a method for treating hemorrhoids by topically administering to tissue in need of such treatment a composition containing cotinus coggygria extract. ... 05/10/07 - 20070104805 - Compositions of hoodia gordonii and pinolenic acid derivatives The present invention is directed to compositions containing a pine nut oil and an extract from the genus Hoodia or Trichocaulon and methods of treatment for weight loss. ... 05/10/07 - 20070104804 - Composition for treating cancer cells and preparation method for the same A composition for treating cancer cells and a preparation method therefor are provided. The novel flavonoid compounds are obtained from natural plants, and more particularly the compounds have a cytotoxicity on cancer cells. ... 05/10/07 - 20070104803 - Chinese herbal composition for treating diseases The present invention relates to a Chinese herbal composition for treating bacterial lipopolysaccharide-induced diseases. The composition is extracted from a mixture of Huang Qui, Huanglian and Dauhuang. The composition is used for treating a lung inflammation and a hypotension. ... 05/03/07 - 20070098820 - Compositions containing cis-isomers of a carotenoid compound and process The present invention relates to a primary composition that includes at least one carotenoid-containing extract, concentrate or oleoresin enriched in cis-isomers of the carotenoid compound, and process of forming the same. It also relates to an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, ... 04/26/07 - 20070092587 - Extract from plant of japanese parsley family and process for producing the same The present invention provides an extract obtainable by extracting a plant belonging to Umbelliferae, or a processed product thereof, with a water-containing alcohol; a process for preparing the extract; a therapeutic agent or prophylactic agent for a disease accompanying an abnormality in an amount of insulin or insulin response and/or ... 04/12/07 - 20070082069 - Process for preparation of labisia pumila extract The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of Labisia pumila extract from Labisia pumila plant material and to obtain an optimized and reproducible chemical profile by high performance liquid chromatography. ... 04/12/07 - 20070082068 - Il-8 production promoters and use thereof An object of the present invention is to provide IL-8 production promoters derived from safe food materials and to provide immunostimulants or preventive or treating agents of infectious disease comprising the IL-8 production promoter. The present inventors have found that a composition comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one ... 03/29/07 - 20070071835 - Administering pharmaceutical compositions to the mammalian central nervous system Methods, compositions and systems are provided for the non-invasive transnasal and transocular drug delivery to the central nervous system using eriodictyon fluid extract technology. By administration through the olfactory nerve or the optical nerve, the delivery of a biologically active substance of interest into the CNS and CSF can be ... 03/29/07 - 20070071834 - Traditional chinese medicine preparation for cardio-cerebral blood vessel diseases and its preparing method The present invention discloses a traditional Chinese medicine preparation for cardio-cerebral blood vessel diseases, it is prepared through extracting danshen and Notoginseng by lye, precipitating with alcohol, concentrating, and adding other medicine and excipients. Then using the HAPLY-MS and HAPLY fingerprint Atlas to characterize its Physicochemical properties completely. Using the ... 03/22/07 - 20070065523 - Method and composition for reducing body weight and improving control of body lipids Methods and composition using plants from the Irvingiaceae family to reduce or prevent one or more symptoms of Syndrome X in a mammal and provide numerous other health related benefits. Methods and compositions using the Irvinga gabonensis plant to reduce lipid levels, BMI and body weight, blood pressure, triglyceride levels, ... 03/15/07 - 20070059386 - Modular system for novel chinese herbal formulas A modular system for novel Chinese herb formulas that allows for a practitioner skilled the basic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine to employ a limited number of herbal formulations in various combinations to create safe custom treatments for individual patients for a wide variety of medical conditions. ... 03/15/07 - 20070059385 - Safe pharmaceutical composition for treating and preventing cancer and method of use The present invention provides a new method for extracting Homoharringtonine (HHT) by culture cells or culture plant tissues. Also, disclosed are methods of obtaining HHT from semi-synthesis and biosynthesis. The present invention disclosed that HHT combined with some botanical drugs could induce cancer cells to resemble normal cells. To add ... 03/15/07 - 20070059384 - Medicament, in particular for the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2 The present invention relates to a medicament, comprising plant material of Mascagnia eggersiana, subspecies, ecotypes or a combination thereof, or, respectively, comprising active compounds obtainable therefrom. The medicament is in particular suitable for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2, and for improving the blood flow, in particular ... 03/08/07 - 20070053998 - Butanol extract of bidens pilosa wherein R1 is H, alkyl, aryl, or cyclyl; R2 is pyranose; R3 is H or alkyl; m is 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6; n is 0, 1, 2, or 3; o is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4; and p is 1, 2, 3, or 4. Also disclosed is use ... 03/08/07 - 20070053997 - Thermal herbal applicator A herbal applicator that comprises of a flexible Main Housing which can be easily attached on to the body, is affixed with a flexible Heater Pad that connects to an electrical Power Source to, be regulated by an adjustable Temperature Controller, with the said flexible Heater Pad resting on a ... 03/01/07 - 20070048392 - Plant extract mixtures and their uses A composition comprising extract of one or more plants of one or more of the following plant families. Cissus, Vernonia and Brillantasia. Such compositions have beneficial activity principlally in controlling weight gain and obesity, especially in conjunction with chitosan or a chilosan derivative and an antioxidant such as vitamin C. ... 02/22/07 - 20070042055 - Herbal formulations and cigarettes containing same useful in controlling body weight The present invention relates to the an herbal formulation comprising a combination of fiber, powder, and/or granules of aerial parts of plants selected from Hemedesmus indicus, Acorus calamus, Murraya Koenigii, Alpinia galanga, Papaver somniferum, Amorphophallus campanulatus, Hygrophila auriculata, Hygrophila schulli, Cuminum cyminum, Apium graveolens, Colocasia esculenta. The present invention further ... 02/22/07 - 20070042054 - Functional aphrodisiac rolled herbal bidis and cigarettes An herbal formulation comprising the synergistic combination of fiber/powder/granules of the aerial parts of at least two plants selected from the group comprising Marticaria chamomilla, Hygrophila auriculata, Aquilaria agallocha, Valeriana wallichii, Nordostachys jatamansi, Artemisia pallen, Papaver somniferum(mainlyleaf), Evolvulus alsinoides, Ficus benghalensis, Echinops echinatus, Lobelia nicotianaefolia, Mucuna pruriens, Tribulus terrestris and ... 02/22/07 - 20070042053 - Medicinal herbal composition for treating infection Herbal compositions derived from Kenyan plants are provided for the treatment of HIV and other infectious diseases. The herbal compositions can include the extracts of up to 14 plants, including the root of Dovyalis abyssinica and Clutia robusta. Also provided are methods for extracting alkaloids and other compounds from the ... 02/15/07 - 20070036873 - Method of treatment or management of stress The present invention provides a method of treatment or management of various adaptogenic conditions, such as, stress in mammals, more particularly, humans, comprising administering Withania somnifera plant extract. A high purity extract composition comprising withanolide glycosides, oligosaccharides, withanolide aglycones and a minimum level of polysaccharides, and a pharmaceutically, veterinary or ... 02/15/07 - 20070036872 - Alpha-glucosidase activity inhibitor The present inventors focused on the lotus plant and prepared lotus extracts. When α-glucosidase and its substrate sucrose were reacted with the lotus extracts to examine the effect of adding the extracts on the enzymatic reaction, the lotus extracts were found to have α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. Furthermore, when the lotus ... 