Physiologically-active composition based on collagen

Abstract

The present invention concerns a physiologically active composition which contains an enzymatically hydrolysed collagen as the active component I and at least one component of the non-vitamin type having anti-oxidative and/or anti-inflammatory properties as the active component II. Collagen of animal origin that is soluble in cold water comes into particular consideration as component I and a fermentation broth or a plant extract comes into particular consideration as component II. This composition which is designed in particular as a food supplement or functional food can be used to prevent inflammatory and/or degenerative symptoms in particular with a chronic course such as for example arthritis and arthroses or to successfully treat these symptoms. The claimed composition can be used above all by professional, leisure and recreational athletes who suffer in particular from strained joint functions.

Description

This is a §371 of PCT/EP2005/008151 filed Jul. 27, 2005, which claims priority from German Patent Application No. 10 2004 036 577.6 filed Jul. 28, 2004.

The present invention concerns a physiologically active composition based on collagen.

Collagen is a natural fibre protein which is the main component of supporting and connective tissue and is found especially in the skin, tendons and bones. Thus collagen is one of the most important proteins of connective tissue and constitutes about 30% of the total protein mass of humans. Collagens are among the few proteins whose sequence has a periodic structure over long sections and forms a very rigid helix comprising three chains. In general one differentiates between several types of collagen which differ in their structure and sequence where the collagen pattern is typical for the respective tissue. Collagen type I is for example mainly found in bones, tendons, in the skin as well as in large blood vessels and the cornea; collagen type II is mainly involved in costal cartilage and horny skin; finally collagen types III and IV form the major blood vessels and the skin and they are involved in the formation of the basal membrane.

Collagen as an endogenous substance has been used for a long time in connection with the treatment of degenerative joint diseases and in particular predominantly for the treatment of arthroses and arthritic forms.

Inflammatory processes and associated pain forms are the result of a complex interplay of various pathological processes in degenerative joint diseases. The genesis and progression of such inflammatory and pain states is almost always based on the actual inflammatory reaction. However, this is also associated with changes in the vascular system and the swellings, rubescence and fever symptoms that result from these changes, and also changes in the sensitivity of the pain receptors and changes in the transmission and processing of pain by nerves in the central nervous system as well as modulation of the immune system or by the immune system play an important role in degenerative joint diseases.

None of the said fields can be considered to be isolated since for example the release of certain inflammatory mediators lead to a dilation of the vessels and thus to an increased immigration of cells of the immune system as well as to a reduction in the pain threshold. The immigrated immune cells in turn subsequently amplify the inflammatory process through the degradation of tissue structures and the release of further inflammatory mediators, where the concurrently released amounts of histamine result in an additional increase in blood flow and to pain due to a further decrease in the pain threshold.

Central mediators of the inflammatory process play a central role in the process of degenerative joint diseases and associated secondary disease forms where prostaglandins and leukotrienes take key positions since prostaglandins induce the release of lytic enzymes and amplify the inflammatory process by increasing the number of cytokine receptors and thus the reactivity of the involved cells. This is also concomitantly associated with a decrease in the pain threshold. Cyclooxygenases (COX-1 and COX-2) which catalyse key reactions in the formation of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid are also involved.

Like the prostaglandins, leukotrienes are also formed from arachidonic acid in which 5-lipoxygenase plays an important role. Other enzymes that play a role in the changes in the vascular system or in the pain process are NO-synthase, histamine oxidase and monooxygenases and oxidoreductases in general.

Numerous literature references are known from the prior art which give information on methods of treating degenerative joint diseases with the aid of collagen.

Thus EP 0 254 289 B1 describes agents for the treatment of arthroses which contain a flavourless or flavour-neutral, enzymatically hydrolysed collagen having an average molecular weight of 10 to 80 kilodaltons. The hydrolysed collagen that is used is derived from animal skin, animal bones or other adequately purified connective tissue. Accordingly the collagen is hydrolysed mainly by enzymatic means, the conditions being selected such that a certain molecular weight range is obtained. Depending on the manufacturing conditions the collagen hydrolysates have a larger or smaller number of carboxyl groups and amino groups and they have different isoelectric pH ranges. The hydrolysed collagens used under this property right are for example marketed under the product names “Gelita-Sol” (DGF Stoess AG) and “Arthred” (Degussa Food Ingredients GmbH).

The following positive findings were ascertained in the study published in EP 0 254 289 on patients with degenerative diseases of the hip joint and/or knee joint: improvements in the initial pain and initial stiffness, decrease of exercise and fatigue pain as well as a reduced pain upon pressure over the articular space and a reduction in end phase pain. With regard to the movability of the hip joints, a considerably improved flexion was found which was ascertained to a more pronounced extent for the movability of the knee joints.

A method for increasing the cartilaginous mass in joints is known from U.S. Pat. No. 6,211,143. In this method hydrolysed gelatin having a molecular weight between 2 and 100 kilodaltons is administered orally. In addition at least one representative of the vitamin B group and/or an organic or inorganic magnesium compound can be added to the daily doses of gelatin.

The method according to this US protective right can be regarded as an improvement of the generally known administration of enzymatically hydrolysed gelatin of which only assumptions about the precise mechanism of action were known at that time. Hence it was assumed that hydrolysed collagen could improve the symptoms of arthritic damage. A certain tolerance towards proteins taken orally was also assumed. In this connection it was in particular contested that larger cartilaginous masses could be formed by taking precursors of collagen synthesis such as hydrolysed gelatin.

As a rule “gelatin” is collagen treated usually with warm alkali which can be dissolved by this measure. Gelatin solutions form stiff jellies on cooling. Thus gelatins are proteins that are obtained from collagen. In order to prevent potential allergic reactions when administering gelatins, gelatins which have been obtained from collagen by extraction are additionally subjected to a controlled enzymatic or chemical hydrolysis in order to thus obtain defined short-chain peptides which are in turn completely metabolized.

Another product which is used for the prevention or treatment of degenerative joint diseases is “Arthred” (Degussa Food Ingredients GmbH). This product is also an enzymatically hydrolysed collagen consisting of short-chain peptides having a low total molecular weight of about 3 kilodaltons. The collagen-based peptides in Arthred are excellently soluble in cold water due to the selected molecular weights.

As already described degenerative joint diseases are not least also inflammatory processes. The prior art offers numerous natural preparations to treat inflammations especially in the region of the joints. In this connection compounds having anti-oxidative properties such as for example flavonoids are particularly suitable. Above all plant extracts some of which can contain a large number of different classes of compounds and compounds having antioxidative properties are also offered in a variety of application forms.

In this connection the already mentioned cyclooxygenases are also of interest and thus the corresponding COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitors play an important role in inflammatory processes. Rutaecarpin, kaempferol and humolone are particularly worthy of mention.

The following table 1 names plants or parts thereof having a pronounced COX-2 inhibitory activity and the main ingredients that are responsible for this activity:

