Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
424777000 | Containing or obtained from a fruit (aka fructus), including berry | 86 |
20080206377 | Topical Compositions and Methods For Alleviating or Inhibiting Symptoms Associated With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Acid Reflux, Psoriasis, Cartilage Nodules, Fibromyalgia, and Diabetes - The present invention provides a method of alleviating or inhibiting one or more symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome, acid reflux, psoriasis, cartilage nodules, fibromyalgia, diabetes, or hypoglycemia in a mammal. The method comprises the step of contacting the mammal's skin with a composition that includes a fruit-vegetable extract. The fruit-vegetable extract is present in an amount effective to alleviate or inhibit one or more symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome, acid reflux, psoriasis, cartilage nodules, fibromyalgia, diabetes, or hypoglycemia in the mammal. | 08-28-2008 |
20080213416 | Composition Containing an Extract of Rubi Fructus for Preventing and Treating Anxiety, Depression and Dementia, and Improving Memory - Disclosed is a composition containing an extract of Rubi Fructus for preventing and treating anxiety, depression and dementia and improving memory. The composition can be used as drugs and dietary supplements which induce prophylactic and therapeutic effects on anxiety, depression and dementia as well as memory-improving effect in the moderns afflicted with the modification of neurotransmitter releases and brain damage caused by external environmental factors including various kinds of stresses, menopause, drinking alcohols, smoking cigarettes and others. | 09-04-2008 |
20080254157 | Herbal composition for inflammatory disorders - This invention relates to a novel herbal composition comprising an extract of flowering and fruiting heads of the plant, | 10-16-2008 |
20080260880 | Oral Compositions for the Prevention of Uv Damages - The invention relates to oral compositions for the prevention of UV damages, in particular to oral compositions based on an olive extract obtained by extracting vegetation water from olive pressing with an organic solvent or by extracting olive cake with water and/or an organic solvent. | 10-23-2008 |
20080299239 | Inhibitor of Glucose Absorption and Method for Producing the Same - This invention provides an inhibitor of glucose absorption and a method for producing the same. Such inhibitor of glucose absorption comprises, as an active ingredient, an acerola-derived substance capable of inhibiting glucose absorption. | 12-04-2008 |
20080305194 | EXTRACTS OF PASSION FRUIT AND USES THEREOF - An extract of passion fruit is prepared. The extract has the effect of lowering blood pressure and serum nitric oxide levels in mammals. The extract also provides a hepatoprotective effect, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in mammals. A novel compound was identified in the extract and given the name edulilic acid. | 12-11-2008 |
20090004311 | SKIN-WHITENING AGENT CONTAINING POLYPHENOL COMPOUND - This invention relates to a method for inhibiting melanin formation in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of an acerola-derived polyphenol compound, an acerola polyphenol fraction, or the other polyphenol compound to a subject. This method comprises whitening the subject's skin by the inhibition of melanin formation. This method also comprises administering synergistically effective amounts of an acerola-derived polyphenol compound, an acerola polyphenol fraction, or the other polyphenol compound in combination with ascorbic acid or an ascorbic acid derivative to a subject. | 01-01-2009 |
20090022831 | USE OF FRUCTUS SCHISANDRAE AND EXTRACTS THEREOF IN PREVENTING AND DECREASING TOXIC AND SIDE EFFECTS OF ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS | 01-22-2009 |
20090022832 | METHOD OF TREATING INFLAMMATION DISORDERS USING EXTRACTS OF PASSION FRUIT - An extract of the skin or peel of passion fruit is prepared. The extract has the effect of ameliorating the symptoms of inflammation disorders, including asthma and osteoarthritis, in mammals, including humans, when administered in an effective amount. | 01-22-2009 |
20090041878 | EXTRACTS OF PASSION FRUIT AND USES THEROF - An extract of passion fruit is prepared. The extract has the effect of lowering blood pressure and serum nitric oxide levels in mammals. The extract also provides a hepatoprotective effect, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in mammals. A novel compound was identified in the extract and given the name edulilic acid. | 02-12-2009 |
