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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.) > Containing Or Obtained From Leguminosae (e.g., Legumes Such As Soybean, Kidney Bean, Pea, Lentil, Licorice, Etc.) Containing Or Obtained From Leguminosae (e.g., Legumes Such As Soybean, Kidney Bean, Pea, Lentil, Licorice, Etc.)Containing Or Obtained From Leguminosae (e.g., Legumes Such As Soybean, Kidney Bean, Pea, Lentil, Licorice, 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 - 20070178178 - Herbal composition for treatment of neurodegeneration and neuronal dysfunction This invention provides methods of using various herbal compositions to treat neurodegenerative diseases and neuronal dysfunctions, said compositions comprise a combination of Radix angelica sinensis (DangGui), Ligusticum chuanxiong (ChuanXiong), Hirudo (ShuiZhi), Polygonatum sibiricum (HuangJing), Carthamus tinctorius (Hong Hua), Astragalus membranaceus (HuangQi), and Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Gancao). ... 07/19/07 - 20070166414 - Method for enhancing tamoxifen efficacy as a cancer therapeutic Disclosed is a method for enhancing the effectiveness of tamoxifen in the prevention and treatment of hormone-associated cancer such as breast cancer. Also disclosed is a method for decreasing the risk of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer associated with tamoxifen therapy. In the method, tamoxifen therapy is combined with administration ... 07/19/07 - 20070166413 - Cholestrol-reducing agent containing an n-3 fatty acid This invention relates to a cholesterol-reducing active substance combination containing at least one cholesterol-reducing carob product, particularly water-insoluble carob fibers, at least one n-3 fatty acid and at least one cholesterol-reducing active substance. The invention also relates to a method for producing active substance combinations of this type and to ... 07/12/07 - 20070160697 - Cancer metastasis inhibitory composition It is intended to provide a cancer metastasis inhibitor which shows a potent effect of inhibiting cancer metastasis comparable to bikunin, has no side effect and can be obtained in a large amount at a low cost. As the results of studies on the cancer metastasis inhibitory effect by administration ... 07/05/07 - 20070154576 - Protein kinase modulation by hops and acacia products Botanical compounds to modulate kinase activity are disclosed. The compounds and methods disclosed also inhibit expression of COX-2, inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins selectively in target cells, and inhibit inflammatory response selectively. The compositions contain at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops or Acacia. ... 06/28/07 - 20070148265 - Extract of nelumbinis semen for the treatment of depression Provided is a method for treating depression with a Nelumbinis Semen extract. The Nelumbinis Semen extract is prepared by extracting Nelumbinis Semen with an alcohol or an alcohol solution. The Nelumbinis Semen extract has been demonstrated using animal behavioral, bio-chemical and molecular biological methods to have strong antidepressive activity, as ... 06/28/07 - 20070148264 - Agent for the prevention and/or treatment of septicemia What is provided is an agent for the prevention or treatment of septicemia caused by the infection of microorganism. The agent for the prevention and/or treatment of septicemia caused by the infection of microorganism has (1) a soybean extract or soybean fermented product as an effective; (2) or isoflavone as ... 06/14/07 - 20070134353 - Phytoestrogenic composition comprising an extract of chinese licorice root, isoliquiritin or liquiritin A phytoestrogen composition comprising an extract of Chinese licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch), liquiritin or isoliquiritin isolated therefrom, which show estrogen activity and inhibitory effect on proliferation of cancer cells, as an effective ingredient. The Chinese licorice root extract, as well as liquiritin or isoliquiritin isolated therefrom, show estrogenicity but ... 06/07/07 - 20070128300 - Natural tea having effects of hangover relief and liver function recovery and method for preparing the same A natural tea has effects of relieving hangovers and revitalizing liver functions, contains an extract from natural plant Robinia pseudo-acacia as a main active ingredient, and is obtained under optimal extraction conditions. The natural tea comprises an extract from the leaf, stem, flower and root of Robinia pseudo-acacia as a ... 05/31/07 - 20070122501 - Formulations containing astragalus extracts and uses thereof Formulations containing plant extracts, in particular Astragalus extracts, and their use in inducing telomerase activity in cells, are described. Such compositions include pharmaceutical, including topical, and nutraceutical formulations. The methods and compositions are useful for treating diseases subject to treatment by an increase in telomerase activity in selected cells, such ... 05/03/07 - 20070098826 - Use of pinitol or chiroinositol for protecting the liver Disclosed in this invention is a use of pinitol or chiroinositol for protecting the liver. ... 04/26/07 - 20070092589 - Veterinary pharmaceutical compositions for gastric ulcers 5-10 ... // - 15-20 - ... // - 10-15 - ... // - 10-20 - ... // - 30-50 - ... 04/26/07 - 20070092588 - Soy milk made from germinated soy beans Soymilk is provided which can prevent or alleviate menopausal disorders, and is highly safe with no risk of side effects even with long-term intake thereof. This soymilk is made from germinated soybeans, and is used for alleviating or preventing the vasomotor disorder-like symptoms and psychoneuropathic disorder-like symptoms associated with menopausal ... 