A composition for the treatment of acne includes hydrolyzed Psoralea Corylifolia, containing a component bakuchiol, is solubilized in a water-based solution. The composition is for topical application to the skin. In a specific implementation, the composition is a water-based acne gel. In a specific implementation, a composition includes Bakutrol, which includes bakuchiol, and bisabolol. The composition can include a polysorbate surfactant. In implementations, these ingredients are combined with other active ingredients, including for example, salicylic acid. A process of preparation of the composition allows for the stabilization of Bakutrol in solution.

A composition for the treatment of acne includes hydrolyzed Psoralea Corylifolia, containing a component bakuchiol, is solubilized in a water-based solution. The composition is for topical application to the skin. In a specific implementation, the composition is a water-based acne gel. In a specific implementation, a composition includes Bakutrol, which includes bakuchiol, and bisabolol. The composition can include a polysorbate surfactant. In implementations, these ingredients are combined with other active ingredients, including for example, salicylic acid. A process of preparation of the composition allows for the stabilization of Bakutrol in solution.

The present invention is directed to compositions for improving immune function and sensitivities to the natural and manmade environment that include ingredients from natural sources. It is further directed to methods of administering the compositions and kits containing the compositions. In a composition aspect, the composition is for regulating immune function and non-immune related sensitivities. It consists essentially of: 2 weight percent to 95 weight percent Psoralea; 2 weight percent to 95 weight percent Scutellaria; and 2 weight percent to 95 weight percent Xanthium. The Scutellaria portion may be replaced by Gardenia (in equal measure), or by a mixture of Scutellaria and Gardenia.

The present invention is directed to compositions for improving immune function and sensitivities to the natural and manmade environment that include ingredients from natural sources. It is further directed to methods of administering the compositions and kits containing the compositions. In a composition aspect, the composition is for regulating immune function and non-immune related sensitivities. It consists essentially of: 2 weight percent to 95 weight percent Psoralea; 2 weight percent to 95 weight percent Scutellaria; and 2 weight percent to 95 weight percent Xanthium. The Scutellaria portion may be replaced by Gardenia (in equal measure), or by a mixture of Scutellaria and Gardenia.

The present invention is directed to compositions for improving immune function and sensitivities to the natural and manmade environment that include ingredients from natural sources. It is further directed to methods of administering the compositions and kits containing the compositions. In a composition aspect, the composition is for regulating immune function and non-immune related sensitivities. It consists essentially of: 2 weight percent to 95 weight percent Psoralea; 2 weight percent to 95 weight percent Scutellaria; and 2 weight percent to 95 weight percent Xanthium. The Scutellaria portion may be replaced by Gardenia (in equal measure), or by a mixture of Scutellaria and Gardenia.

A composition for the treatment of acne includes hydrolyzed Psoralea corylifolia, containing a component bakuchiol, is solubilized in a water-based solution. The composition is for topical application to the skin. In various implementations, the composition is a water-based acne gel or a water-based cleanser. In a specific implementation, a composition includes Bakutrol, which includes bakuchiol, and bisabolol. The composition can include a polysorbate surfactant. In implementations, these ingredients are combined with other active ingredients, including for example, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin, retinol, tazarotene, or an antibiotic, or a combination of these. A process of preparation of the composition allows for the stabilization of Bakutrol in solution.

A composition for the treatment of acne includes hydrolyzed Psoralea corylifolia, containing a component bakuchiol, is solubilized in a water-based solution. The composition is for topical application to the skin. In various implementations, the composition is a water-based acne gel or a water-based cleanser. In a specific implementation, a composition includes Bakutrol, which includes bakuchiol, and bisabolol. The composition can include a polysorbate surfactant. In implementations, these ingredients are combined with other active ingredients, including for example, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin, retinol, tazarotene, or an antibiotic, or a combination of these. A process of preparation of the composition allows for the stabilization of Bakutrol in solution.

A method for inhibiting mammalian TOR in a cell, comprising: providing a compound of formula (1): ##STR00001## and incubating the cell with the compound. Also provided is a method for extending life span of a subject, comprising: providing the compound; and administering the compound to the subject. Yet also provided is a method for treating a mammalian TOR activation-caused disease in a subject, comprising: providing the compound; and administering the compound to the subject.

A method for inhibiting mammalian TOR in a cell, comprising: providing a compound of formula (1): ##STR00001## and incubating the cell with the compound. Also provided is a method for extending life span of a subject, comprising: providing the compound; and administering the compound to the subject. Yet also provided is a method for treating a mammalian TOR activation-caused disease in a subject, comprising: providing the compound; and administering the compound to the subject.

An anti-tumor traditional Chinese medicine, a preparation method therefor, and uses thereof. This traditional Chinese medicine is prepared by leavening of Pleurotus sp. and dioscorea bulbifera, pangolin scales, rhubarb, oyster, stiff silkworm, kelp, selfheal, ligusticum wallichii, barbat skullcap, honeysuckle flower, oldenlandia diffusa, radix trichosanthis, rhizoma anemarrhenae scutellaria baicalensis, angelica sinensis psoralea corylifolia, lucid ganoderma, and coix seed.