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Extracts of ginkgo biloba and their methods of preparation

US5700468A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 1996
Grant dateDec 23, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/70
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is provided for producing a purified extract from Ginkgo biloba leaves by solvent extraction with selected solvents. In the process, a crude or partially purified extract is subjected to solvent extraction with a solvent comprising toluene and n-butanol. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising dimeric flavones and/or polyphenols are also described.

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