Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution... – Containing or obtained from echinacea
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-12
2009-02-17
Tate, Christopher R. (Department: 1655)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...
Containing or obtained from echinacea
Reexamination Certificate
active
07491414
ABSTRACT:
AnEchinaceacomposition containing the immunosuppressive components of anEchinaceaextract but not the immunostimulatory components is disclosed. A process for isolatingEchinaceaimmunosuppressive components by extraction with lipophilic compounds is also disclosed. TheEchinaceacomposition can be used for treatment of colds, flu, and other upper respiratory tract infections, inflammatory diseases, and immunomodulatory disorders.
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Gaia Herbs, Inc.
Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec P.A.
Tate Christopher R.
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