A composition, in particular a cosmetic formulation, comprising an extract containing verbascoside and/or derivatives thereof and/or structural analogs thereof, wherein the extract is prepared from aerial parts of plants selected from the group consisting of sesame plant (Sesamum indicum), Lippia citriodora, Haeberlea rhodopensis, Cistanche tubulosa, Syringa vulgaris, Aiuga reptens, Buddleija davidii, Verbena officinalis, and Olea europea or wherein the extract is prepared from cell callus cultures of said parts of plants.

A composition comprising a purified extract isolated from Pseudolysimachion rotundum var. subintegrum containing abundant amount of active ingredient or the compounds isolated therefrom as an active ingredient for treating a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the use thereof. Inventive purified extract and compounds showed potent anti-COPD activity without beta-2-receptor agonistic response through various in vivo tests as well as in vitro test. Therefore, it can be used as the therapeutics or functional health food for treating and preventing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A composition comprising a purified extract isolated from Pseudolysimachion rotundum var. subintegrum containing abundant amount of active ingredient or the compounds isolated therefrom as an active ingredient for treating a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the use thereof. Inventive purified extract and compounds showed potent anti-COPD activity without beta-2-receptor agonistic response through various in vivo tests as well as in vitro test. Therefore, it can be used as the therapeutics or functional health food for treating and preventing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of blepharitis, where the compositions include verbascoside, oligopeptide-10, and sulfonated shale oil, and the preparation of such compositions.

Compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of blepharitis, where the compositions include verbascoside, oligopeptide-10, and sulfonated shale oil, and the preparation of such compositions.

Compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of blepharitis, where the compositions include verbascoside, oligopeptide-10, and sulfonated shale oil, and the preparation of such compositions.

Compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of blepharitis, where the compositions include verbascoside, oligopeptide-10, and sulfonated shale oil, and the preparation of such compositions.

Compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of blepharitis, where the compositions include verbascoside, oligopeptide-10, and sulfonated shale oil, and the preparation of such compositions.

Compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of blepharitis, where the compositions include verbascoside, oligopeptide-10, and sulfonated shale oil, and the preparation of such compositions.

A method of treating muscle cramps and muscle pain, and to relieve swelling in and around muscles after strenuous physical activity is provided, whereby an aqueous composition is applied topically to the skin overlying the affected muscles, the composition has dissolved, suspended or dispersed therein (a) an anti-inflammatory agent; (b) an agent that stimulates or promotes cell growth; and (c) an agent that enhances or stimulates the skin's immune system, wherein components (a), (b) and (c) are different.