TABLE 1
1.1 APIGENIN
Achillea millefolium L. - Milfoil, Yarrow; found in Plant
Anisochilus carnosus WALL. - Panjiri-ka Pat; found in Plant
Apium graveolens L. - Celery; found in Plant
Araucaria bidwillii HOOK. - Monkey puzzle; found in Leaf
Artemisia dracunculus L. - Tarragon; found in Plant
Camellia sinensis (L.) KUNTZE - Tea; found in Leaf
Centaurea calcitrapa L. - Star-Thistle; found in Plant
Chamaemelum nobile (L.) ALL. - Garden Camomile, Perennial Camomile, Roman
Camomile; found in Plant
Colchicum autumnale L. - Autumn Crocus, Meadow Saffron; found in Tuber
Conyza canadensis (L.) CRONQ. - Butterweed, Hogweed, Horseweed; found in
Plant
Coriandrum sativum L. - Chinese Parsley, Cilantro, Coriander; found in Fruit
Daphne genkwa SIEB & ZUCC. - Yuan Hua; found in Flower
Daucus carota L. - Carrot; found in Fruit
Digitalis purpurea L. - Purple Foxglove; found in Flower
Echinacea spp - Coneflower, Echinacea; found in Leaf
Ginkgo biloba L. - Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree; found in Leaf
Glechoma hederacea L. - Alehoof; found in Plant
Glycyrrhiza glabra L. - Commom Licorice, Licorice, Licorice-Root, Smooth
Licorice; found in Root
Hydnocarpus wightiana BLUME - Hindi Chaulmoogra; found in Seed
Jatropha gossypifolia L. - Spanish Physic Nut; found in Leaf
Linum usitatissimum L. - Flax, Linseed; found in Plant
Lycopodium clavatum L. - Antler Herb, Clubmoss; found in Plant
Marrubium vulgare L. - Horehound, White Horehound; found in Plant
Matricaria recutita L. - Annual Camomile, German Camomile, Wild Camomile;
found in Plant
Mentha aquatica L. - Water Mint; found in Plant
Mentha spicata L. - Hortela da Folha Miuda, Spearmint; found in Leaf
Mentha x rotundifolia (L.) HUDSON - Applemint; found in Shoot
Ocimum basilicum L. - Basil, Cuban Basil, Sweet Basil; found in Plant
Olea europaea subsp. europaea - Olive; found in Leaf
Origanum vulgare L. - Common Turkish Oregano, European Oregano, Oregano, Pot
Marjoram, Wild Marjoram, Wild Oregano; found in Plant
Passiflora incarnata L. - Manzana de Mayo, Mayapple, Passionflower; found in Plant
Perilla frutescens (L.) BRITTON - Perilla; found in Seed
Petroselinum crispum (MILLER) NYMAN EX A. W. HILLL - Parsley; found in
Plant
Phaseolus vulgaris subsp. var. vulgaris - Black Bean, Dwarf Bean, Field Bean,
Flageolet Bean, French Bean, Garden Bean, Green Bean, Haricot, Haricot Bean,
Haricot Vert, Kidney Bean, Navy Bean, Pop Bean, Popping Bean, Snap Bean,
String Bean, Wax Bean; found in Plant
Phoenix dactylifera L. - Date Palm; found in Stem
Plantago major L. - Common Plantain; found in Leaf
Pogostemon cablin (BLANCO) BENTH. - Patchouli; found in Plant
Prosopis juliflora (SW.) DC. - Mesquite; found in Plant
Prunus cerasus L. - Sour Cherry; found in Plant
Rosmarinus officinalis L. - Rosemary; found in Plant
Salix alba L. - White Willow; found in Bark
Salvia officinalis L. - Sage; found in Plant
Scutellaria galericulata L. - Marsh Skullcap; found in Plant
Silybum marianum (L.) GAERTN. - Lady's Thistle, Milk Thistle; found in Fruit
Tanacetum vulgare L. - Tansy; found in Plant
Teucrium polium L. - Golden Germander; found in Plant
Thymus serpyllum L. - Creeping Thyme; found in Plant
Thymus vulgaris L. - Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, Thyme; found in Plant
Triticum aestivum L. - Wheat; found in Seed
1.2 BAICALEIN
Plantago major L. - Common Plantain; found in Leaf
Scutellaria baicalensis GEORGI - Baikal Skullcap, Chinese Skullcap, Huang Qin;
found in Root
Scutellaria galericulata L. - Marsh Skullcap; found in Plant
Scutellaria sp; found in Leaf
1.3 BERBERIN
Adonis vernalis L. - Spring Adonis; found in Plant
Andira inermis HBK - Cabbage Bark; found in Bark
Argemone mexicana L. - Prickly Poppy; found in Plant
Berberis vulgaris L. - Barberry; found in Plant
Chelidonium majus L. - Celandine; found in Plant
Coptis chinensis FRANCH. - Chinese Goldthread, Huang-Lian, Huang-Lien; found
in Rhizome
Coptis japonica (THUNB.) MAKINO - Huang-Lia, Huang-Lian, Huang-Lien,
Japanese Goldthread; found in Rhizome
Coptis spp - Generic Goldthread; found in Rhizome
Corydalis spp - Fumewort; found in Plant
Eschscholzia californica subsp. californica - California Poppy; found in Shoot
Hydrastis canadensis L. - Goldenseal; found in Root
Macleaya cordata R. BROWN - Plume Poppy; found in Plant
Mahonia aquifolium (PURSH) NUTT. - Blue Barberry, Holly Barberry, Holly
Mahonia, Mountain Grape, Oregon Grape; found in Root
Menispermum canadense L. - Moonseed; found in Plant
Papaver somniferum L. - Opium Poppy, Poppyseed Poppy; found in Plant
Phellodendron amurense RUPR. - Amur Cork Tree, Huang Bai, Huang Po, Po Mu;
found in Bark
Podophyllum hexandrum ROYLE - Himalayan Mayapple; found in Rhizome
Podophyllum peltatum L. - Mayapple; found in Plant
Sanguinaria canadensis L. - Bloodroot; found in Root
Zanthoxylum alatum ROXB. - Indian Prickly Ash, Wartara Oil Tree; found in Bark
Zanthoxylum americanum MILL. - Northern Prickly Ash; found in Plant
1.4 CINNAMALDEHYDE
Cinnamomum verum J. PRESL - Ceylon Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark 30,000 ppm
Cinnamomum aromaticum NEES - Canela de la China (Sp.), Canelero chino (Sp.),
Canelle de Cochinchine (Fr.), Cannelier Casse (Fr.), Cannelier de Chine (Fr.),
Cassia, Cassia Bark, Cassia Lignea, China Junk Cassia, Chinazimt (Ger.), Chinese
Cassia, Chinese Cinnamon, Chinesischer Zimtbaum (Ger.), Kashia-Keihi (Jap.),
Saigon Cinnamon, Zimtcassie (Ger.) Bark 1,900 ppm
Hyacinthus orientalis L. - Hyacinth Flower 6.9 ppm
Syzygium aromaticum (L.) MERR. & L. M. PERRY - Clove, Clovetree Flower 1 ppm
Cnicus benedictus L. - Blessed Thistle Plant
Commiphora myrrha (NEES) ENGL. - African Myrrh, Herabol Myrrh, Mirra (Sp.
It.), Myrrh, Myrrhe (Fr., Ger.), Somali Myrrh Resin, Exudate, Sap AYL
Lavandula sp - Lavender Plant JBH
Lycopersicon esculentum MILLER - Tomato Fruit
Melaleuca bracteata F. VON MUELL. - Bracteate Tea-Tree Leaf GEO
Myroxylon balsamum (L.) HARMS - Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam Plant
Pimenta dioica (L.) MERR. - Allspice, Clover-Pepper, Jamaica-Pepper, Pimenta,
Pimento Plant
Pogostemon cablin (BLANCO) BENTH. - Patchouli Plant
Rosa damascena MILLER - Damask Rose Essential Oil
Tamarindus indica L. - Indian Tamarind, Kilytree, Tamarind Fruit
1.5 CIRSILINEOL
Artemisia capillaris THUNB. - Capillary Wormwood; found in Plant
Artemisia dracunculus L. - Tarragon; found in Plant
Salvia officinalis L. - Sage; found in Plant
Salvia tomentosa - Sage; found in Leaf
Sideritis sp; found in Leaf
Thymus vulgaris L. - Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, Thyme; found in Leaf
1.6 CURCUMIN
Curcuma longa L. - Indian Saffron, Turmeric; found in Rhizome
Curcuma xanthorrhiza ROXB. - Javan Turmeric, Temu Lawak; found in Rhizome
Curcuma zedoaria (CHRISTM.) ROSCOE - Shoti, Zedoary; found in Rhizome
Zingiber officinale ROSCOE - Ginger; found in Plant
1.7 EUGENOL
Acacia farnesiana (L.) WILLD. - Cassie, Huisache, Opopanax, Popinac, Sweet
Acacia; found in Flower
Achillea millefolium L. - Milfoil, Yarrow; found in Plant
Acorus calamus L. - Calamus, Flagroot, Myrtle Flag, Sweet Calamus, Sweetflag,
Sweetroot; found in Rhizome
Ageratum conyzoides L. - Mexican ageratum; found in Shoot
Alpinia galanga (L.) SW. - Greater Galangal, Languas, Siamese Ginger; found in
Rhizome
Alpinia officinarum HANCE - Chinese Ginger, Lesser Galangal; found in Rhizome
