Patent Application
20240009251
This disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating wounds and other injuries. More particularly, this disclosure relates to treating diabetic foot, its complications, sores, other skin ailments, and/or other maladies via applications of wax-based, water-based, and/or oil based treatment composition(s) to an affected area, the compositions, and methods of manufacture thereof.
Diabetic foot is a complication associated with diabetes mellitus. It is commonly associated with infections, foot ulcers, severe skin problems, and joint degeneration. Diabetic foot and its associated conditions are often painful and debilitating, and sometimes require amputation of portions of the foot or leg. Currently, treatment for diabetic foot includes antibiotics, topical dressings, and orthopedic appliances. Treatment is often challenging, prolonged, and expensive; yet for many patients, such treatments are ineffective.
Similarly, treatment for open wounds, bed sores, other skin sores, and other skin related ailments may be challenging, prolonged, expensive, and/or ineffective.
Thus, a need exists for new, effective treatments for diabetic foot, its associated conditions, skin sores, and other injuries. It may be advantageous for such new treatments to be economical. Further, it may be desirable for compositions associated with such new treatments to be entirely or substantially comprised of natural and/or organic ingredients.
The present disclosure provides a description of compositions, kits thereof, methods of use thereof, and methods of manufacture thereof, to address the perceived problems described above.
In one embodiment, a composition is provided. The composition may include beeswax, oregano oil, glycerin, a base oil, arnica plant concentrate, and carbolic acid. The composition may further include Candelilla wax.
For each 1Kg of beeswax, the composition may include 24-36 g of Candelilla wax, 4-6 ml of oregano oil, 80-120 ml of glycerin per 1 Kg of beeswax, 40-120 ml of base oil, 2.4-6 ml of arnica plan, and 5-12 ml of carbolic acid. The base oil may comprise or substantially consist of olive oil. More narrowly, for each 1 Kg of beeswax, the composition may include 27-33 g of Candelilla wax, 4.5-5.5 ml of oregano oil, 90-110 ml of glycerin, 45-110 ml of base oil, 2.7-5.5 ml of arnica plant concentrate, and 5.5-11 ml of carbolic acid. Even more narrowly, for each 1 Kg of beeswax, the composition may include 28.5-31.5 g of Candelilla wax, 4.75-5.25 ml of oregano oil, 95-105 ml of glycerin, 47.5 -105 ml of base oil, 2.85-5.25 ml of arnica plant, and 6-10.5 ml of carbolic acid. The composition may further include 8-12 g of Propolis per 1 Kg of beeswax.
A bandage may be impregnated with the composition. The bandage may be impregnated with 3 g-10 g of the composition. The bandage may be medical grade gauze.
In another embodiment, a method of making a medical composition is provided. The method may include melting a portion of beeswax, adding a portion of Candelilla wax to the portion of melted beeswax to form a mixture, adding a portion of base oil to the mixture, adding a portion of glycerin oil to the mixture, adding a portion of carbolic acid to the mixture, adding a portion of arnica plant concentrate to the mixture, and adding a portion of oregano oil to the mixture. The method may further include impregnating a bandage with the mixture.
The portion of Candelilla wax may be 24-36 g of Candelilla wax per 1 Kg of beeswax. The portion of oregano oil may be 4-6 ml of oregano oil per 1 Kg of beeswax. The portion of glycerin may be 80-120 ml of glycerin per 1 Kg of beeswax. The portion of base oil may be 40-120 ml of vegetable oil per 1 Kg of beeswax. The portion of arnica plant concentrate may be 2.4-6 ml of arnica plant concentrate per 1 Kg of beeswax. The portion of carbolic acid may be 8-12 ml of carbolic acid per 1 Kg of beeswax. The vegetable oil may substantially consist of or comprise olive oil.
The portion of Candelilla wax may be 27-33 g of Candelilla wax per 1 Kg of beeswax. The portion of oregano oil may be 4.5-5.5 ml of oregano oil per 1 Kg of beeswax. The portion of glycerin may be 90-110 ml of glycerin per 1 Kg of beeswax. The portion of base oil may be 45-110 ml of base oil per 1 Kg of beeswax. The portion of arnica plant concentrate may be 2.7-5.5 ml of arnica plant concentrate per 1 Kg of beeswax. The portion of carbolic acid is 9-11 ml of carbolic acid per 1 Kg of beeswax.