04/19/07 - 20070087065 - Soy products with reduced levels of sulfite, free radicals and methanethiol Soy products or compositions are treated with a food grade iodate compound or a cystine compound to reduce levels of methanethiol, sulfites and sulfite free-radicals, sulfate free radicals and other free radicals generated from sulfite free radicals in the soy products or compositions by 1% to 95%. ... 04/19/07 - 20070087064 - Composition for preventing and treating climacteric symptoms comprising the extract of sophorae fructus The present invention relates to a composition for preventing and treating climacteric symptoms comprising the extract of Sophorae Fructus as an effective ingredient. Precisely, the present invention relates to the extract of Sophorae Fructus having an effect of preventing and treating climacteric symptoms, a composition comprising the extract and a ... 04/12/07 - 20070082075 - Traditional chinese medicine preparation for treatment of tumor and method of making and using same The invention provides a traditional chinese medicine and its' method of making for anti-tumor. The Traditional Chinese Medicine preparation is composed of following materials (by weight portion):SemenHydnocarpil, Momordicae Semen 0.8-1.4, Squama Manitis 0.5-1.1, Radix et Rhizoma Rhei 0.8-1.3, Radix Glycyrrhizae 1-1.5. The invented preparation possesses good curative effect and low ... 03/15/07 - 20070059390 - Compositions for inhibiting or reducing inflammation of skin The invention features a composition and methods for treating inflammation of skin, where the composition contains hydrocortisone and an avenanthramide. ... 02/22/07 - 20070042063 - Protein kinase modulation by hops and acacia products Botanical compounds to modulate kinase activity are disclosed. The compounds and methods disclosed also inhibit expression of COX-2, inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins selectively in target cells, and inhibit inflammatory response selectively. The compositions contain at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops or Acacia. ... 02/08/07 - 20070031521 - Synergistic composition for the treatment of diabetes mellitus The present invention relates to a synergistic composition for the treatment of diabetes in a subject in need thereof, said composition-comprising Trigonelline of concentration ranging between 20 to 30%, amino acids of concentration ranging between 20 to 60%, and soluble fiber of concentration ranging between 10 to 60%, optionally along ... 02/01/07 - 20070026091 - Preparation and administration of jojoba product for reducing weight, fat and blood lipid levels and for the prevention and treatment of cancer A method of orally administering jojoba for fat reduction, blood lipid reduction, and cancer prevention and treatment in humans is disclosed. The method incorporates a sufficient quantity of jojoba, defatted jojoba meal, jojoba extract, defatted jojoba meal extract, naturally derived or synthesized simmondsin, or any naturally derived or synthesized simmondsin ... 01/18/07 - 20070014881 - Cosmetic formulations and skin treatment A process of skin treatment to soften the skin and minimize wrinkles utilizes in the first step the spray application of a mist to the skin. This first step is followed by the application of a mixture of beneficial vegetable oils that with essential oils. The first step of the ... 01/04/07 - 20070003643 - Soybean jam The present invention provides a soybean jam that can increase the opportunities for consuming soybean, which is known as a health food, particularly in a Western style diet with few chances to eat them. The present invention also provides a method for manufacturing the soybean jam comprising the steps of ... 01/04/07 - 20070003642 - Composition containing high concentration of isoflavone and having high solubility and process for producing the same It is intended to provide a composition containing isoflavones which has a high purity and yet is highly soluble in water in a natural state without adding any solubilizers or subjecting to chemically modification. It is found out that a composition containing isoflavones with a high purity and a high ... 12/28/06 - 20060292253 - Active substance combination of licochalcone a and phenoxyethanol A cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation comprising licochalcone A and phenoxyethanol. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. ... 12/28/06 - 20060292252 - Synergistic composition for the treatment of diabetes mellitus The present invention relates to a synergistic composition for the treatment of diabetes in a subject in need thereof, said composition-comprising Trigonelline of concentration ranging between 20 to 30%, amino acids of concentration ranging between 20 to 60%, and soluble fiber of concentration ranging between 10 to 60%, optionally along ... 12/28/06 - 20060292251 - Method for enhancing nutrient absorption with astragalosides There is provided a method for enhancing the absorption of a nutrient in a subject, including administering to the subject an effective amount of a astragaloside compound purified from Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus for facilitating transportation of the nutrient across gut cells of the subject. ... 12/14/06 - 20060280817 - Pharmaceutical composition useful for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma The present invention relates to anticancer activity against hepatocellular carcinoma of an extract and fraction isolated from flowers of Butea monosperma. Particularly, this invention relates to anticancer activity against hepatocellular carcinoma of a composition containing markered flavonoid glycosides such as butrin and isobutrin in the range of 2 to 9% ... 