Anethum graveolens L. - Dill, Garden Dill; found in Plant
Apium graveolens L. - Celery; found in Plant
Artemisia capillaris THUNB. - Capillary Wormwood; found in Essential Oil
Artemisia dracunculus L. - Tarragon; found in Shoot
Boronia megastigma NEES ex BARTL. - Scented Boronia; found in Flower
Calamintha nepeta subsp. glandulosa (REQ.) P. W. BALL - Turkish Calamint; found
in Shoot
Camellia sinensis (L.) KUNTZE - Tea; found in Fruit
Cananga odorata (LAM.) HOOK. f. & THOMSON - Cananga, Ylang-Ylang; found
in Flower
Capsicum annuum L. - Bell Pepper, Cherry Pepper, Cone Pepper, Green Pepper,
Paprika, Sweet Pepper; found in Fruit
Cinnamomum aromaticum NEES - Canela de 1a China (Sp.), Canelero chino (Sp.),
Canelle de Cochinchine (Fr.), Cannelier Casse (Fr.), Cannelier de Chine (Fr.),
Cassia, Cassia Bark, Cassia Lignea, China Junk Cassia, Chinazimt (Ger.), Chinese
Cassia, Chinese Cinnamon, Chinesischer Zimtbaum (Ger.), Kashia-Keihi (Jap.),
Saigon Cinnamon, Zimtcassie (Ger.); found in Plant
Cinnamomum camphora (L.) NEES & EBERM. - Camphor, Ho Leaf; found in Plant
Cinnamomum verum J. PRESL - Ceylon Cinnamon, Cinnamon; found in Bark
Cistus ladaniferus L. - Ambreine, Gum Cistus, Labdanum, Rockrose; found in Leaf
Coffea arabica L. - Coffee; found in Seed
Commiphora myrrha (NEES) ENGL. - African Myrrh, Herabol Myrrh, Mirra (Sp.
It.), Myrrh, Myrrhe (Fr., Ger.), Somali Myrrh; found in Resin, Exudate, Sap
Croton eluteria (L.) SW. - Cascarilla; found in Bark
Cuminum cyminum L. - Cumin; found in Fruit
Curcuma longa L. - Indian Saffron, Turmeric; found in Essential Oil
Cymbopogon winterianus JOWITT - Java Citronella, Mahapengiri; found in Plant
Cynara cardunculus subsp. cardunculus - Artichoke; found in Essential Oil
Daucus carota L. - Carrot; found in Seed
Drimys winteri FORSTER & FORSTER f. - Winter's Bark; found in Bark
Elsholtzia blanda BENTH. - Bantaluki, Bantulsi; found in Shoot
Eucalyptus citriodora HOOK. - Citron-Scented Gum, Lemon Eucalyptus, Lemon-
Scented Gum, Spotted Gum; found in Leaf
Glycyrrhiza glabra L. - Commom Licorice, Licorice, Licorice-Root, Smooth
Licorice; found in Root
Helianthus annuus L. - Girasol, Sunflower; found in Flower
Helichrysum angustifolium DC. - Everlasting, Immortelle; found in Plant
Humulus lupulus L. - Hops; found in Essential Oil
Hyacinthus orientalis L. - Hyacinth; found in Flower
Hyssopus officinalis L. - Hyssop; found in Flower, Leaf
Iris x germanica L. - Orris; found in Rhizome
Jasminum officinale L. - Jasmine, Poet's Jessamine; found in Flower
Juglans regia L. - English Walnut; found in Leaf
Lantana camara L. - Lantana, Wild Sage; found in Leaf
Laurus nobilis L. - Bay, Bay Laurel, Bayleaf, Grecian Laurel, Laurel, Sweet Bay;
found in Leaf
Lavandula latifolia MEDIK. - Aspic, Broad-Leaved Lavender, Spike Lavender;
found in Plant
Lavandula x intermedia EMERIC ex LOIS - Dutch Lavender, Lavandin; found in
Plant
Levisticum officinale KOCH - Lovage; found in Root
Ligustrum japonicum THUNB. - Japanese Privet, Ligustri Fructus; found in Flower
Lycopersicon esculentum MILLER - Tomato; found in Fruit
Magnolia kobus DC. - Hsin-I, Xin-Yi; found in Flower
Melaleuca bracteata F. VON MUELL. - Bracteate Tea-Tree; found in Leaf
Melaleuca viridiflora SOLAND.EX GAERTN. - Broad-Leaf Tea-Tree, Niaouli;
found in Leaf
Melia azedarach L. - Chinaberry; found in Wood
Mentha arvensis var. piperascens MALINV. EX L. H. BAILEY - Cornmint, Field
Mint, Japanese Mint; found in Essential Oil
Mentha pulegium L. - European Pennyroyal; found in Plant
Mentha spicata L. - Hortela da Folha Miuda, Spearmint; found in Leaf
Mentha x piperita subsp. nothosubsp. piperita - Peppermint; found in Essential Oil
Micromeria congesta BOISS. & HAUSSKN. - Kaya Yarpuzu; found in Leaf
Micromeria fruticosa subsp. barbata (BOISS. & KY.) P. H. DAVIS - Tea Hyssop,
Zopha, Zuta; found in Shoot
Micromeria myrtifolia BOISS. & HOHEN - Dagcayi, Haydarotu, Topukcayi; found
in Shoot
Morus alba L. - Sang-Pai-Pi, White Mulberry; found in Plant
Myristica fragrans HOUTT. - Mace, Muskatnussbaum (Ger.), Nutmeg, nogal
moscado (Sp.), nuez moscada (Sp.); found in Seed
Myroxylon balsamum (L.) HARMS - Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam; found in Plant
Narcissus tazetta L. - Daffodil; found in Flower
Nicotiana tabacum L. - Tobacco; found in Leaf
Ocimum basilicum L. - Basil, Cuban Basil, Sweet Basil; found in Leaf, Plant
Ocimum canum SIMS - Hoary Basil; found in Shoot
Ocimum gratissimum L. - Agbo, Shrubby Basil; found in Plant, Seed, Shoot
Ocimum kilimandscharicum GUERKE - African Blue Basil, Kenyan Perennial
Basil; found in Flower, Shoot
Ocimum sanctum L. - Holy Basil, Tulsi; found in Leaf
Ocimum sp - Basil; found in Plant
Ocimum suave WILLD. - Kenyan Tree Basil; found in Shoot
Oenanthe javanica (BLUME) DC. - Javan Water Dropwort; found in Shoot
Origanum majorana L. - Marjoram, Sweet Marjoram; found in Plant
Origanum minutiflorum O. SCHWARZ & P. H. DAVIS - Small-Flowered Oregano;
found in Shoot
Origanum onites L. - Oregano, Pot Marjoram; found in Shoot
Origanum vulgare L. - Common Turkish Oregano, European Oregano, Oregano, Pot
Marjoram, Wild Marjoram, Wild Oregano; found in Shoot
Pelargonium graveolens (L.) L'HER ex AIT. - Rose Geranium, Scented Geranium;
found in Essential Oil
Peumus boldus MOLINA - Boldo; found in Leaf
Pimenta dioica (L.) MERR. - Allspice, Clover-Pepper, Jamaica-Pepper, Pimenta,
Pimento; found in Fruit, Leaf
Pimenta racemosa (MILL.) J. W. MOORE - Bayrum Tree, West Indian Bay; found
in Leaf
Pimpinella anisum L. - Anise, Sweet Cumin; found in Plant
Piper betel L. - Betel Pepper; found in Leaf
Piper nigrum L. - Black Pepper, Pepper, White Pepper; found in Fruit
Pogostemon cablin (BLANCO) BENTH. - Patchouli; found in Plant
Polianthes tuberosa L. - Tuberose; found in Flower
Prunus cerasus L. - Sour Cherry; found in Plant
Prunus dulcis (MILLER) D. A. WEBB - Almond; found in Flower
Pycnanthemum setosum NUTT. - Setose Mountain Mint; found in Shoot
Rosa centifolia L. - Cabbage Rose; found in Essential Oil
Rosa damascena MILLER - Damask Rose; found in Essential Oil
Rosa gallica L. - French Rose; found in Flower
Santalum album L. - White Sandalwood; found in Wood
Sassafras albidum (NUTT.) NEES - Sassafras; found in Root
Syzygium aromaticum (L.) MERR. & L. M. PERRY - Clove, Clovetree; found in
Flower, Leaf, Stem
Thymus capitatus (L.) HOFFM. - ‘Sicilian’ Thyme, Spanish Origanum, Spanish
Thyme; found in Shoot
Thymus cilicicus BOISS. & BAL. - ‘Anatolian’ Thyme; found in Shoot
Thymus funkii COUSS. - Funk's Thyme; found in Shoot
Thymus vulgaris L. - Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, Thyme; found in Plant
Tilia sp. - Basswood, Lime, Linden; found in Flower
Trifolium pratense L. - Cowgrass, Peavine Clover, Purple Clover, Red Clover; found
in Flower
Umbellularia californica (HOOK. & ARN.) NUTT. - California Bay; found in Plant
Vaccinium corymbosum L. - Blueberry; found in Fruit
Vaccinium macrocarpon AITON - American Cranberry, Cranberry, Large Cranberry;
found in Fruit
Vanilla planifolia JACKS. - Bourbon Vanilla, Vanilla; found in Fruit
Viola odorata L. - Common Violet, Sweet Violet; found in Flower, Leaf
Zea mays L. - Corn; found in Seed
1.8 KAEMPFEROL
Abelmoschus moschatus MEDIK. - Ambrette, Musk Okra, Muskmallow, Tropical Jewel
Hibiscus; found in Flower
Acacia catechu (L. f.) WILLD. - Black Cutch, Catechu; found in Plant