02/08/07 - 20070031516 - Composition for the prevention and treatment of cellulitis The invention relates to a composition for preventing and treating cellulite, characterized in that it comprises ingredients with lipolytic and venotonic effects, preferably a mixture of caffeine, dry butcher's broom extract (Ruscus Aculeatus), triethanolamine hydroiodide, ivy extract (Hedera helix), L-carnitine and amorphous escine, the tripeptide glycyl-histidyl-lysine, cosmetically acceptable carriers and ... 01/25/07 - 20070020347 - Bioavailability enhancing activity of carum carvi extracts and fractions thereof The present invention relates to the use of extracts of Carum carvi as bioenhancers, either alone or in combination with piperine or Zinzeber officinale extract to improve the bioavailability of a wide variety of drugs. ... 01/25/07 - 20070020346 - Botanical anticancer formulations This invention relates to a method of preparing a Schizandra, Trichosanthes, Glycine, or Yucca extract. Also disclosed are compositions containing at least two of these extracts, and methods of using the compositions for inducing apoptosis or cell cycle arrest and inhibiting angiogenesis or tumor cell metastasis. ... 01/25/07 - 20070020345 - Schisandrin b preparation The present invention provides a preparation for treatment or prevention of a condition in a patient, said preparation comprising Schisandrin B. The concentration of Schisandrin B in the preparation may be between about 0.01 and about 0.1%, or it may be between about 20 and about 40% w/w or w/v. ... 01/25/07 - 20070020344 - On-growth inhibiting compounds An on-growth inhibiting agent, for the inhibition and/or prevention of on-growth of biological organisms on objects or living beings, includes at least one cyclotide, and a suitable carrier medium. A plant extract containing a mixture of cyclotides is also usable. ... 01/18/07 - 20070014878 - Compositions and methods for increasing metabolism, thermogenesis and/or muscular definition Compositions and methods for administering the same to humans are provided for the promotion of increasing a person's natural metabolic rate, increasing thermogenesis, increasing training intensity, increasing muscular definition, and/or decreasing water retention. Said compositions may comprise, green tea extract, anhydrous caffeine, theobroma cocao extract, oolong tea extract, white tea ... 01/18/07 - 20070014877 - Use of extracts from pelargonium species The present invention relates to the use of extracts from Pelargonium species or plant parts thereof, particularly from P. sidoides and P. reniforme for the prophylaxis or treatment of disease-related behavioural changes, the chronic or post-viral asthenia syndrome and/or stress-induced chronic pathological conditions as well as pharmaceutical preparations containing these ... 01/04/07 - 20070003638 - Process for producing garlic non-smelling in the body An herb liquid is sprayed into peeled garlic, after which the garlic is subjected to a predetermined processing. The herb liquid is produced from at least one type of herb selected from each of the following groups A, B, C, and D: Group A: sweet basil; bush basil; lemon basil; ... 12/28/06 - 20060292246 - Characteristic mass spectral fingerprint setting method and rapid identification method for chinese herbal medicines and prescriptions A characteristic mass spectral fingerprint setting method and a rapid identification method for Chinese herbal medicines or prescriptions are provided, which comprise directly injecting extracts of Chinese herbal medicines or prescriptions into a mass spectrometer with an electrospray ionization interface via an autosampler of a liquid chromatograph without going through ... 12/21/06 - 20060286180 - Lipolysis promoter and food and drink containing the same [Solution] A lipolysis promoter containing one kind, or two or more kinds of plant bodies and/or extracts therefrom selected from the group consisting of Myristica fragrance, Symplocarpus foetidus, Escholzia california, Sparganium stoloniferum, Sanguinaria canadensis, Mahonia Aquifolium, Acorus gramineus, the fruit site of Musa paradiciaca, Cytisus scoparius, Hydrastis canadensis, Ficaria ranunculoides, ... 12/21/06 - 20060286179 - Pharmeceutical composition comprising plant material or trichilia sp. alone or in association with other plant extracts for the reversion/combat and/or prevention of ventricular fibrillation The present invention relates to the use of a plant material of the species Trichilia sp., alone or in association with one or more of the following plants: Paullinia cupana (Sapindaceae), Croton moritibensis (Euphorbiaceae) and Zingiber officinale (Zingiberaceae) in the treatment, reversion, combat and/or prevention of ventricular fibrillation. A product ... 12/14/06 - 20060280813 - Pharmaceutical compositions containing bulbophyllum and their use for treating illnesses Described are pharmaceutical compositions containing Bulbophyllum, in particular compositions containing Bulbophyllum neilgherese, optionally in combination with suitable pharmaceutical excipients and carriers, as well as their use for treating illnesses, in particular illnesses of the cardiovascular system. ... 12/14/06 - 20060280812 - Compositions and methods for the treatment of muscular dystrophy Compositions and methods for treatment of individuals diagnosed with a dystrophin deficiency are disclosed. In particular, inhibitors of NFκB activation, such as pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC), have been shown to prevent and reverse muscle damage in animals lacking dystrophin. Such compositions and methods are useful in the treatment of individuals with ... 12/14/06 - 20060280811 - Formulations for the treatment of arthritis conditions The present invention relates to formulations comprising combinations of analgesic/anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating and cartilage-reconstructing agents in particular comprising saligenig, boswellic acid, procyanidins, N-acety-glucosamine and either glucoronic acid or glucoronolactone, for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and, more generally, of arthritis conditions. ... 12/07/06 - 20060275510 - Formulations for menopausal syndromes The present invention relates to the use of Chinese herbs Shu Di Huang, Yin Yang Huo, Shan Zhu Yu, Shan Yao, Gou Qi Zi, and Dan Dou Chi in preparation formulations for the treatment of menopausal syndromes and related symptoms. ... 12/07/06 - 20060275509 - Rapidly absorbing lipophilic skin compositions and uses therefor Topical compositions, and particularly hydrophobic compositions include an essential oil in an amount effective to achieve substantially complete absorption of the composition in the skin without leaving a greasy residue. Especially preferred topical compositions may also include pharmaceutically active agents (e.g., polyphenol), additional essential oils, stabilizers, etc. In further preferred ... 11/30/06 - 20060269622 - Formulations and methods of administration of cephalotaxines, including homoharringtonine The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for the treatment of patients with cephalotaxines, for example, homoharringtonine. The invention is also directed to improvements in the purity, manufacturing process, formulation and administration of homoharringtonine for the treatment of cancer and other aberrant cellular diseases. The invention also provides ... 11/30/06 - 20060269621 - Novel therapeutic extracts and molecules for degenerative conditions In this invention we have characterized plant extracts derived from common plants used in Indian traditional medicine using a) chemical fingerprinting by HPLC and b) etiology based in-vitro cell assays in order to reduce the extracts to minimum constituent to use for therapeutic purpose against degenerative conditions like cardiovascular diseases, ... 11/23/06 - 20060263451 - Preparation, process and a regenerative method and technique for prevention, treatment and glycemic control of diabetes mellitus A medicinal preparation, a process, a nutritional composition and regenerative and insulin potentiating method for humans and also for mammals for prevention, treatment and management/glycemic control of diabetes mellitus by obtaining optimum glucose level in blood, by administering an extract of Costus pictus to produce above effect in a dose ... 11/23/06 - 20060263450 - Method and composition for reducing body weight and improving control of body lipids Methods and compositions using plants from the Irvingiaceaes family to reduce or prevent one or more symptoms of Syndrome X in a mammal and provide numerous other health related benefits. Methods and compositions using the Irvinga gabonensis plant to reduce lipid levels, BMI and body weight, blood pressure, triglyceride levels, ... 