Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution... – Containing or obtained from panax or acanthopanax
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-13
2008-05-13
Leith, Patricia (Department: 1655)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...
Containing or obtained from panax or acanthopanax
C424S752000, C424S725000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10117119
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods and compositions for maintaining a state of wellness in a human by providing a dietary supplement comprising L-arginine, alone or in combination with either ginseng orginkgo bilobaor the combination of all three. The composition may be provided in a carrier base such as an edible food. Optionally additional nutritional supplements may be combined. The invention provides a unique blend of components that, in combination, synergistically bestow sexual wellness upon a human when taken regularly as a dietary supplement.
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Trant Aileen S.
Wuh Hank C. K.
Creighton Wray James
Hyra Clifford D.
Leith Patricia
The Daily Wellness Company
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