20090053340 | THERAPEUTIC USES OF TOMATO EXTRACTS - The invention provides the use of a water soluble tomato extract or an active fraction thereof for the manufacture of a medicament for lowering plasma triglyceride levels, the water soluble tomato extract or active fraction thereof being substantially free of lycopene and being substantially free from water-insoluble particulate material. | 02-26-2009 |
20090053341 | Preventative and Treatment Effects of Morinda Citrifolia as an Aromatase Inhibitor - The present invention is directed to methods of inhibiting Aromatase or Aromatase enzymes that function to convert androgens to estrogens, inhibiting receptors from binding with estrogen, and reducing and/or regulating estrogen production, as well as reducing the amount of estrogen produced within the body and regulating such production. The present invention methods and compositions effectively function to treat estrogen-dependent cancers, and particularly inhibit, destroy, and reverse the effects of estrogen-dependent cancerous tumors through the introduction into the body (e.g. ingesting) a safe, pre-determined dosage of a naturaceutical composition formulated with or comprising one or more processed | 02-26-2009 |
20090123583 | Method for Obtaining Fruit Wax - The invention relates to a method for obtaining fruit wax from plant constituents, said method being carried out essentially using compressed C | 05-14-2009 |
20090123584 | THERAPEUTIC USES OF TOMATO EXTRACTS - The present invention relates to tomato extracts or an active fraction thereof for use in preventing or inhibiting the initiation of venous thrombosis and fibrin clot formation in a vein. | 05-14-2009 |
20090155398 | JUCARA AND ACAI FRUIT-BASED DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS - The present invention relates to stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based dietary supplements. Specifically, the inventions relates to compositions of Açai fruit and Jucara fruit with high antioxidant capability and cyclooxygenase-inhibitory activity, and their uses. The invention further provides for methods of making stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based dietary supplements from Açai fruit and Jucara fruit. | 06-18-2009 |
20090175973 | COFFEE CHERRY COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES AND DIABETES RELATED DISORDERS - Compositions of coffee cherry, methods for their use in the treatment of diabetes and diabetes-related complications, and methods for manufacture of the compositions are disclosed. The compositions find use in the treatment of a variety of diabetes-related conditions including disorders relating to impaired vascular function. Methods for the treatment of macroangiopathies and microangiopathies, including diabetic retinopathy, are disclosed. | 07-09-2009 |
20090263521 | COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCERS AND INHIBITION OF METASTASIS CONTAINING EXTRACTS OR FRACTIONS OF THE MAGNOLIA OBOVATA - The present invention relates to a composition containing the extracts of | 10-22-2009 |
20090311354 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING EXTRACTS OR FRACTIONS OF MAGNOLIA OBOVATA THUNB FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING INFLAMMATION DISEASE - The present invention relates to a composition for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory disease containing the extracts of | 12-17-2009 |
20090324760 | Hair tonic - The present invention relates to hair tonic compositions containing acteoside of formula (I) | 12-31-2009 |
20090324761 | Methods And Compositions for Improving Gastrointestinal Health - Methods for maintaining or improving the gastrointestinal health of an animal by administering a gastrointestinal health maintaining or improving amount of at least one banana musa fruit to the animal susceptible to or suffering from poor gastrointestinal health. In one embodiment, banana is administered to the animal to prevent or treat diarrhea or to improve stool quality. In other embodiments, the banana musa fruit is administered in conjunction with one or more of foods, prebiotics, probiotics, and anti-diarrhea drugs. | 12-31-2009 |
20100003355 | JUCARA AND ACAI FRUIT-BASED COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based compositions. Specifically, the inventions relates to compositions of Açai fruit and Jucara fruit with high antioxidant capability and cyclooxygenase-inhibitory activity, and their uses. The invention further provides for methods of making stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based compositions from Açai fruit and Jucara fruit. | 01-07-2010 |
