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Composition comprising Wenguanguo extracts and methods for preparing same

US6616943B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2001
Grant dateSep 9, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P29/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides a composition comprising extracts from the husk of Wenguanguo and a process of producing the combined extract comprising the following steps: extracting Wenguanguo husks with an organic solvent to form an organic extract; removing the organic solvent from the extract to form aqueous extracts; and drying and sterilizing the aqueous extracts to form the combined extracts. The extracts can be used to make medicines or health foods for preventing cerebral aging, improving memory, improving cerebral functions and curing enuresis, frequent micturition, urinary incontinence, dementia, weak intelligence and Alzheimer's disease and other diseases caused by cerebral dysfunction. The combined extracts contain saponin, saccharides, proteins and others.

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