Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
424776000 | Containing or obtained from a seed or nut | 69 |
20080220107 | NASAL SPRAY APPARATUS - A nasal spray comprises a container holding a nasal preparation containing sesame oil and a spray pump dispenser mounted to close an opening of the container. A dip tube from the dispenser extends down into the nasal preparation. The pump body is provided with a mounting collar operable to create an airtight seal with the top of the container. The nasal spray further comprises an inert substance covering a surface of the nasal preparation disposed within the container that is not contiguous with a wall of the container. | 09-11-2008 |
20080226760 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF - This invention relates to compositions with broad antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, and protozoans. The compositions and methods of the present invention can be used in the prevention and treatment of pathogenic processes in people and animals by any administration method (oral, topical, or parenteral), as a performance improver in animals, infection controller in fermentations, and preserver of grains, seeds, and food for animals and/or people. | 09-18-2008 |
20080248144 | Method of Producing a Cosmetic Abrasive - The invention relates to a method of producing an abrasive substance, where natural kernels, shells, fruit skins and/or seeds are ground to give a flour of defined particle size, the flour is treated in aqueous suspension with at least one bleaching agent, in which the addition of the bleaching agent takes place in two steps, where, in the first step, at least 40% by weight to 90% by weight of the total amount of bleaching agent is added and the flour is sterilized in the acidic medium and, in the second step, the lightening and degreasing of the flour is brought about by the simultaneous metered addition of the remainder of the bleaching agent with an alkali solution in alkaline medium, and its use in cosmetic preparations. | 10-09-2008 |
20080274218 | Gnetum Extract | 11-06-2008 |
20080305193 | Cosmetic compositions - A cosmetic composition suitable for topical application to human or animal skin comprising an effective amount of active ingredient dispersed in an acceptable cosmetic base or carrier, wherein the active ingredient comprises a mixture of an amino acid, a low glycemic glycoside and a Vitamin, wherein the amino acid is L-arginine, and wherein the low glycemic glycoside is derived from kiwi fruit. | 12-11-2008 |
20080317891 | Edible Products Having A High Cocoa Polyphenol Content and Improved Flavor and The Milled Cocoa Extracts Used Therein - Milling dry extracts containing cocoa polyphenols (CPs) to reduce the particle size improves the flavor of edible products (e.g., foods, medical foods, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceuticals) or additives containing the milled cocoa extracts. The products, e.g., chocolates, are less astringent and less bitter. The mean particle size after milling is less than about 15 microns, preferably less than about 10 microns, and most preferably less than about 5 microns. The total CP content of the milled extracts is at least about 300 milligrams and preferably about 300 to about 700 milligrams per gram of milled extract. The additives consist essentially of (i) the milled high CP cocoa extract and (ii) a fat (e.g., cocoa butter), an oil (e.g., vegetable oil), or a syrup (e.g., corn syrup). | 12-25-2008 |
20090028971 | Method for Obtaining Natural Oils From Plant Constituents - The invention relates to a method for obtaining natural oils from plant constituents, said method being essentially carried out using compressed C | 01-29-2009 |
20090068300 | PRE- AND POST-WORKOUT FORMULATIONS PROCESSES AND SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS THEREBY - An improved process for manufacturing, using, and optimizing performance of a mammal using a pre- and post-workout supplement discloses important ingredients, formulations, and dosage protocols. Elite athletes, average consumers, and select groups of those challenged can be benefited by products by the disclosed processes, as evinced by the performance of UFC once and future light-heavyweight Champion of the World, Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell at UFC 88 in Atlanta, Ga. on 6 Sep. 2008. | 03-12-2009 |
20090092698 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING ALPHA- AND BETA-TOCOTRIENOL CONTENT USING MULTIPLE TRANSGENES - Preparation and use of isolated nucleic acids useful in altering the oil phenotype of plants are described. Isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides are described that alter alpha- and beta-tocotrienol content in transformed seeds and oil obtained from the transformed seeds. Expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants are described that contain the foregoing nucleic acids. | 04-09-2009 |