In yet another embodiment, a method for treating an injury to an affected limb is provided. The method may include cleaning the affected limb, providing a water-based treatment composition, applying the water-based treatment composition to the affected limb, providing an oil-based treatment composition, and applying the oil-based treatment composition to the affected limb. The method may further include providing a gauze impregnated with a wax-based treatment composition and wrapping the impregnated gauze around the affected limb.
The water-based treatment composition may include water, essence of oregano, and carbolic acid. The oil-based treatment composition may include glycerin, arnica plant concentrate, and carbolic acid. The wax-based treatment composition may include beeswax, Candelilla wax, arnica plant concentrate, and carbolic acid. The water-based treatment composition may further include arnica plant concentrate. The wax-based treatment composition may further include oregano oil and olive oil.
Applying the water-based treatment composition may further include administering 3-10 ml of water-based treatment composition to the affected limb, smearing the water-based treatment composition until at least the injury is covered, and allowing the water-based treatment to dry. The affected limb may be covered from at least the knee to the bottom of the foot.
Applying the oil-based treatment composition may further include administering 1-3 ml of oil-based treatment composition to the affected limb, and smearing the oil-based treatment composition until at least the injury is covered. The affected limb may be covered from at least the knee to the bottom of the foot. Wrapping the impregnated gauze around the affected limb further may further include covering the affected limb with the gauze from at least the knee to the bottom of the foot. Providing the gauze impregnated with a wax-based treatment composition may further include impregnating 3-10 g wax-based treatment composition into a gauze.
In yet another embodiment, a medical treatment kit is provided. The kit may include a water-based treatment composition, an oil-based treatment composition, and a wax-based treatment composition. The water-based treatment composition may include water, essence of oregano, and carbolic acid. The oil-based treatment composition may include glycerin, arnica plant concentrate, and carbolic acid. The wax-based treatment composition may include beeswax, Candelilla wax, arnica plant concentrate, and carbolic acid.
The medical treatment kit treatment may further include a bandage. At least a portion of the wax-based treatment composition may be impregnated in the bandage.
The wax-based treatment composition may further include oregano oil and the base oil may include olive oil. The water-based treatment composition may further include arnica plant concentrate.
The wax-based treatment composition may include 24-36 g of Candelilla wax per 1 Kg of beeswax, 4-6 ml of oregano oil per 1 Kg of beeswax, 80-120 ml of glycerin per 1 Kg of beeswax, 40-120 ml of base oil per 1 Kg of beeswax, 2.4-6 ml of arnica plant concentrate per 1 Kg of beeswax; and 5-12 ml of carbolic acid per 1 Kg of beeswax.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated into and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate several embodiments and aspects of the compositions, and methods described herein and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
embodiments, in accordance with exemplary embodiments.
In a non-limiting example, one or more the disclosed compositions in one or multiple versions or variations may be used to treat diabetic foot. In some embodiments, the disclosed compositions may be used to for treatment of bed sores (pressure ulcers), open wounds, extreme dry skin, cracked skin on feet and hands, skin infections, herpes sores, other types of skin sores, and/or other maladies. It is also contemplated that the disclosed compositions may be used to treat sciatica, muscle pain, other pain, circulation issues, and/or other medical conditions that would be recognized by a person of skill in the art.
Wax-Based Treatment Composition Embodiments
With reference to
The Candelilla wax is believed to enhance the consistency and penetration characteristics of wax-based treatment compositions. Quicker penetration of the active compounds with anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties into the wound may prevent worsening of an infection, speed up the clearing up of an infection, which may in turn provide more regeneration capacity to the infected tissue, and/or speed up healing of the wound. The oregano oil and/or olive oil, especially when used in combination with Candelilla wax and/or together, are believed to be effective in fighting infection, including infections associated with gangrene.
In some embodiments, beeswax may be selected based on the type of flowers the bees producing the wax predominantly feed from. For example, the beeswax may be arnica beeswax or mesquite beeswax. In certain embodiments, arnica beeswax may be preferred.
In one embodiment, the above-referenced ingredients may be combined to arrive at the wax-based treatment composition in the following relative amounts:
Consistent with the above listing of ingredients and amounts, a wax-based treatment composition may be prepared by embodiments of method 100, as outlined in
In some embodiments, the wax-based treatment composition may be impregnated into gauze other bandage fabric during the manufacturing process as in step 190. In some corresponding manufacturing methods, cooling step 180 may be omitted, may occur after step 190, and/or may occur partially before and partially after step 190. Accordingly, in such embodiments, the distribution of wax-based treatment compositions that are already pre-impregnated in gauze or other fabrics may allow medical providers or patients to omit the impregnation step during treatments described below.
