426results about "Bryophyta medical ingredients" patented technology

The present invention features methods and compositions for the treatment, reduction, and prevention of degenerative joint disorders by administering to a mammal a joint enhancing composition. According to this invention, the composition increases the level of expression and secretion of endogenous lubricin such that the joints in the mammal being treated are lubricated. This composition can be administered alone or in combination with one or more therapeutic agents.

An orally or parenterally administered composition for reducing the storage of lipids in a human, the composition comprising: an effective amount of hydroxycitric acid; an effective amount of carnitine; an effective amount of biotin; an effective amount of one or more gluconeogenic substrates selected from the group consisting of: aspartate, lactate, glycerol, and a gluconeogenic amino acid or alphaketo analogue thereof; an effective amount of eicosapentanoic acid; and an effective amount of one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of: medium chain triglycerides (MCT) with fatty acid backbones containing 6 to 14 carbon atoms or their individual fatty acid analogues or metabolic precursors, sesame seeds or derivative products, sesamin and/or its epimer episesamin, caffeine, forskolin, 7-keto dehydroepiandrosterone (7-keto DHEA), green tea extract containing epigallocatechingallate (EGCG), capsaicum, and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). The supplement may also be combined with a food, beverage, condiment, spice or salad dressing base to provide a food, beverage, condiment, spice or salad dressing product designed to reduce lipid storage.

A melanin preparation as an immunostimulatory agent from at least one of the following botanicals: Echinacea, American ginseng, black walnut, green tea, Parthenium integrifolium, Korean ginseng, alfalfa sprouts, ginger, goldenseal, red clover, dandelion, black cohosh, licorice, chamomile, milk thistle, alfalfa, horsetail, astragalus, gotu kola, feverfew, valerian, hawthorn, rosemary, saw palmetto, ephedra, pau d'arco, ginkgo, garlic, St. John's wort, Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Agaricus bisporus brown strain (portabella mushroom), Lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom) or Boletus edulis (porcini mushroom). Also disclosed is methods of treating a subject requiring immune mediation comprising administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a melanin preparation from any one of the following botanicals: Echinacea, American ginseng, black walnut, green tea, Parthenium integrifolium, Korean ginseng, alfalfa sprouts, ginger, goldenseal, red clover, dandelion, black cohosh, licorice, chamomile, milk thistle, alfalfa, horsetail, astragalus, gotu kola, feverfew, valerian, hawthorn, rosemary, saw palmetto, ephedra, pau d'arco, ginkgo, garlic, St. John's wort, Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Agaricus bisporus brown strain (portabella mushroom), Lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom), Boletus edulis (porcini mushroom).

The present invention provides compositions comprising fulvic acid. The present invention further provides methods and compositions for promoting hair growth involving the use of fulvic acid.

A method is described for the extraction of products having a pharmacological activity, in particular an anti-tumoral activity, from spermatophyte plants. Said products, which are to be used in the pharmaceutical field, consist of complex mixtures of compounds characterized by one or more stilbene groups, variously hydroxylated and/or glucosidated, and of compounds derived from said group by natural enzymatic biosynthetical processes (stilbenoids). The following compounds are preferred: C-Res, glucosidated C-Res, epsilon-viniferine, H-gnetine, r-2-viniferine, r-viniferine, hopeaphenol, Ampelopepsin A and glucosidated T-Res.

A Phytoceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and symptoms is provided. A specific combination of extracts of plants and nutraceuticals is taught, as well as principles for varying the formulations based on categorizing plants into one of three groups, Energy, Bio-Intelligence, and Organization and selecting several plants from each group. Such combinations have synergistic effects, with minimal side effects.

Compositions and methods for administering to the diet of humans a composition for inducing rapid weight loss, controlling appetite, managing stress and supporting mental well-being, supporting relaxation, and combating fatigue. A diet supplement comprising Calcium and Potassium double salt of Garcinia Cambogia Extract supplying 60% Hydroxycitric Acid, Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Theanine, Astaxanthin Algae Extract, Chromium Polynicotinate, Hoodia Gordonii, N-olyl-phosphatidyl ethanolamine (NOPE)/EGCG blend, Vinpocetine, Russian Tarragon Extract, N-acetyl tyrosine, and Withania Somnifera Root Extract is provided. Said diet supplement is comprised of at least Hoodia Gordonii wherein the extract does not contain any extract from the root of the plant.

A skin care formulation is provided, the formulation comprises whole egg, at least one herbal extract, at least one humectant and at least one aromatherapeutical substance or essential oil, whereby the formulation is used to reduce the visible appearance of cellulite. The formulation contains no caffeine, no aminophylline and no caffeine derivatives.

The invention provides a method of inhibiting microorganism growth comprising contacting a substance susceptible to microorganism growth with an amount of a non-decomposed moss effective to inhibit microorganism growth, wherein the moss is selected from the group consisting of sphagnum papillosum, sphagnum cristatum, and mixtures thereof.

The present disclosure provides Diels-Alder adducts of chalcone and prenylphenyl moieties capable of modulating the activity of cannabinoid receptors, and to oligomers of flavan-3-ol capable of modulating fat absorption and storage. Such Diels-Alder adducts of chalcone and prenylphenyl moieties or oligomers of flavan-3-ol can optionally be used in combination with other weight management agents, such as anorectic agents, a lipase inhibitors, other cannabinoid receptor modulators, psychotropic agents, insulin sensitizers, stimulants, or satiety agents, as well as to methods of use thereof such as treating or preventing weight gain or obesity, promoting weight loss, appetite suppression, modifying satiety, or the like.

An appetite suppressant toothpaste formulations which simultaneously suppresses the users appetite while promoting intraoral cleanliness. The toothpaste composition includes toothpaste base ingredients; and at least one of appetite suppressant and appetite depressant herbs. The toothpaste base ingredients include a combination of known amounts of Vegetable Glycerin; Sorbitol, Hydrated Silica; Purified Water; Xylitol; Carrageenan; Sodium Lauryl Sulfate; and Titanium Dioxide and a flavoring agent. The appetite suppressing and depressing herbs include at least one of Garcinia Cambogia; Gymnema Sylvestre; Kola Nut; Citrus Aurantium; Yerba Mate; and Griffonia Simplicifolia and comprise a range of substantially 5.5% to substantially 22% by weight of the composition. The appetite suppressing and depressing herbs may further include at least one of Guarana, Green Tea, myrrh, guggul Lipid and black current seed oil. Alternatively, the toothpaste composition may be in the form of a dental cream or mouthspray.

An appetite suppressant mouth spray formulation which simultaneously suppresses the user's appetite while promoting intraoral health. The mouth spray composition includes mouth spray base ingredients; and a plurality of appetite suppressant and appetite depressant herbs. The mouth spray base ingredients include a combination of Water; Glycerin; Xylitol; Propylene Glycol; Sodium Benzoate, Wintergreen Oil and a flavoring agent. A plurality of appetite suppressing and depressing herbs selected from the group consisting of Griffonia Simplicofolia; Garcina Cambogia; Kola Nut; Guarana; Yerba Mate; Myrrh Gum; Citrus Aurantium; Gymnema Sylvestre and Green Tea.

The present invention provides a composition for treating cancers, which comprises (a) pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and (b) an effective amount of an aqueous or aqueous organic solvent extract of a crude preparation comprising Semen Trigonellae, Astragali Radix, Glehniae Radix, and Asparagi Radix. The preferred composition further comprises the extract of other anti-tumor medicinal materials, such as Fructus Ligustri Lucidi, or Herba Selaginellae Doederleinii. The present invention also provides the preparation method and use of the composition in treating cancers, especially lung cancers.

This invention is directed toward herbal compositions and methods of treatment for prevention or treatment of erectile dysfunction disorders and ameliorating symptoms thereof and as a preventative measure against erectile dysfunction. The methods comprise administering a therapeutically effective composition of matter comprising the following herbal and other components: Herba cynomorii, Rhizhomnas atractylodis macrocephalae, Radix rehmannia glutinosea longui, Herba epimedii, Fructus lycii, Fructus schisandrae chinensis, Radix poloygoni multiflor, Cortex cinnamonia cassiae, Fructus amoni, and Radix ginseng. The components of the invention interact synergistically once consumed to remedy or prevent erectile dysfunction when taken as prescribed. The invention is completely herbal in composition and does not contain any hormones, morphine, or any of the compositions of matter know by trade names Viagra, Cialis, Sildenafil or Vardenafil. Side benefits of taking this dietary supplement include increased energy, improved immune system strength, and improved erectile activity in men without erectile dysfunction.

The present invention relates to herbal compositions for the prevention or treatment of disorders of the urogenital system, e.g., urinary incontinence, enuresis (e.g., bed-wetting), benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary calculi, cystitis, urinary tract infection, and overactive bladder. Specifically, the invention provides compositions that contain C. nurvala and E. arvense and methods of use thereof.

The invention discloses two liverwort extracts: liverwort total flavonoids extract and liverwort terpene extract; the invention proves the liver cancer resistance and hepatitis B resistance effects of the two extract parts, and also discloses the application in preparations of the medicines used for treating hepatitis B and liver cancer. The extract method is shown as follows: liverwort raw material is pulverized and 10-20 folds dissolvent is added; the extraction is performed 2-3 times at 50-100 DEG C, 0.5-1.5 hours per time; the extract solution is filtered and concentrated to dry to obtain liverwort crude extract. The crude extract is extracted respectively by ligroin, acetidin and n-butanol. n -butanol extract is vacuum distilled, recovering solvent, condensed to dry; after dissolved by methanol, the crude extract passes through a chromatographic column (filled with silica gel or diatomite) which is firstly washed with chloroform and then with methanol, or passes through macroporous adsorptive resin column which is firstly washed with water, and then eluted with ethanol; methanol or ethanol is decompressed concentration at 40-50 DEG C; the concentrated solution is dried through vacuum drying, spray drying or freeze drying to get extract with total flavonoids content of 70-90%. Acetidin extract solution is decompressed and distilled, then the solvent is recovered and concentrated to dry; after being dissolved by methanol, the liquid passes through a silica gel chromatographic column which is eluted by dichloromethane; the dichloromethane eluent is decompressed and concentrated at 30-40 DEG C; the concentrated solution is dried through vacuum drying, spray drying or freeze drying to get extract with total terpenes content of 70-90%.