Method of preparing Dioscorea tincture and uses thereof
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
공개
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A61K-036/8945
A61K-036/88
출원번호
US-0244942
(2005-10-06)
공개번호
US-0073224
(2006-04-06)
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Last,Bruce
출원인 / 주소
Omni Research Technology
대리인 / 주소
NIXON PEABODY LLP PATENT GROUP
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초록
The present invention is directed to method of making a wild yam root tincture from Diascorea sp. and a composition containing this tincture. The composition can be administered to an individual to treat conditions that are treatable with diosgenin.
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What is claimed: 1. A method of making a Wild Yam root tincture, said method comprising: introducing a first batch of Wild Yam root into a solution comprising water and alcohol, wherein the first batch of Wild Yam root is allowed to soak in the solution for about 24 hours or more; removing the fir
What is claimed: 1. A method of making a Wild Yam root tincture, said method comprising: introducing a first batch of Wild Yam root into a solution comprising water and alcohol, wherein the first batch of Wild Yam root is allowed to soak in the solution for about 24 hours or more; removing the first batch of Wild Yam root from the solution; and introducing a second batch of Wild Yam root into the solution, wherein the second batch of Wild Yam root is allowed to soak in the solution for about 24 hours or more; and removing the second batch of Wild Yam root from the solution, whereby a Wild Yam root tincture is made. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the Wild Yam root is Dioscorea villosa, Dioscorea barbasco, Dioscorea bulbifera, or a combination thereof. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first and second batches of Wild Yam root are freshly chopped prior to said introducing. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the solution comprises about 40 to about 80 percent of water. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the solution comprises about 50 to about 70 percent of water. 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the alcohol is ethanol. 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the solution comprises about 20 to about 60 percent alcohol. 8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the solution comprises about 30 to about 50 percent alcohol. 9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first and second batches of Wild Yam root are allowed to soak for about 7 days or more. 10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first and second batches of Wild Yam root are allowed to soak for about 21 days. 11. A Wild Yam root tincture produced by the method according to claim 1. 12. The Wild Yam root tincture according to claim 1 1, wherein the Wild Yam root is Dioscorea villosa, Dioscorea barbasco, Dioscorea bulbifera, or a combination thereof. 13. A composition comprising the Wild Yam root tincture according to claim 11. 14. The composition according to claim 13, wherein the composition is a cream or gel. 15. The composition according to claim 13 further comprising a carrier. 16. The composition according to claim 11, wherein the Wild Yam room tincture is present in an amount of about 0.05 to about 5 percent by weight. 17. The composition according to claim 11, wherein the Wild Yam room tincture is present in an amount of about 0.1 to about 2 percent by weight. 18. A method of treatment comprising: administering to an individual a composition according to claim 11, whereby said administering is effective to treat the individual for a condition selected from the group of menopause, pre-menstrual syndrome, hormonal imbalance, hot flashes, decreased libido, night sweats, mood swings, bone density deficiency, breast fibroids, eczema, rheumatism and arthritis-like ailments, burns, metabolic regulatory conditions, spasmodic asthma, emotional instability, chronic cough, diarrhea, and diabetes. 19. The method according to claim 18, wherein said administering is carried out by topical administration or oral administration. 20. The method according to claim 19, wherein said topical administration comprises applying the composition to one or more of the buttocks, breasts, underarm, face, neck, and belly.
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