11/23/06 - 20060263449 - Herbal composition for treatment of arthritic disorders, skin inflammatory disorders and pain The present invention provides a method for treating arthritic disorders, skin inflammatory disorders and pain, comprising administering to a subject an extract of Andrographis paniculata Nees, and also provides a herbal composition used therefor that comprises the extract of Andrographis paniculata Nees. ... 11/23/06 - 20060263448 - Use of extracts from roots of pelargonium sidoides and pelargonium reniforme The present invention relates to the use of extracts from roots of Pelargonium sidoides and/or Pelargonium reniforme for the treatment of AIDS and AIDS-associated infections caused by other viruses, bacteria, in particular mycobacteria, fungi and parasites. ... 11/16/06 - 20060257505 - Bioavailability enhancing activity of carum carvi extracts and fractions thereof The present invention relates to the use of extracts of Carum carvi as bioenhancers, either alone or in combination with piperine or Zinzeber officinale extract to improve the bioavailability of a wide variety of drugs. ... 11/09/06 - 20060251741 - Stable, homogeneous natural product extracts containing polar and apolar fractions Disclosed are stable, homogeneous dispersions, comprising (a) from about 20 to 90% by weight of a first composition comprising (i) about 60-95% by weight of a first polar solvent, (ii) about 0-40% by weight of one or more second polar solvents, and (iii) water soluble components of a first natural ... 11/09/06 - 20060251740 - Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory withanolide compositions and method Cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme inhibiting withanolides are described. In particular, compounds from Withania somnifera are the preferred source of the withanolides, although they can be from other plant sources. The COX-2 inhibition is selective over COX-1. ... 11/09/06 - 20060251739 - Composition and method for treating autoimmune disease and mucosal disorder The present invention provides the composition and the method for treating autoimmune diseases and a mucosal disorder via oral-tolerance induction and innate immunity promotion. The composition for treating the autoimmune disease and mucosal disorder includes the polysaccharide prepared from a plant, wherein the plant belongs to Genus Dendrobium. ... 11/02/06 - 20060246161 - Method of making medicament for treating anemia Method and pharmaceutical composition for treating anemia related symptoms. The method and formulation involve the use of one or more cucurbitacin analogs as active ingredients, for example, cucurbitacin D, which are capable of increasing hemoglobin expression, reactivating fetal or adult hemoglobin and inducing γ-globin. ... 11/02/06 - 20060246160 - Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory withanolide compositions and method Cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme inhibiting withanolides are described. In particular, compounds from Withania somnifera are the preferred source of the withanolides, although they can be from other plant sources. The COX-2 inhibition is selective over COX-1. ... 11/02/06 - 20060246159 - Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory withanolide compositions and method Cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme inhibiting withanolides are described. In particular, compounds from Withania somnifera are the preferred source-of the withanolides, although they can be from other plant sources. The COX-2 inhibition is selective over COX-1. ... 11/02/06 - 20060246158 - Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory withanolide compositions and method Cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme inhibiting withanolides are described. In particular, compounds from Withania somnifera are the preferred source-of the withanolides, although they can be from other plant sources. The COX-2 inhibition is selective over COX-1. ... 11/02/06 - 20060246157 - Composition for the prevention or treatment of diseases associated with angiogenesis The present invention relates to a composition for the prevention or treatment of diseases associated with angiogenesis, and in detail, to a composition comprising the extract of Cnidium officinale Makino or the fraction thereof for the prevention or treatment of diseases associated with angiogenesis. The present invention also provides 3-butyl-7-hydroxyphthalide, ... 11/02/06 - 20060246156 - Crude extracts from andrographis paniculata This invention relates to a method of inhibiting TNFα or IL-1β expression with an extract of Andrographis paniculata. The extract contains andrographolide, 14-deoxy-andrographolide, 14-deoxy-11,12-dehydrogen-andrographolide, and neoandrographolide. ... 10/19/06 - 20060233896 - Medicinal preparation containing phenylethanoid glycosides extracted from herbaceous plant, cistanche tubulosa (schenk.) wight, process of making the same, and uses of the same The body of a herbaceous plant, Cistanche tubulosa (Schenk.) Wight, is used to make a medicinal preparation containing phenylethanoid glycosides and comprising 10-70% of echinacoside by weigh of the preparation and 1-40% of acteoside by weight of the preparation. The medicinal preparation is used as an active ingredient of medicinal ... 10/19/06 - 20060233895 - Herbal remedy for treating lyme disease The present invention is directed to a composition for the treatment of Lyme disease, comprising: Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's Claw); Pau d'arco; Scutellaria baicalensis (Baikal Scullcap); Artemisinin; and Sambucus nigra (Elderberry). ... 10/19/06 - 20060233894 - Anti-inflammatory humate compositions and methods of use thereof The disclosure relates to an anti-inflammatory composition containing humate, such as insoluble, granular, other insoluble, or soluble humate, particularly Menefee Humate®. The disclosure also includes other anti-inflammatory compositions containing humate and at least one additional anti-inflammatory agent such as indomethacin or another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The disclosure includes a method ... 10/12/06 - 20060228428 - A composition for preventing plant diseases resulted from infection of plant pathogens and a method for preparing the same The present invention relates to a composition for preventing at least one plant disease resulted from infection of plant pathogens and a method for preparing the same. Particularly, the composition contains extract of at least one plant selected from the group consisting of Coptis chinensis Franch., Phellodendron genus plant, Sanguinaria ... 10/12/06 - 20060228427 - Solid mucoadhesive composition An adhesive solid therapeutic composition containing an active ingredient which is an extract of a plant selected from the group consisting of Sambucus nigra, Centella asiatica and Echinacea purpurea, or mixtures thereof and excipients, said excipients comprising (i) a bulk ingredient (ii) an adhesive polymer of acrylic acid and (iii) ... 10/12/06 - 20060228426 - Plant extracts for treatment of angiogenesis and metastasis Extracts from plant material, or semi-purified/purified molecules or compounds prepared from the extracts that demonstrate the ability to modulate one or more cellular activities are provided. The extracts are capable of slowing down, inhibiting or preventing cell migration, for example, the migration of endothelial cells or neoplastic cells and thus, ... 10/05/06 - 20060222720 - Anorectic agent and air regulator for diet An anorectic agent contains an aqueous solvent extract of Vernonia cinerea as an active ingredient, or preferably contains aqueous solvent extracts of Vernonia cinerea and mulberry as active ingredients. The liquid content of the anorectic agent is evaporated so that a dieter can inhale its vapor. The active ingredients are ... 10/05/06 - 20060222719 - Articles of manufacture made from agave residue, and methods for making such articles Articles of manufacture are produced from a composition comprising agave plant residue and a thermosetting polymer resin. ... 09/28/06 - 20060216364 - Composition for topic use containing an extract of stryphnodendron... The present invention relates to topic compositions containing an extracts of the plants of genus Stryphnodendron, their preparation as well as their application. The compositions contain 1-6 % of total phenols and are useful for the treatment of cutaneous wounds. ... 09/28/06 - 20060216363 - Novel herbal composition The present invention relates to herbal compositions comprising Lactuca sativa L., Aquilaria agallocha Roxb., and Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz., and methods of preventing or treating diseases or disorders caused by degeneration and/or inflammation. ... 09/28/06 - 20060216362 - Remedy The present invention relates to a therapeutic agent and prophylactic agent for a disease accompanying an abnormality in an amount of insulin or insulin response, an agent for an insulin-mimetic action, a food, beverage and feed for treating a preventing a disease accompanying an abnormality in an amount of insulin ... 