Acacia farnesiana (L.) WILLD. - Cassie, Huisache, Opopanax, Popinac, Sweet
Acacia; found in Plant
Acacia senegal (L.) WILLD. - Gum Arabic, Gum Arabic Tree, Kher, Senegal Gum,
Sudan Gum Arabic; found in Plant
Ageratum conyzoides L. - Mexican ageratum; found in Plant
Allium cepa L. - Onion, Shallot; found in Bulb
Allium sativum var. sativum L. - Garlic; found in Plant
Allium schoenoprasum L. - Chives; found in Leaf
Althaea officinalis L. - Marshmallow, White Mallow; found in Leaf
Ammi visnaga (L.) LAM. - Visnaga; found in Plant
Anethum graveolens L. - Dill, Garden Dill; found in Fruit
Armoracia rusticana GAERTN. ET AL. - Horseradish; found in Leaf
Asparagus officinalis L. - Asparagus; found in Root
Azadirachta indica A. JUSS. - Neem; found in Flower
Berberis vulgaris L. - Barberry; found in Plant
Beta vulgaris subsp. subsp. vulgaris - Beet, Beetroot, Garden Beet, Sugar Beet; found
in Plant
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis l. var. botrytis L. - Cauliflower; found in Flower, Leaf
Brassica oleracea var. capitata l. var. capitata L. - Cabbage, Red Cabbage, White
Cabbage; found in Leaf
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes L. - Kohlrabi; found in Shoot
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica l. var. acephala DC - Curly Kale, Kale, Kitchen Kale,
Scotch Kale; found in Leaf
Calendula officinalis L. - Calendula, Pot-Marigold; found in Plant
Camellia sinensis (L.) KUNTZE - Tea; found in Plant
Capsicum frutescens L. - Cayenne, Chili, Hot Pepper, Red Chili, Spur Pepper,
Tabasco; found in Anther
Castanea sativa MILLER - European Chestnut; found in Leaf
Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. DON - Madagascar Periwinkle, Rosy Periwinkle; found
in Plant
Ceiba pentandra (L.) GAERTN. - Kapok, Silk-Cotton Tree; found in Flower
Centella asiatica (L.) URBAN - Gotu Kola, Pennywort; found in Plant
Chimaphila umbellata (L.) NUTT. - King's Cure, Pipsissewa; found in Plant
Cichorium intybus L. - Chicory, Succory, Witloof; found in Plant
Cinnamomum camphora (L.) NEES & EBERM. - Camphor, Ho Leaf; found in Plant
Citrus paradisi MacFAD. - Grapefruit; found in Fruit
Cola acuminata (P. BEAUV.) SCHOTT & ENDL. - Abata Cola; found in Plant
Consolida ajacis (L.) SCHUR - Larkspur; found in Flower
Cornus florida L. - American Dogwood; found in Flower
Crocus sativus L. - Saffron; found in Flower
Cucurbita pepo L. - Pumpkin; found in Leaf
Cuscuta reflexa ROXB. - Amarbel; found in Plant
Daucus carota L. - Carrot; found in Seed
Diospyros virginiana L. - American Persimmon; found in Plant
Dodonaea viscosa (L.) JACQ. - Hopwood; found in Plant
Drimys winteri FORSTER & FORSTER f. - Winter's Bark; found in Leaf
Echinacea spp - Coneflower, Echinacea; found in Leaf
Elaeagnus angustifolia L. - Russian Olive, Silver Berry; found in Leaf
Equisetum arvense L. - Field Horsetail, Horsetail; found in Plant
Eriobotrya japonica (THUNB.) LINDL. - Loquat; found in Plant
Erythroxylum coca var. coca - Coca; found in Plant
Eupatorium perfoliatum L. - Boneset; found in Plant
Euphorbia hirta L. - Queensland Asthma Herb; found in Leaf
Euphorbia lathyris L. - Caper Spurge, Mole Plant; found in Leaf
Ficus carica L. - Echte Feige (Ger.), Feigenbaum (Ger.), Fico (Ital.), Fig, Figueira
(Port.), Figuier Commun (Fr.), Higo (Sp.), Higuera Comun (Sp.); found in Plant
Foeniculum vulgare MILLER - Fennel; found in Plant
Fragaria spp - Strawberry; found in Leaf
Frangula alnus MILLER - Buckthorn; found in Seed
Geranium thunbergii SIEB. & ZUCC - Gennoshiouko, Oriental Geranium; found in
Leaf
Ginkgo biloba L. - Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree; found in Leaf
Glycine max (L.) MERR. - Soybean; found in Plant
Glycyrrhiza glabra L. - Commom Licorice, Licorice, Licorice-Root, Smooth
Licorice; found in Shoot
Gossypium sp - Cotton; found in Flower
Hamamelis virginiana L. - Witch Hazel; found in Leaf
Harpagophytum procumbens (BURCH.) DC. EX MEISN. - Devil's Claw, Grapple
Plant; found in Root
Hippophae rhamnoides L. - Sallow Thorn, Sea Buckthorn, Yellow Spine; found in
Fruit
Humulus lupulus L. - Hops; found in Leaf
Hura crepitans L. - Sandbox Tree; found in Leaf
Hydrangea arborescens L. - Hydrangea, Smooth Hydrangea; found in Root
Isatis tinctoria L. - Dyer's Woad; found in Plant
Juglans regia L. - English Walnut; found in Leaf
Kalanchoe pinnata (LAM.) PERS. - Air Plant, Siempre Viva; found in Leaf
Kalanchoe spathulata DC. - Beach Bells; found in Leaf
Lactuca sativa L. - Lettuce; found in Plant
Laurus nobilis L. - Bay, Bay Laurel, Bayleaf, Grecian Laurel, Laurel, Sweet Bay;
found in Plant
Ligustrum japonicum THUNB. - Japanese Privet, Ligustri Fructus; found in Flower
Lycopersicon esculentum MILLER - Tomato; found in Seed
Magnolia denudata DESR. - Hsin-I, Xin-Yi; found in Plant
Magnolia kobus DC. - Hsin-I, Xin-Yi; found in Plant
Magnolia officinalis REHDER & E. H. WILSON - Chinese Magnolia, Hou Pu,
Magnolia-Bark; found in Plant
Mangifera indica L. - Mango; found in Plant
Matricaria recutita L. - Annual Camomile, German Camomile, Wild Camomile;
found in Plant
Melaleuca leucadendra (L.) L. - Cajeput; found in Plant
Melia azedarach L. - Chinaberry; found in Plant
Moringa oleifera LAM. - Ben Nut, Benzolive Tree, Drumstick Tree, Horseradish
Tree, Jacinto (Sp.), Moringa, West Indian Ben; found in Flower
Morus alba L. - Sang-Pai-Pi, White Mulberry; found in Wood
Musa x paradisiaca L. - Banana, Plantain; found in Fruit, Plant
Myristica fragrans HOUTT. - Mace, Muskatnussbaum (Ger.), Nutmeg, nogal
moscado (Sp.), nuez moscada (Sp.); found in Plant
Nelumbo nucifera L. - Water Lotus; found in Plant
Nicotiana tabacum L. - Tobacco; found in Leaf
Ocimum basilicum L. - Basil, Cuban Basil, Sweet Basil; found in Leaf
Oenothera biennis L. - Evening-Primrose; found in Leaf
Olea europaea subsp. europaea - Olive; found in Stem
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) MILL. - Indian Fig, Nopal, Nopalito, Prickly Pear; found in
Flower
Origanum vulgare L. - Common Turkish Oregano, European Oregano, Oregano, Pot
Marjoram, Wild Marjoram, Wild Oregano; found in Plant
Paeonia lactiflora PALL. - Bai Shao (Chinese), Chih-Shao, Common Garden Peony,
Peony, White Peony; found in Leaf
Paeonia moutan - Moutan, Tree Peony; found in Leaf
Paeonia suffruticosa ANDREWS - Moutan, Moutan Peony, Tree Peony; found in
Leaf
Panax ginseng C. A. MEYER - Chinese Ginseng, Ginseng, Korean Ginseng,
Oriental Ginseng; found in Leaf
Panax quinquefolius L. - American Ginseng, Ginseng; found in Plant
Passiflora incarnata L. - Manzana de Mayo, Mayapple, Passionflower; found in Plant
Pastinaca sativa L. - Parsnip; found in Seed
Petasites japonicus (SIEBOLD & ZUCC.) MAXIM. - Butterbur; found in Plant
Petroselinum crispum (MILLER) NYMAN EX A. W. HILLL - Parsley; found in
Plant
Phyllanthus emblica L. - Emblic, Myrobalan; found in Leaf
Physalis peruviana L. - Cape Gooseberry, Ground Cherry; found in Fruit
Pinus mugo TURRA - Dwarf Pine, Swiss Mountain Pine; found in Wood
Pistacia lentiscus L. - Chios Mastictree, Lentisco (Sp.), Mastic, Mastictree,
Mastixbaum (Ger.); found in Leaf
Pisum sativum L. - Pea; found in Tissue Culture
Plumeria acutifolia POIR. - Frangipani; found in Flower
Podophyllum hexandrum ROYLE - Himalayan Mayapple; found in Rhizome
Podophyllum peltatum L. - Mayapple; found in Rhizome
Podophyllum pleianthum L. - Chinese Mayapple; found in Rhizome
Polygonum hydropiper L. - Common Smartweed; found in Plant
