Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution... – Containing or obtained from a seed or nut
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-03
2007-07-03
Hoffman, Susan (Department: 1655)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...
Containing or obtained from a seed or nut
C424S725000, C424S401000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10482280
ABSTRACT:
The invention concerns the use of at least an oil derived from the seeds of the gourd family selected from the group consisting ofLagenaria, LuffaandMomordica, for preparing a composition designed to inhibit 5α-reductase activity, and the use of said oil for preparing a composition for treating prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic adenoma, acne, hyperseborrhea, alopecia, and hirsutism. The invention also concerns cosmetic treatment methods, in particular for greasy skin. The invention further concerns the use of at least an oil derived from seeds of the gourd family in a nutritional food composition for humans and/or animals as additive for inhibiting 5α reductase activity.
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Grondin Isabelle
Msika Philippe
Piccardi Nathalie
Piccirilli Antoine
Smadja Jacqueline
Hoffman Susan
Laboratoires Expanscience
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