20100040715 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING AGARICUS BLAZEI MURILL - The invention provides a composition containing a fruit body of | 02-18-2010 |
20100068319 | METHOD OF USING POMEGRANATE EXTRACTS FOR INCREASING PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN DOUBLING TIME - Pomegranate juice consumption by a patient may be used to treat prostate cancer. Prior to the present invention, it has been observed that various pomegranate compositions have cancer chemopreventive properties on various in vitro treatment of human prostate cancer cell lines and in vivo treatment of human prostate cancer cell lines xenografted in athymic nude mice. Until the discovery of the present invention, it was not known if there is an efficacy for treating prostate cancer in human patient by any route of administration. The present invention provides a method of treating a subject with prostate cancer a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an extract from pomegranate fruit. The extract of pomegranate may be a juice extract of pomegranate, an extract from inner or outer peel of pomegranate, or mixture thereof. Pomegranate juice may be used to treat subjects with rising serum PSA after prostate surgery or radiotherapy. | 03-18-2010 |
20100074978 | METHOD OF TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF METABOLIC AND DIGESTION DISORDERS AND OF PATHOLOGICAL STATES ASSOCIATED THEREWITH AND PRODUCTS USED THEREIN - This invention relates to methods for the treatment and prevention of metabolic disorders, digestive disorders, and pathological conditions related thereto whereby a patient is given a nutrient food combination comprising 1) mechanically processed bran and 2) meat or a dried product comprising fruit, vegetables, berries, or any combination thereof. Diluted vinegar may be included. | 03-25-2010 |
20100159044 | METHODS OF USING POMEGRANATE EXTRACTS FOR CAUSING REGRESSION IN LESIONS DUE TO ARTERIOSCLEROSIS IN HUMANS - Methods of using pomegranate extracts of the present invention for treating patients with atherosclerosis, or increased intima-media thickness of an artery, are provided. The methods comprise the step of administering to the patient a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an extract from pomegranate. The methods of the present invention may also be used to decrease the incidence of stroke or heart attack in a patient. | 06-24-2010 |
20100189830 | Sweet Gum Fruit Extract as a Therapeutic Agent - Sweet gum ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100221372 | WOLFBERRIES AND SKIN INFLAMMATION - The present invention relates in general to the field of inflammation. In particular the present invention relates to the use of natural compounds for the preparation of a product to treat or prevent inflammation. For example an extract of wolfberry was shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. One embodiment of the present invention relates to the use of a primary composition comprising wolfberries or a part thereof for the preparation of a product to treat or prevent inflammation. | 09-02-2010 |
20100233306 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR WEIGHT LOSS USING GARCINIA INDICA FRUIT PUREE - Methods for increasing weight loss in a mammal in need thereof are provided. In one embodiment the method comprises administering to a mammal a weight loss effective amount of | 09-16-2010 |
20100285164 | Orally Disintegrating Excipient - The present invention is directed to coprocessed excipient particles comprising a cellulosic material such as microcrystalline cellulose in intimate association with silicon dioxide, a disintegrant and a polyol, sugar or a polyol/sugar blend. The excipient particles display good processing and are useful in prepared compressed solid dosage forms that exhibit rapid disintegration (less than about 60 seconds) when placed on the tongue or when tested according to USP disintegration testing, while still providing acceptable mouth feel. | 11-11-2010 |
20100316752 | Method for extracing substances from soapberry fruit and seed and products made therefrom - An exclusive manufacturing technique for extracting active interface saponin and organic substances from soapberry; organic elements and oleic alcohol products from soapberry seeds through the process of fermentation and end products made therefrom, wherein the manufacturing process includes: 1. Pre-ferment soapberry fruit ( | 12-16-2010 |