12/07/06 - 20060275517 - Compositions of natural products and use thereof Compositions are provided including a synergistic combination of hops isoalpha acids and one or more isoflavones selected from genistein, genistin, daidzein, daidzin, glycitein and glycitin, wherein the weight ratio of hops isoalpha acid extract to isoflavones is from 1:50 to 50:1, calculated as aglucon. These compositions can be used as ... 11/30/06 - 20060269627 - Isolation of a dual cox-2 and 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor from acacia The present invention provides a novel method for simultaneously inhibiting the cyclooxygenase COX-2 and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) enzymes. The method for the simultaneous dual inhibition of COX-2 and 5-LO is comprised of administering a composition containing an individual and/or a mixture of multiple flavans isolated from a single plant or multiple ... 11/30/06 - 20060269626 - Elicitor made from trigonella foenum graecum extracts for the treatment of plant pathogens, use thereof, and method for the production thereof The method for preparing a novel elicitor or agent stimulating the defenses of plants against pathogens is applied to agronomically useful plants in order to control pathogens. The elicitor is prepared without extraction by a liquid from a dry product made of Trigonella foenum graecum seeds. The inventive method preferably ... 11/23/06 - 20060263457 - Pharmaceutical composition for treatment of emiction disorders caused by benign prostate hyperplasia (bph) and the method A pharmaceutical composition with higher curative effect on benign prostate hyperplasia and emiction disorders is disclosed. It uses plants such as ginseng and gingko as well as cassia twig, cinnamon and liquorices both for food and medicine as raw materials. These raw materials are decocted or extracted separately in ethanol ... 11/09/06 - 20060251751 - Sophoridine and its use as an analgesic The present invention relates to use of natural or chemically synthetic sophoridine and its analogues or derivatives as an analgesic. The present invention further related to pharmaceutical compositions comprising alkaloid compounds having diquinolizidine-like structure selected from the group consisting of sophoridine, sophocarpine, matrine, oxymatrine, malanine, aloperine, sophoramine, and pharmaceutically acceptable ... 11/09/06 - 20060251750 - Soy formulations and their use in skin care Disclosed are methods for maintaining and/or improving the quality of at least one of epidermal, dermal or subcutaneous tissue in a subject. The subject may, in certain embodiments, be a post-menopausal human. The methods may comprise application of a soy formulation to the subject. Also disclosed are soy formulations, dietary ... 11/09/06 - 20060251749 - Compositions of bakuchiol and methods of making the same The present invention provides compositions of bakuchiol (UP246) having low levels of impurities, particularly furanocoumarin impurities. The present invention further provides improved methods for the isolation, purification and analysis of compositions of bakuchiol. Finally, the present invention provides methods for using the purified bakuchiol compositions and formulations thereof for the ... 11/09/06 - 20060251748 - Novel strain of bacillus amyloliquefaciens and its use in obtaining fermented glycine max (l.) extract for inhibiting 15-lipoxygenase A novel microorganism designated as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens F5H-5 and a use of a fermented Glycine max (L.) extract prepared by fermenting an aqueous Glycine max (L.) extract with the microorganism in inhibiting 15-lipoxygenase are provided. In particular, the fermented Glycine max (L.) extract can be used in preventing and/or treating ... 11/02/06 - 20060246162 - Antiestrogenic glyceollins suppress human breast and ovarian carcinoma proliferation and tumorigenesis The flavonoid family of phytochemicals, particularly those derived from soy, has received attention regarding their hormonal activity and their effects on human health and disease. The types and amounts of these compounds in soy and other plants are controlled by both constitutive expression and stress-induced biosynthesis. The health benefits of ... 10/19/06 - 20060233900 - Preparation for reducing the appetite, producing a satiated feeling and/or for weight loss in children The present invention relates to a preparation for children at the age of up to 17 years for long-lasting appetite reduction, satiation and/or weight reduction, comprising carob bean flour or a mixture of these substances and at least one fatty acid and/or its derivatives. ... 09/28/06 - 20060216367 - Insecticidal extract from legume plants and method of preparing the same The invention may be summarized as follows. The present invention provides insecticides comprised of naturally-occurring compounds, such as, for example, PA1b-related peptides and terpenoid saponins. The present invention also provides for identification and characterization of a synergistic insecticidal effect between peptides and saponins extracted from plants. Furthermore, simplified extraction procedures ... 09/21/06 - 20060210657 - Compositions and methods for prostate and kidney health and disorders, an herbal preparation A composition including an aliquot of the herb Herba Epimedii; and an aliquot of at least three supplemental herbs selected from the group consisting of Fructus Rosae Laevigatae; Fructus Rubi; Fructus Psoralea; Radix Morindae Officinalis; Fructus Schisandrac Chinensis; Fructus Ligustri Lucidi; Semen Cuscutae; and Radix Astragali. A composition including icariin; ... 