Abstract:
The present invention discloses a novel use of a lanostane having the following formula (I) in enhancing uptake of nutrients: wherein R1 is either H or CH3; R2 is OCOCH3, ═O or OH; R3 is H or OH; R4 is —C(═CH2)—C(CH3)2Ra, in which Ra is H or OH, or —CH═C(CH3)—Rb, in which Rb is CH3 or CH2OH; R5 is H or OH; and R6 is CH3 or CH2OH.
Abstract:
The present application relates to a method for enhancing absorption of a nutrient in a subject in need thereof with an effective amount of an isolated astragaloside compound.
Abstract:
A method for skin care includes administering the water insoluble fraction of Astragalus membranaceus, or astragaloside compounds thereof to a subject in need thereof at an effective amount for improving skin texture, reducing wrinkles, UV protection, and/or providing an anti-aging effect.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and prophylaxis of angina and myocardial infarction, wherein a combination of a tea extract (catechins) and an antianginal drug are proved therapeutically potent in treating angina and mycocardial infarction induced from myocardial ischemia. The present invention also provides a use of a tea extract (catechins) in treating and preventing angina.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a novel use of a lanostane having the following formula (I) in enhancing uptake of nutrients: wherein R1 is either H or CH3; R2 is OCOCH3, ═O or OH; R3 is H or OH; R4 is —C(═CH2)—C(CH3)2Ra, in which Ra is H or OH, or —CH═C(CH3)—Rb, in which Rb is CH3 or CH2OH; R5 is H or OH; and R6 is CH3 or CH2OH.