A method for using mechanical cartridges for the extraction of highly bioavailable omega-3 containing biomass oils from algal biomass is presented. Cartridges may contain an inner bore with an inlet and outlet, and may be amenable to adjustments in pressure and temperature, thereby permitting solvent-based extraction of algal biomass in which solvent temperature, pressure, retention time and flow rate are controllable.

The present invention relates to a method of preparing a noni fruit extract containing a high iridoid content or a fraction thereof, a method of preparing a noni fruit extract containing a high content of an immune-enhancing active substance or a fraction thereof, and a use of a noni fruit extract or a fraction thereof, and more specifically, the present invention provides a method of preparing a noni fruit extract containing a high iridoid content or a fraction thereof, including preparing a noni fruit extract by using ethanol in a specific concentration range as an extraction solvent, a method of preparing a noni fruit extract containing a high content of an immune-enhancing active substance or a fraction thereof, a pharmaceutical composition for enhancing immunity including the extract or a fraction thereof, a health functional food composition including the same constitution, a method of enhancing immunity using the extract or a fraction thereof, and a use of the extract or a fraction thereof in preparation of medicine for preventing or treating a disease associated with immune enhancement or reduced immunity.

Application of a traditional Chinese medicine composition to preparation of a medicine for treating or preventing coronavirus infection. The traditional Chinese medicine composition includes: 5-30 parts of herba houttuyniae, 5-30 parts of flos lonicerae, 5-20 parts of radix paeoniae rubra, 3-15 parts of folium artemisiae argyi and 3-15 parts of herba menthae. The traditional Chinese medicine composition has a good effect of treating or preventing coronavirus-related diseases.

Provided is a process, including: extracting one or more hydrophobic active ingredients of a plant material using an extraction solvent; transferring the one or more hydrophobic active ingredients from the extraction solvent to a carrier solvent; encapsulating the one or more hydrophobic active ingredients in one or more nanoparticles; and dispersing the one or more nanoparticles in an aqueous suspension, wherein: the one or more nanoparticles have a Z-average diameter between 50 to 950 nanometers; the Z-average diameter of the one or more nanoparticles changes less than 20% when the aqueous suspension is incubated at 40° C. for four weeks; and the Z-average diameter of the one or more nanoparticles changes less than 20% when the aqueous suspension is incubated at 90° C. for 30 minutes.

A pharmaceutical composition, a dietary supplement, or food containing a Perilla frutescens fermented extract is disclosed. The composition is useful for prevention or treatment of a sleep disorder. A composition or a fiber or fragrance composition containing a Perilla frutescens fermented extract is also disclosed. A method for treating sleep disorder employing the pharmaceutical composition, dietary supplement, food, or the fiber or fragrance composition is disclosed.

The present invention relates to a functional food composition for enhancing muscular function and exercise performance and a method for preparing same. According to the present invention, provided is a composition which enables increased generation of factors associated with myogenesis and energy metabolism and thus enhances exercise performance and muscular function. More particularly, mitochondria and muscle cell synthesis is increased and muscular atrophy is inhibited, and thus muscle exercise effects can be increased and fatigue is reduced. The composition can be applied as a health function composition to various fields such as foods.

A composition is provided. The composition contains: (A) a psychoactive compound selected from the group consisting of psilocybin, psilocin, and combinations thereof; and (B) a supplement selected from the group consisting of an amino acid, a vitamin B6, piracetam, gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), theobromine, caffeine, resveratrol, and combinations thereof. A method of producing the composition and an oral dosage containing the composition are also provided.

Provided are compositions for preventing or treating cancer, the compositions including Rubus longisepalus var. tozawai (Nakai) T.B.Lee extracts, or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient.

According to an aspect, a Rubus longisepalus var. tozawai (Nakai) T.B.Lee extract has an excellent anticancer efficacy against various cancers including diffuse-type gastric cancer, and thus, a cancer treatment agent having an excellent effect may be developed by using the extract as an active ingredient.

Provided are compositions for preventing or treating cancer including Asarum maculatum Nakai extracts, or a fraction thereof. According to an aspect, an Asarum maculatum Nakai extract has an excellent anticancer efficacy against various cancers including diffuse-type gastric cancer, and a cancer treatment agent having an excellent effect may be developed by using the extract as an active ingredient.

The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition and health functional food composition for preventing or treating female menopausal disease including extract of Ribes fasciculatum leaves as an active ingredient, and a pharmaceutical composition and health functional food composition for preventing or treating female menopausal disease including an extract of Cornus officinalis and extract of Ribes fasciculatum leaves as active ingredients.