09/21/06 - 20060210652 - Extract of petasites japonicus having neuroprotective effect and antioxidant activity The present invention relates to an extract of Petasites japonicus having antioxidant activity, and more particularly, to an extract of Petasites japonicus having antioxidant activity which is extracted using an alcohol and an antioxidant for the prevention and treatment of a brain disease comprising the extract as an effective ingredient. ... 09/14/06 - 20060204596 - Formulation of a mixture of free-b-ring flavonoids and flavans as a therapeutic agent The present invention provides a composition of matter comprised of a mixture of two specific classes of compounds—Free-B-Ring flavonoids and flavans—referred to herein as UP736 for use in the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions related to platelet aggregation and platelet-induced thrombosis. The invention further provides a novel composition ... 09/14/06 - 20060204595 - Antioxidant supplement composition for smokers and ex-smokers and method of producing thereof An antioxidant supplement composition includes a mixture including 20-27% Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 2-6% Crataegus pinnatifida, 1-3% Ligusticum tenuissimum, 2-4% Acathopanax sessiliflorus, 2-5% Polygonum multiflorum, 3-6% Eugenia aromaticum, 8-10% Citrus reticulatae, 3-6% Raphani seed, 5-10% Platycodon grandiflorum, 21-26% Aloe arborescens, 18-20% Arctium lappa, 30-200 mg vitamin-C, and 1,500-20,000 IU β-carotene. ... 09/07/06 - 20060198907 - Pharmaceutical, therapeutic, and dietary compositions derived from lagerstroemia speciosa l. plant The present invention relates to pharmaceutical, therapeutic, and dietary compositions derived from leaf of the Lagerstroemia speciosa L. plant and the novel extraction processes used to produce these controlled blends of varying composition with respect to corosolic acid, gallotannins, ellagitannins, and valoneic acid dilactone. Embodiments of the invention include an ... 09/07/06 - 20060198906 - Compositions and method to increase serum levels of hdl cholesterol and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease The invention provides a method for increasing serum high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels, and lowering serum levels of Lipoprotein (a) and C-reactive protein, as well as a suitable composition comprising a) a vegetable protein, b) a natural antioxidant compound, c) a natural anti-inflammatory compound, d) a bioavailable source of ... 09/07/06 - 20060198905 - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an extract of euphorbia prostrata The invention relates to novel compositions comprising of an extract of the plant Euphorbia prostrata, particularly with pharmaceutically acceptable carrier(s)/base(s), optionally with additional therapeutic agent(s) useful for the treatment of anorectal disease and colonic diseases such as hemorrhoids, fissures, cracks, fistulas, abscesses, inflammatory bowel disease, and the like. The nove( ... 09/07/06 - 20060198904 - Methods for inhibiting allergic inflammation and other responses initiated by pollens, molds, and other non-animal derived allergens Disclosed are methods for treating or preventing allergic inflammation in a subject and methods for treating or preventing one or more symptoms of allergic inflammation in a subject. The methods include administering to the subject a compound which inhibits reactive oxygen species. Also disclosed are methods for reducing a non-animal-derived ... 08/31/06 - 20060193929 - Method for treating or preventing symptoms associated with menopause The present invention relates to a composition for accelerating secretion of estrogen and regenerating tissue cells of female sexual organs, and a method for treating or preventing a disease, disorder or symptom associated with menopause. The present invention uses a composition comprising as an active ingredient an extract from Cynanchum ... 08/31/06 - 20060193928 - Novel herbal compositions and process for preparation thereof A process for obtaining various useful extracts from at least one herb includes the steps of extracting lypophilic ingredients through a supercritical CO2 extraction process to obtain a first extract; subjecting the residue thereof to a second supercritical CO2 and alcohol solvent process to obtain slightly polar compounds which define ... 08/31/06 - 20060193927 - Combinations of vasoactive agents and their use in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions This invention relates to combinations of vasoactive substances which are useful in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions associated with poor local blood supply and/or insufficient lubrication. The active compounds are selected from a:—esculoside or visnadine;—forskolin or extracts containing it, or alternatively, purified lipophilic extracts of plants of the genus Ipomea;—esters ... 08/24/06 - 20060188586 - Compositions and methods for enhancing therapeutic effects 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. ... 08/24/06 - 20060188585 - Nerium oleander extract The present invention is directed to γ-Interferon-inducing activity of Nerium oleander, special extract, its ingredients, and compositions containing fixed combinations of the Nerium oleazide, and Glycyrrhiza glabra special extracts, as well as to a method of preparation of these extracts using a substance's characteristics infonnation transmission technique. ... 08/17/06 - 20060182819 - Soap scent patch and treatment for muscle spasm and pain A patch and a treatment method for the treatment of human discomforts include transdermal administration of components from soap in the area of discomfort. The patch includes a permeable layer placed against the person, and an impermeable outer cover, and may include tails by which the patch is attached to ... 08/17/06 - 20060182818 - Transdermal patch and treatment for pain and discomfort A patch and a treatment method for the treatment of human discomforts includes transdermal administration of components from soap in the area of discomfort. The patch includes a permeable layer placed against the person, and an impermeable outer cover, and may include tails by which the patch is attached to ... 08/17/06 - 20060182817 - Steroidal sapogenins and their derivatives for treating alzheimer's disease The invention discloses the use of a number of saponins and sapogenins, notably those of steroidal structure, in the treatment of cognitive disfunction and similar conditions. Methods of treatment, and pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed. ... 08/10/06 - 20060177526 - Pharmaceutical preparation The present invention provides for a method of treating eczema by administering a pharmaceutical preparation comprising active substances from each of Centella asiatica, Mohonia aquifolium and Viola tricolor. ... 08/10/06 - 20060177525 - Process for producing proanthocyanin-rich material The method comprises the process of treating an extract or squeezed juice of a plant with a salt and/or an alkaloid and then with a synthetic resin adsorbent, or the process of treating an extract or squeezed juice of a plant with a synthetic resin adsorbent and then with a ... 08/03/06 - 20060172021 - Herbal compositions for the prevention or treatment of symptoms of stress and infection The present invention provides herbal compositions useful for the prevention or treatment of the symptoms of stress and/or infection in a subject in need thereof. The herb-containing compositions of the invention can be formulated in a dry delivery system, liquid delivery system, or a controlled-release vehicle. The herb-containing compositions of ... 08/03/06 - 20060172020 - Dietary supplement for promoting control of blood-sugar levels and associated pathology in type 2 diabeties Provided is an herbal extract-based composition comprising an extract of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, an extract of Crataegus pinnatifidia (hawthorn), an extract of Camellia sinensis (green tea), and an extract of Momordica charantia (bitter melon). The composition may further comprise an extract of mulberry (Morus species). Also provided is a process for ... 08/03/06 - 20060172019 - Cannabinoid receptor inverse agonists and neutral antagonists as therapeutic agents for the treatment of bone disorders The present invention pertains to cannabinoid (CB) receptor inverse agonists and neutral antagonists, and especially CB1 and CB2 inverse agonists and neutral antagonists; such as, for example, certain pyrazole compounds; their use in the inhibition of osteoclasts (for example, the inhibition of the survival, formation, and/or activity of osteoclasts), and/or ... 