Terpene-based composition of substances, a method for its preparation and a method for its dispersal into the atmosphere
OwnerMatteo Bevilacquainventor
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Abstract
A composition of terpene-based substances comprises a sesquiterpene fraction and/or a triterpene fraction derived from natural resins in which the fractions are intimately mixed with a gum component. The sesquiterpene and/or the triterpene fraction is present in the composition, separated from the gum component.
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A composition of terpene-based substances, comprising a sesquiterpene and/or a triterpene fraction, derived from natural resins in which the sesquiterpene and/or the triterpene fraction are intimately mixed with a gum component of the resins, characterized in that the sesquiterpene and/or triterpene fraction is present in the composition, separated from the gum component.
A composition according to one or more of the preceding claims, in which the gum component is present in a percentage of less than 2%.
A composition according to one or more of the preceding claims in which the terpene-based substances are in powder form and have an average particle-size of less than 5 microns, preferably less than 2 microns, even more preferably about 0.8 microns.
A composition according to one or more of the preceding claims in which the terpene-based substances are eluted in vegetable oils or in alcohols with a dilution of between 5% and 40%.
A composition according to one or more of the preceding claims, further comprising hyssop essential oil.
A composition according to one or more of the preceding claims, further comprising polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids or alpha-linoleic acid.
A composition according to one or more of the preceding claims in which the terpene-based substances are encapsulated in a water-soluble shell.
A composition according to one or more of the preceding claims in which the terpene-based substances are in an alkaline medium.
A method for the separation of terpene fractions from natural resins in which the terpene fractions are intimately mixed with a gum component, characterized in that at least one stripping process is provided for stripping the natural resins in a dry gaseous stream at a temperature such as to cause selective evaporation or liquefaction of the terpene fractions or of the gum component.
A method for the preparation of terpene-based compositions comprising the steps of:
- providing at least one natural resin comprising a sesquiterpene fraction and/or a triterpene fraction as well as a gum component intimately mixed with the sesquiterpene and/or triterpene fractions, and
- combining the fractions with a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle and/or with other active ingredients,
- characterized in that it comprises, prior to the combination step, a step of separation of the sesquiterpene fraction and/or the triterpene fraction from the gum component.
Use of a composition comprising a monoterpene fraction of olibanum and a monoterpene fraction of hyssop for the production of a medical/hygiene product with anti-microbial action.
Use of Dacryoides klaineana or of its extracts for the preparation of a pharmaceutical product with anti-tumour, antiviral, or anti-malarial action.
A method for the dispersal of terpene-based substances into the atmosphere, comprising the steps of:
- pulverizing the substances,
- mixing the pulverized substances with a low boiling liquid, and
- heating the mixture,
- characterized in that the mixture is arranged on a porous material prior to the heating step.
A method for the analysis of the anti-microbial activity of volatile fractions of a substance, characterized in that it comprises the steps of:
- providing a bacterial suspension of known titre on a sterile glass, drying the glass at a temperature such as not to kill all of the bacteria, arranging the substance on an electro-emanator with controlled temperature heated to an analysis temperature,
- putting the glass in contact with the volatile fractions of the substance released by the electro-emanator for a predetermined period of time,
- putting the glass in contact with a culture liquid,
- filtering through filtering membrane and, after incubation at 37° C. for 24-48 hours, counting the bacterial UFC present on the surface of the filtering membrane.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.