# US 2013/0156835 A1 · Novel formulations of active ingredient(s) of plant origin or synthetic analogues thereof or of extract(s) of plant origin containing same, and of lecithin

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- Number: US 2013/0156835 A1
- Document ID: US20130156835A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 13/641,429
- Filed: 2011-04-14
- Published: 2013-06-20
- Earliest claimed: 2010-04-16
- Inventors: Alberto Sardo
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20130156835A1

## CPC

- A61K 47/24: containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, halogen, nitrogen or sulfur, e.g. cyclomethicone or phospholipids
- A01N 25/02: containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
- A01N 65/00: Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof (containing compounds of determined constitution A01N27/00 - A01N59/00)
- A01N 65/12: Asteraceae or Compositae [Aster or Sunflower family], e.g. daisy, pyrethrum, artichoke, lettuce, sunflower, wormwood or tarragon
- A01N 65/28: Myrtaceae [Myrtle family], e.g. teatree or clove
- A61K 9/08: Solutions {(composition of solutions A61K47/00)}
- A61K 31/085: having an ether linkage to aromatic ring nuclear carbon
- A61K 36/28: Asteraceae or Compositae (Aster or Sunflower family), e.g. chamomile, feverfew, yarrow or echinacea
- A61K 36/287: Chrysanthemum, e.g. daisy
- A61K 36/53: Lamiaceae or Labiatae (Mint family), e.g. thyme, rosemary or lavender
- A61K 36/61: Myrtaceae (Myrtle family), e.g. teatree or eucalyptus
- A61K 47/10: Alcohols; Phenols; Salts thereof, e.g. glycerol; Polyethylene glycols [PEG]; Poloxamers; PEG/POE alkyl ethers
- A61K 47/26: Carbohydrates, e.g. sugar alcohols, amino sugars, nucleic acids, mono-, di- or oligo-saccharides; Derivatives thereof, e.g. polysorbates, sorbitan fatty acid esters or glycyrrhizin
- A61K 47/44: Oils, fats or waxes according to two or more groups of A61K47/02-A61K47/42; Natural or modified natural oils, fats or waxes, e.g. castor oil, polyethoxylated castor oil, montan wax, lignite, shellac, rosin, beeswax or lanolin (synthetic glycerides, e.g. medium-chain triglycerides, A61K47/14)
- A61P 31/04: Antibacterial agents
- A61P 31/10: Antimycotics
- A61P 33/00: Antiparasitic agents
- A61P 33/04: Amoebicides
- A61P 33/10: Anthelmintics
- A61K 2300/00: Mixtures or combinations of active ingredients, wherein at least one active ingredient is fully defined in groups A61K31/00 - A61K41/00
- Y02A 50/30: Against vector-borne diseases, e.g. mosquito-borne, fly-borne, tick-borne or waterborne diseases whose impact is exacerbated by climate change
- 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)
- A01N: PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF (preservation of food or foodstuff A23); BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES (preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes which kill or prevent the growth or proliferation of unwanted organisms A61K); PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
- A61P: SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
- Y02A: TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE

## Abstract

The present invention relates to a composition comprising one or more active ingredients of plant origin, or their synthetic analogues or extract(s) of plant origin containing them, encapsulated by the lecithin in an aqueous solution.

## Claims

### Claim at position 1

1-16. (canceled)

### Claim 17

A composition of one or more active ingredients of plant origin or synthetic analogue(s) or extract(s) of plant origin containing said ingredient(s), in aqueous solution, said composition comprising:
from 5 to 30% of one or more active ingredients of plant origin or synthetic analogue(s) or extract(s) of plant origin containing said ingredient(s),
from 15 to 40% of lecithin,
from 10 to 52 of alcohol,
from 10 to 35% of one or more sugars,
water,
such that the active ingredient(s) of plant origin or synthetic analogue(s) or extract(s) of plant origin containing said ingredient(s) are encapsulated by the lecithin.

### Claim 18 (depends on 17)

The composition according to claim 17 such that said solution is free of emulsifier.

### Claim 19 (depends on 17, 18)

The composition according to claim 17 or 18 essentially consisting in:
from 5 to 30% of one or more active ingredients of plant origin or synthetic analogue(s) or extract(s) of plant origin containing said ingredient(s),
from 15 to 40% of lecithin,
from 10 to 52 of alcohol,
from 10 to 35% of one or more sugars,
water.

### Claim 20 (depends on 17, 18)

The composition according to claim 17 or 18, such that the extract of plant origin is an essential oil.

### Claim 21 (depends on 17, 18)

The composition according to claim 17 or 18, such that the extract of plant origin is selected from clove oil, thyme oil and pyrethrum extracts.

### Claim 22 (depends on 17, 18)

The composition according to claim 17 or 18, such that said active ingredient(s) is(are) selected from eugenol, thymol, carvacrol, pyrethrins, pyrethroids and mixtures thereof.

### Claim 23 (depends on 17, 18)

The composition according to claim 17 or 18, comprising:
clove oil and/or eugenol,
lecithin,
alcohol,
one or more sugars,
water,
in solution.

### Claim 24 (depends on 17, 18)

The composition according to claim 17 or 18 comprising:
one or more natural pyrethrins or synthetic pyrethroids,
lecithin,
alcohol,
one or more sugars,
water,
in solution.

### Claim 25 (depends on 17, 18)

The composition according to claim 17 or 18 further comprising eugenol or clove oil.

### Claim 26 (depends on 24)

A composition comprising a composition according to claim 24 as a dispersion in water.

### Claim 27 (depends on 17, 18)

A drug comprising a composition according to claim 17 or 18, comprising one or more active ingredients of plant origin or extract(s) of plant origin containing them, or synthetic analogue(s) having therapeutic activity with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

### Claim 28 (depends on 17, 18)

The composition according to claim 17 or 18, comprising one or more active ingredients of plant origin or extract(s) of plant origin containing them or synthetic analogue(s) having a therapeutic activity, for treating and/or preventing in humans or animals, pathologies selected from intestinal parastisoses, mycoses, bacterial pathologies, pathologies related to unicellular organisms.

### Claim 29 (depends on 17, 18)

An insecticidal treatment method comprising the application of a composition according to claim 17 or 18, comprising one or more active ingredients of plant origin or extract(s) of plant containing them, or synthetic analogue(s) having a plant protective activity.

### Claim 30 (depends on 17, 18)

A method for preparing a composition according to claim 17 or 18 comprising:
1) preparing a solution of said sugar(s) in water;
2) adding to said solution the alcohol and the active ingredient(s) of plant origin or extract(s) of plant origin containing them, or synthetic analogue(s), and
3) adding lecithin.

### Claim 31 (depends on 30)

A method for encapsulating one or more active ingredients of plant origin or extract(s) of vegetable origin containing them, or synthetic analogue(s), by the lecithin, comprising the method according to claim 30.

### Claim 32 (depends on 25)

A composition comprising a composition according to claim 25 as a dispersion in water.

### Claim 33 (depends on 26)

An insecticidal treatment method comprising the application of a composition according to claim 26 comprising one or more active ingredients of plant origin or extract(s) of plant containing them, or synthetic analogue(s) having a plant protective activity.

### Claim 34 (depends on 32)

An insecticidal treatment method comprising the application of a composition according to claim 32 comprising one or more active ingredients of plant origin or extract(s) of plant containing them, or synthetic analogue(s) having a plant protective activity.