Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Antigen – epitope – or other immunospecific immunoeffector – Conjugate or complex
Patent
1998-09-01
2000-04-11
Woodward, Michael P.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector
Conjugate or complex
424 49, 424401, 514859, 514887, A61K 3578
Patent
active
060485337
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the administration of an effective amount of turmeric for the treatment of various health ailments and also as a food supplement to promote health and vitality. The turmeric is especially useful for the treatment of skin disorders, such as acne, when administered orally. It can also be applied topically as a whitened or bleached composition. It can also be used to treat liver and stomach disorders, skin discoloration, constipation, and hemorrhoids.
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Gupta Anish
Woodward Michael P.
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