Pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutraceutical and dietary compositions derived from Garcinia mangostana are rich in .gamma.-mangostin and other demethylated xanthones. These compositions exhibit potent antioxidative activity and reduce inflammation. These compositions may be used in a method of treating TNF-.alpha., and aP2 mediated disorders. The compositions are prepared by subjecting a hydroalcoholic extract of fruit pericarp (fruit hull) of Garcinia mangostana, wherein said hydroalcoholic extract comprises predominantly .alpha.-mangostin, to demethylation in the presence of a Lewis acid, an organic base and a catalyst.

Gokaraju; Ganga Raju

Gokaraju; Rama Raju

Golakoti; Trimurtulu

Chirravuri; Venkateswara Rao

Bhupathiraju; Kiran

Laila Nutraceuticals

Nutraceutical composition from Garcinia mangostana

Disclosed are an acne-removing traditional Chinese medicine composition and a preparation method thereof, wherein the traditional Chinese medicine composition is made from Garcinia mangostana L pericarp, thyme and Fructus aurantii through steps of ethanol extraction and macroporous resin, and collecting the part eluted by 60%-80% ethanol. The three medicinal materials of the composition have a synergic anti-inflammation effect.

INFINITUS (CHINA) COMPANY LTD

INFINITUS

COMPANY LTD

Acne-removing traditional chinese medicine composition and preparation method thereof

Herbal compositions having anti-adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein (aP2), anti-5-lipoxygenase-activating protein (FLAP) and anti-Cysteinyl Leukotriene (CysLT)-1 receptor expression activity contain an extract of Boswellia serrata. More particularly, these herbal compositions comprise an effective amount of an enriched Boswellia extract containing from 10% to 99% by weight of 3-0-acetyl-11-keto-.beta.-boswellic acid; and an effective amount of a second extract selected from the group consisting of an extract of Aegle marmelos, an extract of Zingiber officinale, an extract of Garcinia mangostana, and mixtures thereof. These may be used in dietary supplements or pharmaceutical formulations for controlling diseases associated with or related to inflammation. These diseases in particular include respiratory disorders such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, hay fever, type-1 hypersensitivity and mild allergies. The compositions can also be useful for skin care.

Laila Impex

Anti-adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein (AP2), anti-flap and anti-CySLT1 receptor herbal compositions