Polygonum hydropiperoides L. - Mild Water Pepper; found in Plant
Populus tacamahacca MILL. - Balm Of Gilead; found in Plant
Prunus armeniaca L. - Apricot; found in Leaf
Prunus cerasus L. - Sour Cherry; found in Plant
Prunus domestica L. - Plum; found in Wood
Prunus dulcis (MILLER) D. A. WEBB - Almond; found in Plant
Prunus laurocerasus L. - Cherry Laurel; found in Plant
Prunus persica (L.) BATSCH - Peach; found in Leaf
Prunus serotina subsp. serotina - Black Cherry, Wild Cherry; found in Plant
Prunus spinosa L. - Blackthorn, Sloe; found in Flower
Psidium cattleianum SABINE - Strawberry Guava; found in Plant
Rhododendron dauricum L. - Chinese Alpenrose; found in Plant
Rhus toxicodendron L. - Poison Ivy; found in Plant
Ribes nigrum L. - Black Currant; found in Fruit
Ricinus communis L. - Castorbean; found in Plant
Robinia pseudoacacia L. - Black Locust; found in Flower
Rosa damascena MILLER - Damask Rose; found in Plant
Sambucus nigra L. - Black Elder, Elder, European Alder, European Elder, European
Elderberry; found in Flower
Sanguisorba minor SCOP. - Small Burnet; found in Plant
Sanguisorba officinalis L. - Greater Burnet; found in Plant
Schinus molle L. - California Peppertree, Mastic-Tree, Peruvian Peppertree; found in
Leaf
Schinus terebinthifolius RADDI - Brazilian Peppertree; found in Leaf
Silybum marianum (L.) GAERTN. - Lady's Thistle, Milk Thistle; found in Seed
Solanum tuberosum L. - Potato; found in Flower
Sophora japonica L. - Japanese Pagoda Tree; found in Plant
Spinacia oleracea L. - Spinach; found in Plant
Syzygium aromaticum (L.) MERR. & L. M. PERRY - Clove, Clovetree; found in
Flower
Tagetes erecta L. - Aztec Marigold, Marigold; found in Leaf
Tagetes patula L. - French Marigold; found in Plant
Terminalia catappa L. - Indian Almond, Malabar Almond, Tropical Almond; found
in Leaf
Teucrium polium L. - Golden Germander; found in Plant
Theobroma cacao L. - Cacao; found in Leaf
Thespesia populnea (L.) SOLAND. - Indian tulip tree; found in Flower
Thevetia peruviana (PERS.) K. SCHUM. - Adelfa Amarilla (Sp.), Cabalonga (Sp.),
Chirca (Sp.), Loandro-Amarelo (Port.), Luckynut, Oleandre Jaune (Fr.), Peruvian
Yellow Oleander, Thevetie (Ger.), Yellow Oleander; found in Plant
Thymus vulgaris L. - Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, Thyme; found in Plant
Tribulus terrestris L. - Puncture-vine; found in Flower
Trigonella foenum-graecum L. - Alholva (Sp.), Bockshornklee (Ger.), Fenugreek,
Greek Clover, Greek Hay; found in Plant
Tsuga canadensis (L.) CARRIERE - Eastern Hemlock; found in Branches
Vaccinium vitis-idaea var. minus LODD. - Cowberry, Lingen, Lingonberry; found in
Fruit
Valeriana officinalis L. - Common Valerian, Garden-Heliotrope, Valerian; found in
Plant
Vicia faba L. - Broadbean, Faba Bean, Habas; found in Shoot
Viola odorata L. - Common Violet, Sweet Violet; found in Plant
Vitis vinifera L. - European Grape, Grape, Grapevine, Parra (Sp.), Vid (Sp.), Vigne
Vinifere (Fr.), Weinrebe (Ger.), Wine Grape; found in Leaf
Zingiber officinale ROSCOE - Ginger; found in Plant
1.9 OLEANDIC ACID
Achyranthes aspera BLUME - Chaff Flower; found in Plant
Achyranthes bidentata BLUME - Chaff Flower; found in Fruit
Akebia quinata (THUNB.) DECNE - Chocolate Vine; found in Stem
Allium cepa L. - Onion, Shallot; found in Bulb
Allium sativum var. sativum L. - Garlic; found in Plant
Apocynum cannabinum L. - Bitterroot, Spreading Dogbane; found in Root
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) SPRENGEL - Bearberry, Uva Ursi; found in Plant
Calendula officinalis L. - Calendula, Pot-Marigold; found in Flower
Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. DON - Madagascar Periwinkle, Rosy Periwinkle; found
in Plant
Centaurium erythraea RAFN. - Centaury; found in Plant
Chenopodium album L. - Lambsquarter; found in Plant
Citrullus colocynthis - Colocynth; found in Plant
Cnicus benedictus L. - Blessed Thistle; found in Plant
Cornus officinalis SIEB. & ZUCC. - Chinese Dogwood; found in Seed
Cyperus rotundus L. - Nutsedge; found in Tuber
Daemonorops draco BL. - Dragon's Blood; found in Fruit
Elaeagnus pungens THUNB. - Thorny Silver Berry; found in Leaf
Eleutherococcus senticosus (RUPR. & MAXIM.) MAXIM. - Ci wu jia (Pinyin),
Eleuthero Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng, Spiny Ginseng, Wu jia; found in Root
Eriobotrya japonica (THUNB.) LINDL. - Loquat; found in Leaf
Forsythia suspensa VAHL - Lian-Jiao, Lien-Chiao; found in Fruit
Glechoma hederacea L. - Alehoof; found in Plant
Harpagophytum procumbens (BURCH.) DC. EX MEISN. - Devil's Claw, Grapple
Plant; found in Root
Hedera helix L. - Ivy; found in Leaf
Helianthus annuus L. - Girasol, Sunflower; found in Flower
Humulus lupulus L. - Hops; found in Stem
Hyssopus officinalis L. - Hyssop; found in Plant
Lavandula latifolia MEDIK. - Aspic, Broad-Leaved Lavender, Spike Lavender;
found in Leaf
Leonurus cardiaca L. - Motherwort; found in Plant
Ligustrum japonicum THUNB. - Japanese Privet, Ligustri Fructus; found in Fruit
Ligustrum lucidum W. T. AITON - Chinese Privet, Glossy Privet, Ligustri Fructus,
Privet, White Waxtree; found in Fruit
Liquidambar orientalis MILLER - Oriental Storax, Oriental Styrax; found in Resin,
Exudate, Sap
Liquidambar styraciflua L. - American Styrax, Sweetgum; found in Resin, Exudate,
Sap
Luffa aegyptiaca MILLER - Luffa, Smooth Loofah, Vegetable Sponge; found in
Seed
Melaleuca leucadendra (L.) L. - Cajeput; found in Plant
Melissa officinalis L. - Balm, Bee Balm, Lemonbalm, Melissa; found in Shoot
Mentha spicata L. - Hortela da Folha Miuda, Spearmint; found in Leaf
Mentha x rotundifolia (L.) HUDSON - Applemint; found in Tissue Culture
Myristica fragrans HOUTT. - Mace, Muskatnussbaum (Ger.), Nutmeg, nogal
moscado (Sp.), nuez moscada (Sp.); found in Seed
Myroxylon balsamum (L.) HARMS - Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam; found in Plant
Nerium oleander L. - Oleander; found in Plant
Ocimum basilicum L. - Basil, Cuban Basil, Sweet Basil; found in Flower
Ocimum suave WILLD. - Kenyan Tree Basil; found in Leaf
Olea europaea subsp. europaea - Olive; found in Petiole
Origanum majorana L. - Marjoram, Sweet Marjoram; found in Plant
Origanum vulgare L. - Common Turkish Oregano, European Oregano, Oregano, Pot
Marjoram, Wild Marjoram, Wild Oregano; found in Plant
Panax ginseng C. A. MEYER - Chinese Ginseng, Ginseng, Korean Ginseng,
Oriental Ginseng; found in Root
Panax japonicus C. A. MEYER - Japanese Ginseng; found in Rhizome
Panax quinquefolius L. - American Ginseng, Ginseng; found in Plant
Phytolacca americana L. - Pokeweed; found in Root
Plantago major L. - Common Plantain; found in Leaf
Plectranthus amboinicus (LOUR.) SPRENGEL - Amboini Coleus, Country Borage,
Cuban Oregano, French Thyme, Indian Borage, Mexican Mint, Soup Mint, Spanish
Thyme; found in Plant
Prunella vulgaris L. - Heal-All, Self-Heal; found in Plant
Prunus cerasus L. - Sour Cherry; found in Fruit
Psidium guajava L. - Guava; found in Leaf
Quisqualis indica L. - Rangoon Creeper; found in Fruit
Rosmarinus officinalis L. - Rosemary; found in Plant, Shoot
Salvia officinalis L. - Sage; found in Leaf, Stem
Salvia sclarea L. - Clary Sage; found in Plant
Salvia triloba L. - Greek Sage; found in Plant
Sambucus nigra L. - Black Elder, Elder, European Alder, European Elder, European
Elderberry; found in Bark, Leaf
Satureja hortensis L. - Summer Savory; found in Plant