20100316753 | FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING ABDOMINAL FAT AND WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE - The invention provides methods for reducing abdominal fat and waist circumference in a human subject by administering | 12-16-2010 |
20110003022 | Composition and Method - A process of obtaining a saponin-rich component from a plant of the Araliaceae family, the process comprising the steps of: (a) treating a portion of the plant with an extraction solvent in which saponin-containing compounds are soluble; and (b) treating the portion of plant or the extract obtained therefrom to remove fatty acid residues from said portion of plant or extract thereof. | 01-06-2011 |
20110027399 | Antiviral Agent and Antiviral Composition - An antiviral agent is provided which has an excellent effect on a non-enveloped virus and which is highly safe to the human body, and an antiviral composition which comprises the antiviral agent and which is useful for disinfection of the virus or prevention of infection of the virus. The antiviral agent comprises as an active ingredient an extract from a plant of the genus | 02-03-2011 |
20110129556 | METHOD OF MAKING DISTILLED OLIVE JUICE EXTRACTS - In accordance with this invention, new processes for making an all-natural, hydroxytyrosol-rich, non bitter olive juice extract and its distillate is presented. Also as part of this invention are novel juice extract distillate and compositions containing this novel olive juice extract distillate. | 06-02-2011 |
20110151037 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF CHRYSOPHYLLUM CAINITO - The invention relates to the field of cosmetics, especially relating to products for controlling skin aging. The invention especially relates to a cosmetic composition including an aqueous fruit extract of | 06-23-2011 |
20110171333 | Morinda Citrifolia Based Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Formulations for Improved Color Stability and Increased Shelf Life of Various Meat Products - The present invention relates to | 07-14-2011 |
20110206794 | FRUIT EXTRACTS - Provided are methods of making an extract of fruit of the Solanaceae family wherein fruit is processed to optimise the platelet aggregation inhibiting activity of the extract. The methods involve preparing a start mix of homogenised fruit; separating a water soluble fraction from fruit solids; filtration of the water soluble fraction; and concentration of active agents in the filtration permeate. The invention also provides fruit extracts manufactured by such methods, and also fruit extracts containing glycolsylated phenolic acid or a phenolic ester, or derivatives thereof; a glycosylated flavonoid; and a nucleoside. The extracts of the invention are useful as medicaments for the treatment or prevention of a medical condition characterised by inappropriate platelet aggregation. In particular, the medicaments may be of use in maintaining heart health by reducing platelet aggregation; benefiting the circulation; and/or normalizing or otherwise benefiting blood flow. | 08-25-2011 |
20110223271 | PHYTOCOMPLEX FROM BERGAMOT FRUIT, PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE AS DIETARY SUPPLEMENT AND IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL FIELD - The invention relates a phytocomplex obtained from the bergamot fruit albedo (Citrus Bergamia Risso & Poiteau), the production thereof and the use thereof, in particular under the form of dry extract, to be used as normalizer of the metabolic unbalances of lypemic and glycemic type, in the treatment of the cutaneous diseases with inflammatory or degenerative character, as painkilling/anti-inflammatory agent, as antineoplastic agent and dietary supplement. | 09-15-2011 |
20110250304 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION WITH ANTI-FREE RADICAL ACTIVITY - Cosmetic compositions with anti-free radical activity have been developed. Such compositions preferably contain an association of at least the following three substances with anti-free radical activity: an extract of emblica, idebenone and N-acetylcysteine. | 10-13-2011 |
20110274777 | METHOD FOR EXTRACTION OF MATERIAL FROM A Sapindacea FAMILY FRUIT - The invention of the present application provides a standardized method to obtain a material from Sapindacea family fruits, wherein the material is utilized by itself or in combination with other compounds to make preparations. The material by itself has surfactant, emulsifying and foaming properties, among others. In addition, the invention provides a preparation wherein the material is used in combination with | 11-10-2011 |
