Application of dried nettle to the skin

Details Application of dried nettle to the skin Application of dried nettle to the skin

2006-03-28

2006-03-28

Tate, Christopher R. (Department: 1655)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...

C424S773000, C424S774000, C424S776000, C424S779000, C424S446000, C424S447000

Reexamination Certificate

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07018663

ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to a composition and method in which dried stinging nettle is applied to the skin proximate a pain site to alleviate pain associated with various inflammatory conditions. The characteristic sting of the stinging nettle is absent in the dried nettle of the composition and method.

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