09/14/06 - 20060204599 - Dietary supplement and method of using same A dietary supplement is provided whereby the daily administration of materials derived from the Acacia plants is provided orally to humans for the purpose of producing or maintaining weight loss as well as improving a person's physical performance and increasing the person's lean muscle mass. The Acacia materials include these ... 09/07/06 - 20060198911 - Foodstuff produced with extract of peanut stem for regulating blood sugar A foodstuff is produced through extracting healthful and medicinal compositions contained in peanut stems. The food stuff may be in the form of liquid, cream, powder, tablet or capsule for users to drink, eat, or swallow conveniently. The foodstuff produced with extract of peanut stem contains not only nutrient that ... 08/31/06 - 20060193930 - Process for the preparation of protein hydrolysate from legumes The present invention provides a process for the preparation of protein hydrolysate from soy flour, which comprises preparing aqueous slurry of defatted soy flour having 6-12% w/v of solid content, hydrolyzing the said slurry using fungal protease at pH 7-8 and temperature 43±5° C. to get 20-40% degree of hydrolysis ... 08/17/06 - 20060182824 - Use of galactomannans as an active cosmetic agent This invention relates to a method for increasing the adhesion of basal keratinocytes to the Dermoepidermal Junction (DEJ) in a subject, comprising administrating an effective amount of a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising galactomannans on the skin of the subject, in particular for preventing and/or treating skin aging. ... 08/17/06 - 20060182823 - A process for preparing lotus leaf extracts and method of use This invention provides a process for extracting the flavonoid and alkaloid components from lotus leaf and provides a method for the reduction of body weight, total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides (TG). It also provides a method for increasing high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and the ... 08/17/06 - 20060182822 - Use of a soluble lucerne extract in order to slow weight gain in mammals A method uses a soluble Lucerne extract obtained by pressing fresh Lucerne, containing at least 1 wt. % saponines in relation to the weight of the extract, for the production of a food preparation which can limit weight gain in mammals, partially in the case of a hyperlipemic diet, the ... 08/03/06 - 20060172022 - Skin treating salve composition A salve composition and method for topically treating a variety of deleterious skin conditions and for maintaining the wellness of skin comprises, as active ingredients, 100% pure hydrogenated vegetable oil and cocoa butter and a variety of enhancers, such as olive oil, jojoba oil and primrose oil. The basic composition ... 07/27/06 - 20060165823 - topical delivery agents and methods for making and using therm The invention provides methods for making and using topical delivery agents, wherein the delivery agents comprise an oil, e.g., jojoba oil, and an active agent, and formulations made by the methods of the invention. ... 07/27/06 - 20060165822 - Pharmaceutical compositions and uses comprising mucuna pruriens seed powder and extracts thereof in the treatment of neurological diseases The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising Mucuna pruriens seeds or one or more Mucuna pruriens seed components, substances, fractions or mixtures or substances obtained therefrom. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of Mucuna pruriens seed powder or one or more Mucuna pruriens components, substances, fractions or mixtures or ... 07/13/06 - 20060153937 - Synergistic composition for the treatment of diabetes mellitus The present invention relates to a synergistic composition for the treatment of diabetes in a subject in need thereof, said composition-comprising Trigonelline of concentration ranging between 20 to 30%, amino acids of concentration ranging between 20 to 60%, and soluble fiber of concentration ranging between 10 to 60%, optionally along ... 07/13/06 - 20060153936 - Flavonoid solubilizing agent and method of solubilizing flavonoid A flavonoid solubilization agent capable of highly solubilizing flavonoids such as isoflavone, baicalin, rutin and naringin whose solubility is generally low; and a method of effecting the above solubilization. Flavonoids can be solubilized by causing a flavonoid and soybean saponin and/or malonyl isoflavone glycoside to be co-present in an aqueous ... 07/06/06 - 20060147566 - Use of physiologically active fatty acids The disclosed invention is directed to physiologically active compositions comprising (a) a physiologically active fatty acid, or a salt or ester thereof, and (b) extracts of Glycyrrhiza glabra or its active principles for preparing a medicament for the treatment of pruritus (itching). Component (a) may be used alone for the ... 07/06/06 - 20060147565 - Purified amylase inhibitor and novel process for obtaining the same The present invention provides a purified amylase inhibitor obtained by a superior process that includes extracting ground beans with supercritical carbon dioxide. The invention also provides a method for inducing weight loss in a mammal in need thereof comprising administering to the mammal, an effective amount of an amylase inhibitor ... 06/22/06 - 20060134242 - Synergistic composition for the treatment of diabetes mellitus The present invention relates to a synergistic composition for the treatment of diabetes in a subject in need thereof, said composition—comprising Trigonelline of concentration ranging between 20 to 30%, amino acids of concentration ranging between 20 to 60%, and soluble fiber of concentration ranging between 10 to 60%, optionally along ... 