20110274778 | Use of a compound comprising D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol for treating and preventing innate immunity modification diseases - The invention relates to the use of a compound comprising D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol for producing a drug for treating and/or preventing diseases related to the modification of an innate and/or acquired immunity by increasing the production of antimicrobial peptides, preferably hBD-2 without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritation or intolerance. Said compound can also comprise a peptidic avocado extract an/or a peptidic lupin extract. | 11-10-2011 |
20110293759 | NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR RECOVERY, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE - The present invention provides dietary supplement formulations that may be beneficial for developing and strengthening bones and joints. Also provided are methods of treating a bone disease, such as osteoporosis, and methods of strengthening bones and joints by administering the dietary supplements to a subject in need thereof. | 12-01-2011 |
20110293760 | Method for extracting substances from soapberry fruit and seed and products made therefrom - An exclusive manufacturing technique for extracting active interface saponin and organic substances from soapberry; organic elements and oleic alcohol products from soapberry seeds through the process of fermentation and end products made therefrom, wherein the manufacturing process includes: 1. Pre-ferment soapberry fruit ( | 12-01-2011 |
20110318438 | PHARMACOLOGICALLY EFFECTIVE COMPOSITION OF HERBS FOR TREATMENT ON SYMPTOMS OF INFLUENZA AND COLDS - A pharmacologically effective composition of herbs is provided for symptom relieving for influenza and colds. The composition that is antiviral, antibacterial and does not contain any undesirable stimulants such as caffeine. | 12-29-2011 |
20110318439 | PLANT EXTRACTS FROM ACRONYCHIA SPECIES AND THEIR USE - The invention relates to plant extracts and bioactive molecules derived from the plant genus | 12-29-2011 |
20120015064 | SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS - Disclosed are topical skin care compositions and methods for their use that include a chemically compatible combination of palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7 and | 01-19-2012 |
20120021082 | COSMETIC WRINKLE TREATMENT METHOD BASED ON A ZANTHOXYLUM BUNGEANUM EXTRACT - The present invention relates to a cosmetic wrinkle treatment method which comprises the topical application of a | 01-26-2012 |
20120087998 | TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE - The present invention relates to compositions (including medicaments and nutritional products) for use in the prevention or treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Such compositions comprise a therapeutically effective amount of a soluble fibre derivable from fruit of the | 04-12-2012 |
20120100235 | Papaya puree and uses thereof - The invention relates to methods of prophylactic and/or therapeutic uses of a puree preparation from Carica papaya fruit, said puree prepared by a method comprising cooking the fruit for at least 30 minutes at normal pressure, optionally in an aqueous solution which is at least twice the volume of the fruit; the fruit or crushed cooling the cooked fruit over a period of time of at least 30 minutes in an oxygen-containing atmosphere; and homogenizing the cooled fruit to obtain a puree. | 04-26-2012 |
20120114775 | Methods for the treatment or prevention of diabetes mellitus and other metabolic imbalances - The invention relates to methods for treatment and prevention of a metabolic imbalance, including diabetes mellitus and other related diseases or disorders, using an extract from a fruit of genus | 05-10-2012 |
20120121743 | SCHISANDRA SPHENANTHERA FRUIT EXTRACT AND COSMETIC, DERMATOLOGICAL AND NUTRACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAME - The present invention relates to a cosmetic, dermatological or nutraceutical composition comprising a | 05-17-2012 |
20120128808 | AGENTS FROM FICUS HISPIDA FOR THE AMELIORATION OF METABOLIC SYNDROME AND RELATED DISEASES - The invention discloses herbal ingredient(s) derived from | 05-24-2012 |
20120141618 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING INTEGRAL OLIVE JUICE, USING THIS PROCESS TO OBTAIN THE COMPOSITION AND ITS APPLICATION IN THE FIELD OF COSMETICS AND NUTRITION - This invention concerns a process for preparing integral olive liquor consisting of the following stages: | 06-07-2012 |