20090181115 | Method of Screening for Compounds That Alter Skin and/or Hair Pigmentation - The invention provides a method of identifying compounds that either increase or decrease skin and/or hair pigmentation, the method comprising determining the ability of a test compound to modulate NCKX-mediated calcium ion movement across a membrane (e.g. NCKX5). The method may comprise the steps of exposing a membrane comprising a NCKX molecule or variant, fusion or derivative thereof to a test compound and measuring either directly or indirectly the calcium ion concentration on one or both sides of the membrane. The invention also relates to kits, nucleic acid molecules, polypeptides and cells useful in the method of the invention. | 07-16-2009 |
20090196944 | Methods of Manufacture of Morinda Citrifolia Based Compositions for Treatment of Anti-Inflammatory Diseases through Inhibition of Cox-1, Cox-2, Interleukin -1beta, Interleukin-6, TNF-alpha, HLE, and iNOS - Methods for manufacturing compositions for inhibiting 5-Lipoxygenase, 15-Lipoxygenase are disclosed. Additionally, methods and compositions for treating and preventing diseases, including inflammatory diseases and cancer are disclosed. Compositions comprising processed | 08-06-2009 |
20090214684 | METHOD FOR REDUCING BODY WEIGHT AND IMPROVING CONTROL OF BODY LIPIDS - Methods using plants from the Irvingiaceae plant genus to reduce weight in a mammal and provide numerous other health related benefits. In one embodiment, a method for reducing weight is provided. The method includes administering a composition containing an effective amount of ground up seeds of | 08-27-2009 |
20090220627 | NOVEL VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR EXPRESSION INHIBITORS - The invention provides anti-aging agents, angiogenesis inhibitors and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression inhibitors containing one or more galenicals selected from the group consisting of mukurossi peel extract, hazelnut extract, linden extract, | 09-03-2009 |
20090317502 | DANDRUFF TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS WITH ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS INCLUDING BOTANIC SEED OILS - Compositions including a topical steroid, a blend of concentrated botanic seed oils, and a suitable vehicle for topical application to the skin are described. Compositions of the present invention can be used as a therapeutic method for treating skin conditions, including scalp conditions such as dandruff. The compositions are topically administered to the affected area of the skin of a mammal in need of such therapy. | 12-24-2009 |
20090317503 | Eyelid Preparation and Method of Use - Embodiments of the invention comprise an eyelid preparation, a method for producing the eyelid preparation, a method for treating or preventing eyelid conditions and a method for applying an eyelid preparation on human eyelids or eyelashes. The eyelid preparation may be used to treat ocular conditions, such as blepharitis, dry eyes and dysfunctions of the meibomian glands, associated with an infestation of Demodex mites. The eyelid preparation consists essentially of therapeutically effective amounts of an essential oil and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. | 12-24-2009 |
20090324759 | IMMUNE ENHANCEMENT BY SEED OIL AND/OR SEED FLOUR - A method of treating a subject requiring immune mediation includes administering to the subject an immunostimulatory composition which contains black raspberry seed oil. Administering this composition stimulates the production of certain immune cells, including NK cells and CD8(+) lymphocytes. Administering the composition by this method also provides a method of treating, preventing, or ameliorating a condition or disease in the subject requiring enhanced immune system support. | 12-31-2009 |
20100009019 | Processes for Extracting Phytochemicals from Pomegranate Solids and Compositions and Methods of Use Thereof - Processes for producing an extract containing phytochemicals from pomegranates are disclosed. The processes generally comprise providing pomegranate solids, such as the pericarp, inner membrane and seeds; creating a mixture comprising the pomegranate solids in an aqueous solution; adding enzymes to the mixture in an amount sufficient to at least partially degrade the pomegranate solids; heating the mixture to a temperature that permits the maximum rate of catalysis of the enzyme; maintaining the temperature of the heated mixture for a time sufficient to allow at least partial degradation of the pomegranate solids; and removing residual insoluble solid materials from the mixture. Compositions containing the extract may be used as a food product, beverage, pharmaceutical preparations, nutritional supplements, vitamin supplements, food additives, and food supplements. The compositions may also be used for preventing or ameliorating disease conditions by administering an effective amount of the composition to a subject in need thereof. | 01-14-2010 |