07/27/06 - 20060165818 - Bioimmune-aggressin composition for suppression of xanthomonad infections in agriculture crops A composition for treating Xanthomonas spp. infections in agriculture crops wherein the treatment composition is an admixture of T. harzianum, Y. schidigera root extract, Y. schidigera leaf extract, and X. spp. extract. The composition is also efficacious as a pre-infection agent for enhancing the resistance of agriculture crops to such ... 07/27/06 - 20060165817 - Compositions containing cotinus coggygria extract and use thereof in treating wounds The present invention relates to a method of treating a wound on a tissue be administering to the wound a composition or bandage containg Cotinus coggygria extract. ... 07/27/06 - 20060165816 - Herbal compositions useful as chemopreventive and therapeutic agents Composition derived from traditional Chinese herbal medicines, medicinal plants and extracts thereof, are provided. These compositions can be used as chemopreventive and therapeutic agents. ... 07/20/06 - 20060159779 - Extracts, compounds and pharmaceutical compositions having anti-diabetic activity and their use The invention relates inter alia to pharmaceutical compositions containing an extract obtainable from a plant of the genus Trichocaulon or Hoodia having anti-diabetic activity; and to the use of such extracts and to compound (1) as herein defined and its analogues for the manufacture of medicaments having anti-diabetic activity. ... 07/20/06 - 20060159778 - Method of treatment and prophylaxis of people's adiposity The present invention contains a non-medicamental method of the treatment and prophylaxis of an adiposity and also the normalization of a person's weight. This method is based on the inclusion in a diet during the treatment a big volume of the calorie-less, harmless, indigestible cellulose of plant or animal origin ... 07/06/06 - 20060147560 - Pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietetic and nutritional compositions based on vegetable fibres b) Opuntia ficus indica, c) microcrystalline cellulose present a high gastrointestinal swelling index, which induces an immediate feeling of fullness, release of cholecystokinins and slowing of gastric voiding that prolongs the feeling of fullness. Associating the complex of three vegetable fibres with a mixture of freeze-dried mucilages increases its gastrointestinal ... 07/06/06 - 20060147559 - Methods for altering the mineral content of foods The present invention involves removing of particular ions, particularly ionic potassium, from juices via an electrodialysis system and replacing the removed ions with other nutrients or beneficial ions, such as, calcium. ... 07/06/06 - 20060147558 - Remedies The present invention provides a composition for enhancing growth factor production, comprising a plant-derived enhancer for growth factor production; a therapeutic agent or prophylactic agent for a disease requiring enhancement of growth factor production and a food, beverage or feed for enhancing growth factor production, each comprising the above composition. ... 07/06/06 - 20060147557 - Composition for treating amyloidoses and/or oxidation damage in nervous system The present invention provides a composition for treating amyloidoses and/or oxidation damage in nervous system comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the water extract of polygonum multiflorum. A method for treating amyloidoses and/or oxidation damage in nervous system of a subject is also provided. ... 07/06/06 - 20060147556 - Process and apparatus for modifying plant extracts Phytonutrients or other active materials can be extracted from plant material using a particular process which requires extracting juice from the plant material, followed by breaking open the plant cells to release the phytonutrients by subjecting the juice to high shear conditions, followed by concentrating the juice using a membrane ... 07/06/06 - 20060147555 - Novel polyherbal preparation for the prevention of atherosclerosis and hyperlipidemia A polyherbal preparation for the prevention of atherosclerosis and hyperlipidemia comprising a mixture of Commiphora mukul, Boswellia serrata, Semecarpus anacardium Strychnox nux vomica, Termenalia arjuna and Shankha Bhusma. ... 07/06/06 - 20060147554 - Ayurvedic herbal soft drink The invention provides a novel herbal soft drink comprising decoction of plants selected from Sida sps., Vitis vinifera, Withania somnifera, Boerhaavia diffusa and Tinospora cordifolia for the protection and prevention of health and in particular, but not exclusively with antioxidant, immunoenhancing, hepatoprotective, cardiotonic, diuretic, digestive, choleretic, nervine relaxant properties. ... 06/29/06 - 20060141069 - Synergistic antipyretic formulation The present invention relates to a synergistic antipyretic formulation comprising extracts of plants Berberis aristata, Tinospora cordifolia, Alstonia scholaris, Andrographis paniculata and Hedychium spicatum, optionally along with pharmaceutically acceptable additives; its use in treating fever, and lastly, a process for the preparation said synergistic antipyretic formulation. ... 06/29/06 - 20060141068 - Herbal formulation as memory enhancer in alzheimer condition The invention provides a novel herbal formulation used to improve the memory and in treatment of senile and presenile dementia as a brain tonic. Formulation(s) comprises of alcoholic extract of Tinospora cordifolia, Centella asiatica, Withania somnifera, Mucuna pruriens and Curcuma longa. The formulation can be used as an emulsion or ... 06/29/06 - 20060141067 - Anti-allergic herbal formulation The invention provides a novel herbal preparation useful in treatment of allergy. Formulation(s) comprises of plant preparation or active component of plant extract together with conventional additives to form the oral dosage forms, which includes tablets, capsules and liquid dosage forms viz. syrup and suspension as anti-allergic. Formulation(s) comprises of ... 06/29/06 - 20060141066 - Herbal nutritious chocolate formulation and process for preparation thereof The present invention provides a novel herbal chocolate composed of Tinospora cordifolia, Glycyrrhyza glabra, Adhatoda vasica, Madhuca indica and Cassia occidentalis. The solid or semisolid nutritious composition is rich in protein/mineral fortified with standardized herbs with proven pharmacological activities such as anti-oxidant, anti stress and adaptogenic property and relief the ... 06/29/06 - 20060141065 - Herbal formulation for the treatment of piles The present invention provides a novel herbal formulation for use in treatment of piles. Formulation(s) comprises of leaves of Moringa oliefera, tender leaves of Pongaemia pinnata, whole plant of Cassia occidentalis and leaves of Albizia lebbeck. The formulation can be used as an emulsion or as a soft gelatin capsule ... 06/29/06 - 20060141064 - Herbal formulation useful as local anesthetic The invention provides a novel herbal formulation useful as local anesthetic in topical surgical operations, nerve block conduction, extradural and infiltration anesthesia. Formulation(s) comprises of extract(s) of Spilanthus calva and Spilanthus oleraceae with Gymnema sylvestre, Urtica dioica and Piper longum. The formulation can be used as topical application as ointment ... 06/29/06 - 20060141063 - Health promoting functional foods fortified with herbs The present invention provides a novel herbal composition, which promotes the proven pharmacological activities such as anti-oxidant, anti-stress and adaptogenic activities. Composition(s) comprises of plant juices or extracts together with the conventional recipients to form paste/jelly/jam/cake/cream puff/chocolate forms fortified with plants like Mangifera indica, Evolvulus alsinoides, Withania somnifera and Asparagus ... 06/29/06 - 20060141062 - Herbal prepration for joints The present invention is an extract of the herb Brachystemma calycinum for the amelioration or treatment of pain or discomfort due to, or associated with, osteoarthritis. The extract is obtained by a multi-step extraction process wherein the temperatures of each step never reaches boiling point. ... 06/29/06 - 20060141061 - Anti-arthritic herbal composition and method thereof The invention provides a novel herbal composition for treatment of arthritis and inflammation. The herbal composition comprises a therapeutically effective combination of extracts obtained from the plants Terminalia chebula, Pluchea lanceolata, Desmodium gangeticum, Vitex negunto and Zingiber officinale, optionally along with pharmaceutically acceptable additives. The invention further comprises methods of ... 06/22/06 - 20060134232 - Herbal supplement for cognitive related impairment due to estrogen loss Estrogen-deficiency related cognitive dysfunction may be improved by administering a composition comprising an herbal composition to a woman. In a preferred embodiment the herbal composition comprises whole plant extract of Leucojum aestivum. ... 