The invention describes a combination of at least one aromatase inhibitor selected from the group of chemical-synthetic aromatase inhibitors and aromatase inhibition exhibiting extracts of soya beans and rapeseed, respectively, and at least one plant extract that contains one or more active ingredient substance(s) extracted from the plant, which is(are) selected from the group of 5α reductase type I and/or type II inhibitors and androgen receptor blockers, said combination being contained for example in a composition and having special properties for influencing hair growth. Uses of this combination are also described.

The invention describes a combination of at least one aromatase inhibitor selected from the group of chemical-synthetic aromatase inhibitors and aromatase inhibition exhibiting extracts of soya beans and rapeseed, respectively, and at least one plant extract that contains one or more active ingredient substance(s) extracted from the plant, which is(are) selected from the group of 5α reductase type I and/or type II inhibitors and androgen receptor blockers, said combination being contained for example in a composition and having special properties for influencing hair growth. Uses of this combination are also described.

The invention describes a combination of at least one aromatase inhibitor selected from the group of chemical-synthetic aromatase inhibitors and aromatase inhibition exhibiting extracts of soya beans and rapeseed, respectively, and at least one plant extract that contains one or more active ingredient substance(s) extracted from the plant, which is(are) selected from the group of 5α reductase type I and/or type II inhibitors and androgen receptor blockers, said combination being contained for example in a composition and having special properties for influencing hair growth. Uses of this combination are also described.

A pressed biomass component is disclosed. The pressed biomass component includes plant or animal material that is compressed by a press plate apparatus by application of pressure within a range of 1000 to 36000 pounds per square inch (PSI). The pressed biomass component is a resultant of the application of the pressure to the plant or animal material and typically has a weight of 0.5-10 grams. The pressed biomass component of claim 1 may be formed in a disc shape including a curved perimeter, a top surface and a bottom surface oriented in parallel with the top surface; thus, resembling a coin. The application of pressure to the press plate apparatus forms the pressed biomass component to support a desired burn time when placed on a heating apparatus. The heating apparatus often includes a ceramic bulb having a wattage within a wattage range of 50 w-150 w.

A pressed biomass component is disclosed. The pressed biomass component includes plant or animal material that is compressed by a press plate apparatus by application of pressure within a range of 1000 to 36000 pounds per square inch (PSI). The pressed biomass component is a resultant of the application of the pressure to the plant or animal material and typically has a weight of 0.5-10 grams. The pressed biomass component of claim 1 may be formed in a disc shape including a curved perimeter, a top surface and a bottom surface oriented in parallel with the top surface; thus, resembling a coin. The application of pressure to the press plate apparatus forms the pressed biomass component to support a desired burn time when placed on a heating apparatus. The heating apparatus often includes a ceramic bulb having a wattage within a wattage range of 50 w-150 w.

The present invention relates to a composition having an anti-glycation effect and an application thereof. The anti-glycation composition includes the following constituents in parts by mass: 0.1 to 5 parts of Osmanthus fragrans extract, 0.1 to 5 parts of Punica granatum extract and 0.1 to 2 part of Olea europaea extract, wherein in the Osmanthus fragrans extract, a mass content of polyphenol is more than or equal to 10%, and a mass content of verbascoside is more than or equal to 10%; in the Punica granatum extract, a mass content of polyphenol is more than or equal to 30%, and a mass content of punicalagin is more than or equal to 8%; and in the Olea europaea extract, a mass content of polyphenol is more than or equal to 10%, and a mass content of hydroxytyrosol is more than or equal to 3%.

The present invention relates to a composition having an anti-glycation effect and an application thereof. The anti-glycation composition includes the following constituents in parts by mass: 0.1 to 5 parts of Osmanthus fragrans extract, 0.1 to 5 parts of Punica granatum extract and 0.1 to 2 part of Olea europaea extract, wherein in the Osmanthus fragrans extract, a mass content of polyphenol is more than or equal to 10%, and a mass content of verbascoside is more than or equal to 10%; in the Punica granatum extract, a mass content of polyphenol is more than or equal to 30%, and a mass content of punicalagin is more than or equal to 8%; and in the Olea europaea extract, a mass content of polyphenol is more than or equal to 10%, and a mass content of hydroxytyrosol is more than or equal to 3%.

Provided is a method for making a composition for application to skin with improved antimicrobial properties. The method of making a composition for application to skin includes: combining a raw material, water, and a first agent in a first amount effective to inhibit microbial growth to obtain a first mixture; and mixing a second agent in a second amount effective to inhibit microbial growth and the first mixture to obtain a second mixture, wherein a temperature of the second agent is maintained at equal to or less than about 33 C. A composition for application to skin is also provided. The composition for application to skin includes a first agent in a first amount effective to inhibit microbial growth and a second agent in a second amount effective to inhibit microbial growth. The first agent may include a fermentate. The second agent may include a probiotic. The composition for application to skin may further include at least one essential oil and/or at least one terpene.

The present invention relates to an immunologically active phyto-mixture comprising at least one plant extract selected from the family (a) Asteraceae, (b) Verbenaceae, and/or (c) Burseraceae, preferably at least one plant extract from the genus (a) Bidens, (b) Stachytarpheta, and/or (c) Bursera. Particularly preferred species include (a) Bidens alba, Bidens pilosa, (b) Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, Stachytarpheta cayennensis, Stachytarpheta indica, and/or (c) Bursera simaruba, Bursera microphylla, Bursera glabrifolia. The phyto-mixture optionally comprises (d) at least one further biologically active plant extract, such as Aloe vera and/or Stemodia maritima. The afore-mentioned phyto-mixture according to the invention exhibits good antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory efficiency and is particularly suitable for prevention and treatment of efflorescences. Therefore, the present invention also relates to a preparation for oral and topical administration for prevention and treatment of efflorescences of the skin and the mucous membrane.

The present invention relates to an immunologically active phyto-mixture comprising at least one plant extract selected from the family (a) Asteraceae, (b) Verbenaceae, and/or (c) Burseraceae, preferably at least one plant extract from the genus (a) Bidens, (b) Stachytarpheta, and/or (c) Bursera. Particularly preferred species include (a) Bidens alba, Bidens pilosa, (b) Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, Stachytarpheta cayennensis, Stachytarpheta indica, and/or (c) Bursera simaruba, Bursera microphylla, Bursera glabrifolia. The phyto-mixture optionally comprises (d) at least one further biologically active plant extract, such as Aloe vera and/or Stemodia maritima. The afore-mentioned phyto-mixture according to the invention exhibits good antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory efficiency and is particularly suitable for prevention and treatment of efflorescences. Therefore, the present invention also relates to a preparation for oral and topical administration for prevention and treatment of efflorescences of the skin and the mucous membrane.