20100028474 | SESAME SEED DERIVED PIGMENTS - The invention describes reduced sesame seed derived pigments and methods to prepare such pigments. | 02-04-2010 |
20100040713 | FAT ABSORPTION INHIBITOR AND FOOD AND DRINK USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a fat absorption inhibitor containing a chestnut skin extract, and a food and drink containing that fat absorption inhibitor. The present invention can therefore provide a fat absorption inhibitor, and a food and drink using the same, that can be obtained from waste products following primary use, inhibit increases in lipids such as blood neutral fats by inhibiting absorption of dietary lipids, and in turn are effective in preventing accumulation of lipids, have superior suitability for continuous ingestion without having an impact on flavor, and do not require a complex production process. | 02-18-2010 |
20100040714 | Asthma/Allergy Therapy that Targets T-lymphoctyes and/or Eosinophils - A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases caused by type I hypersensitivity reactions consisting essentially of Glicophosphopeptical, or pure | 02-18-2010 |
20100055220 | SKIN EXTERNAL PREPARATION IN THE FORM OF WATER-IN-OIL EMULSION COMPRISING CERAMIDE - A technology for delivering a ceramide across the horny layer of skin to sufficiently exert the effects of the ceramide is disclosed. Specifically, an external preparation for skin containing a ceramide delivers the ceramide across the horny layer to near the dermis when the skin preparation is applied on the skin surface. The described skin external preparation contains a ceramide, an organically modified clay mineral, a diester of N-acylglutamic acid, and a phytosterol as components in the form of water-in-oil emulsion. | 03-04-2010 |
20100062091 | PROCESSED PRODUCT OF FENUGREEK SEEDS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - It is an object of the present invention to enhance the α-amylase inhibitory activity of a fenugreek seed component. According to the present invention, the bitter taste of fenugreek seeds can be collaterally reduced. | 03-11-2010 |
20100068318 | Coffee Cherry Cosmetic Composition and Methods - A cosmetic composition comprises a coffee cherry preparation, and most preferably an extract from a sub-ripe quick-dried coffee cherry. Particularly contemplated cosmetic compositions are formulated as a shampoo, lotion, cream, balm, or ointment, and will have at least one of an antioxidant effect, an anti-inflammatory effect, a UV-protective effect, an antimutagenic effect, a chemoprotective effect, a scar reducing effect, a skin-lightening effect, a moisturizing effect, a wrinkle reduction effect, and an antibacterial effect. | 03-18-2010 |
20100098792 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS USING IRVINGIA GABONENSIS TO REDUCE WEIGHT, CONTROL OBESITY, EFFECT ADIPOGENESIS, LOWER PPAR-GAMMA, LEPTIN, G3PDH AND TRIGLYCERIDES LEVELS AND INCREASE ADIPONECTIN LEVELS - In one embodiment, a method is provided for lowering PPAR-Gamma in a mammal. The method comprises administering a composition containing an effective amount of | 04-22-2010 |
20100098793 | IRVINGIA GABONENSIS TO TREAT AND PREVENT METABOLIC SYNDROME AND REDUCE TOTAL CHOLESTEROL, LDL CHOLESTEROL, BLOOD GLUCOSE, C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, AND LEPTIN LEVELS AND INCREASING ADIPONECTIN LEVELS - In one embodiment, a method is provided for lowering C-reactive protein levels in a mammal. The method comprises administering a composition containing an effective amount of | 04-22-2010 |
20100098794 | Topical anti-wrinkle and anti-aging moisturizing cream - The present invention relates to a topical anti-wrinkle and anti-aging moisturizing cream designed (formulated) to repair and restore human adult skin to its original youthful state. This has successfully been achieved by using a water based molecular mixture of high molecular weight (0.5 to 2.0 million Daltons) hyaluronic acid (HA) and of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid oligosaccharides (small HA fragments less than 12000 Daltons molecular weight) to create this unique anti-aging moisturizer. An equal mixture of high molecular HA and HA-oligosaccharides at concentrations of 0.1-0.2% was found to be essential for providing our moisturizer its unique ability to repair and rejuvenate adult human skin. | 04-22-2010 |
