Formulation of a mixture of Free-B-ring flavonoids and flavans as a therapeutic agent

A method for treating pathological conditions related to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, said method comprising administering to a host in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising a mixture of an extract derived from Scutellaria enriched for Free-B-ring flavonoids containing baicalin and an extract derived from Acacia enriched for flavans containing catechin or epicatechin together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein said method alleviates inflammation.

A method for alleviating joint pain and stiffness and improving mobility, range of motion and flexibility and physical function comprising administering to a host in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprised of a mixture of an extract derived from Scutellaria enriched for Free-B-ring flavonoids containing baicalin, and an extract derived from Acacia enriched for flavans containing catechin or epicatechin, and one or more of an adjuvant, excipient or carrier;

• wherein said adjuvant, excipient or carrier is selected from the group consisting of calcium-based salts, silica, boron, histidine, glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, copper gluconate, cellulose, vitamin D, and shark and bovine cartilage, wherein said method alleviates inflammation.

A method for treating pathological conditions related to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis comprising administering to a host in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprised of a mixture of an extract derived from Scutellaria enriched for Free-B-ring flavonoids containing baicalin, and an extract derived from Acacia enriched for flavans containing catechin or epicatechin, and one or more of an adjuvant, excipient or carrier;

• wherein said adjuvant, excipient or carrier is selected from the group consisting of calcium-based salts, silica, boron, histidine, glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, copper gluconate, cellulose, vitamin D, and shark and bovine cartilage, wherein said method alleviates inflammation.

A method for alleviating joint pain and stiffness and improving mobility, range of motion and flexibility and physical function comprising administering to a host in need thereof an effective amount of a composition prepared by a method comprising:

• a) mixing an extract of a plant derived from Scutellaria enriched for Free-B-Ring flavonoids containing baicalin and an extract of a plant derived from Acacia enriched for flavans containing catechin or epicatechin to form a mixture;
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• b) adding to said mixture one or more of an adjuvant, excipient or carrier to form said composition, wherein said method alleviates inflammation.

A method for treating pathological conditions related to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis comprising administering to a host in need thereof an effective amount of a composition prepared by a method comprising:

• a) mixing an extract of a plant enriched for Free-B-Ring flavonoids containing baicalin and an extract of a plant enriched for flavans containing catechin or epicatechin to form a mixture;
• and
• b) adding to said mixture one or more of an adjuvant, excipient or carrier to form said composition, wherein said method alleviates inflammation.