06/22/06 - 20060134241 - Composition for effectively suppressing the growth of prostate cancer cell, suppressing the prostatic hyperplasia and its preparation method A composition for effectively suppressing the growth of Prostate Cancer Cell, suppressing the Prostatic Hyperplasia and its preparation method, wherein this composition contains the Astragalusradix or its extracts with effective ingredients, which can either prevent or cure the Prostate cancer and suppress the Prostatic Hyperplasia as well. ... 06/08/06 - 20060121136 - Hypotensive agent and method for producing same Disclosed is a hypotensive agent that is safe and inexpensive. The agent contains an oligosaccharide that comprises at least one type of hexose and has at least one 1-6 bond. ... 05/25/06 - 20060110478 - Delivery system and method for supporting and promoting healthy sexual function and prevention and treatment of sexual dysfunction Improved delivery systems and delivery methods for supporting and promoting healthy sexual function, for preventing sexual dysfunction, or for treatment of sexual dysfunction. A compositions including one or more cGMP-specific PDE5 inhibitors and/or dopaminergic agonists is administered in the form of a breath-care strip, mint or lozenge, or a food ... 05/25/06 - 20060110477 - Composition and method for supporting and promoting healthy sexual function and prevention and treatment of sexual dysfunction Improved nutraceutical compositions and methods for supporting and promoting healthy sexual function, for preventing sexual dysfunction, or for treatment of sexual dysfunction. The compositions include a portion of the plant Sophora flavescens or an extract of the plant Sophora flavescens, such as sophoflavescenol. The compositions also include Vitex agnus-castus extract, ... 05/25/06 - 20060110476 - Dietary foodstuff for positively influencing cardiovascular health This invention relates to a dietary foodstuff containing at least one carob product, particularly water-insoluble carob fibers, and at least one n-3 fatty acid. The invention also relates to a method for producing active substance combinations of this type and to the use thereof. ... 05/25/06 - 20060110475 - Composition containing in combination at least one bourd oil and at least one borage oil, use thereof as medicine, as dermatological or dermato-cosmetic agent The present invention relates to a composition comprising, in combination: at least one marrow oil and at least one borage oil. The invention also relates to such a composition, for its use as a medicinal product, as a dermatological or dermocosmetic agent, or as a nutraceutical agent, especially for its ... 05/25/06 - 20060110474 - Rubrofusarin glycoside-containing composition There is provided an oral composition capable of strimulating intracellular biosynthesis of glutathione in order to maintain in-vivo (i.e., in tissues and cells) glutathione level at a high level, by adding an active ingredient other than an amino acid precursor from a viewpoint of increasing intracellular glutathione synthesis, as a ... 05/25/06 - 20060110473 - Composition containing radix codonopsis pilosulae and radix astragali and hedysari, method of producing it and use thereof The invention discloses a composition containing radix Codonopsis pilosulae and radix Astragali and hedysari, The main component is made from radix Codonopsis pilosulae and radix Astragali and hedyyari in certain rate. The invention also discloses the method of producing it and the use for producing immune system-regulated agent and these ... 05/18/06 - 20060105066 - Compounds for altering food intake in humans The present invention relates to a process of providing an extract containing at least one simmondsin compound. The extract is provided from jojoba plant, and used as a dietary supplement for use in a weight control regiment in humans. The present invention also provides a method of treating an overweight ... 05/18/06 - 20060105065 - Liquid seasoning A liquid seasoning, comprising: (A) 9% by weight or less of salt; (B) 0.5 to 4.2% by weight of potassium; and (C) 0.05 to 20% by weight of a substance having an antihypertensive effect. Salty taste is sufficiently provided despite its low salt concentration, and pharmacological functions such as an ... 05/11/06 - 20060099281 - Herbal blood-pressure lowering and blood-lipid lower food The invention provides a kind of food having blood-pressure lowering and blood-lipid lowering properties, the food include cold drink, beverage, flour and cake. The cold drink is obtained by boiling granular semen cassiae together with water in 1:5 proportion for 15 minutes, continuing heating under mild temperature for 30 minutes, ... 04/27/06 - 20060088613 - Simmondsin for use as angiogenesis inhibitor The present invention relates to the use of an active component derived from jojoba, and in particular a simmondsin, steroisomeric forms, racemic mixtures, metabolites, pharmaceutically acceptable esters or salts thereof, or mixtures thereof for the manufacture of a medicament for inhibiting angiogenesis and for the manufacture of a medicament for ... 04/13/06 - 20060078633 - Extract of cercis chinensis having anti-oxidant activity and anti-aging activity, and cosmetical composition containing the extract for anti-oxidation, skin-aging protection and wrinkle improvement The present invention relates to extract of Cercis chinensis having anti-oxidant activity and antiaging activity containing compound of chemical formula 1 to chemical formula 20, and cosmetical composition for anti-oxidation, skin-aging protection and wrinkle improvement containing the extract as effective ingredient. The extract of present invention having protective effect on ... 