# US 10,478,397 B2 · Avian tincture

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- Number: US 10,478,397 B2
- Document ID: US10478397B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 15/066,518
- Filed: 2016-03-10
- Published: 2016-09-15
- Granted: 2019-11-19
- Earliest claimed: 2015-03-10
- Applicants: Susan Burek
- Inventors: Susan Burek
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10478397B2

## CPC

- A61K 9/0095: {Drinks; Beverages; Syrups; Compositions for reconstitution thereof, e.g. powders or tablets to be dispersed in a glass of water; Veterinary drenches (A61K9/0007 takes precedence; eatable gels or foams A61K9/0056; oral mucosa adhesive forms A61K9/006)}
- A23K 10/30: from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hay; from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms (obtained by microbiological or biochemical processes, e.g. using yeasts or enzymes, A23K10/10)
- A23K 20/00: Accessory food factors for animal feeding-stuffs
- A23K 20/10: Organic substances
- A23K 50/75: for poultry
- A61K 9/08: Solutions {(composition of solutions A61K47/00)}
- A61K 36/185: Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
- A61K 36/236: Ligusticum (licorice-root)
- A61K 36/28: Asteraceae or Compositae (Aster or Sunflower family), e.g. chamomile, feverfew, yarrow or echinacea
- A61K 36/38: Clusiaceae, Hypericaceae or Guttiferae (Hypericum or Mangosteen family), e.g. common St. Johnswort
- A61K 36/481: Astragalus (milkvetch)
- A61K 36/53: Lamiaceae or Labiatae (Mint family), e.g. thyme, rosemary or lavender
- A61K 36/70: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat family), e.g. spineflower or dock
- A61K 36/81: Solanaceae (Potato family), e.g. tobacco, nightshade, tomato, belladonna, capsicum or jimsonweed
- A61K 36/8962: Allium, e.g. garden onion, leek, garlic or chives
- A61K 36/9066: Curcuma, e.g. common turmeric, East Indian arrowroot or mango ginger
- A61K 36/9068: Zingiber, e.g. garden ginger
- B65B 7/16: Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
- A23V 2002/00: Food compositions, function of food ingredients or processes for food or foodstuffs
- A61K: PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D)
- A23K: FODDER
- B65B: MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING (bundling and pressing devices for cigars A24C1/44; devices for tensioning and securing binders adapted to be supported by the article or articles to be bound B25B25/00; applying closure members to bottles, jars or similar containers B67B1/00-B67B6/00; concurrent cleaning, filling and closing of bottles B67C7/00; emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels or similar containers B67C9/00)
- A23V: INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LACTIC OR PROPIONIC ACID BACTERIA USED IN FOODSTUFFS OR FOOD PREPARATION

## Abstract

An avian tincture composition and associated methods for producing the same for treatment of the avian species with the avian tincture. The avian tincture may be used in the treatment of abscesses, inflamed and swollen leg joints, respiratory issues, wounds, infection, and acute disease or parasite overload conditions.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method for producing a tincture formula comprising:
(i) creating a plurality of tinctures, each of the plurality of tinctures produced by:
a) mixing a ratio of at least one herb with a liquid including 190 proof neutral organic grain alcohol diluted with water into a first container, wherein the herb is a fresh herb or a dried herb;
b) sealing the first container to provide an air tight environment;
c) shaking the mixture 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks;
d) straining the herb material to separate it from the liquid mixture;
e) pouring the liquid mixture into a second container; and
f) sealing the second container containing the liquid mixture and storing it; and
(ii) combining the plurality of tinctures to produce the tincture formula,
wherein the plurality of tinctures includes: a tincture of Achillea millifolium(Yarrow) mixed with a liquid of 50% alcohol and 50% water, a tincture of Hypericum perforatum (St. John's Wort) mixed with a liquid of 50% alcohol and 50% water, a tincture of Anemopsis californicum (Yerba Mansa) mixed with a liquid including 60% alcohol and 40% water, a tincture of Rumex crispus (Yellow Dock) mixed with a liquid of 50% alcohol and 50% water, and a tincture of capsicum (Cayenne) mixed with a liquid including 95% alcohol and 5% water;
wherein the tincture formula composition contains 4 parts Yarrow, 4 parts St. John's Wort, 2 parts Yerba Mansa, 1 part Yellow Dock, and 1 part Cayenne;
wherein the tincture formula is configured to treat bumblefoot in avian species and dissolves abscesses free of invasive lancing or cutting open of infected areas; and
wherein the tincture formula further relieves inflamed and swollen leg joints in the avian species.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the ratio of herbs to liquid is 1:2 for fresh herbs and 1:5 for dried herbs.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of tinctures further includes a tincture having the at least one herb, selected from the group consisting of: Echinacea Purpea/augustifolia (Purple Coneflower), Ligusticum porter (Osha Root), Monarda fistulosa (Bee Balm), Arctium lappa (Burdock), Daucus carota (Queen Anne's Lace), Allium sativum (Garlic), and any combination thereof.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The method of claim 3, wherein the plurality of tinctures further includes a tincture of Ligusticum porter (Osha Root) mixed with a liquid including 70% alcohol and 30% water.

### Claim 5 (depends on 3)

The method of claim 3, wherein the plurality of tinctures further includes a tincture of Monarda fistulosa (Bee Balm) mixed with a liquid of 50% alcohol and 50% water, and wherein leaves and flowers of the Bee Balm are used to create the tincture.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of tinctures further includes a tincture of Oregon Grape mixed with a liquid including 70% alcohol and 30% water.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of tinctures further includes a tincture of New England Aster mixed with a liquid including 50% alcohol and 50% water.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the tincture formula is safe for ingestion by the avian species, and the avian species is intended to be poultry.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the tincture formula has a shelf life of at least 3 years.