Compositions containing minoxidil and saw palmetto for treating baldness
AssigneeNatural Science, LLC
InventorsChris Catalfo, Fred Mussari, Stephen H. Perry
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
Compositions and/or formulations containing minoxidil as an active ingredient in combination with other active agents and/or enhancer agents (e.g., saw palmetto extract and nettle root extract) are provided. The compositions and/or formulations increase the hair growth capability of the composition. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions to treat male patterned baldness and to stimulate hair growth on the scalp, including both the apex and frontal regions of the scalp.
Claims16
A dietary supplement comprising minoxidil, saw palmetto extract, and nettle root extract.
A topical composition for application to the scalp, said composition comprising a admixture of minoxidil, saw palmetto extract, and nettle root extract.
A topical composition for application to the scalp, said composition comprising, in admixture of pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, minoxidil, and saw palmetto extract and one or more of the following:
- a.) Nettle root extract;
- b.) Capsaicin;
- c.) Niacin;
- d.) Gingko Biloba;
- e.) horsetail extract;
- f.) phospholipid;
- g.) glycerol oxide esters;
- h.) cyclodextrin;
- i.) ketoconazole;
- j.) urosolic acid
- k.) polysorbate;
- l.) 1,4,3,6 dianhydro-2,5-di-o-methyl-D-glucitol;
- m.) peppermint oil
- n.) silica
- o.) milk thistle;
- or
- p.) methyl nicotinate.
A topical composition for application to the scalp, said composition comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, minoxidil, saw palmetto extract, nettle root extract and phospholipid.
A topical composition for application to the scalp, said composition comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, minoxidil, saw palmetto extract, nettle root extract, capsaicin, niacin, and horsetail extract.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.