06/22/06 - 20060134231 - Use of natural plant extracts in cosmetic compositions The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating loss of subcutaneous fat in the skin, wherein the compositions include natural plant constituents that stimulate lipid synthesis. The plant extracts are preferably derived from Rhinacanthus nasutus, ... 06/22/06 - 20060134230 - Weight loss composition and formulation This invention discloses a new and unique combination of Dahurian Angelica Root extract, Polygonum multiflorum extract, Theobroma cocoa extract, Yerba mate extract, Oolong tea extract, Kohki Tea extract, Horse Chesnut extract, and Ligustrum Lucidum extract useful as a dietary supplement for increasing weight loss in humans. ... 06/22/06 - 20060134229 - Organic extract of geum japonicum thunb variant and use thereof An organic extract of a Chinese herbal medicine Geum Japonicum thunb var. has been identified that displayed potent stimulatory effects on rapid agiogenesis (<24 h), myogenesis and blocking fibrosis in traumatized skeletal muscles. The extract has displayed potent dual effects on angiogenesis and myogenesis in damaged skeletal muscles leading to ... 06/08/06 - 20060121131 - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising cereal beta (1-3) beta (1-4) glucan The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a β (1-3)β (1-4) glucan and a pharmaceutically active agent or a botanical extract. A method to extract and purify cereal β-glucan is also described. The high purity of the cereal β-glucan obtained according to the present invention allows for the preparation ... 06/01/06 - 20060115543 - Anti-diabetic extract isolated from rauvolfia vomitoria and citrus aurantium, and method of using same This invention provides a process for extracting a pharmaceutically active fraction from the foliage (leaves and stems) and/or roots of Rauvolfia vomitoria and the fruit of Citrus aurantium. In one aspect, the process requires extracting from a boiled tea of Rauvolfia vomitoria foliage and/or roots and Citrus aurantium fruit an ... 05/25/06 - 20060110469 - Angelicae sinensis extracts useful for treatment of cancers The invention provides an acetone extract, chloroform extract or hexane extract of Angelicae sinensis and/or the active components purified therefrom, such as n-butylidenephthalide, which are effective in treating cancers. ... 05/25/06 - 20060110468 - Herbal formulations for arthritis The present invention provides an oral formulation comprising ingredients extracted from Caulis Sinomenii, Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata, Radix Paeoniae Alba, Cortex Moutan, and Rhizoma Curcumae Longae. The formulation has anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive properties and is suitable for the treatment of arthritis, symptoms associated with arthritis and other similar conditions. ... 05/18/06 - 20060105060 - Medicinal drug and methods of manufacturing the same The present invention includes a medicinal drug comprising an Axonopus extract and Ludwigia extract dissolved in a pharmacologically acceptable solvent. The present invention also includes a method of treating inflammation. The method includes administering to a subject an extract of Ludwigia, which is preferably dissolved in a pharmacologically acceptable solvent. ... 05/18/06 - 20060105059 - Fruit and/or vegetable derived composition There is provided a process for making a composition suitable for topical application comprising the steps of a) heating at least one fruit and/or vegetable pulp to up to a temperature in the range of about 40° C. to 100° C.; b) mixing between 1 and 40% w/w of a ... 05/04/06 - 20060093684 - Seleniferous composition for producing antioxidase in vivo Seleniferous composition is provided which comprises Se-methylseleno-cysteine (MeSeCys: SeCH3—CH2—CHNH2—COOH) or derivative thereof. When human or animal body ingests the seleniferous composition, their living body naturally produces enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) for decomposing active oxygen to positively prevent and treat cancer. ... 04/27/06 - 20060088609 - Compositions containing cotinus coggygria extract and use thereof on mucosal tissues The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the mucus production of mucosal tissue by administering to mucosal tissue in need of such enhancement a composition containing a safe and effective amount of Cotinus coggygria extract. ... 04/27/06 - 20060088608 - Compositions containing cotinus coggygria extract and use thereof on skin and mucosal tissues The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the elasticity or structural integrity of skin or mucosal tissue by administering to skin or mucosal tissue in need of such enhancement a composition containing a safe and effective amount of Cotinus coggygria extract. ... 04/20/06 - 20060083795 - Meal replacement products having appetite suppressing qualities A meal replacement is provided herein. According to one exemplary embodiment, the meal replacement includes a meal replacement base, and an appetite suppressant including a succulent plant extract. According to one exemplary embodiment, the succulent plant extract is selected from the group consisting of Trichocaulon piliferum, Trichocaulon officinale, Hoodia gordonii, ... 04/20/06 - 20060083794 - Use of an extract from the plant argania spinosa A method and preparation which uses Argania spinosa is provided for treating acne, seborrhoea, unwanted hair, and having anti-5-α-reductase activity. The useful compositions contain from 0.01 to 25% by weight, based on a dry weight, of an extract of Argania spinosa. ... 04/13/06 - 20060078630 - Method for the production of flavonoid-containing compositions and use thereof The present invention relates to a method for the production of plant extracts having a standardized flavonoid content, in particular having a standardized luteolin content. Plant material of Reseda plants which has been pre-extracted with water is extracted with a solvent and then concentrated. The compositions thus obtained are suitable ... 03/30/06 - 20060068036 - Extract of dioscorea sp. and the medical uses thereof The present invention provides a method for treating osteoporosis in a subject in need of such treatment, including administering orally to the subject an effective amount of an extract product of a Dioscorea species capable of promoting proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow cells in the subject, wherein the Dioscorea ... 03/30/06 - 20060068035 - Method of preparation and composition of a water soluble extract of the bioactive component of the plant species uncaria for enhancing immune, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and dna repair processes of warm blooded animals A method for isolating the bioactive component of the water-soluble extract of Uncaria tomentosa known as C-MED-100®, comprising (i) precipitating the spray drying carrier from C-MED-100®; (ii) using the resulting C-MED-100® to obtain a spotting mixture for thin layer chromatography (TLC); (iii) spotting the C-MED-100® spotting mixture on pre-run TLC ... 03/30/06 - 20060068034 - Pharmaceutical formulation The invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations, and more particularly to formulations containing cannabinoids for administration via a pump action spray. In particular, the invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations, for use in administration of lipophilic medicaments via mucosal surfaces, comprising: at least one lipophilic medicament, a solvent and a co-solvent, wherein ... 03/30/06 - 20060068033 - Alternative remedy-based composition for enhancing fertility A plurality of herbs is combined to produce a composition that enhances and promotes fertility in females. One herbal composition comprises 40 herbs, the so-called “A” formula, and another herbal composition comprises 40 herbs, the so-called “B” formula. Some herbs are present in both formulas. The second formula is administered ... 03/30/06 - 20060068032 - Compositions and methods for treating angiogenesis-related diseases, wounds and cosmetic use of components of angelica sinensis, and methods of preparation thereof Compositions and methods for treating angiogenesis-related diseases and for skin care in mammals is disclosed that includes, as an active pharmaceutical agent, an effective amount of purified extract from Angelica sinensis, or a fraction or a lyophilizate thereof, or one or more active component contained in said extract. ... 03/23/06 - 20060062860 - Use of anemonin for treating aseptic inflammations The present invention discloses a medicament useful for treating aseptic inflammations, containing anemonin as an effective ingredient, and use of the anemonin compound in treating aseptic inflammations. The effective ingredient in the present medicament, anemonin, can be extracted and separated from natural plants containing anemonin or its precursor. The present ... 