20120195990 | Composition to enhanced HDL cholesterol and to decrease intima-media thickening in animals and humans and a method for its preparation - A method of producing a product to correct hypercholesterolemia including pulping fruits of | 08-02-2012 |
20120225147 | TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS - Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising an effective amount of | 09-06-2012 |
20120269914 | PLANT EXTRACTS FOR TREATING SKIN DISEASES - The invention relates to the utilization of an extract or of extracts, of lipophilic extracts as well as hydrophilic extracts from the fruit of the plant | 10-25-2012 |
20120276230 | METHOD FOR EXTRACTION OF MATERIAL FROM A SAPINDACEA FAMILY FRUIT - The invention of the present application provides a standardized method to obtain a material from Sapindacea family fruits, wherein the material is utilized by itself or in combination with other compounds to make preparations. The material by itself has surfactant, emulsifying and foaming properties, among others. In addition, the invention provides a preparation wherein the material is used in combination with | 11-01-2012 |
20120321732 | THERAPEUTIC USES OF TOMATO EXTRACTS - The present invention relates to tomato extracts or an active fraction thereof for use in preventing or inhibiting the initiation of venous thrombosis and fibrin clot formation in a vein. | 12-20-2012 |
20130108724 | Topical therapeautic composition and palliative treatment method | 05-02-2013 |
20130122128 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN EXTRACT OF HARDY KIWI FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING BALDNESS DISORDERS OR SEBORRHEIC SKIN DISORDERS - Provided is a use of a crude extract, non-polar solvent soluble extract or purified extract of the hardy kiwifruit for the preparation of therapeutic agent for treating and preventing baldness disorder and seborrheic skin disease in human and mammal, and health care food, food additives, feed additives, cosmetic composition comprising the same. The hardy kiwifruit reduced blood DHT level, promoted the formation of hair root in mouse model experiment, and inhibited the falling out of hair and improved seborrheic skin disease of volunteers such as keratigenous skin, seborrhea etc. | 05-16-2013 |
20130171284 | Neuroprotective Natural Extract from Passion Fruit - Methods for the treatment and prevention of neural cell and neuro-pathological disorders are provided, comprising contacting the neural cells, or administering to a subject in need thereof, botanical raw material (BRM) or an extract obtainable from passion fruits. Compositions, as well as a nutraceutical composition comprising the same are also provided. | 07-04-2013 |
20130216636 | TOPICAL SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING JABOTICABA AND CASHEW FRUIT PULPS AND EXTRACTS THEREOF - Disclosed are compositions and corresponding methods of their use that include jaboticaba fruit pulp and/or cashew fruit pulp or extracts thereof. | 08-22-2013 |
20140037775 | Method and Kit for Bowel Preparation - The present invention provides methods and taste-modifying kits for facilitating cleansing of the gastrointestinal tract of a patient prior to a diagnostic, surgical or therapeutic procedure. The methods and taste-modifying kits can improve patient compliance, and thus, efficacy of the preparation. Specifically, the present methods make the gastrointestinal tract preparation composition palatable for the patient to consume. For example, for a patient preparing to undergo colonoscopy, the present methods make the bowel preparation solution taste significantly less salty. | 02-06-2014 |
20140079836 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ALTERING HEALTH, WELLBEING, AND LIFESPAN - Described herein are the results of comprehensive genetic expression and other molecular analysis of the effect of antioxidants on biological systems, including specifically different human cells. Based on these analyses, methods and compositions are described for modifying or influencing the lifespan of cells, tissues, organs, and organisms. In various embodiments, there are provided methods for modulating the activity of the gene maintenance process in order to influence the length and/or structural integrity of the telomere in living cells, as well as methods for modulating the rate/efficiency of the cellular respiration provided by the mitochondria, mitochondrial biogenesis, and maintenance of the mitochondrial membrane potential. Exemplary lifespan altering compounds include natural and synthetic antioxidants, such as plant antioxidant and polyphenol compounds derived from coffee cherry, tea, berry, and so forth, including but not limited to caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, quinic acid, proanthocyanidins, ubiquinone, idebenone, or a synthetic form or derivatives thereof. | 03-20-2014 |
