A temperature controlled plant maceration and extraction system and method is provided comprising an extraction chamber, an end cap at an one end of the extraction chamber, and an inlet gas valve at a second end. A hollow temperature jacket is formed around the extraction chamber from the first wall and an outer wall defining a space there between that is sealed at the one end and second end. A frame having a first and second pass-through axle is provided, one each fixedly mounted on the jacket between the one end and second end of the extraction chamber. Wherein organic matter is introduced via the one end, a solvent is injected into the chamber at the inlet valve on the second end, the extraction chamber is then rotated about the axels enabling the solvent to repeatedly wash over the organic matter performing maceration of organic matter.

An extract of an herbal composition comprising at least two different dried plants useful as antimicrobial and/or antibiofilm agent in the treatment or prevention of microbial infections caused by bacteria, such as for example Escherichia, Klebsiella, Listeria, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Streptococcus or Staphylococcus, or by fungi, such as for example is herein described. It has been found that in such extract, the active ingredients exert their biological effects in a synergistic manner. The extract may constitute the active ingredient of a food supplement, a nutraceutical, pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition or a functional food or a food additive. A process for preparing said extract is also described here.

The invention provides a method of inhibiting vascular hyperpermeability in an animal in need thereof. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition prepared by removing albumin from a human serum albumin composition and one or more p38 MAPK inhibitors to the animal.

Provided are methods for selective extraction of cannabinoids, for example cannabidiol (CBD), from a plant source, by using tailored extraction media.

A non-bleeding curcumin (NBC) which eliminate the problems of color bleeding, color leaching, color staining and dusting during the industrial processing of curcumin and its methods of preparation is disclosed in the invention. The invention also provides a water based process of preparation of food grade non-bleeding curcumin which is free of synthetic excipients.

A food composition for human consumption comprising a plurality of grape ingredients, wherein the plurality of grape ingredients comprise ground flesh, seed, stem, and skin from grapes, and wherein the plurality of grape ingredients further comprise one or more KH Grape proteins. A method of treating a certain disease in a patient comprising administering the food composition to a patient in need thereof, wherein the food composition has a concentration of KH Grape protein above 0%.

The invention provides a method for extracting active therapeutic components from plant materials of the cyclanthera pedata plant which comprises immersing said plant material containing active components and selected from the group consisting of fruits, flowers, leaves, stems, twigs, bark, wood, buds, seeds, roots, and pods in a solvent for a period of time of about 30 minutes to about 10 hours to achieve transfer of active components from the plant material to the solvent, separating the solvent containing active components from the plant material, and evaporating or distilling the solvent to produce a concentrated fraction containing active components. The invention further includes compositions and therapeutic formulations of such extracts to treat hypercholesterolemia and other high lipid related diseases.

An extraction system comprises an extraction chamber having an end cap at an one end accepting organic matter and gas or liquid solvent. A collection vessel is attached below the extraction chamber, a viewing vessel is sealed at an acute angle to a sidewall of the collection vessel enabling visual inspection at the collection plate. A gas tank is connected to the extraction chamber introducing solvent and a frame supports chamber by axles fixedly mounted on opposite sides of the extraction chamber, said axles supported by the frame structure enabling free rotation of the chamber about the axles. After gas is introduced to the organic matter, the extraction chamber is rotated vigorously about the axis, the one end is then connected to the open upper end of the collection vessel, and a lipid yield is collected at the collection plate.

A method of treating telangiectasia in a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method includes topically applying to skin of said subject in need of treatment of telangiectasia a composition comprising effective amounts of an extract of Centella asiatica leaf and an extract of Vitis vinifera seed to disrupt endothelial tubes in skin.

Compounds having unique properties are prepared from the herbal compositions described herein and comprise extracts derived from plants and fungi of the genera Panax, Ganoderma, and Saussurea. The compositions are useful in preventing, treating, relieving, and improving the quality-of-life of patients suffering from chronic diseases, such as liver diseases, cancer, cachexia, and immune system disorders.