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Methods of preparation of bioginkgo

US6174531A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 1998
Grant dateJan 16, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a novel process for producing novel extracts of Ginkgo biloba leaves. The invention further relates to a process which produces novel extracts of Ginkgo biloba with an increased amount of one of the major lactones and having an improved biological activity. Further, the disclosed process allows for a controlled method to produce a desired ratio of flavone glycosides to lactones in the end product. The invention also discloses new extracts from Ginkgo biloba, particularly for oral application.

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