The present invention describes extracts of Polygonum cuspidatum and related compositions that are capable of photodynamic inactivation (PDI) of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and capable of killing or inactivating cancer cells. The present invention further describes methods of using said Polygonum cuspidatum extracts and photodynamic inactivation (PDI) as a therapy for the treatment of microbial infection and as well as the use of Polygonum cuspidatum extract and related compositions as photodynamic therapy agents for the treatment of cancer.

A process of manufacturing antimicrobial fabrics includes drying Rheum rhabarbarum, Sophora flavescens var. Flavescens, Forsythia suspensa, Coptis chinensis Franch, Rehmannia glutinosa, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, and Scutellaria lateriflora at 50 C. for about 6 to 12 hours, and grinding same to nanoscale powders; adding the nanoscale powders to a solution containing 95% by volume of ethanol, heating the solution at 50 C., and extracting the ethanol; adding water to the container after extracting for two hours, thereby obtaining a solution containing antimicrobial herbal medicinal components; adding about 1 to 3 wt % of Sodium dodecyl sulfate to the solution containing antimicrobial herbal medicinal components for emulsification; adding about 5 wt % of acrylic resin to the emulsified solution to form Liposomes containing the nano powder; adding the Liposomes to foam resin to form a mixture; and applying the mixture to fabrics to manufacture antimicrobial fabrics containing herbal medicinal components.

A process of manufacturing antimicrobial fabrics includes drying Rheum rhabarbarum, Sophora flavescens var. Flavescens, Forsythia suspensa, Coptis chinensis Franch, Rehmannia glutinosa, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, and Scutellaria lateriflora at 50 C. for about 6 to 12 hours, and grinding same to nanoscale powders; adding the nanoscale powders to a solution containing 95% by volume of ethanol, heating the solution at 50 C., and extracting the ethanol; adding water to the container after extracting for two hours, thereby obtaining a solution containing antimicrobial herbal medicinal components; adding about 1 to 3 wt % of Sodium dodecyl sulfate to the solution containing antimicrobial herbal medicinal components for emulsification; adding about 5 wt % of acrylic resin to the emulsified solution to form Liposomes containing the nano powder; adding the Liposomes to foam resin to form a mixture; and applying the mixture to fabrics to manufacture antimicrobial fabrics containing herbal medicinal components.

A process of manufacturing antimicrobial fabrics includes drying Rheum rhabarbarum, Sophora flavescens var. Flavescens, Forsythia suspensa, Coptis chinensis Franch, Rehmannia glutinosa, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, and Scutellaria lateriflora at 50 C. for about 6 to 12 hours, and grinding same to nanoscale powders; adding the nanoscale powders to a solution containing 95% by volume of ethanol, heating the solution at 50 C., and extracting the ethanol; adding water to the container after extracting for two hours, thereby obtaining a solution containing antimicrobial herbal medicinal components; adding about 1 to 3 wt % of Sodium dodecyl sulfate to the solution containing antimicrobial herbal medicinal components for emulsification; adding about 5 wt % of acrylic resin to the emulsified solution to form Liposomes containing the nano powder; adding the Liposomes to foam resin to form a mixture; and applying the mixture to fabrics to manufacture antimicrobial fabrics containing herbal medicinal components.

The present invention relates to a composition and to the production and use of said composition.

Pesticide synergist composition containing, among others, (1) a cysteine proteolytic enzyme (or a mixture of cysteine proteolytic enzymes), (2) a polyphenolic compound (or a mixture of polyphenolic compounds chosen from among hydrolysable tannins), (3) a compound chosen from among the triglycerides (or a mixture thereof), (4) a phase change inhibitor chosen from among (ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, benzylic alcohol and the mixtures thereof), (5) an enzyme stabilizer chosen from among the organic peroxides, (6) a non-ionic surfactant, (7) an essential oil chosen from among the essential oils of Melaleuca alternifolia and quinquenervia, (9) a simple reagent such as acetic acid and citric acid to modify/stabilize the pH the present invention may be in the form of a concentrate or an emulsion containing pyrethrins (pyrethrum flower extract), pyrethroids (i) and (ii), and a mixture thereof. said composition is intended for use in managing the resistance associated with the mechanisms of insects for detoxifying insecticides and to improve the efficiency of certain insecticides, in particular certain insecticides such as pyrethrins and pyrethroids (i) and (ii).

The present invention relates to a composition and to the production and use of said composition.

Pesticide synergist composition containing, among others, (1) a cysteine proteolytic enzyme (or a mixture of cysteine proteolytic enzymes), (2) a polyphenolic compound (or a mixture of polyphenolic compounds chosen from among hydrolysable tannins), (3) a compound chosen from among the triglycerides (or a mixture thereof), (4) a phase change inhibitor chosen from among (ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, benzylic alcohol and the mixtures thereof), (5) an enzyme stabilizer chosen from among the organic peroxides, (6) a non-ionic surfactant, (7) an essential oil chosen from among the essential oils of Melaleuca alternifolia and quinquenervia, (9) a simple reagent such as acetic acid and citric acid to modify/stabilize the pH the present invention may be in the form of a concentrate or an emulsion containing pyrethrins (pyrethrum flower extract), pyrethroids (i) and (ii), and a mixture thereof. said composition is intended for use in managing the resistance associated with the mechanisms of insects for detoxifying insecticides and to improve the efficiency of certain insecticides, in particular certain insecticides such as pyrethrins and pyrethroids (i) and (ii).

A method for green control of corn pests in an intensive farmland is provided, belonging to the technical field of green control. The method for green control of corn pests in an intensive farmland is based on a scheme that combines at least halved application of a high-efficiency and low-toxic insecticide with control by an artificial flower and grass strip. The method can generate a synergistic effect, reduce the use of insecticides, increase a sensitivity of corn borers to natural enemies, protect a natural enemy population, and coordinately control corn borer damages, thereby achieving biodiversity protection and green crop production.

A method for green control of corn pests in an intensive farmland is provided, belonging to the technical field of green control. The method for green control of corn pests in an intensive farmland is based on a scheme that combines at least halved application of a high-efficiency and low-toxic insecticide with control by an artificial flower and grass strip. The method can generate a synergistic effect, reduce the use of insecticides, increase a sensitivity of corn borers to natural enemies, protect a natural enemy population, and coordinately control corn borer damages, thereby achieving biodiversity protection and green crop production.