The present invention provides beta-cryptoxanthin crystals from plant source and a process for its preparation. The present invention particularly relates to a process for the preparation of high purity beta-cryptoxanthin crystals comprising at least about 10% by weight total xanthophylls, of which at least about 75% by weight is trans-beta-cryptoxanthin and the remaining including beta-carotene, and trace amounts of trans-capsanthin and other carotenoids derived from the plant source, including capsicum fruits. The production of beta-cryptoxanthin crystals with high content of trans-beta-cryptoxanthin makes it ideal and suitable for use as a provitamin A source material and also has potential effects on improving bone health and inhibiting bone resorption.

Provided herein are methods for making foam materials and foam material products having a polyurethane foam matrix defining a plurality of pores, a hydrophilic agent retained within at least a portion of the pores for improving an absorption of the foam material, a salt retained within at least a portion of the pores in an amount sufficient to render the foam material isotonic, a surfactant retained within at least a portion of the pores in an amount sufficient to be released upon contact with a moist surface. Also provided herein are methods for making a multilayer foam by casting a second foam layer on a first foam layer substrate and compressing the second foam layer before the second layer is fully cured to form an interface layer in situ.

A method and formulation for delivering an active analgesic compound, such as an opiate, in a vaporized state using low temperatures to vaporize the formulation. The formulation contains an inert non-reactive compound that lowers the heat of vaporization of the formulation, and the active compound. The formulation may optionally contain glycerin, alcohol, and/or water. Examples of inert non-reactive compounds that can sufficiently lower the heat of vaporization of the formulation include propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin and polysorbate. The formulation can be vaporized using a hand-held low temperature vaporizer or atomizer.

Plant-based medicinal compounds or nutritional supplements in various carrier combinations are described. The carriers can include N-acylated fatty amino acids, penetration enhancers, and/or various other beneficial carriers. The plant-based composition/carrier combinations can create administration benefits.

Plant-based medicinal compounds or nutritional supplements in various carrier combinations are described. The carriers can include N-acylated fatty amino acids, penetration enhancers, and/or various other beneficial carriers. The plant-based composition/carrier combinations can create administration benefits.

The present invention discloses a medicine for treatment or adjuvant treatment of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a preparation method thereof and use methods thereof. The medicine comprises: lightyellow sophora root, glabrous greenbrier rhizome, bark of Chinese corktree, raw sessile stemona root, alumen, coptis root, cortex dictamni, chinaberry bark and root-bark, pangolin scales, amber, eucommia bark, tree peony bark, clematis root, common cnidium fruit, Chinese angelica, licorice root, common macrocarpium fruit, barbary wolfberry fruit, medicinal indianmulberry root, cherokee rose fruit, chinaroot greenbier rhizome, akebia fruit, milkvetch root, Japanese climbing fern spore, asiatic pennywort herb, mulberry leaf and frankincense. The present invention not only provides the medicine capable of effectively treating the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, but also enables the medicine to be capable of being used in conjunction with other medical technical means to easily achieve a more ideal treatment effect.

The present invention is related to a thermal extract of a plant material and methods of extraction thereof. The method of producing a thermal extract from a plant starting material by means of a thermal extraction of the starting material wherein the improvement consists in requiring smaller amounts of costly and/or toxic organic solvents for the extraction and partitioning steps.

The present invention is related to a thermal extract of a plant material and methods of extraction thereof. The method of producing a thermal extract from a plant starting material by means of a thermal extraction of the starting material wherein the improvement consists in requiring smaller amounts of costly and/or toxic organic solvents for the extraction and partitioning steps.

The invention relates to a dermatological composition containing a myrtle extract in a concentration that is higher than or equal to 0.01 wt. %, for the use thereof as an anti-biofilm agent against Propionibacterium acnes.

The embodiments herein relate to a multi-vitamin kids' gummies composition and a method of making the same. The multi-vitamin kids' gummies comprises a fruit powder, a thickening agent, a vitamin mix and water. The fruit powder is baobab fruit powder. The thickening agent is gelatine. The method of making multi-vitamin kids' gummies comprises mixing a predetermined amount of water and a predetermined amount of a thickening agent to obtain a mixture. The mixture is boiled to get a gel-like consistency. The mixture is cooled to room temperature. A predetermined amount of a fruit powder is added to the mixture. The fruit powder is baobab fruit powder. The mixture is kept at room temperature for at least 15 minutes and the mixture is molded to form gummies or candies.