Anti-fungal compositions with prolonged activity
AssigneeFarmo-Nat Ltd.
InventorsDoron Friedman, Orna Levin, Yochanan Forman, Michael Friedman
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Abstract
An anti-fungal composition, including: (a) an extract of botanical materials, the botanical materials including material from Echinacea species, and Propolis, which is a material derived from the hives of bees; and (b) an essential oil. The compositions of the present invention have been shown to have unexpectedly prolonged anti-fungal activity, as well as having anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. Preferably, the essential oil includes at least one oil selected from the group consisting of tea-tree oil, thyme oil and lavander oil. Also preferably, the herbal extract includes a mixture of Calendula, poke root, Echinacea and Propolis extract.
Claims6
A composition for oral hygiene for treating a fungal infection, comprising:
- (a) a mixture of herbal extracts comprising Propolis extract, Phytolacca extract, Echinacea extract, Symphytum extract, Calendula extract and Hamamelis extract;
- (b) a mixture of essential oils comprising Thymus oil and Lavandula oil;
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- (c) a pharmaceutical carrier;
- wherein said herbal extracts are each present in an amount of from about 1% to about 10% by weight, and each essential oil is present in an amount of from about 0.2% to about 2.0% by weight.
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