20100183755 | BLOAT CONTROLLING AGENT FOR A RUMINANT - The present invention provides a bloat controlling agent for a ruminant, comprising cashew nut shell liquid. | 07-22-2010 |
20100183756 | RUMEN FERMENTATION IMPROVING AGENT - The present invention provides a rumen fermentation improving agent, comprising cashew nut shell liquid. | 07-22-2010 |
20100189829 | COCOA EXTRACT AND USE THEREOF - A cocoa extract obtainable by the extraction of non-defatted cocoa beans which have not been fermented or have been allowed to ferment for no more than three days, having a polyphenol content of more than 25% by weight, may be used in the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition selected from dysphoria, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, gastric motility disorders, sexual dysfunction, brain trauma, memory loss, appetite disorders, bulimia, substance abuse, alcoholism, tobacco addiction, obsessive-compulsive disease, panic disorder, premenstrual syndrome, and migraine. | 07-29-2010 |
20100291249 | Pomegranate-derived Products for the Treatment of Skin Sores and Lesions - A method of treating skin sores is described, using medical compositions derived from pomegranate fruit. Methods for preparing such medical compositions are also described, including pomegranate seed oil extract, pomegranate inflorescence and peel extracts, and pomegranate peel powder. | 11-18-2010 |
20100297274 | COCOA EXTRACTS FOR USE IN PROVIDING SKIN BENEFITS - A cocoa extract obtainable by the extraction of non-defatted cocoa beans which have not been fermented or have been allowed to ferment for no more than three days, having a polyphenol content of more than 25% by weight, may be used to provide skin benefits by oral administration. | 11-25-2010 |
20100310689 | Method for Producing Hippocastanaceae Plant Seed Extract - To provide a method for producing a Hippocastanaceae plant seed extract which is less colored and is suitably incorporated into a composition such as a pharmaceutical product or a cosmetic composition. A method for producing a Hippocastanaceae plant seed extract, which includes removing hulls from seeds of a Hippocastanaceae plant, followed by extraction with a solvent. | 12-09-2010 |
20110038969 | FERMENTED COMPOSITION OF MUNG BEAN HULLS, METHOD FOR FORMING THEREOF, AND ANTI-OXIDATION AND ANTI-INFLAMMATION COMPOSITION USING THE SAME - The invention provides a method for forming a fermented composition of mung bean hulls, including: mixing mung bean hulls and water to form a mixture; adding a fungus into the mixture, wherein the fungus includes | 02-17-2011 |
20110038970 | Process for Preparing Sapucainha Oil or Butter, Cosmetic or Pharmaceutical Composition and Use of the Sapucainha Oil or Butter - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a | 02-17-2011 |
20110081435 | STABILIZED OLEOSOME PREPARATIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THEM - The physical stability of oleosomes is preserved in a composition by introducing a multihydric alcohol and an acid that can reduce the pH of the composition of less than 6. The resultant composition can be useful in the manufacture of cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical products, among others. | 04-07-2011 |
20110142974 | TRIGONELLINE AS A MUSCLE STIMULANT - This invention relates to the use of trigonelline compounds to increase muscle weight during periods of activity or to inhibit muscle loss during periods of inactivity. | 06-16-2011 |
20110177184 | BLOAT THERAPEUTIC AGENT FOR A RUMINANT - The present invention provides a bloat therapeutic agent for a ruminant comprising cashew nut shell liquid, heated cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardanol, or anacardic acid and cardanol. | 07-21-2011 |
20120114774 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING LAMINITIS, FOUNDER AND OVEREATING IN AN UNGULATE - The present invention relates to the production and use of feed compositions useful in the treatment and prevention of laminitis, founder and overeating, particularly in horses and ponies. The feed composition may reduce the effects of carbohydrate overload whilst providing a controlled release of metabolizable energy to avoid excessive fermentation and lactic acid production in the hind gut. At the same time the feed composition can provide nutrition to the animal whilst avoiding overeating. The combination of controlled bulk and energy provides for a feed composition that can control the symptoms of excess energy sources in the gut which may manifest as laminitis and founder. | 05-10-2012 |
