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Process for preparing a watersoluble composition containing ginkgo leaf extracts

US5128131A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 1989
Grant dateJul 7, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition containing an extract obtained by a water-containing organic solvent, comprising: (a) an extract containing active ingredients including flavone glycoside or biflavone almost insoluble in water, said extract being obtained for ginkgo plant tissues by extraction with a water-containing organic solvent, and at least one of (b) a water-soluble high-molecular substance and (c) a fatty acid ester of polyglycerol. This composition can be formulated into preparations not containing ethanol, i.e. solid preparations including tablets, granules, and powder preparations, or non-alcoholic liquid preparations such as drinkable preparations and syrups, in such a way that the extract contained is well absorbed through the digestive tract.

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