Anti-fungal compositions with prolonged activity
US6197305A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K36/68
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An anti-fungal composition, including: (a) an extract of botanical materials, the botanical materials including material from Echinacea species, and Propolis, which is a material derived from the hives of bees; and (b) an essential oil. The compositions of the present invention have been shown to have unexpectedly prolonged anti-fungal activity, as well as having anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. Preferably, the essential oil includes at least one oil selected from the group consisting of tea-tree oil, thyme oil and lavander oil. Also preferably, the herbal extract includes a mixture of Calendula, poke root, Echinacea and Propolis extract.
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