20120148695 | Pharmaceutical Compositions From Carapa Guianensis - The invention refers to pharmaceutical compositions based on oil extracted from the seeds of | 06-14-2012 |
20120171316 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HOMEOPATHIC MIXTURES - A method for making topical preparation including homeopathic remedies and essential oils. The homeopathic remedies are selected from one or more pharmacopeias wherein the remedies are indicated for one or more biological conditions. Remedies are selected because they are indicated for the same disease condition or in certain embodiments related conditions. Once selected the remedies are diluted to a predetermined concentration and blended with essential oils. In certain embodiments a carrier may be blended into the topical preparation. The carrier may be a relatively low volatility oil extracted from fruit or seed material. The essential oils may be extracted from plant material using various techniques including distillation. | 07-05-2012 |
20120177761 | METHOD OF MAKING LONGAN SEED EXTRACT - A method of making longan seed extract is provided with choosing an extraction solvent; heating the extraction solvent to a first predetermined temperature; adding pulverized longan seed to the extraction solvent to prepare a solution; maintaining the solution at a second temperature for a predetermined period of time to obtain an extracted substance; filtering the extracted substance; and drying and cooling the filtered extracted substance to produce an extract. | 07-12-2012 |
20120201915 | THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITION - This application discloses a therapeutic composition, a method of preparing a therapeutic composition, and a method for treating skin with a therapeutic composition. | 08-09-2012 |
20120258186 | Method of treating areas of osteoarthritis in animals and human beings with milkweed seed oil - A method of administering milkweed seen oil to areas of osteoarthritis in animals and human beings is disclosed to alleviate symptoms associated with osteoarthritis. | 10-11-2012 |
20120288579 | USE OF LIGNAN COMPOUND FOR ANTI-WRINKLE TREATMENT - The present invention relates to a novel use of lignan compounds, which are isolated and purified from nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg for anti-wrinkle, and more particularly, the present invention relates to a novel use for anti-wrinkle of an extract of the nutmeg or an extract of the aril of the nutmeg, fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan. The extracts and lignan compounds of the present invention have activities in suppressing collagen degradation enzyme-1 (MMP-1, matrix metalloprotei-nase-1) and formation of new collagen (type-1 procollagen), thereby having effect on inhibitng wrinkle caused by photoaging. Accordingly, the extracts and lignan compounds of the present invention may be useful for preventing or treating wrinkle caused by photoaging. | 11-15-2012 |
20130017286 | POMEGRANATE BASED SKIN PROTECTANT AND TOPICAL APPLICATION - A cosmetic composition is provided having ingredients that may prevent signs or conditions of aging and/or damage in skin, improve the aesthetic appearance of skin, and promote recovery from environmental stresses. The composition includes natural ingredients, including pomegranate juice concentrate; pomegranate extract; pomegranate seed oil; and at least one pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle. | 01-17-2013 |
20130224320 | Process to improve feed efficiency and carcass characteristics of animals - This invention relates to a process to improve the feed efficiency and carcass characteristics of an animal. The process of this invention can be used to decrease the cost of animal diets, to improve performance of animals and to improve the percentage of carcass in animals. | 08-29-2013 |
20130280357 | CHOCOLATE MASS - The invention provides a novel chocolate mass which has a glycemic index of less than 29 (GI<29) and of which the content of added sugar comprises at least 10% galactose and in addition a content of iosmaltulose and/or tagatose. The chocolate mass additionally has a content of vitamin E in the form of a tocotrienol-tocopherol mixture from natural sources, wherein the content of tocotrienols in the chocolate mass is greater than the content of tocopherols. | 10-24-2013 |
