Camomile Extract and Black Cumin Oil Synergy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current treatments for proliferative and inflammatory conditions, such as cancer and autoimmune diseases, lack effective solutions that target the underlying mechanisms of DNA synthesis and leucotriene production in cancer cells and inflammatory pathways.

Innovation Solution

A composition comprising an aqueous extract of camomile flowers obtained by steam distillation, combined with black cumin seed oil, which inhibits DNA synthesis and leucotriene production, potentially offering anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties through synergistic action.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional treatments are used for proliferative and inflammatory conditions, then current standard therapies are applied, but they lack effectiveness in targeting underlying mechanisms of DNA synthesis and leucotriene production

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness of treatmentVSAvoidDNA synthesis in cancer cells, leucotriene production
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines black cumin seed oil and camomile extract into a composite pharmaceutical composition. This composite approach leverages the synergistic anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties of both natural substances, effectively targeting DNA synthesis and leucotriene production mechanisms that conventional single-agent treatments fail to address

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If black cumin seed oil and camomile extract are combined, then synergistic anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects are achieved, but the complexity of the composition increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetherapeutic effectivenessVSAvoidcomposition structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges black cumin seed oil and camomile extract into a single unified composition. This combining approach simplifies administration while maintaining the synergistic therapeutic effects of both substances, addressing multiple pathological mechanisms simultaneously without requiring multiple separate treatments

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If aqueous extract of camomile flowers is used, then anti-inflammatory properties are demonstrated, but the extraction and purification process becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-inflammatory activityVSAvoidextraction and purification process
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the active anti-inflammatory and anticancer components from camomile flowers through aqueous extraction and purification processes. This extraction isolates the therapeutically active substances from the plant material, concentrating the effective compounds while removing inactive components and impurities

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The combination effectively reduces DNA synthesis in cancer cells and inhibits leucotriene production, demonstrating potent anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects, particularly in conditions like glioblastoma, lung cancer, prostate cancer, Morbus Chron, and multiple sclerosis.

Implementation Method 1

a composition comprising an aqueous extract of camomile flowers obtained by steam distillation

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSteam distillation: Distillation

Implementation Method 2

which inhibits DNA synthesis and leucotriene production, potentially offering anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties through synergistic action

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSynergistic action:

Data Source

PatentEP2150263B1Plant extract and its therapeutic use
Publication Date: 2012.02.08 INSIGNION HOLDINGS LTD
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AI summary

A composition comprising an aqueous extract of camomile flowers is useful for the treatment of a proliferative and/or inflammatory condition.