Echinacea–Long-Chain Alcohol Compositions for Therapeutic Reliability

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for effective natural remedies for various diseases and disorders that can be administered in a therapeutically effective manner.

Innovation Solution

A composition comprising Echinacea extract, a long chain alcohol, and a carrier, which can be administered to treat disorders, including diabetes, osteoporosis, inflammatory disorders, and viral infections, among others, by oral, topical, or subcutaneous routes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If natural remedies are used for treating diseases and disorders, then the treatment approach is more natural and potentially safer, but the therapeutic effectiveness and reliability may be insufficient compared to conventional treatments

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveside effects of conventional treatmentVSAvoidtherapeutic effectiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines Echinacea extract with long chain alcohols (policosanol) and other bioactive compounds to create a composite natural remedy formulation. This composite approach integrates multiple active ingredients that work synergistically to enhance therapeutic effectiveness while maintaining the natural safety profile, resolving the contradiction between natural safety and therapeutic reliability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes specific parameters including the concentration ratios of Echinacea extract to long chain alcohol (e.g., 1:4 to 4:1 weight ratios), molecular weight ranges (e.g., C20-C40 alcohols), and dosage parameters to achieve therapeutically effective concentrations. These parameter optimizations ensure the natural remedy meets clinical effectiveness standards while remaining natural in composition

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of manufacture

If Echinacea extract is administered alone, then the formulation is simple and easy to manufacture, but the therapeutic effectiveness and bioavailability may be limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveformulation simplicityVSAvoidtherapeutic effectiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent formulates Echinacea extract in combination with long chain alcohols and other adjuvant compounds to create a composite preparation that enhances bioavailability and therapeutic effectiveness. The composite formulation maintains relative manufacturing simplicity while achieving superior clinical outcomes compared to raw Echinacea extract alone

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The long chain alcohols and other compounds in the formulation act as intermediaries or carriers that enhance the absorption, distribution, and bioavailability of Echinacea active constituents. These intermediary substances facilitate better therapeutic effectiveness without complicating the overall formulation process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250319147A1Compositions comprising echinacea extract

Publication Date: 2025.10.16 SHAMAN NATURALS LLC

AI summary

Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an Echinacea extract, a long chain alcohol, and a carrier. Also disclosed are methods of treating a disorder comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of any of the compositions disclosed herein. Also disclosed herein are kits for the treatment of a disease, comprising any of the compositions disclosed herein and instructions for administering the composition to a subject.