Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of cannabinoid receptor agonists for the inhibition of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations. A further aspect of the invention is directed to the use of cannabinoid receptor agonists for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, as well as for the treatment of regurgitation such as regurgitation in infants, lung disease, chronic laryngitis and asthma.
Abstract:
The present invention provides therapeutic formulations for solutions of null9-tetrahydrocannabinol (null9 THC) to be delivered by metered dose inhalers. The formulations, which use non-CFC propellants, provide a stable aerosol-deliverable source of null9 THC for the treatment of various medical conditions, such as: nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy-muscle spasticity; pain; anorexia associated with AIDS wasting syndrome, epilepsy; glaucoma; bronchial asthma; and mood disorders.
Abstract:
A composition and a method for the amelioration of Lupus, related rheumatic diseases and inflammatory joint diseases. The composition consists of a bioflavonoid combined with Bromelain. Vitamin C may be added to the composition to improve its efficacy. The preferred flavonoid is Luteolin or Quercetin. Myricetin may also be used as may be a glycoside such as Rutin that contains either Luteolin, Quercetin or Myricetin as an aglycone. Other effective flavonoids can be selected by their ability to interact with the Kv1.3 channel of lymphocytes. In preferred method of treatment a mixture of flavonoid, Bromelain and Vitamin C is administered at least daily by an oral route. A mixture of 500 mg Quercetin, 500 mg Bromelain and 500 mg Vitamin C administered three times daily is effective.
Abstract:
A composition for use in making commercial food and skin products comprising S-equol or mixtures, including both a non-racemic mixture and a racemic mixture, of S-equol and R-equol. The composition can be used to make articles of commerce such as food supplements, pharmaceuticals, and medicaments. The compositions are useful in a method of delivering S-equol to a mammal to prevent or treat a disease or associated condition, including hormone-dependent diseases or conditions such as cardiovascular disease, lipid disorder, osteopenia, osteoporosis, liver disease, and acute ovarian estrogen deficiency. The S-equol enantiomer can be produced in a biological synthesis from the metabolism of an isoflavone by an organism.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods for preventing and treating disease are provided. The compositions are extracts of black tea that include a mixture of theaflavin-3-gallate and theaflavin-3null-gallate.
Abstract:
Methods of utilizing compounds of general formulas I and II as modulators and affinity labels of the MPTP complex are elucidated. Furthermore, methods for modulating the activity of the MPTP complex, methods for determining the presence of a component of the MPTP complex, and methods for identifying an active agent that modulates the activity of the MPTP complex, specifically methods for identifying an active agent that modulates the activity of the MPTP complex by interacting with the VDAC1 component are identified. Moreover, novel compounds of general formulas I and II are disclosed.
Abstract:
A medicinal or cosmetic composition comprising Aloe vera in combination with at least one vitamin, a minerals concentrate, an organic oils concentrate, at least one Chinese Herb, at least one essential oil and at least one spice. The composition may be administered orally or topically.
Abstract:
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) formulations with improved flowability are obtained by compounding EGCG with a polysaccharide, particularly pectin, into a powder or granulate.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a novel method for inhibiting sugar-induced weight gain resulting from fructose and glucose driven lipogenesis. The method for inhibiting sugar-induced weight gain is comprised of administering a composition comprising a mixture of Free-B-Ring flavonoids and flavans synthesized and/or isolated from a single plant or multiple plants, preferably in the Scutellaria and Acacia genus of plants to a host in need thereof. The present also includes novel methods for the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions resulting from high carbohydrate ingestion. The method for preventing and treating these sugar-induced diseases and conditions is comprised of administering to a host in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a mixture of Free-B-Ring flavonoids and flavans synthesized and/or isolated from a single plant or multiple plants, preferably in the Scutellaria and Acacia genus of plants and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
Abstract:
Processes are disclosed for the production of linear and branched procyanidin oligomers having nullnnull procyanidin monomeric units where n is 2 to 18. The processes include coupling protected, activated monomers with an unprotected monomer to produce a partially protected (4null8) dimer. The dimer is optionally blocked, coupled with an activated protected monomer to produce a partially protected, optionally blocked trimer, and deprotected. The steps can be repeated to produce higher oligomers. Processes are also provided for producing (8null8), (8null6), and (6null6) dimers and doubly branched oligomers. Crystalline 8-bromo tetra-O-benzyl (null)-epicatechin is produced under certain conditions.