20140087012 | PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF A HERBAL EXTRACT - A process for preparing an extract of | 03-27-2014 |
20140147537 | FRUIT EXTRACTS - Provided are methods of making an extract of fruit of the Solanaceae family wherein fruit is processed to optimise the platelet aggregation inhibiting activity of the extract. The methods involve preparing a start mix of homogenised fruit; separating a water soluble fraction from fruit solids; filtration of the water soluble fraction; and concentration of active agents in the filtration permeate. The invention also provides fruit extracts manufactured by such methods, and also fruit extracts containing glycosylated phenolic acid or a phenolic ester, or derivatives thereof, a glycosylated flavonoid; and a nucleoside. The extracts of the invention are useful as medicaments for the treatment or prevention of a medical condition characterised by inappropriate platelet aggregation. In particular, the medicaments may be of use in maintaining heart health by reducing platelet aggregation; benefiting the circulation; and/or normalizing or otherwise benefiting blood flow. | 05-29-2014 |
20140205692 | METHODS AND POMEGRANATE EXTRACT COMPOSITION FOR TREATING DIABETES RELATED ATHEROSCLEROTIC COMPLICATIONS IN HUMANS - One or more embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of using pomegranate extracts for treating diabetes related atherosclerotic complications in humans. The methods comprise the step of administering to the patients a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an extract from pomegranate. | 07-24-2014 |
20140242204 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION INCLUDING C3G OR MULBERRY EXTRACTS CONTAINING C3G FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING DIABETIC IMPOTENCE - The present invention relates to the ameliorating effects of C3G (Cyanidin-3-O-β-d-glucopyranoside) on diabetic erectile dysfunction. In particular, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and food composition for preventing or treating diabetic erectile dysfunction comprising C3G. In addition, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and food composition for preventing or treating diabetic erectile dysfunction comprising extract of mulberry containing C3G. | 08-28-2014 |
20140314889 | CARDIO-PROTECTIVE AGENTS FROM KIWIFRUITS - The invention relates to cardio-protective agents. In particular, the present invention relates to cardio-protective extracts and fractions thereof prepared from kiwi fruit. | 10-23-2014 |
20140335211 | USE OF NEOHESPERIDIN - The present invention discloses a use of neohesperidin or a neohesperidin-containing plant extract in the manufacture of a product for improving and/or promoting skin microcirculation, or for eliminating and/or alleviating diseases or conditions associated with poor skin microcirculation. The present invention also discloses a composition comprising an effective amount of neohesperidin or a neohesperidin-containing plant extract, and to a method for improving and/or promoting skin microcirculation, or eliminating and/or alleviating diseases or conditions associated with poor skin microcirculation, by using neohesperidin. The skin microcirculation of the present invention is preferably eye skin microcirculation. | 11-13-2014 |
20140370136 | FERMENTED POMEGRANATE OIL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - Disclosed are a fermented pomegranate oil composition wherein pomegranates are immersed in edible vegetable oil so that the pomegranates are fermented under anaerobic conditions and active ingredients of the pomegranates are efficiently released to the edible oil to obtain edible vegetable oil containing active ingredients of pomegranates which is useful for cosmetics, functional foods and medicine materials, and a method of preparing the same. | 12-18-2014 |
20150030709 | CARDIO-PROTECTIVE AGENTS FROM KIWIFRUITS - The invention relates to cardio-protective agents. In particular, the present invention relates to de-sugared cardio-protective extracts and fractions thereof prepared from kiwi fruit. | 01-29-2015 |
