Antimicrobial compositions and methods of using same
US11246312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K36/534
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are antimicrobial compositions that are substantially odorless. The antimicrobial compositions can comprise, for example, a first essential oil and a second essential oil, wherein the composition is substantially odorless. In some examples, the composition can further comprise a third essential oil. The compositions described herein can, for example, reduce the population of microbes, such as Staphylococcus aureus or Escherichia coli, by 5 log or more. Also disclosed herein are beverages and food products including the compositions disclosed herein. Also disclosed herein is milk including the compositions disclosed herein. Also disclosed herein are methods for treating or preventing a microbial infection in a subject, the methods comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of any of the compositions disclosed herein. Also disclosed herein are methods for combating bovine mastitis, the methods comprising applying any of the compositions disclosed herein to cow udders.
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