Anti-cigarette herbal formulation as an antidote to tobacco

US7534454B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Arun Kumar Karerat · New Delhi, IN
• Oommer Rowther Mohammed Ifthikar · New Delhi, IN
• Joy Varghese · New Delhi, IN
• Achuthan Venugopal Vellappillil · New Delhi, IN
• Pushpangadan Palpu · Lucknow, IN
• Ajay Kumar Singh Rawat · Lucknow, IN
• Chandana Rao · Sidhauli, IN
• Raghavan Govindarajan · Lucknow, IN

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 28, 2004
• Grant date: May 19, 2009
• Expiry date: May 25, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K36/9068
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a novel nicotine free anticigarette herbal formulation as an anti-dote to the poisoning effects of tobacco products such as Cigarettes, Gutka, Pan masala and other similar tobacco related products. Formulation(s) comprises of sterilized dried plant powder/extracts together with the conventional additives to form the oral dosage forms, which include tablets, capsules, syrup and powders ready for suspension and mouth spray. The anti tobacco addiction herbal formulation comprises of Sesbania grandiflora, Catharanthus roseus, Ocimum sanctum, Myristica fragrans, Elettaria cardamomum, Carum copticum, Syzygium aromaticum, Cinnamomum tamala, Acorus calamus, Zingiber officinale, Piper nigrum, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Cuminum cyminum, Nigella sativum, Cinnamomum camphora, Piper longum Ocimum gratissimum and Hemidesmus indicus.