20130316031 | MILK YIELD AND/OR MILK QUALITY IMPROVING AGENT, PERINATAL DISEASE PREVENTIVE OR THERAPEUTIC AGENT, AND REPRODUCTIVITY IMPROVING AGENT FOR RUMINANT - An object of the present invention is to improve the milk yield and/or milk quality of a ruminant for milk production, to prevent or treat a perinatal disease of a ruminant, and to improve the reproductivity of a ruminant. In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the following is provided. An agent for improving at least one of milk yield and milk quality of a ruminant, comprising at least one of cashew nut shell liquid, heat-treated cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol. An agent for preventing or treating a perinatal disease of a ruminant, comprising at least one of cashew nut shell liquid, heat-treated cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol. An agent for improving reproductivity of a ruminant, comprising at least one of cashew nut shell liquid, heat-treated cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol. | 11-28-2013 |
20140044818 | Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Compositions and Methods Including an Extract of a Plant Belonging to the Genus Buchholzia - A cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition including an extract of a plant belonging to the genus | 02-13-2014 |
20140093597 | USE OF ALCOHOL EXTRACT OF LONGAN SEEDS - The present invention provides use of alcohol extract of longan seeds for manufacturing a drug for treating kidney tissue dysfunction. Preferably, an ethyl acetate sub-fraction of the alcohol extract of longan seeds has a better effect in treating kidney tissue dysfunction. | 04-03-2014 |
20140154346 | USE OF FENUGREEK EXTRACT TO ENHANCE FEMALE LIBIDO - The invention is a method of enhancing female libido by administering an effective amount of a fenugreek extract, for example fenugreek seed extract, to a female in need of enhanced libido. The female can be a human female. | 06-05-2014 |
20140170251 | Topical Formulations for Increasing the Dermal Concentration of Hyaluronic Acid - Described herein are methods and compositions for increasing dermal concentrations of glycosaminoglycans (GAG), including hyaluronic acid. Exemplary methods involve a one-step protocol and a three-step protocol. Either method can be used over a 90-day treatment period. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170252 | MILK YIELD AND/OR MILK QUALITY IMPROVING AGENT, PERINATAL DISEASE PREVENTIVE OR THERAPEUTIC AGENT, AND REPRODUCTIVITY IMPROVING AGENT FOR RUMINANT - An object of the present invention is to improve the milk yield and/or milk quality of a ruminant for milk production, to prevent or treat a perinatal disease of a ruminant, and to improve the reproductivity of a ruminant. In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the following is provided. An agent for improving at least one of milk yield and milk quality of a ruminant, comprising at least one of cashew nut shell liquid, heat-treated cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol. An agent for preventing or treating a perinatal disease of a ruminant, comprising at least one of cashew nut shell liquid, heat-treated cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol. An agent for improving reproductivity of a ruminant, comprising at least one of cashew nut shell liquid, heat-treated cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol. | 06-19-2014 |
20140287076 | FATTY ACID COMPOSITION AND PLANT EXTRACT AND PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION AND APPLICATION THEREOF - A fatty acid composition containing linoleic acid, linolenic acid and oleic acid is provided. Also provided is a fatty acid composition containing linoleic acid, linolenic acid and oleic acid, and at least one selected from palmitinic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid and docosanoic acid. A plant extract and a pharmaceutical preparation are provided, wherein the pharmaceutical preparation contains an active component including at least one of the fatty acid composition, the plant extract and modified products thereof. Also provided is an application of the fatty acid composition, the plant extract and the pharmaceutical preparation in multiple fields. The pharmaceutical preparation may function to repair various wounds and traumas in skin, mucosa, lumina and muscular tissues. | 09-25-2014 |
20140308380 | MILK YIELD AND/OR MILK QUALITY IMPROVING AGENT, PERINATAL DISEASE PREVENTIVE OR THERAPEUTIC AGENT, AND REPRODUCTIVITY IMPROVING AGENT FOR RUMINANT - An object of the present invention is to improve the milk yield and/or milk quality of a ruminant for milk production, to prevent or treat a perinatal disease of a ruminant, and to improve the reproductivity of a ruminant. In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the following is provided. An agent for improving at least one of milk yield and milk quality of a ruminant, comprising at least one of cashew nut shell liquid, heat-treated cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol. An agent for preventing or treating a perinatal disease of a ruminant, comprising at least one of cashew nut shell liquid, heat-treated cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol. An agent for improving reproductivity of a ruminant, comprising at least one of cashew nut shell liquid, heat-treated cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol. | 10-16-2014 |