03/23/06 - 20060062859 - Composition and method to optimize and customize nutritional supplement formulations by measuring genetic and metabolomic contributing factors to disease diagnosis, stratification, prognosis, metabolism, and therapeutic outcomes The present invention relates to a composition and custom business model and methods to measure genetic and metabolomic contributing factors affecting disease diagnosis, stratification, and prognosis, as well as the metabolism, efficacy and/or toxicity associated with specific vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, homeopathic ingredients, and other ingredients for the purposes of ... 03/23/06 - 20060062858 - Use of pothomorphe umbellata extract, composition on basis of pothomorphe umbellata extract and method of application of the pothomorphe umbellata extract The present invention relates to the use of the Pothomorphe umbellata extract to prepare dermocosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of photodamage in the skin, cutaneous aging and/or skin cancer. It also refers to dermocosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions for treatment and/or prevention of such photodamage in the ... 03/16/06 - 20060057229 - External skin preparations for suppressing sebum secretion A drug for external application to the skin, for inhibiting sebum secretion, comprising a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor. ... 03/16/06 - 20060057228 - Weight loss composition The present invention provides a dietary supplement and methods of using the same to promote body weight reduction and/or loss of body fat in a subject, and for the management of obesity. The supplement can further be used to reduce one or more metabolic parameters in a subject, such as ... 03/16/06 - 20060057227 - Throat spray An orally administered composition for relieving or eliminating snoring is described. The composition generally has four mechanisms of action for combating snoring. The composition includes a tissue-firming or astringent agent to firm up throat tissue. The composition also includes a soothing agent to soothe irritated or inflamed tissues. Also included ... 03/09/06 - 20060051436 - Composition for controlling excessive calorie intake-induced disorder, food product for controlling excessive calorie intake-induced disorder, skin preparation for external use for controlling excessive calorie intake-induced disorder, and controlling age A composition contains 0.1 to 10 g of dried Hercampuri extract obtained by extracting the essence of dried whole Hercampuri plant with 60 to 80% aqueous ethanol. It has a function of prevention or curative treatment of lifestyle-related disorders induced by accumulation of visceral fat resulting from excessive calorie intake. ... 03/09/06 - 20060051435 - Nutritional supplement for body fat reduction The present invention is directed to compositions containing a conjugated linoleic acid derivative, a banaba extract and an extract of Phaseolis vulgaris and methods of treatment for weight loss. ... 03/09/06 - 20060051434 - Cleaning tool An indoor cleaning tool having a dry fibrous base material is provided. An antigenicity-reducing composition that includes an antigenicity-reducing component, a lubricant, and a surfactant is applied to the fibrous base material. Preferably, the antigenicity-reducing component is an extract of an olea or a ligustrum plant extracted with water or ... 03/09/06 - 20060051433 - Composition for accelerating secretion of estrogen and regenerating tissue cells of female sexual organs The present invention relates to a composition for accelerating secretion of estrogen and regenerating tissue cells of female sexual organs, more particularly; to a composition for accelerating secretion of estrogen and regenerating tissue cells of female sexual organs in postmenopausal women comprising one or more of Platycodi Radix and Cynanchum ... 03/02/06 - 20060045923 - Composition containing tinospora cordifolia and process for obtaining same The present invention relates to a composition for use in a nutritional product, dietary supplement, food or pharmaceutical composition wherein such composition includes the plant Tinospora cordifolia or Tinospora cordifolia extract and is used to treat allergies, including but not limited to seasonal, perennial, or sporadic allergic rhinitis. The present ... 03/02/06 - 20060045922 - Tumor and mutation suppressing plant extract A compound derived from an extract of vegetative tissue of plants of the Genus Shortia demonstrates antitcarcinogenic potential by inhibiting the growth and development formation of tumors in living tissue in response to an organism known to cause the initiation of tumors in living tissue and by reducing mutation rates ... 03/02/06 - 20060045921 - Process to prepare a substance to eliminate the bacteria known as helicobacter pylori A process for the production of a substance to eliminate the bacteria Helicobacter Pylori, involving boiling 3 (three) kilos of Cuachalalate (Amphipterygium adstringens) crust in sixteen (16) liters of water in a close express pan with a capacity of 21 (twenty-one) liters, for a period of 5 (five) hours, without ... 02/23/06 - 20060040000 - Dietary supplement formulation for controlling inflammation and cancer This invention relates to a dietary supplement which is a phytochemical composition. This composition is capable of controlling inflammatory conditions and preventing and curing cancer in mammals. The composition comprises a synergistic mixture of standardized Boswellia extract, salts of glucosamine, and curcuminoids optionally containing bromelain, chondroitin, methylsulphonylmethane, resveratrol, extracts of ... 02/23/06 - 20060039999 - Pharmaceutical composition for inhibition of tumor growth or metastasis A pharmaceutical composition for inhibition of tumor growth or metastasis which comprises an effective amount of Phyllanthus urinaria L. extracts, or the combination of the foregoing Phyllanthus urinaria L. extracts and pharmaceutical acceptable carries, adjuvants or excipients. ... 02/23/06 - 20060039998 - Remedies The present invention relates to a therapeutic agent or prophylactic agent for a disease requiring promotion of osteogenesis or enhancement of bone morphogenetic protein production, an agent for promotion of osteogenesis or an agent for enhancement of bone morphogenetic protein production, and a food, beverage or feed for promotion of ... 02/16/06 - 20060034950 - Herbal preparation for management of cardiovascular and neurologic disoders A herbal preparation for management of cardiovascular and neurologic disorders comprising at least two of the following constituents, and preferably all three: 1. Dioscorea bulbifera, 2. Hippophae rhamnoides, 2. Bacopa monnieri and present in the range of: 1. Dioscorea bulbifera 200-500 mg, 2. Hippophae rhamnoides 150-400 mg, 3. Bacopa monnieri ... 02/16/06 - 20060034949 - Remedy The present invention relates to a therapeutic agent or prophylactic agent for a disease accompanying an abnormality in an amount of insulin or insulin response, an insulin-mimetic action agent, a food, beverage, or feed for treating or preventing a disease accompanying an abnormality in an amount of insulin or insulin ... 02/02/06 - 20060024389 - Plant derived or derivable material with appetite suppressing activity A method of suppressing or curbing appetite and treating or preventing obesity comprising administering to a human or other mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of plant material derived or derivable from plants of the genera Stapelia and Orbea. ... 02/02/06 - 20060024388 - Plant derived or derivable material with appetite suppressing activity A method of suppressing or curbing appetite and treating or preventing obesity comprising administering to a human or other mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of plant material derived or derivable from plants of the genera Stapelia and Orbea. ... 02/02/06 - 20060024387 - Methods and compositions for increasing milk production in animals The invention is related to methods and compositions for increasing milk production in animals using a saponin containing composition. In an embodiment, the invention is a method for increasing milk production of an animal comprising administering an initiation dose of a saponin-containing composition to the animal within five days before ... 02/02/06 - 20060024386 - Herbal extract with antiviral properties Herbal extract compositions designed and used for the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria. Herbal extract compositions are any one of or any combination of Ficus exaspirata, Ficus asperifolia, Ficus sur and Sida acuta/Sida corymbosa. Methods of treating HIV/AIDS infection with herbal extract compositions are also ... 