Ellagitannins rich extracts composition in sexual wellness
The present invention relates to a composition consisting of ellagitannins rich extracts originated from plant extracts of the Fagaceae family, for use in a method for improving sexual fitness or wellness of both sexes, the male sexual enhancement, the treatment of sexual dysfunction and the health of the sexual vascular system of both sexes.
1. A method for treating sexual dysfunction in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition consisting of an extract of a plant of the genus Quercus , wherein said extract has more than 10% w/w of ellagitannins based on dried extract.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extract comprises Roburins.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extract is selected from the group consisting of extracts from wood, bark, fruit, roots, or leaves.
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the plant is Quercus robur.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is in a form adapted for oral administration.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the composition is in the form of a food preparation, a dietary supplement, a nutraceutical, or a beverage.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subject is a male or female human.
8. The method of claim 2 , wherein the Roburins are selected from the group consisting of Roburins A, B, C, D, and E.
9. The method of claim 3 , wherein the plant is selected from Quercus alba, Quercus brutia Tenore, Quercus pedunculiflora, Quercus haas, Quercus petraea and Quercus robur.
10. A method for improving sexual fitness or wellness or sexual enhancement in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition consisting of an extract from a plant of the genus Quercus , wherein said extract has more than 10% w/w of ellagitannins based on dried extract.
11. The method according to claim 10 , wherein the extract comprises Roburins.
12. The method of claim 10 , wherein the extract is selected from the group consisting of extracts from wood, bark, fruit, roots, or leaves.
13. The method of claim 10 , wherein the plant is Quercus robur.
14. The method of claim 10 , wherein the subject is a male or female human.
15. The method of claim 11 , wherein the Roburins are selected from the group consisting of Roburins A, B, C, D, and E.
16. A method for improving the health of the sexual vascular system in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition consisting essentially of an extract of a plant of the genus Quercus , wherein said extract has more than 10% w/w of ellagitannins based on dried extract.
17. The method of claim 16 , wherein when administered said composition offers a safe, natural way to preserve and maintain sexual responsiveness, endurance and enjoyment.
18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the subject is a male or female human.
19. The method of claim 16 , wherein the extract comprises a Roburin selected from the group consisting of Roburins A, B, C, D, and E.