20150030710 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING EXTRACTS OR MATERIALS DERIVED FROM PALM OIL VEGETATION LIQUOR FOR INHIBITION OF VISION LOSS DUE TO ANGIOGENESIS AND METHOD OF PREPARATION THERE - The present invention relates generally to a composition comprising palm fruit juice for use in a method of preventing and inhibiting vision loss due to angiogenesis related diseases. The composition of the present invention aids to decrease in CNV size using confocal microscopy, in addition to reduction in macrophage infiltration using immune staining; decrease in VEGF-A-induced angiogenesis using established cornea pocket assay, inhibition of IKB-D phosphorylation in laser treated choroidal tissues and reduction in macrophage recruitment to CNV lesions. | 01-29-2015 |
20150050374 | SUPPLEMENT COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to a dietary supplement composition made of: linolenic expeller pressed soybean oil in the range of 65%-85%, Omega 3 (18/12) fish oil 15%-35%, 1%-20% alpha-tocopherol, and 7.5%-15% acai berry powder and a method to use this composition to supplement the diet of a domestic animal, such as a canine or an equine. | 02-19-2015 |
20150125561 | Pharmaceutical Composition or Health Food Comprising Lonicera Coerulea Var. Edulis Fruit Extracts as Active Ingredients for Preventing or Improving Ischemic Cerebrovascular Diseases - The present invention relates to a composition containing a fruit extract of | 05-07-2015 |
20150140144 | AQUEOUS-LIPIDIC CAROTENOID-CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides a primary carotenoid-containing composition comprising an aqua-containing component, a lipid-containing component and a carotenoid-containing fiber material from plant origin with lowered content of aqua-soluble substances. The invention also provides oral compositions that comprise the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement or in a pharmaceutical preparation. | 05-21-2015 |
20150352169 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HEAT-TREATED CLEAR TOMATO CONCENTRATE - The present invention provides a therapeutic composition comprising heat-treated clear tomato concentrate (CTC), which has been found to possess both anti-inflammatory and bone-health promoting effects. The present invention is also directed to a composition comprising heat-treated CTC in combination with one or more carotenoids. | 12-10-2015 |
20160007615 | COFFEE EXTRACT AND ITS AGROCHEMICAL USE AGAINST PLANT PATHOGENS | 01-14-2016 |
20160015626 | WHOLE STABLIZED OLIVE MILL PROCESS WATER, PRODUCTION THEREOF AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to processes for producing treated olive mill process water (OMPW). In some exemplary embodiments, the treated OMPW is used in the preparation/production of body care products. | 01-21-2016 |
20160030350 | PREPARATION OF COFFEE-BASED EXTRACTS AND POWDERS - Processes for preparing antioxidant-rich compositions, for example from coffee cherries, are disclosed. These processes can involve promptly contacting de-beaned coffee cherries with a preservative coating, and optionally storing under refrigerated conditions, prior to the preparation of an extract or powder. | 02-04-2016 |
20160038557 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF BDNF ACTIVATION - Compositions and methods are presented that substantially increase levels of BDNF in blood, and even more pronouncedly exosomal BDNF levels. Suitable compositions include whole coffee fruit extracts and powders or procyanidin-enriched preparations that are orally administered at relatively low dosages. The augmentation of the levels of natural stimulating factor takes place in cerebral circulation. | 02-11-2016 |
20160082066 | Method Use of Polymethoxyflavones (PMFs) in Body Composition Management - Synergistic composition of | 03-24-2016 |
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20160089419 | Method for Bowel Preparation - The present invention provides methods for facilitating cleansing of the gastrointestinal tract of a patient prior to a diagnostic, surgical or therapeutic procedure. The methods can improve patient compliance, and thus, efficacy of the preparation. Specifically, the present methods make the gastrointestinal tract preparation composition palatable for the patient to consume. For example, for a patient preparing to undergo colonoscopy, the present methods make the bowel preparation solution taste significantly less salty. | 03-31-2016 |
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