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Herbal appetite suppressant and weight loss composition

US5798101A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 1997
Grant dateAug 25, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P3/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to herbal compositions which reduce weight, maintain weight loss over an extended period of time, and act as an appetite suppressant. The composition consists of St. John's Wort with or without caffeine or other appetite suppressants known in the art, and also a composition comprising St. John's Wart (hypericin) and Mahuang (Ephedra sinica or ephedrine). Another composition disclosed comprises a combination of the above herbs with caffeine.

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