04/06/06 - 20060073222 - Triterpene compositions and methods for use thereof The invention provides novel saponin mixtures and compounds which are isolated from the species Acacia victoriae and methods for their use. These compounds may contain a triterpene moiety, such as acacic or oleanolic acid, to which oligosaccharides and monoterpenoid moieties are attached. The mixtures and compounds have properties related to ... 04/06/06 - 20060073221 - Compositions for the treatment of acquired immunodeficiency disease This invention relates to compositions for the treatment of acquired immunodeficiency diseases, especially human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and its simian and feline counterparts (simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)), and to methods for their use. ... 03/30/06 - 20060068042 - Method for producing composition containing soluble isoflavones A method for producing a composition containing soluble isoflavones is described, which uses soybean materials as raw materials. The composition is obtained in a natural state without addition of solubilizing agents and chemical modification, and has high solubility under neutral to acidic conditions and good long-term stability under refrigeration. By ... 03/30/06 - 20060068041 - Process for releasing and extracting phosphatides from a phosphatide-containing matrix A process for releasing and extracting phosphatides from a phosphatide-containing matrix. The process includes (i) contacting the phosphatide-containing matrix with a solvent and a metal salt to release phosphatides from the matrix and form a phosphatide enriched solvent portion and a phosphatide depleted matrix portion, (ii) separating the phosphatide enriched ... 03/23/06 - 20060062863 - Compositions for anti-obesity, health-restorative and health-promotional benefits An obesity control agent with health-restorative and health-promotional benefits to humans comprising the extract of Chlorophytum species, more particularly, Chlorophytum arundinacceum, is disclosed. The bioactive principles responsible for anti-obesity property have been determined to be mainly due to spirosta-steroidal saponins, spirosta-steroidal alkaloids and galacto-glucan oligosaccharides. Most effective as an obesity ... 03/16/06 - 20060057234 - Composition comprising pharmaceutical/nutraceutical agent and a bio-enhancer obtained from glycyrrhiza glabra The invention relates to a new use of a non-alkaloid compound that is plant derived glycoside ‘glycyrrhizin’ as a highly potent bio-enhancer of activity and availability of antibiotics and other drugs including anti-infective and anticancer agents. The molecule of invention facilitates the absorption/uptake of antibiotics and other molecules across the ... 03/02/06 - 20060045929 - Functional food composition having effects of relieving alcohol-induced hangover symptoms and improving liver function Disclosed is a functional food composition, which is effective in relieving alcohol-induced hangover symptoms and improving liver function. The composition includes 6-18% by dry weight of Polygonati Rhizoma, 10-40% by dry weight of Astragalus membranaceus Bge., 5-15% by dry weight of Artemisiae Scopariae Herba, 10-30% by dry weight of White ... 02/23/06 - 20060040003 - Dietary supplement for supressing appetite, enhancing and extending satiety, improving glycemic control, and stimulant free This invention relates to a nutritional intervention composition for enhancing satiety prior to a meal and extending satiety after a meal. The nutritional intervention composition decreases food intake producing weight loss over time. The composition consists of Niacin, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Chromium, Chitosan, Fenugreek, Ginseng, White willow bark, ... 02/16/06 - 20060034954 - Medical composition for balancing bodily processes Medical compositions and methods using same to nutritionally support balance of bodily processes are disclosed. A medical composition to nutritionally support balance of bodily processes involving S-adenosylmethionine is disclosed. ... 02/02/06 - 20060024394 - Cancer cell growth inhibition by black bean (phaseolus vulgaris l) extracts A group of phytochemical compounds extracted from whole germinated or not germinated black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L) and/or their dry milled fractions such as seed coats or hulls and cotyledons is described. These phytochemicals are classified as phenolics, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, coumarins, and tannins, triterpenes such as saponins, phytosterols ... 01/26/06 - 20060018984 - Intravaginal washing agent An intravaginal washing agent by which the self-cleaning effect in the vagina of a patient suffering from a vaginal infection such as bacterial vaginosis, cervical chlamydiosis, trichomonal vaginitis or candidal vaginitis can be restored in the home, the invasion of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, etc. into the vagina can be prevented, ... 12/29/05 - 20050287234 - Methods for producing soybean protein A neutral particulate soybean protein having an extremely reduced odor called “soybean odor” which is present in a soybean protein and derived from soybeans and also having an excellent flavor without deteriorating the flavor associated naturally with a processed food product when used in such food. Also a method for ... 12/15/05 - 20050276871 - Control of canine voluntary food intake Proteinase inhibitors are found to be a satiety aid when orally administered to dogs prior to a meal. Specifically, potato proteinase inhibitor 2 (PI2) by daily oral administration to groups of dogs showed a reduction in daily food intake in a crossover study. Analysis of food intake data during three ... 