In some embodiments, Propolis (Propóleo), for example, at or around 30 g with reference to the above listed relative amounts, may be added to the melted beeswax. Propolis may be naturally present in beeswax and may result in the melted beeswax to turn black or otherwise darken when heated. The presence of Propolis in the wax-based treatment composition is believed to improve or otherwise enhance its effectiveness. If the melted beeswax does not sufficiently darken during the corresponding steps of the wax-based treatment composition, additional Propolis may be added as in step 115.
Water-Based Treatment Composition Embodiments
With reference to
With reference to
Oil-Based Treatment Composition Embodiments
With reference to
Preferably, the above-described compositions should be stored in a clean, dark place at or around room temperature.
As may be appreciated by a person of skill in the art with respect to all composition versions described above, in alternative embodiments, the relative amounts of one or more of the above listed ingredients may be altered; furthermore, one or more of the above listed ingredients omitted or substituted for one or more compositions or mixtures with similar properties or functions. Generally, in related embodiments, the relative ingredient amounts may vary by up to 5%, 10%, or 20% and still substantially achieve their intended purposes.
Arnica plant concentrate may be derived via the following method: A raw, preferably fresh, arnica plant may be washed. The washed arnica plant, including stems and flowers, may be milled, for example, with a mortar and pestle, such as a molcajete, or by other known methods in the art. Then, the milled plant material may be placed into a container with water. In exemplary embodiments, approximately 2 liter of waters may be used for each 1 kg of milled arnica plant. The water may then be boiled. Then, arnica plant concentrate may be derived via a distillation process, as would be known to persons of skill in the art.
In certain embodiments, the distillation process may comprise boiling the arnica-laden water until only a relatively small amount of very dark liquid remains at the bottom of the pot. This very dark liquid comprises the arnica plant concentrate, which it is believed to comprise approximately 80% arnica compounds.
To efficiently remove the arnica plant concentrate from the pot with minimal waste, a portion of oil may be added to dark residual liquid. Preferably, sunflower oil or another vegetable oil may be used. In certain embodiments, approximately 100 ml sunflower oil may be added for each 1 kg fresh arnica used. The contents of the pot may be agitated and poured out. The mixture may be strained to remove remaining plant material. Finally, the mixture may be permitted to rest so that the oil may separate from the arnica plant concentrate, for example as shown in
In preferred embodiments, arnica plant concentrate at or about an 80% concentration may be used in preparing the above-disclosed treatment compounds. However, as would be appreciated by a person of ordinary skill in the art, if arnica plant concentrate or a similar substitute arnica ingredient is derived via other methods and/or commercially purchased, it may have a different concentration. Amounts of a substitute arnica ingredient used to make a treatment composition should be selected as to result in a substantially similar amount and/or concentration of arnica compounds in treatment composition embodiments disclosed herein. For example, if a substitute arnica ingredient is more concentrated that 80%, less may be included; if a substitute arnica ingredient is less concentrated than 80%, more may be included.
Treatment Method Embodiments
In certain embodiments, diabetic foot, associated maladies, and/or other ailments may be treated by application of multiple versions of the above-described treatment composition embodiments.
With reference to
As in step 210, treatment may include first thoroughly cleaning the affected area. In certain embodiments, the affected limb at least from the knee and down with soap and water. The patient may, for example, conduct such cleaning in the shower.
As in step 220, at least one water-based treatment composition may be applied. For example, the arnica-free water-based treatment composition and/or arnica-inclusive water-based treatment composition and/or may be applied. Generally, use of the arnica-inclusive water-based treatment composition may be preferred in cases of severe injury and/or tissue damage. For example, where there is an open wound with infection and pus and/or pain, use of the arnica-inclusive water-based treatment composition may be preferred. It is understood that the arnica promotes wound closure, and/or cicatrization. In some embodiments, approximately 4-10 ml of water-based treatment composition may be used daily. In certain preferred embodiments, the water-based treatment composition may be sprayed on, followed by being smeared along the entire treatment area.
In certain exemplary embodiments, the water-based treatment composition(s) may be applied from at least the knee to the end of the foot on the affected limb in each or some applications, for example, in a nighttime application before the patient goes to bed. It is believed that application of the disclosed compound to the lower portion of the leg in addition to the acutely affected area may improve circulation, and accordingly may further promote healing of the wound. Additionally, in preferred embodiments, the applied water-based treatment composition may be permitted to dry before proceeding to step 240.
