Compositions containing plant mucilage
OwnerPeter Phaminventor
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Abstract
A body lubricating, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-pain formulation utilizes a mucilage-containing extract derived from a plant such as okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (Hibiscus esculentus). The formulation can be provided as a free liquid such as a solution, suspension, foam, gel, cream, ointment, or spray or alternatively impregnated into an absorbent solid article such as a mask, a wipe, swab, a bandage, cloth pad or a gauze. Application of the formulation to a mucosal or external bodily tissue result in the application of a layer of mucilage that lubricates and moisturizes the tissue as well as protects it from external damage from foreign particles and UV irradiation. Application of the formulation to an inflamed tissue provides anti-inflammatory effects and relieves pain.
Claims20
A formulation for treating inflammation in a bodily tissue comprising:
- a mucilage extracted from Abelmoschus, wherein said mucilage is present in the formulation at a concentration of 0.001%-5.0% (w/v);
- one or more emollients, wherein said emollients are selected from the group consisting of Aloe barbadensis leaf juice and glycerin;
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- one or more antioxidants, wherein said antioxidants are selected from the group consisting of Rubus idaeus seed oil and Citrus unshiu peel extract.
A formulation for treating pain in a bodily tissue comprising:
- a mucilage extracted from Abelmoschus, wherein said mucilage is present in the formulation at a concentration of 0.001%-5.0% (w/v);
- one or more emollients, wherein said emollients are selected from the group consisting of Aloe barbadensis leaf juice and glycerin;
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- one or more antioxidants, wherein said antioxidants are selected from the group consisting of Rubus idaeus seed oil and Citrus unshiu peel extract.
A method of treating pain in a bodily tissue or an inflamed bodily tissue comprising:
- applying to the bodily tissue in need of pain treatment or the inflamed bodily tissue a formulation comprising Abelmoschus esculentus mucilage;
- Rubus idaeus seed oil;
- Citrus unshiu peel extract;
- Aloe barbadensis leaf juice;
- disodium laureth sulfosuccinate;
- decyl glucoside;
- disodium cocoamphodiacetate;
- glycerin;
- caffeine;
- sodium phytate;
- hydrolyzed soy protein;
- phenoxyethanol;
- ethylhexylglycerin;
- sodium chloride;
- sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride;
- and wherein the formulation is buffered to about pH 6.5.
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