Administration of synergistic amounts of modified citrus pectin and honokiol to treat inflammation and anti-oxidant needs
AssigneeEconugenics, Inc.
InventorISAAC ELIAZ
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Abstract
A method of inhibiting or reducing inflammation in a mammal comprises administering MCP or similar Gal-3 binding moiety with honokiol in a range of about 8-10:1, by weight, MCP to honokiol. By pursuing complimentary pathways, a synergistic combination is achieved, where the reduction or degree of inflammation inhibition is greater than would be expected by the added administration of these two agents. The inflammation may be manifested as gingivitis, which may be addressed by a preparation comprising honokiol and MCP, or an MCP equivalent, in the indicated range by weight, where they are in the form of an oral rinse, lozenge, sucking candy, toothpaste or tablet.
Claims12
A method of inhibiting or reducing inflammation in a mammal in need of same, comprising:
- a) Selecting a mammal in need of inhibition of inflammation or reduction of inflammation;
- b) Administering to said mammal selected a combination of honokiol and modified citrus pectin (MCP) in amounts which exhibit synergy in the reduction or inhibition of inflammation for a period of time sufficient to achieve the needed inhibition or reduction of inflammation in said mammal.
A method of treating gingivitis in a mammalian patient, wherein said method comprises:
- identifying a mammalian patient that can benefit from a reduction or inhibition of gingivitis, administering to the oral cavity of said patient a combination of honokiol and MCP in amounts that synergistically reduce or inhibit inflammation in said oral cavity, wherein said combination of honokiol and MCP is in the form of an oral rinse, lozenge, tablet, sucking candy or toothpaste.
A composition of matter comprising honokiol and MCP in amounts that, when introduced to the oral cavity on a twice daily schedule inhibit or reduce gingivitis, wherein said composition is in the form of an oral rinse, lozenge, sucking candy, toothpaste or tablet.
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