As in step 240, following the application of the water-based treatment composition(s), the oil-based treatment composition may be applied. In some embodiments, approximately 1-6 ml of oil-based treatment composition may be used daily. The amount used may depend on the size of the wound. For example, where a wound is particularly large, 4 ml-10 ml of oil-based treatment composition may be used daily. In certain preferred embodiments, the oil-based treatment composition may be smeared along the entire treatment area. In exemplary embodiments, the oil-based treatment composition may be applied from at least the knee to the end of the foot on the affected limb in each or some applications, for example, in a night time application before the patient goes to bed.
As in step 260, following the application of the oil-based treatment composition, in some embodiments, for example, where there is a surface infection and/or a wound has substantially closed, a portion of wax-based treatment composition may be incorporated into gauze. The entire treatment area may then be wrapped with the wax-based treatment composition-impregnated gauze. However, the wax-based treatment composition will preferably cover only the wound and a limited area surrounding it. In certain embodiments, the impregnated gauze may be applied to cover the affected limb from at least the knee to the end of the foot. In some embodiments, approximately 4 g-10 of wax-based treatment composition should be used daily.
In certain embodiments, the wax-based treatment composition may not be evenly spread throughout the impregnated gauze, but may rather be concentrated in an area of the gauze that is intended to cover the wound. In certain preferred embodiments, the wax-based treatment composition-impregnated gauze may be prepared and applied by (a) fully opening the gauze to a single layer; (b) applying an appropriate amount of wax-based treatment composition to a portion of the gauze; (c) spreading the wax-based treatment composition into a patch sufficient to cover the wound, for example as shown in
Method 200 may be completed.
After application of treatment composition(s), it may be recommended that the foot remain uncovered (with the exception of the gauze). If necessary, the patient may use flip-flops to ambulate.
In a first treatment example, a progression of results is sequentially depicted in
In a second treatment example, a progression of results is sequentially depicted in
In a third treatment example, a progression of results is sequentially depicted in
In a fourth treatment example, a foot with treatment in progress is depicted in
In fifth treatment example, a progression of results is sequentially depicted in
Approximately 10-12 days has passed between each respective photograph. Dramatic healing may be observed in the progressive photographs, but as may be observed, additional healing is required after
In a sixth treatment example, a progression of results is sequentially depicted in
In a seventh treatment example, a course of treatment of approximately 120 days is sequentially depicted in
After the wax-based treatment composition application of
A second phase of treatment began between
In an eighth treatment example, a progression of treatment results is sequentially depicted in
With reference to
In a ninth treatment example, a progression of treatment of bed sore on a patient's coccyx and upper buttocks is sequentially depicted in
Although the foregoing embodiments have been described in detail by way of illustration and example for purposes of clarity of understanding, it will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in light of the description herein that certain changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only, and is not intended to be limiting, since the scope of the present invention will be limited only by claims submitted in an application which claims priority to the instant application.
It is noted that, as used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It is further noted that the claims in an application that claims priority to the instant disclosure may be drafted to exclude any optional element. As such, this statement is intended to serve as antecedent basis for use of such exclusive terminology as “solely,” “only,” and the like in connection with the recitation of claim elements, or use of a “negative” limitation. As will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading this disclosure, each of the individual aspects described and illustrated herein has discrete components and features which may be readily separated from or combined with the features of any of the other several aspects without departing from the scope or spirit of the disclosure. Any recited method can be carried out in the order of events recited or in any other order that is logically possible. Accordingly, the preceding merely provides illustrative examples. It will be appreciated that those of ordinary skill in the art will be able to devise various arrangements which, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the disclosure and are included within its spirit and scope.
Furthermore, all examples and conditional language recited herein are principally intended to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the invention and the concepts contributed by the inventors to furthering the art, and are to be construed without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles and aspects of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents and equivalents developed in the future, i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure. The scope of the present invention, therefore, is not intended to be limited to the exemplary configurations shown and described herein.
In this specification, various preferred embodiments have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be apparent, however, that various other modifications and changes may be made thereto and additional embodiments may be implemented without departing from the broader scope of this disclosure. The specification and drawings are accordingly to be regarded in an illustrative rather than restrictive sense.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/891,449, filed on Aug. 26, 2019, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
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