A composition for treating acne includes an anti-acne active agent that includes salicylic acid, an emulsifier, an emollient, particles of zinc oxide, water and a humectant. The composition has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 5. The zinc oxide can be included in a powder with particles that are formed as aggregates of smaller particles which, when used in a dispersion at a concentration of 50 weight % of zinc oxide, produces a transparent composition.

Medicinal plant extracts and their bioactives from Alpinia, Magnolia, Kochia and Piper/Pepper are disclosed herein in combination or alone in regulating homeostasis of chondrocytes, extracellular matrix, articular cartilage, and phenotype of arthritis that lead to enhanced anabolic functions of chondrocytes, increased renewal/rebuilding/regeneration of extracellular matrix and articular cartilage, and improved phenotype of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Medicinal plant extracts and their bioactives from Alpinia, Magnolia, Kochia and Piper/Pepper are disclosed herein in combination or alone in regulating homeostasis of chondrocytes, extracellular matrix, articular cartilage, and phenotype of arthritis that lead to enhanced anabolic functions of chondrocytes, increased renewal/rebuilding/regeneration of extracellular matrix and articular cartilage, and improved phenotype of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Medicinal plant extracts and their bioactives from Alpinia, Magnolia, Kochia and Piper/Pepper are disclosed herein in combination or alone in regulating homeostasis of chondrocytes, extracellular matrix, articular cartilage, and phenotype of arthritis that lead to enhanced anabolic functions of chondrocytes, increased renewal/rebuilding/regeneration of extracellular matrix and articular cartilage, and improved phenotype of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

An anxiolytic composition includes a synergistic combination of one or more of an L-theanine, an s-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), and optionally an extract of Magnolia, an extract of Phellodendron, and a whey protein.

An anxiolytic composition includes a synergistic combination of one or more of an L-theanine, an s-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), and optionally an extract of Magnolia, an extract of Phellodendron, and a whey protein.

An anxiolytic composition includes a synergistic combination of one or more of an L-theanine, an s-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), and optionally an extract of Magnolia, an extract of Phellodendron, and a whey protein.

Provided is an herbal composition including an extract from a combination of herbs including at least five of Forsythia suspensa, Scutellaria baicalensis, Bupleurum chinese, Magnolia officinalis, Agastache rugosa, Astragalus membranaceus, Atractylodes macrocephala, and seeds of Ligustrum lucidum. Also provided is a method for preparing the herbal composition and a method for preventing or treating a viral infection by administering an effective amount of the herbal composition to a subject in need thereof.

Provided is an herbal composition including an extract from a combination of herbs including at least five of Forsythia suspensa, Scutellaria baicalensis, Bupleurum chinese, Magnolia officinalis, Agastache rugosa, Astragalus membranaceus, Atractylodes macrocephala, and seeds of Ligustrum lucidum. Also provided is a method for preparing the herbal composition and a method for preventing or treating a viral infection by administering an effective amount of the herbal composition to a subject in need thereof.

Provided is an herbal composition including an extract from a combination of herbs including at least five of Forsythia suspensa, Scutellaria baicalensis, Bupleurum chinese, Magnolia officinalis, Agastache rugosa, Astragalus membranaceus, Atractylodes macrocephala, and seeds of Ligustrum lucidum. Also provided is a method for preparing the herbal composition and a method for preventing or treating a viral infection by administering an effective amount of the herbal composition to a subject in need thereof.