Satureja montana L. - Savory, Winter Savory; found in Plant
Syzygium aromaticum (L.) MERR. & L. M. PERRY - Clove, Clovetree; found in
Flower
Thymus serpyllum L. - Creeping Thyme; found in Plant
Thymus vulgaris L. - Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, Thyme; found in Plant
Uncaria tomentosa DC - Cat's Claw, Garabato Amarillo, Una de Gato; found in
Plant
Vaccinium corymbosum L. - Blueberry; found in Plant
Vaccinium myrtillus L. - Bilberry, Dwarf Bilberry, Whortleberry; found in Leaf
Viburnum prunifolium L. - Black Haw; found in Bark
Viscum album L. - European Mistletoe; found in Resin, Exudate, Sap
Vitis vinifera L. - European Grape, Grape, Grapevine, Parra (Sp.), Vid (Sp.), Vigne
Vinifere (Fr.), Weinrebe (Ger.), Wine Grape; found in Leaf Wax
Zizyphus jujuba MILL. - Da-Zao, Jujube, Ta-Tsao; found in Plant
1.10 QUERCETIN
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) MOENCH - Okra; found in Flower
Abelmoschus moschatus MEDIK. - Ambrette, Musk Okra, Muskmallow, Tropical
Jewel Hibiscus; found in Flower
Acacia catechu (L. f.) WILLD. - Black Cutch, Catechu; found in Plant
Acacia nilotica (L.) WILLD. ex DELILE - Babul; found in Plant
Acacia senegal (L.) WILLD. - Gum Arabic, Gum Arabic Tree, Kher, Senegal Gum,
Sudan Gum Arabic; found in Plant
Achillea millefolium L. - Milfoil, Yarrow; found in Plant
Actinidia chinensis PLANCHON - Kiwi; found in Plant
Aesculus hippocastanum L. - Horse Chestnut; found in Bark
Agathosma betulina (P. J. BERGIUS) PILLANS - Buchu, Honey Buchu, Mountain
Buchu; found in Plant
Ageratum conyzoides L. - Mexican ageratum; found in Plant
Ailanthus altissima (MILL.) SWINGLE - Stinktree, Tree Of Heaven; found in Leaf
Allium cepa L. - Onion, Shallot; found in Bulb
Allium sativum var. sativum L. - Garlic; found in Bulb
Allium schoenoprasum L. - Chives; found in Leaf
Althaea officinalis L. - Marshmallow, White Mallow; found in Leaf
Ammi majus L. - Bishop's Weed; found in Leaf
Ammi visnaga (L.) LAM. - Visnaga; found in Plant
Anastatica hierochuntica L. - Jericho Rose; found in Plant
Anethum graveolens L. - Dill, Garden Dill; found in Plant
Anogeissus latifolia WALL. - Gum Ghatti; found in Plant
Arachis hypogaea L. - Groundnut, Peanut; found in Plant
Araucaria bidwillii HOOK. - Monkey puzzle; found in Flower
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) SPRENGEL - Bearberry, Uva Ursi; found in Leaf
Ardisia japonica L. - Marlberry; found in Plant
Armoracia rusticana GAERTN. ET AL. - Horseradish; found in Leaf
Artemisia dracunculus L. - Tarragon; found in Shoot
Artocarpus altilis (PARKINS.) FOSBERG - Breadfruit; found in Leaf
Asimina triloba (L.) DUNAL - Pawpaw; found in Leaf
Asparagus officinalis L. - Asparagus; found in Root
Avena sativa L. - Oats; found in Hay
Azadirachta indica A. JUSS. - Neem; found in Flower, Leaf
Barosma betulina (P. J. BERGIUS) BARTL. & H. L. WENDL. - Buchu; found in
Plant
Basella alba L. - Vinespinach; found in Plant
Berberis vulgaris L. - Barberry; found in Plant
Beta vulgaris subsp. subsp. vulgaris - Beet, Beetroot, Garden Beet, Sugar Beet;
found in Plant
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis 1. var. botrytis L. - Cauliflower; found in Flower, Leaf
Brassica oleracea var. capitata 1. var. capitata L. - Cabbage, Red Cabbage, White
Cabbage; found in Leaf
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera var. gemmifera DC - Brussel-Sprout, Brussels-
Sprouts; found in Sprout Seedling
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes L. - Kohlrabi; found in Shoot
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica 1. var. acephala DC - Curly Kale, Kale, Kitchen Kale,
Scotch Kale; found in Leaf
Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) SW. - Bird Of Paradise; found in Flower
Calendula officinalis L. - Calendula, Pot-Marigold; found in Plant
Camellia sinensis (L.) KUNTZE - Tea; found in Leaf, Plant
Camptotheca acuminata DECAISNE - Happy Tree; found in Leaf
Capparis spinosa L. - Caper, Caperbush; found in Flower
Capsicum frutescens L. - Cayenne, Chili, Hot Pepper, Red Chili, Spur Pepper,
Tabasco; found in Fruit
Carum carvi L. - Caraway, Carum, Comino (Sp.), Comino de prado (Sp.), Kummel
(Ger.); found in Fruit
Castanea sativa MILLER - European Chestnut; found in Bark, Leaf, Wood
Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. DON - Madagascar Periwinkle, Rosy Periwinkle; found
in Plant
Cedrus deodora LOUD. - Deodar Cedar; found in Stem Bark
Ceiba pentandra (L.) GAERTN. - Kapok, Silk-Cotton Tree; found in Leaf
Centaurea calcitrapa L. - Star-Thistle; found in Plant
Cichorium endivia L. - Endive, Escarole; found in Leaf
Cichorium intybus L. - Chicory, Succory, Witloof; found in Plant
Cinnamomum camphora (L.) NEES & EBERM. - Camphor, Ho Leaf; found in Plant
Citrus limon (L.) BURMAN f. - Lemon; found in Flower
Citrus paradisi MacFAD. - Grapefruit; found in Fruit
Consolida ajacis (L.) SCHUR - Larkspur; found in Flower
Coriandrum sativum L. - Chinese Parsley, Cilantro, Coriander; found in Fruit
Coriaria myrtifolia L. - Mealy Tree; found in Leaf
Coriaria thymifolia HUMB. & BONPL. - Ground Toot, Shanshi; found in Plant
Cornus florida L. - American Dogwood; found in Flower
Crataegus cuneata SIEB. & ZUCC. - Hawthorn; found in Fruit
Crocus sativus L. - Saffron; found in Flower
Cucurbita pepo L. - Pumpkin; found in Leaf
Cymbopogon citratus (DC. ex NEES) STAPF - Lemongrass, West Indian
Lemongrass; found in Plant
Cytisus scoparius (L.) LINK. - Scotch Broom; found in Plant
Daucus carota L. - Carrot; found in Seed
Diospyros virginiana L. - American Persimmon; found in Plant
Dodonaea viscosa (L.) JACQ. - Hopwood; found in Plant
Drimys winteri FORSTER & FORSTER f. - Winter's Bark; found in Leaf
Echinacea spp - Coneflower, Echinacea; found in Leaf
Elaeagnus angustifolia L. - Russian Olive, Silver Berry; found in Leaf
Eriobotrya japonica (THUNB.) LINDL. - Loquat; found in Plant
Eucalyptus globulus LABILL. - Blue Gum, Eucalypt, Tasmanian Bluegum; found in
Leaf
Eupatorium perfoliatum L. - Boneset; found in Plant
Euphorbia hirta L. - Queensland Asthma Herb; found in Plant
Euphorbia lathyris L. - Caper Spurge, Mole Plant; found in Leaf
Fagopyrum esculentum MOENCH. - Buckwheat; found in Plant
Ficus carica L. - Echte Feige (Ger.), Feigenbaum (Ger.), Fico (Ital.), Fig, Figueira
(Port.), Figuier Commun (Fr.), Higo (Sp.), Higuera Comun (Sp.); found in Plant
Filipendula ulmaria (L.) MAXIM. - Meadowsweet, Queen Of The Meadow; found
in Flower
Foeniculum vulgare MILLER - Fennel; found in Fruit
Forsythia suspensa VAHL - Lian-Jiao, Lien-Chiao; found in Flower
Fragaria spp - Strawberry; found in Leaf
Geranium thunbergii SIEB. & ZUCC - Gennoshiouko, Oriental Geranium; found in
Leaf
Ginkgo biloba L. - Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree; found in Leaf
Glycine max (L.) MERR. - Soybean; found in Plant
Glycyrrhiza glabra L. - Commom Licorice, Licorice, Licorice-Root, Smooth
Licorice; found in Plant
Gossypium sp - Cotton; found in Plant
Haematoxylum campechianum L. - Campechy, Logwood; found in Leaf
Hamamelis virginiana L. - Witch Hazel; found in Leaf
Helianthus annuus L. - Girasol, Sunflower; found in Flower, Leaf
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. - Chinese hibiscus, Shoe-flower; found in Plant
Hippophae rhamnoides L. - Sallow Thorn, Sea Buckthom, Yellow Spine; found in
Fruit
Houttuynia cordata THUNB. - Dokudami, Fishwort, Yu Xing Cao; found in Plant