12/08/05 - 20050271755 - Phytomedicinal compositions for the control of lipid accumulation and metabolism in mammals A method of producing a phytomedicinal therapeutic for the prevention and control of a disease selected from the group consisting of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, and conditions related thereto is provided which comprises extracting peanut shells with a solvent, removing a substantial portion of the solvent to produce a ... 11/17/05 - 20050255182 - Methods and uses of the integrin alpha 10 chain, for preventing progression of atherosclerosis plaque formation An antigen indicative of the presence of atherosclerotic plaque is provided. The antigen is used in a method for slowing or arresting progression and/or effecting regression of atherosclerotic plaque in a mammal, comprising administering to the mammal a binding agent having binding sites specific for said antigen of said mammal. ... 11/10/05 - 20050249829 - Compounds for altering food intake in humans The present invention relates to a process of providing an extract containing at least one simmondsin compound. The extract is provided from jojoba plant, and used as a dietary supplement for use in a weight control regiment in humans. The present invention also provides a method of treating an overweight ... 11/03/05 - 20050244524 - Blood sugar regulating product from soybean seeds This invention is about the production/enhancement of the blood sugar regulating property in soybean seeds due to embryo development (soaking and germination) of the seeds and extraction and isolation of certain important phytochemicals to achieve the effective blood sugar regulating products. It is about the importance of the PI3K synthesized ... 11/03/05 - 20050244523 - Topical anti-cancer compositions and methods of use thereof Described are skin-care compositions containing non denatured soy products and optionally other anti-cancer or anti-aging agents. The compositions can be applied topically to reduce the risk of UV-induced cutaneous tumors. ... 10/27/05 - 20050238738 - Methods for deriving, isolating, and/or extracting amino acid compositions from fenugreek seed The present invention is directed to novel compositions of bio-active compounds comprising 4-hydroxyisoleucine and one or more compounds selected from the group of amino acids, alkaloids, glycosides, volatile oils, saponins, sapogenins, mannans, flavonoids, fatty acids, vitamins and provitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates. Preferably, the novel compositions of bio-active compounds include 4-hydroxyisoleucine ... 10/20/05 - 20050233014 - Methods for affecting homeostasis and metabolism in a mammalian body The present invention is directed to novel compositions of bio-active compounds comprising 4-hydroxyisoleucine and one or more compounds selected from the group of amino acids, alkaloids, glycosides, volatile oils, saponins, sapogenins, mannans, flavonoids, fatty acids, vitamins and provitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates. Preferably, the novel compositions of bio-active compounds include 4-hydroxyisoleucine ... 10/20/05 - 20050233013 - Methods for enhancing the transport of glucose for balancing blood sugar levels The present invention is directed to novel compositions of bio-active compounds comprising 4-hydroxyisoleucine and one or more compounds selected from the group of amino acids, alkaloids, glycosides, volatile oils, saponins, sapogenins, mannans, flavonoids, fatty acids, vitamins and provitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates. Preferably, the novel compositions of bio-active compounds include 4-hydroxyisoleucine ... 10/13/05 - 20050226949 - Medical composition for managing hormone balance A medical composition to nutritionally support hormone balance by promoting estrogen metabolism and increasing its excretion is disclosed. Nutritional support with the medical composition results in improvement in symptoms associated with hormone imbalance. Quality-of-life data and steroid hormone markers also shows improvement over the course of administration of the medical ... 10/13/05 - 20050226948 - Methods for enhancing the transport of glucose into muscle The present invention is directed to novel compositions of bio-active compounds comprising 4-hydroxyisoleucine and one or more compounds selected from the group of amino acids, alkaloids, glycosides, volatile oils, saponins, sapogenins, mannans, flavonoids, fatty acids, vitamins and provitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates. Preferably, the novel compositions of bio-active compounds include 4-hydroxyisoleucine ... 09/22/05 - 20050208161 - Nutritional supplement containing alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitors A nutritional supplement composition contains inhibitors of alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase substantially in the absence of lipase inhibitors. The composition can include touchi extract and phaseolamin as the alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitor, respectively. A method of limiting the absorption of carbohydrates contained in a foodstuff includes administering the nutritional supplement composition ... 09/22/05 - 20050208160 - Activities of an active principle obtained from powdered alfalfa seeds (medicago sativa) , active principle used and process of obtaining the same The object of the invention is an active principle derived from a powder of alfalfa seeds (Medicago sativa) permitting counteracting, in a manner similar to retinol, the phenomenon of extrinsic aging of the skin, with anti-wrinkle and smoothing properties. The invention also covers the active principle, the procedure of obtaining ... 09/22/05 - 20050208159 - Phytoestrogenic composition comprising an extract of chinese licorice root, liquiritin or isoliquiritin A phytoestrogen composition comprising an extract of Chinese licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch), liquiritin or isoliquiritin isolated therefrom, which show estrogen activity and inhibitory effect on proliferation of cancer cells, as an effective ingredient. 