20140322371 | BIXA ORELLANA COMPOSITION FOR TREATING MACULAR DEGENERATION - A composition includes an extract of seeds of | 10-30-2014 |
20140348967 | USE OF AVOCADO PIT FOR OBTAINING AN AVOCADO OIL ENRICHED WITH ALKYL POLYOLS AND/OR ACETYLATED DERIVATIVES THEREOF - The present invention relates to the use of avocado seeds in order to obtain avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, said avocado seeds accounting for 10 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to a method for obtaining avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols or acetylated derivatives thereof from at least avocado seeds, said avocado seeds accounting for 10 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, obtainable by the present method. The invention also relates to the use of avocado oil in order to prepare an avocado oil concentrate enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, or to prepare an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in alkyl polyols. Lastly, the invention relates to an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in alkyl polyols or an avocado oil concentrate enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, obtainable from said avocado oil, for use as a drug, advantageously in the prevention and/or treatment of conjunctive tissue disorders such as arthrosis, articular pathologies such as rheumatism, or periodontal diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis. | 11-27-2014 |
20150017270 | PROCESS FOR OBTAINING HONEY AND/OR FLOUR OF COFFEE FROM THE PULP OR HUSK AND THE MUCILAGE OF THE COFFEE BEAN - The present invention relates to a method for using the by-products of coffee in the production of proteins, polyphenols, vitamins and minerals, through methods of concentrating and conserving the mucilage and the pulp (husk) in order to obtain industrially processed coffee honey and/or pulp meal (husk), which is/are suitable for use in products for human or animal consumption, drugs, cosmetics or as raw materials for the production of alcohol for fuel (ethanol), wherein said process makes it possible to reduce the pollution of the environment by avoiding the waste of coffee by-products and to exploit the properties and advantages of same for producing the aforementioned products. | 01-15-2015 |
20150024077 | COMPOSITION FOR TREATING SKIN BARRIER AND REDUCING ACNE - A composition for applying to skin suffering from acne to treat the acne, the composition comprising an extract of | 01-22-2015 |
20150056314 | EXTRACTION METHOD FOR USE IN EXTRACTING BENEFICIAL COMPOUNDS FROM COFFEE BEANS - An improved method for producing a coffee bean extract containing beneficial compounds. | 02-26-2015 |
20150079208 | PROCESSES FOR EXTRACTING PHYTOCHEMICALS FROM POMEGRANATE SOLIDS AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Processes for producing an extract containing phytochemicals from pomegranates are disclosed. The processes generally comprise providing pomegranate solids, such as the pericarp, inner membrane and seeds; creating a mixture comprising the pomegranate solids in an aqueous solution; adding enzymes to the mixture in an amount sufficient to at least partially degrade the pomegranate solids; heating the mixture to a temperature that permits the maximum rate of catalysis of the enzyme; maintaining the temperature of the heated mixture for a time sufficient to allow at least partial degradation of the pomegranate solids; and removing residual insoluble solid materials from the mixture. Compositions containing the extract may be used as a food product, beverage, pharmaceutical preparations, nutritional supplements, vitamin supplements, food additives, and food supplements. The compositions may also be used for preventing or ameliorating disease conditions by administering an effective amount of the composition to a subject in need thereof. | 03-19-2015 |
20150099022 | PHYTOECDYSONES FOR USE IN IMPROVING THE MUSCLE QUALITY OF OBESE AND/OR SARCOPENIC MAMMALS - Phytoecdysones for use in improving muscle quality in obese and/or sarcopenic mammals, preferably, obese mammals subjected to a low-calorie diet. The phytoecdysones are advantageously incorporated into a food composition. The phytoecdysones can be derived from plants, such as quinoa. | 04-09-2015 |
