Anti-inflammatory substances extracted from Echinacea
US7491414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K36/28
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An Echinacea composition containing the immunosuppressive components of an Echinacea extract but not the immunostimulatory components is disclosed. A process for isolating Echinacea immunosuppressive components by extraction with lipophilic compounds is also disclosed. The Echinacea composition can be used for treatment of colds, flu, and other upper respiratory tract infections, inflammatory diseases, and immunomodulatory disorders.
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