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The present invention relates to: (1) an agent for the prevention and/or treatment of septicemia caused by the infection of microorganism, comprising soybean extract or soybean fermented ... 08/25/05 - 20050186295 - Use of licochalcone a against rosacea The present invention relates to the use of licochalcone A for the treatment of rosacea. ... 08/11/05 - 20050175725 - Body fat percentage-lowering agent or body fat percentage increase inhibitor A body fat percentage-lowering agent or an inhibitor for an increase in body fat percentage containing soybean 7S protein as the active ingredient and foods containing the same. As the soybean protein 7S protein, use is made of a protein the purity of which is elevated by sufficiently separating from ... 08/11/05 - 20050175724 - Composition for modulating a physiological reaction or inducing an immune response The present invention relates to a new composition, uses and method for modulating a physiological reaction or inducing an immune response after oral administration to a human or an animal of a physiologically active agent comprising (at least one) neutralizing agents to increase pH in the digestive system to prevent ... 08/11/05 - 20050175723 - Antioxidant and process for producing the same It is intended to provide a method of practically obtaining a natural antioxidant, which gives a sense of security to consumers when added to foods, by efficiently taking out an antioxidant component from soybeans. 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Physiologically effective pharmaceutical compositions and beverages containing fenugreek seed extracts and ... 07/14/05 - 20050153000 - Herbal extract and compound lupinoside and its analogues as anti-diabetic type ii drugs from plant pueraria tuberosa The present invention relates to a method of preventing and/or treating diabetes type 2, also, it relates to a method of augmenting Glut4 phosphorylation and Glut4 translocation to a target cell membrane to enhance insulin signal in a signal transduction pathway; further, it relates to a simplified and inexpensive process ... 07/07/05 - 20050147699 - Astragalus radix and codonopsis pilosulae radix mixed extract for inhibiting carcinogenesis and metastasis The present invention provides a composition for inhibiting carcinogenesis and metastasis, comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an Astragalus radix and Codonopsis pilosulae radix mixed extract. Methods of producing said Astragalus radix and Codonopsis pilosulae radix mixed extract are also provided. ... 06/23/05 - 20050136140 - Compositions and methods for prostate and kidney health and disorders, an herbal preparation A method including contacting a prostate cell with the composition including an aliquot of the herb Herba Epimedii; and an aliquot of at least three supplemental herbs selected from the group consisting of Fructus Rosae Laevigatae; Fructus Rubi; Fructus Psoralea; Radix Morindae Officinalis; Fructus Schisandrac Chinensis; Fructus Ligustri Lucidi; Semen ... 06/23/05 - 20050136139 - Active substance combination of licochalcone a and phenoxyethanol A cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation comprising licochalcone A and phenoxyethanol. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. ... 06/16/05 - 20050129788 - Herbal product to be administered to diabetic individuals and the production method thereof Herbal product, for its administration to diabetic people and process to obtain it. The product is made up of the mixture of two plants, one of them belonging to the Myrtaceae family, preferably of the Syzygium species and the other to the leguminosae-caesalpinoideae family and preferably of the Bauhinia variety. ... 06/09/05 - 20050123633 - Biological activity-promoting compositions containing soybean germ-origin isoflavone aglycon Biological activity-promoting compositions containing soybean germ-origin isoflavone aglycone which promote human or mammalian health and exert effective effects of preventing or treating diseases when absorbed into the body by oral administration, instillation, etc., thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human or mammalian health, prevention of diseases and so ... 06/02/05 - 20050118290 - Compositions and method for treatment of steroid/nuclear receptor-mediated diseases Compositions and method for treatment of steroid/nuclear receptor-mediated diseases. The present invention relates to non-aqueous extracts of Astragalus Membranaceus (HQ) and to compositions thereof. Also provided is a method for the treatment of PPAR-mediated physiological conditions comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of at least one of the ... 06/02/05 - 20050118289 - Process for producing fat composition containing hydrophobic components of glycyrrhiza In the present invention, an oil and fat composition containing 10% by weight or more of a specific fat-soluble polyhydric fatty acid ester, in particular, a glycerol fatty acid ester, is used as a solvent for extracting hydrophobic components from licorice. Consequently, it is possible to reduce the production costs ... 06/02/05 - 20050118288 - Method for producing high-quality hydropbic licorice extract It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for producing a hydrophobic licorice extract which is useful for applications, such as food, food additives, functional nutritive food, food for specified health uses, dietary supplements, drink, feedstuff, drugs, and quasi-drugs, and which has satisfactory powder characteristics. This ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |