46 results about "Theobroma cacoa" patented technology

Epicatechins, Epicatechin Oligomers, or Thiolated Epicatechins are applied (A) directly to a genital wart in the form of a cream, ointment, paste or solution, (B) directly to the genital wart wherein such cream, ointment, paste or solution contains as an additional active ingredient a skin permeabilizing agent, (C) following electrosurgical resection or removal of the genital wart in such form of a cream, ointment, paste or solution, (D) following chemical resection or extirpation of the genital wart in such form, (E) following surgical resection or removal of the genital wart in such form, wherein said Epicatechins, Epicatechin Oligomers, or Thiolated Epicatechins both provide antiviral activity against multiple strains of human pappilomavirus (HPV) and promote healing following resection polymers contained in a vehicle. Disclosed are the compositions, therapeutical kits containing such composition, methods of treatment using such composition, and methods of enhancing the stability of such composition.

Products that are sugar-free, or are low in sugar (or low in artificial sweeteners), are disclosed herein that comprise extracts from the leaves of the Erythroxylum plant, and one or more plant products, such as cocoa powder, wherein the perceived bitterness of the plant product(s) is reduced. Extracts from other plants, such as Hibiscus and Valerian root, can be used to reduce perceived bitterness.

The invention discloses synergistic herbal composition comprising combination of first ingredient selected from extracts, fractions, phytochemicals and mixtures thereof derived from Theobroma cacao and a second ingredient selected from extracts, fractions, phytochemical and mixtures thereof derived from Citrus aurantifolia for obtaining at least one health benefit selected from preventing, controlling or treating obesity and / or overweight; improving lean body mass, improving the browning of White Adipose Tissue / improving formation of brown adipose tissue, increasing basal metabolic rate / resting energy expenditure, increasing thermogenesis, improving thyroid function, maintaining healthy body weight, increasing satiety / , supporting weight loss, improving fat loss and maintaining a slim body. The invention further discloses synergistic herbal compositions comprising Theobroma cacao and Citrus aurantifolia and optionally comprises at least one ingredient selected from pharmaceutically acceptable excipient / diluent / carrier; methods of treatment and use for the prevention and treatment of obesity / overweight or improving lean body mass or resting energy expenditure in a human or animal.

The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of producing a cocoa-containing beverage, or a nutritionally fortified or energy-sustaining cocoa beverage, containing beneficial cocoa polyphenols. Ready-to-drink compositions, concentrates, primary beverage components, and packets for producing the beverages are specifically disclosed and prepared from a cocoa water composition made from steeping a cocoa-containing product in water or an aqueous solution with an acid. A number of vitamins, minerals, supplements, and nutriceutical compositions can be added.