# US 9,040,099 B1 · Botanical composition and method for treating pain and discomfort of various conditions > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,040,099 B1 - Document ID: US9040099B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 13/933,764 - Filed: 2013-07-02 - Granted: 2015-05-26 - Earliest claimed: 2010-11-02 - Assignees: Seven Consulting, Inc. - Applicants: Seven Consulting, Inc. - Inventors: Michael Sugerman - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9040099B1 ## CPC - A61K 36/76: Salicaceae (Willow family), e.g. poplar - A61K 9/50: Microcapsules {having a gas, liquid or semi-solid filling; Solid microparticles or pellets surrounded by a distinct coating layer, e.g. coated microspheres, coated drug crystals (A61K9/2081 takes precedence; particles with a single coating comprising drug A61K9/167)} - A61K 31/00: Medicinal preparations containing organic active ingredients - A61K 31/198: Alpha-amino acids, e.g. alanine or edetic acid [EDTA] (betaine A61K31/205; proline A61K31/401; tryptophan A61K31/405; histidine A61K31/4172; peptides not degraded to individual amino acids A61K38/00) - A61K 31/352: condensed with carbocyclic rings, e.g. methantheline {(cannabinoids A61K31/658)} - A61K 31/385: having two or more sulfur atoms in the same ring - A61K 31/4188: condensed with other heterocyclic ring systems, e.g. biotin, sorbinil - A61K 31/675: having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pyridoxal phosphate - A61K 33/00: Medicinal preparations containing inorganic active ingredients - A61K 33/06: Aluminium, calcium or magnesium; Compounds thereof {, e.g. clay} - A61K 33/24: Heavy metals; Compounds thereof - A61K 33/243: Platinum; Compounds thereof - A61K 33/30: Zinc; Compounds thereof - A61K 36/185: Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons) - A61K 36/23: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae (Carrot family), e.g. dill, chervil, coriander or cumin - A61K 36/31: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (Mustard family), e.g. broccoli, cabbage or kohlrabi - A61K 36/45: Ericaceae or Vacciniaceae (Heath or Blueberry family), e.g. blueberry, cranberry or bilberry - A61K 36/5775: {Hibiscus} - A61K 36/738: Rosa (rose) - A61K 36/9066: Curcuma, e.g. common turmeric, East Indian arrowroot or mango ginger - A61K: PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D) ## Abstract A botanical composition made from a plurality of plant materials selected from Gota Kola (Centella asiatica), Turmeric Root (Curcuma longa), White Willow (Salix alba), Rosehips (Rosa canina), Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis), and Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), or phytochemicals or extracts or oils derived from the plant materials has beneficial application in addressing retinopathy and recurring peripheral neuropathy. The botanical composition can include a number of additional agents such as antioxidants, benfotiamine, thiamine (vitamin B1), and lipoic acid. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A composition, comprising: Oenothera biennis oil and leaf as a first plant material; n-acetylcysteine; taurine; benfotiamine; R-alpha lipoic acid; and one or more additional plant materials which are different from said first plant material selected from the group consisting of Centella asiatica, Curcuma longa, Salix alba, Rosa canina, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Camelina sativa and Vaccinium myrtillus, or phytochemicals or extracts or oils derived from said one or more additional plant materials, wherein said composition is an oily suspension or solution formulated for oral dosage. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 wherein said oily suspension or solution is delivered in a soft gel capsule. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 wherein said Oenothera biennis oil is Oenothera biennis seed oil. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 further comprising thiamine. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 wherein said one or more additional plant materials includes Camelina sativa oil. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 further comprising quercetin. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 further comprising one or more oils selected from the group consisting of hemp seed oil and sea buckthorn oil. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 further comprising one or more elements selected from magnesium, zinc, chromium and selenium. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 further comprising one or more excipients selected from beeswax, lecithin, and glycerin. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 further comprising biotin. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 further comprising one or more essential fatty acids. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 wherein said one or more additional plant materials includes each of Centella asiatica, Curcuma longa, Salix alba, Rosa canina, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Camelina sativa and Vaccinium myrtillus, or phytochemicals or extracts or oils derived from said one or more additional plant materials. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The composition of claim 12 further comprising: one or more oils selected from the group consisting of hemp seed oil and sea buckthorn oil; one or more element selected from magnesium, zinc, chromium and selenium; one or more excipients selected from beeswax, lecithin, and glycerin; and biotin. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) An extract of the composition of claim 1. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) An extract of the composition of claim 13. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 wherein said one or more additional plant materials include at least two of said one or more additional plant materials. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The composition of claim 16 wherein said one or more additional plant materials include at least three of said one or more additional plant materials. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The composition of claim 16 wherein said one or more additional plant materials include at least four of said one or more additional plant materials. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The composition of claim 16 wherein said one or more additional plant materials include at least five of said one or more additional plant materials. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, further comprising: at least one matched ingredient derived from said one or more additional plant materials, said matched ingredient being selected from phytochemicals or extracts or oils derived from the same plant as said one or more additional plant materials.