20160000110 | CAFFEINE-REDUCED CACAO COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a caffeine-reduced cacao composition and a method for producing the same. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a novel caffeine-reduced cacao composition in which only caffeine is selectively reduced while retaining a health functional component contained in a cacao raw material, and a method for producing the same. | 01-07-2016 |
20160022755 | HERBAL GEL FROM CHESTNUT SEED COAT FOR PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE RELAXATION IN WOMEN AND A METHOD OF SYNTHESIZING THE SAME - The embodiments herein disclose a method for extracting the herbal extract from acorn or oak nut of | 01-28-2016 |
20160051613 | WHOLE GREEN COFFEE BEAN PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE FOR FOCUS AND CONCENTRATION - Disclosed are novel processing methods for green coffee beans that result in novel green coffee bean products, including products that incorporate whole green coffee beans. Methods include selecting whole coffee beans in their fresh green unroasted state with naturally-occurring levels of phytonutrients, sterilizing and drying them, applying iterative grinding processes and stabilization techniques, all while avoiding high temperatures. Whole green coffee bean products created and defined by these methods have unexpectedly been found to increase focus and concentration in users, and are believed useful in the treatment of attention and concentration deficits and related disorders, such as attention deficit (AD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and various related and/or comorbid disorders. | 02-25-2016 |
20160082060 | MILK YIELD AND/OR MILK QUALITY IMPROVING AGENT, PERINATAL DISEASE PREVENTIVE OR THERAPEUTIC AGENT, AND REPRODUCTIVITY IMPROVING AGENT FOR RUMINANT - An object of the present invention is to improve the milk yield and/or milk quality of a ruminant for milk production, to prevent or treat a perinatal disease of a ruminant, and to improve the reproductivity of ruminant. In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the following is provided. An agent for improving at least one of milk yield and milk quality of a ruminant, comprising at least one of cashew nut shell liquid, heat-treated cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol. An agent for preventing or treating a perinatal disease of a ruminant, comprising at least one of cashew nut shell liquid, heat-treated cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol. An agent for improving reproductivity of a ruminant, comprising at least one of cashew nut shell liquid, heat-treated cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol. | 03-24-2016 |
20160095891 | COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING INFLAMMATORY DISEASE, CONTAINING OIL OF LITSEA JAPONICA AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - The present invention relates to a composition for an inflammatory disease, using Litsea japonica, and more specifically to a composition for preventing and treating an inflammatory disease, containing the oil derived from the fruits or the seeds of Litsea japonica, and a method for preparing the same. The present invention uses the fruits (excluding the seeds) or the seeds of Litsea japonica and obtains the oil, which is used as an active ingredient of a composition for preventing and treating an inflammatory disease, by using n-hexane, wherein the oil is obtained by: separating the fruits (excluding the seeds) of Litsea japonica from the seeds; injecting n-hexane, which is a solvent, into the fruits (excluding the seeds) or the seeds, 9-11 times greater than the weight of each: stirring the same for 24 hours at room temperature and extracting the same; and removing a hexane layer. | 04-07-2016 |
20160129065 | COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES, CONTAINING ESSENTIAL OILS EXTRACTED FROM LITSEA JAPONICA FRUIT - The present invention relates to a composition for preventing and treating gastrointestinal diseases by using | 05-12-2016 |
20160136214 | SESAME SEED OIL AQUEOUS EXTRACTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - Described are compositions and methods for extracting non-lipid, aqueous components from sesame seed oil. Such compositions are useful for methods of preventing, treating and inhibiting the effects of inflammation in the body. The methods disclosed involve the use of sesame seed oil aqueous extracts for the treatment and prevention of inflammatory related conditions including atherosclerosis, arthritis, diabetes, mental conditions and vision impairment. | 05-19-2016 |