02/02/06 - 20060024385 - Metabolic capacity enhancing compositions and methods for use in a mammal Metabolic energy capacity enhancing compositions and methods for reducing oxidative stress and improving vitality in a mammal are disclosed. A composition for increasing metabolic energy capacity may be in a palatable liquid formulation or a solid dosage form and typically includes an anti-oxidant containing phytonectar and an energy catalyst. An ... 01/26/06 - 20060018978 - Botanical compositions having hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic and antimicrobial activities for maintaining good health in normal person and diabetic patient Botanical compositions are described having hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic and antimicrobial activity for maintaining good health in normal person and diabetic person comprising water extract of two medicinal plants, dried leaves of Malvastrum coromandelianum and/or dried stems of Coscinium fenestratum. The extracts are used separately or in combination of fixed amount or ... 01/19/06 - 20060013898 - Aromatherapy system An aromatherapy system includes a fragrance impregnated card and a vial shaped and dimensioned for receiving the fragrance impregnated card. The vial includes a selectively removable closure limiting airflow within the vial for maintaining fragrance within the fragrance impregnated card. The fragrance impregnated card has a rolled configuration focusing fragrance ... 01/19/06 - 20060013897 - Compositions for cancer therapy saponins or sapogenins Compositions for cancer therapy comprising two or more saponins and/or sapogenins are provided. The compositions have enhanced anti-cancer activity when compared to each individual component alone. Also provided are pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compositions for use in the treatment of mammalian subjects having cancer, and pharmaceutical kits comprising ... 01/12/06 - 20060008539 - Coating-type antimicrobial composition, antimicrobial coating film, filter, and electric air-quality conditioning equipment A coating-type antimicrobial composition contains at least a water extract of a plant body and a paint resin and/or a coating solvent. The plant body is, e.g., genus Eucalyptus, genus Kaemferia, genus Isodon, genus Scutellaria, genus Usnea, genus Pistacia, and genus Senecio. ... 01/05/06 - 20060003031 - Perfumery for improved cold throw and burn in candle systems A fragrance composition for use in hydrophobic systems, such as candles, comprising at least one odorant selected for having a minimum cold throw value (Ω) and a minimum hot throw value (η) is disclosed. A method of formulating a fragrance composition for hydrophobic systems, such as candles, comprising selecting at ... 01/05/06 - 20060003030 - Essential oils for treating and/ or preventing allergic disease The present invention provides the essential oil and the essential oil composition of traditional Chinese herbal medicine to prevent and/or treat allergic disease. The essential oil and the essential oil composition can be formulated as a solution, a cream, a lotion, ointment, or a solid stick, and applied topically. ... 01/05/06 - 20060003029 - Method for monitoring the quality of a herbal medicine A method for monitoring the quality of a herbal medicine comprising the steps of: (a) providing a sample of the herbal medicine (b) extracting the sample with a polar solvent to produce a polar extract (c) subjecting the polar extract to ion-exchange chromatography to produce an extract enriched in ionic ... 12/22/05 - 20050281895 - Slimming cosmetic composition containing a substance inducing the production of il-6 This invention relates to a slimming cosmetic composition containing at least one compound inducing the production of IL-6 by the adipocytes in the form of a mixture with an NPY antagonist and/or an α2 antagonist and with an excipient for a cosmetic preparation. ... 12/22/05 - 20050281894 - Extract of trapa natans and methods of using the same The present invention provides extracts of Trapa natans L. useful for inhibiting, interfering and/or controlling pathological angiogenesis or neovascularization of tissues. The invention also provides a method to inhibit metastatis of cancer of colon, lung, liver, kidney, breast and/or cervix in a subject, comprising administering an effective amount of an ... 12/15/05 - 20050276869 - Appetite-suppressing, lipase-inhibiting herbal composition An herbal composition for suppressing appetite and inhibiting the formation of lipases contains water, about 30 to about 1000 mg of Hoodia gordonii per ¼ ounce of water, and about 30 to about 1000 mg of Cassia nomame per ¼ ounce of water. A serving of about 5 to about ... 12/08/05 - 20050271750 - Topical formulation for prevention and treatment of acne Disclosed is a topical formulation for preventing or treating acne, in particular to a topical formulation for preventing or treating acne through the antimicrobial activity of the formulation against acne-causing bacteria, Propionibacterium acnes, inhibition of excess production of sebum by inhibition of excess production of sebum by inhibition of 5α-reductase, ... 12/01/05 - 20050266102 - Table of botanical ingredients and method of preparing a table useful for blending combinations thereof The invention relates to a table of botanical ingredients useful for blending combinations that produce a pleasing, desired organoleptic effect. The botanical ingredients are, for example, essential oils or herbs and spices. The table includes different groups of cells of the table. Each group includes ingredients that possess varying degrees ... 12/01/05 - 20050266101 - Natural sedative composition, process for obtaining the same and pharmaceutical formulations thereof Disclosed is a natural sedative composition for the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, stress and all kinds of sleep disorders, the composition comprising extract of plant Myristica fragrans and/or plant Hedychium spicatum and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed are methods for obtaining the plant extract and dosage forms. ... 12/01/05 - 20050266100 - Process isolation of withaferin-a from plant materials and products therefrom The present invention relates to an improved process of analytical and quantitative isolation of withaferin-A from Withania somnifera (Sanskrit: Ashwagandha, English: winter cherry) and other plants and products therefrom, said method comprising steps of selecting most appropriate extraction medium composition, with extraction solvent system consisting of a defined admixture of ... 12/01/05 - 20050266099 - Methods and apparatus for modifying properties of the bbb and cerebral circulation by using the neuroexcitatory and/or neuroinhibitory effects of odorants on nerves in the head A method for modifying a property of a brain of a patient includes presenting an odorant to an air passage of the patient, the odorant having been selected for presentation to the air passage because it is such as to increase conductance of molecules from a systemic blood circulation of ... 11/24/05 - 20050260288 - Suppress cancer with complication by canavalia ensiformis extract The present invention relates to a method of suppressing malignant conditions, including cancer with complications such like liver disorder, renal disorder and platelet disorder in bleeding, by administering a composition of an extract of Canavalia ensiformis. Also, the invention is nontoxic to the individual and for improving functions of kidney ... 11/24/05 - 20050260287 - Natural hormone replacement therapy The supplements are a combination of natural herbs, vitamins and minerals that help alleviate symptoms and risks related to menopause. They are packaged in bottles of 180 tablets. The supplements are in the form of tablets of which five tablets daily are taken orally. ... 11/24/05 - 20050260286 - Intensive anti-cellulite formula The supplements are a combination of natural herbs, vitamins and minerals that help helps to significantly reduce the appearance of cellulite while detoxifying the body. They are packaged in bottles of 180 tablets. The supplements are in the form of tablets of which six tablets daily are taken orally. ... 11/24/05 - 20050260285 - Healthy prostate formula The supplements are a combination of natural herbs, vitamins and minerals used to help alleviate symptoms and risks related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). They are packaged in bottles of 150 tablets. The supplements are in the form of tablets of which five tablets daily are taken orally. ... 11/24/05 - 20050260284 - Juvenile weight reduction formula The supplements are a combination of is a healthy and effective fiber based formula to that helps control carbohydrate cravings, reduces hunger significantly, lowers serum cholesterol and glucose, burns fat, builds muscle mass and results with healthy weight loss. They are packaged in bottles of 180 chewable tablets. The supplements ... 11/17/05 - 20050255180 - |