Plant extracts for use in enhancing immune system and brain modulation
View Patent ↗A pharmaceutical composition, nutraceutical composition or functional food product comprising a compound or a mixture of compounds selected from the group consisting of Sidr honey, Ajwa Al-Madinah, Sannoot, Senna, Indian Costus Root, Nuclei dates, Black Seed, and Zamzam Water, as active ingredient together with a pharmaceutically acceptable diluents or carrier for treatment or prophylaxis of one or more of the following symptoms or disorders: diminished immune system, anxiety, memory deficits and dysfunctions, lack of concentration, diminished emotional well-being, low spirits, sexual dysfunction, impotence, or lack of appetite. Methods of treatment are also presented.
1. A functional food product for the treatment of a diminished immune system, wherein the functional food product comprises:
a) 0.001 to 92% by weight of Sidr Honey;
b) 0.001 to 1% by weight of an ingredient selected from the group consisting of Ajwa Al-Madinah, Senna, Indian Costus Root, Nuclei dates and Black seed;
c) 0.001 to 2% by weight of Sanoot; and
d) a pharmaceutical acceptable diluent or carrier.
2. The functional food product according to claim 1 , wherein the functional food product further comprises one or more food ingredients selected from the group consisting of flavors, sugars, minerals, vitamins, stabilizers, thickeners, dietary fibers, protein, and amino acids.
3. The functional food product according to claim 1 , wherein the functional food product further comprises one or more additives selected from the group consisting of thickeners, coloring agents, bulking agents, polyols, xylitol, mannitol, maltitol, preservatives, sodium or potassium benzoate, sodium or calcium carbonate, antioxidants, ascorbic acid, carotionoids, tocopherols or polyphenols, mono-, oligo- or polysaccharides, glucose, fructose, sucrose, soyoligosaccharides, xylo-oligosaccharides, galacto-oligosaccharides, artificial or natural non- or low-caloric sweeteners, aspartame, acesulfame, acidifiers in the form of edible acids, citric acids, acetic acid, lactic acid, adipic acid, flavors, emulsifiers, diluents, maltodextrose, wetting agents, glycerol, stabilizers, coatings, isotonic agents, and absorption promoting or delaying agents.
4. The functional food product according to claim 1 , wherein the functional food product is selected from the group consisting of fruit or juice products, concentrates of fruit or juice products, lemonades, dairy type products, frozen confectionary products, baked goods, spreads, margarine, butter, peanut butter, honey, snacks, pasta products, other cereal products, ready-to-serve-dishes, frozen food, tinned food, syrups, sauces, fillings, dips, chewing gums, sherbet, spices, cooking salt and instant drink powders.
5. A pharmaceutical composition or nutraceutical composition for the treatment of a diminished immune system, wherein the pharmaceutical composition, nutraceutical composition or functional food product comprises:
a) 0.001 to 92% by weight of Sidr Honey;
b) 0.001 to 1% by weight of an ingredient selected from the group consisting of Ajwa Al-Madinah, Senna, Indian Costus Root, Nuclei dates and Black seed;
c) 0.001 to 2% by weight of Sanoot; and
d) a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier.
6. The nutraceutical composition according to claim 5 , wherein the composition is in the form of granules, tablets, pills, capsules, salves, lotions or suspensions.
7. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 5 , wherein the composition further comprises one or more active ingredients selected from the group consisting of one or more phytotherapeutics and common pharmaceuticals and wherein the composition is in the form of tablets, hard gelatin capsules, soft gelatin capsules, pills, sachets, powders, granules, solutions, suspensions, ointment, lotions, creams, hydrogels, lipogels, micronized powders, sprays, aerosols or plasters.
8. The composition according to claim 5 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition or nutraceutical composition is for topical administration to the skin or mucous membranes and is in the form of an ointment, tincture, cream, gel, solution, lotion, nasal spray, aerosol, dry powder for inhalation, suspension, shampoo, hair soap or perfume.
9. A functional food product for the treatment of a diminished immune system, wherein the functional food product comprises:
a) 250 grams of Sidr Honey;
b) 3 grams of Ajwa AL-Madinah, knead until it becomes a dough;
c) 6 grams of Sanoot (Fennel), the seed of this herb ground to a powder then added to the Ajwa Al-Madinah dough;
d) 3 grams of Senna, this herb's papers ground without it sticks and seeds;
e) 3 grams of Indian Costus Root, the root ground to a powder;
f) 3 grams of Nuclei dates, ground to a powder;
g) 3 grams of Black Seed, ground to a powder; and
h) 1 milliliter of Zamzam Water.
10. The functional food product according to claim 9 , wherein the functional food product further comprises one or more food ingredients selected from the group consisting of flavors, sugars, minerals, vitamins, stabilizers, thickeners, dietary fibers, protein, and amino acids.
11. The functional food product according to claim 9 , wherein the functional food product further comprises one or more additives selected from the group consisting of thickeners, coloring agents, bulking agents, polyols, xylitol, mannitol, maltitol, preservatives, sodium or potassium benzoate, sodium or calcium carbonate, antioxidants, ascorbic acid, carotionoids, tocopherols or polyphenols, mono-, oligo- or polysaccharides, glucose, fructose, sucrose, soyoligosaccharides, xylo-oligosaccharides, galacto-oligosaccharides, artificial or natural non- or low-caloric sweeteners, aspartame, acesulfame, acidifiers in the form of edible acids, citric acids, acetic acid, lactic acid, adipic acid, flavors, emulsifiers, diluents, maltodextrose, wetting agents, glycerol, stabilizers, coatings, isotonic agents, and absorption promoting or delaying agents.
12. The functional food product according to claim 9 , wherein the functional food product is selected from the group consisting of fruit or juice products, concentrates of fruit or juice products, lemonades, dairy type products, frozen confectionary products, baked goods, spreads, margarine, butter, peanut butter, honey, snacks, pasta products, other cereal products, ready-to-serve-dishes, frozen food, tinned food, syrups, sauces, fillings, dips, chewing gums, sherbet, spices, cooking salt and instant drink powders.