Matricaria recutita L. - Annual Camomile, German Camomile, Wild Camomile;
found in Plant
Melia azedarach L. - Chinaberry; found in Plant
Moringa oleifera LAM. - Ben Nut, Benzolive Tree, Drumstick Tree, Horseradish
Tree, Jacinto (Sp.), Moringa, West Indian Ben; found in Flower
Morus alba L. - Sang-Pai-Pi, White Mulberry; found in Plant
Musa x paradisiaca L. - Banana, Plantain; found in Fruit, Plant
Myristica fragrans HOUTT. - Mace, Muskatnussbaum (Ger.), Nutmeg, nogal
moscado (Sp.), nuez moscada (Sp.); found in Plant
Nelumbo nucifera L. - Water Lotus; found in Flower
Nerium oleander L. - Oleander; found in Leaf
Nicotiana tabacum L. - Tobacco; found in Flower
Ocimum basilicum L. - Basil, Cuban Basil, Sweet Basil; found in Leaf
Oenothera biennis L. - Evening-Primrose; found in Herb, Leaf
Olea europaea subsp. europaea - Olive; found in Stem
Origanum vulgare L. - Common Turkish Oregano, European Oregano, Oregano, Pot
Marjoram, Wild Marjoram, Wild Oregano; found in Plant
Paeonia lactiflora PALL. - Bai Shao (Chinese), Chih-Shao, Common Garden Peony,
Peony, White Peony; found in Leaf
Paeonia moutan - Moutan, Tree Peony; found in Leaf
Paeonia suffruticosa ANDREWS - Moutan, Moutan Peony, Tree Peony; found in
Leaf
Panax notoginseng (BURKILL) HOO & TSENG - Sanchi Ginseng; found in Root
Passiflora incarnata L. - Manzana de Mayo, Mayapple, Passionflower; found in Leaf
Pastinaca sativa L. - Parsnip; found in Leaf
Perilla frutescens (L.) BRITTON - Perilla; found in Leaf
Persea americana MILLER - Avocado; found in Leaf
Petroselinum crispum (MILLER) NYMAN EX A. W. HILLL - Parsley; found in
Plant
Phoenix dactylifera L. - Date Palm; found in Pollen Or Spore
Phyllanthus niruri L. - Seed On The Leaf; found in Plant
Pinus mugo TURRA - Dwarf Pine, Swiss Mountain Pine; found in Wood
Pinus sylvestris L. - Scotch Pine; found in Bark
Pistacia lentiscus L. - Chios Mastictree, Lentisco (Sp.), Mastic, Mastictree,
Mastixbaum (Ger.); found in Leaf
Plumeria acutifolia POIR. - Frangipani; found in Flower
Podophyllum hexandrum ROYLE - Himalayan Mayapple; found in Rhizome
Podophyllum peltatum L. - Mayapple; found in Resin, Exudate, Sap
Podophyllum pleianthum L. - Chinese Mayapple; found in Rhizome
Polygonum aviculare L. - Prostrate Knotweed; found in Plant
Polygonum hydropiper L. - Common Smartweed; found in Plant
Polygonum hydropiperoides L. - Mild Water Pepper; found in Plant
Populus tacamahacca MILL. - Balm Of Gilead; found in Plant
Prosopis juliflora (SW.) DC. - Mesquite; found in Plant
Prunus armeniaca L. - Apricot; found in Plant
Prunus cerasus L. - Sour Cherry; found in Fruit
Prunus domestica L. - Plum; found in Plant
Prunus dulcis (MILLER) D. A. WEBB - Almond; found in Plant
Prunus laurocerasus L. - Cherry Laurel; found in Plant
Prunus persica (L.) BATSCH - Peach; found in Plant
Prunus serotina subsp. serotina - Black Cherry, Wild Cherry; found in Plant
Prunus spinosa L. - Blackthorn, Sloe; found in Flower
Psidium cattleianum SABINE - Strawberry Guava; found in Plant
Psidium guajava L. - Guava; found in Leaf
Pteridium aquilinum (L.) KUHN - Bracken, Bracken Fern; found in Plant
Pueraria montana subsp. var. lobata (WILLD.) MAESEN & S. M. ALMEIDA-
Kudsu, Kudzu; found in Leaf
Pyrus communis L. - Pear; found in Pericarp
Quercus alba L. - White Oak; found in Bark
Quercus infectoria OLIV. - Aleppo Oak, Dyer's Oak, Gall Oak; found in Leaf
Quercus robur L. - English Oak; found in Bark
Quercus velutina LAM. - Black Oak; found in Plant
Rhododendron dauricum L. - Chinese Alpenrose; found in Plant
Rhus toxicodendron L. - Poison Ivy; found in Plant
Ribes nigrum L. - Black Currant; found in Fruit
Ricinus communis L. - Castorbean; found in Plant
Rosa damascena MILLER - Damask Rose; found in Flower
Rosa spp - Rose Hips; found in Fruit
Rumex acetosa L. - Garden Sorrel; found in Fruit
Rumex crispus L. - Curly Dock, Lengua De Vaca, Sour Dock, Yellow Dock; found
in Leaf
Ruta graveolens L. - Rue; found in Plant
Salix alba L. - White Willow; found in Bark
Sambucus nigra L. - Black Elder, Elder, European Alder, European Elder, European
Elderberry; found in Leaf
Sanguisorba minor SCOP. - Small Burnet; found in Plant
Sanguisorba officinalis L. - Greater Burnet; found in Plant
Schinus molle L. - California Peppertree, Mastic-Tree, Peruvian Peppertree; found in
Leaf
Schinus terebinthifolius RADDI - Brazilian Peppertree; found in Plant
Senna occidentalis (L.) H. IRWIN & BARNEBY - Coffee Senna; found in Root
Silybum marianum (L.) GAERTN. - Lady's Thistle, Milk Thistle; found in Seed
Solanum tuberosum L. - Potato; found in Flower
Solidago virgaurea L. - European Goldenrod, Woundwort; found in Leaf
Sophora japonica L. - Japanese Pagoda Tree; found in Plant
Sorbus aucubaria L. - Rowan Berry; found in Fruit
Spartium junceum L. - Genet, Spanish Broom, Weaver's Broom; found in Plant
Spinacia oleracea L. - Spinach; found in Leaf
Tagetes patula L. - French Marigold; found in Plant
Tanacetum vulgare L. - Tansy; found in Plant
Terminalia catappa L. - Indian Almond, Malabar Almond, Tropical Almond; found
in Leaf
Teucrium botrys L. - Field Germander; found in Plant
Teucrium montanum L. - Mountain Germander; found in Plant
Teucrium scordium - Water Germander; found in Plant
Theobroma cacao L. - Cacao; found in Leaf
Thespesia populnea (L.) SOLAND. - Indian tulip tree; found in Flower
Thevetia peruviana (PERS.) K. SCHUM. - Adelfa Amarilla (Sp.), Cabalonga (Sp.),
Chirca (Sp.), Loandro-Amarelo (Port.), Luckynut, Oleandre Jaune (Fr.), Peruvian
Yellow Oleander, Thevetie (Ger.), Yellow Oleander; found in Plant
Tilia sp. - Basswood, Lime, Linden; found in Flower
Tribulus terrestris L. - Puncture-vine; found in Flower
Tridax procumbens L. - Coatbuttons, Mexican daisy; found in Flower
Trigonella foenum-graecum L. - Alholva (Sp.), Bockshornklee (Ger.), Fenugreek,
Greek Clover, Greek Hay; found in Seed
Triticum aestivum L. - Wheat; found in Plant
Tussilago farfara L. - Coltsfoot; found in Leaf
Uncaria catechu (L. f.) WILLD. - Gambir, Pale Catechu; found in Bulb
Urginea maritima L. - European Squill; found in Bulb
Vaccinium corymbosum L. - Blueberry; found in Plant
Vaccinium macrocarpon AITON - American Cranberry, Cranberry, Large Cranberry;
found in Fruit
Vaccinium myrtillus L. - Bilberry, Dwarf Bilberry, Whortleberry; found in Leaf
Vaccinium vitis-idaea var. minus LODD. - Cowberry, Lingen, Lingonberry; found in
Leaf
Valeriana officinalis L. - Common Valerian, Garden-Heliotrope, Valerian; found in
Plant
Viola odorata L. - Common Violet, Sweet Violet; found in Plant
Viola tricolor L. - Pansy, Wild Violet; found in Flower
Vitis vinifera L. - European Grape, Grape, Grapevine, Parra (Sp.), Vid (Sp.), Vigne
Vinifere (Fr.), Weinrebe (Ger.), Wine Grape; found in Fruit
Zea mays L. - Corn; found in Plant
Zingiber officinale ROSCOE - Ginger; found in Plant
1.11 RESVERATROL
Morus alba L. - Sang-Pai-Pi, White Mulberry; found in Wood
Polygonum cuspidatum SIEBOLD & ZUCC. - Giant Knotweed, Hu-Zhang,
Japanese Knotweed, Mexican Bamboo; found in Root
Vitis vinifera L. - European Grape, Grape, Grapevine, Parra (Sp.), Vid (Sp.), Vigne
Vinifere (Fr.), Weinrebe (Ger.), Wine Grape; found in Leaf
Trans-Resveratrol:
Arachis hypogaea L. - Groundnut, Peanut; found in Sprout Seedling
1.12 SALICYLIC ACID
Abies alba MILLER - Silver-Fir; found in Plant
Acacia farnesiana (L.) WILLD. - Cassie, Huisache, Opopanax, Popinac, Sweet
