The present invention concerns with new compositions containing lipophilic extracts of Piper nigrum, Zingiber officinale, Boswellia serrata and other plants used as adjuvant, prepared using as a solvent fluorinated hydrocarbons fluids in subcritical conditions. The compositions properly formulated are useful for topical and systemic treatment of pain and inflammation. The formulations are also active in muscle spasticity and neuropathic pains.

The formulations according to the invention, exerting a powerful synergistic effect, are particularly useful in the treatment of osteoarthrosis, osteoarthritis and arthritis psoriatic pain alone or in combination with specific drugs.

By topical application the formulation in form of creams, lotions or massage oils are indicated to reduce superficial and deep pain, edema and irritation of any origins.

The application provides nutraceutical compositions supporting an active life style. In one embodiment, the nutraceutical composition includes a gelling component in a sufficient amount to provide a cohesive gelled product and an active component. The active component consists of a vitamin B composition, a carbohydrate composition, a stimulant composition, a mineral composition, an antioxidant composition, and an herbal composition.

The application provides nutraceutical compositions supporting mental alertness. In one embodiment, the nutraceutical composition comprises an active component and a gelling component in a sufficient amount to provide a cohesive gelled product. The active component comprises a carbohydrate composition, a vitamin B composition, a caffeinated composition and an anxiolytic composition, wherein the carbohydrate composition comprises a high glycemic index (GI) sugar having a GI not less than 70.

The application provides nutraceutical compositions supporting mental alertness. In one embodiment, the nutraceutical composition comprises an active component and a gelling component in a sufficient amount to provide a cohesive gelled product. The active component comprises a carbohydrate composition, a vitamin B composition, a caffeinated composition and an anxiolytic composition, wherein the carbohydrate composition comprises a high glycemic index (GI) sugar having a GI not less than 70.

Therapeutic tea remedy mixtures in the form of beverages and ointments. Methods for making the tea remedy mixtures are described along with the benefits it provides to combat various medical ailments that frequently impair the human body.

Therapeutic tea remedy mixtures in the form of beverages and ointments. Methods for making the tea remedy mixtures are described along with the benefits it provides to combat various medical ailments that frequently impair the human body.

An object of the present invention is to provide a feed for domestic animals or a supplement for domestic animals, a growth-promoting agent for a bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus, and a method for promoting growth of a bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus, by which an intestinal environment of the domestic animal can be ameliorated without externally administering bacteria, and more specifically, a proportion of bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus in intestinal bacteria can be increased. According to the present invention, there is provided a feed for domestic animals or a supplement for domestic animals, which is used for promoting growth of a bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus in the domestic animal, the feed or the supplement including at least one of a plant of the genus Salacia, an extract of the plant of the genus Salacia, or a ground product of the plant of the genus Salacia.

An object of the present invention is to provide a feed for domestic animals or a supplement for domestic animals, a growth-promoting agent for a bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus, and a method for promoting growth of a bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus, by which an intestinal environment of the domestic animal can be ameliorated without externally administering bacteria, and more specifically, a proportion of bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus in intestinal bacteria can be increased. According to the present invention, there is provided a feed for domestic animals or a supplement for domestic animals, which is used for promoting growth of a bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus in the domestic animal, the feed or the supplement including at least one of a plant of the genus Salacia, an extract of the plant of the genus Salacia, or a ground product of the plant of the genus Salacia.

A weight loss composition including banaba leaf extract, apple fruit extract, Rhodiola root extract, zinc chelate, and magnesium chelate are described. The weight loss composition may further include gardenia fruit extract, chromium chelate, Salacia extract, berberine, inositol, or mixtures thereof. Embodiments are also directed to a bulk food product and a weight management plan, which may be used in conjunction with the weight loss composition. Embodiments are also directed to kits and methods of use for treating or preventing obesity, promoting weight loss, and improving insulin resistance.

A weight loss composition including banaba leaf extract, apple fruit extract, Rhodiola root extract, zinc chelate, and magnesium chelate are described. The weight loss composition may further include gardenia fruit extract, chromium chelate, Salacia extract, berberine, inositol, or mixtures thereof. Embodiments are also directed to a bulk food product and a weight management plan, which may be used in conjunction with the weight loss composition. Embodiments are also directed to kits and methods of use for treating or preventing obesity, promoting weight loss, and improving insulin resistance.