Compositions and methods of use for extracts of magnoliaceae plants
US6582735B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P25/22
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing, treating, or managing sleeplessness, restlessness, weight gain including weight gain due to stress or lack of sleep, or all three comprising the administration of a prophylactically and therapeutically effective amount of Magnoliaceae plant or extracts thereof to a mammal in need of such therapy. Preferably the mammal is human and the compositions have comprise at least two compounds selected from magnolol, honokiol, and magnoflorine. Alternatively, the compositions may also comprise about 2% honokiol by weight of the composition.
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