Compositions and methods of use for extracts of magnoliaceae plants
AssigneeNPI Corporation
InventorsMartin Stogniew, Robert Garrison, Jr.
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Abstract
The invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing, treating, or managing sleeplessness, restlessness, weight gain including weight gain due to stress or lack of sleep, or all three comprising the administration of a prophylactically and therapeutically effective amount of Magnoliaceae plant or extracts thereof to a mammal in need of such therapy. Preferably the mammal is human and the compositions have comprise at least two compounds selected from magnolol, honokiol, and magnoflorine. Alternatively, the compositions may also comprise about 2% honokiol by weight of the composition.
Claims11
A method for treating or preventing weight gain in a mammal having elevated cortisol levels which comprises administering to said mammal an extract of a Magnoliaceae plant, said plant belonging to a genus selected from the group consisting of Liriodendron and Magnoliaceae, said extract being administered in an amount effective to attain homeostatic cortisol levels in said mammal.
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