Acacia ; found in Plant
Achillea millefolium L. - Milfoil, Yarrow; found in Plant
Althaea officinalis L. - Marshmallow, White Mallow; found in Leaf
Anacardium occidentale L. - Cashew; found in Fruit
Arachis hypogaea L. - Groundnut, Peanut; found in Seed
Artemisia absinthium L. - Wormwood; found in Plant
Artemisia dracunculus L. - Tarragon; found in Leaf
Beta vulgaris subsp. subsp. vulgaris - Beet, Beetroot, Garden Beet, Sugar Beet;
found in Root
Bixa orellana L. - Achiote, Annato, Annatto, Annoto, Arnato, Bija, Lipstick Pod,
Lipsticktree; found in Plant
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L. var. botrytis L. - Cauliflower; found in Leaf
Calea zacatechichi SCHLECHT. - Bitter Grass, Dog's Grass, Mexican Calea; found
in Plant
Calendula officinalis L. - Calendula, Pot-Marigold; found in Plant
Camellia sinensis (L.) KUNTZE - Tea; found in Leaf
Cananga odorata (LAM.) HOOK. f. & THOMSON - Cananga, Ylang-Ylang; found
in Flower
Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) NUTT. - Black Cohosh, Black Snakeroot; found in Plant
Cinnamomum aromaticum NEES - Canela de la China (Sp.), Canelero chino (Sp.),
Canelle de Cochinchine (Fr.), Cannelier Casse (Fr.), Cannelier de Chine (Fr.),
Cassia, Cassia Bark, Cassia Lignea, China Junk Cassia, Chinazimt (Ger.), Chinese
Cassia, Chinese Cinnamon, Chinesischer Zimtbaum (Ger.), Kashia-Keihi (Jap.),
Saigon Cinnamon, Zimtcassie (Ger.); found in Plant
Colchicum autumnale L. - Autumn Crocus, Meadow Saffron; found in Plant
Cucurbita pepo L. - Pumpkin; found in Seed
Dipteryx odorata (AUBL.) WILLD. - Dutch Tonka Bean, Tonka Bean; found in Leaf
Filipendula ulmaria (L.) MAXIM. - Meadowsweet, Queen Of The Meadow; found
in Flower
Fragaria spp - Strawberry; found in Fruit
Gloriosa superba L. - Glory Lily; found in Bulb
Glycine max (L.) MERR. - Soybean; found in Seed
Glycyrrhiza glabra L. - Commom Licorice, Licorice, Licorice-Root, Smooth
Licorice; found in Root
Gossypium sp - Cotton; found in Root
Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) PERS. - American Pennyroyal; found in Plant
Iris versicolor L. - Blue Flag; found in Rhizome
Jasminum officinale L. - Jasmine, Poet's Jessamine; found in Leaf
Matricaria recutita L. - Annual Camomile, German Camomile, Wild Camomile;
found in Plant
Mentha pulegium L. - European Pennyroyal; found in Essential Oil
Panax quinquefolius L. - American Ginseng, Ginseng; found in Plant
Pisum sativum L. - Pea; found in Plant
Plantago major L. - Common Plantain; found in Plant
Polygonum aviculare L. - Prostrate Knotweed; found in Plant
Polypodium vulgare L. - Common Polypody, Sweet Fern; found in Leaf
Ribes rubrum L. - Red Currant, White Currant; found in Fruit
Rosa multiflora THUNB. ex MURRAY - Multiflora Rose; found in Fruit
Rubus idaeus L. - Raspberry, Red Raspberry; found in Fruit
Salix alba L. - White Willow; found in Plant
Salvia officinalis L. - Sage; found in Plant
Stachytarpheta cayennensis VAHL - Verbena; found in Plant
Trifolium pratense L. - Cowgrass, Peavine Clover, Purple Clover, Red Clover; found
in Flower
Triticum aestivum L. - Wheat; found in Seed
Vaccinium vitis-idaea var. minus LODD. - Cowberry, Lingen, Lingonberry; found in
Fruit
Viburnum prunifolium L. - Black Haw; found in Bark
Viola odorata L. - Common Violet, Sweet Violet; found in Leaf
Viola tricolor L. - Pansy, Wild Violet; found in Flower
Vitis vinifera L. - European Grape, Grape, Grapevine, Parra (Sp.), Vid (Sp.), Vigne
Vinifere (Fr.), Weinrebe (Ger.), Wine Grape; found in Root
1.13 URSOLINIC-ACID
Agrimonia eupatoria L. - Agrimony, Sticklewort; found in Plant
Arbutus unedo L. - Arbutus, Strawberry Tree; found in Leaf
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) SPRENGEL - Bearberry, Uva Ursi; found in Leaf
Artocarpus heterophyllus LAM. - Jackfruit; found in Root
Catalpa bignonioides WALT. - Indian bean; found in Leaf
Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. DON - Madagascar Periwinkle, Rosy Periwinkle; found
in Leaf
Chimaphila umbellata (L.) NUTT. - King's Cure, Pipsissewa; found in Plant
Cornus florida L. - American Dogwood; found in Plant
Cornus officinalis SIEB. & ZUCC. - Chinese Dogwood; found in Fruit, Seed
Crataegus cuneata SIEB. & ZUCC. - Hawthorn; found in Fruit
Crataegus laevigata (POIR.) DC - English Hawthorn, Hawthorn, Whitethorn,
Woodland Hawthorn; found in Leaf
Cryptostegia grandifolia R. BR. - Rubber Vine; found in Leaf
Elaeagnus pungens THUNB. - Thorny Silver Berry; found in Leaf
Eriobotrya japonica (THUNB.) LINDL. - Loquat; found in Leaf
Eucalyptus citriodora HOOK. - Citron-Scented Gum, Lemon Eucalyptus, Lemon-
Scented Gum, Spotted Gum; found in Plant
Forsythia suspensa VAHL - Lian-Jiao, Lien-Chiao; found in Fruit
Gaultheria fragrantissima WALL. - Indian Wintergreen; found in Leaf
Glechoma hederacea L. - Alehoof; found in Plant
Helichrysum angustifolium DC. - Everlasting, Immortelle; found in Flower, Stem
Humulus lupulus L. - Hops; found in Stem
Hyssopus officinalis L. - Hyssop; found in Plant
Ilex paraguariensis ST. HIL. - Mate, Paraguay Tea, South American Holly; found in
Leaf
Lavandula angustifolia MILLER - English Lavender; found in Leaf
Lavandula latifolia MEDIK. - Aspic, Broad-Leaved Lavender, Spike Lavender;
found in Leaf
Leonurus cardiaca L. - Motherwort; found in Plant
Ligustrum japonicum THUNB. - Japanese Privet, Ligustri Fructus; found in Fruit
Limonia acidissima L. - Elephant Apple, Manzana De Elefante, Wood-Apple; found
in Wood
Lycopus europeus L. - European Bugle; found in Plant
Malus domestica BORKH. - Apple; found in Fruit Epidermis
Marrubium vulgare L. - Horehound, White Horehound; found in Plant
Melaleuca leucadendra (L.) L. - Cajeput; found in Plant
Melissa officinalis L. - Balm, Bee Balm, Lemonbalm, Melissa; found in Plant
Mentha spicata L. - Hortela da Folha Miuda, Spearmint; found in Leaf
Mentha x rotundifolia (L.) HUDSON - Applemint; found in Tissue Culture
Monarda didyma L. - Beebalm, Oswego Tea; found in Leaf
Nerium oleander L. - Oleander; found in Plant
Ocimum basilicum L. - Basil, Cuban Basil, Sweet Basil; found in Flower, Leaf,
Sprout Seedling, Stem
Ocimum canum SIMS - Hoary Basil; found in Shoot
Origanum majorana L. - Marjoram, Sweet Marjoram; found in Plant
Origanum vulgare L. - Common Turkish Oregano, European Oregano, Oregano, Pot
Marjoram, Wild Marjoram, Wild Oregano; found in Plant
Plantago asiatica L. - Asian Plantain; found in Plant
Plantago major L. - Common Plantain; found in Plant
Plectranthus amboinicus (LOUR.) SPRENGEL - Amboini Coleus, Country Borage,
Cuban Oregano, French Thyme, Indian Borage, Mexican Mint, Soup Mint, Spanish
Thyme; found in Plant
Prunella vulgaris L. - Heal-All, Self-Heal; found in Plant
Prunus cerasus L. - Sour Cherry; found in Fruit
Prunus laurocerasus L. - Cherry Laurel; found in Leaf
Prunus persica (L.) BATSCH - Peach; found in Leaf
Prunus serotina subsp. serotina - Black Cherry, Wild Cherry; found in Leaf
Psidium guajava L. - Guava; found in Leaf
Punica granatum L. - Granado (Sp.), Granatapfelbaum (Ger.), Granatapfelstrauch
(Ger.), Grenadier (Fr.), Mangrano (Sp.), Pomegranate, Romanzeiro (Port.), Zakuro
(Jap.); found in Fruit, Leaf
Pyrus communis L. - Pear; found in Fruit
Rhododendron dauricum L. - Chinese Alpenrose; found in Plant
Rhododendron ferrugineum L. - Rusty-Leaved Alpenrose; found in Leaf
Rhododendron ponticum L. - Pontic Alpenrose; found in Leaf
Rosmarinus officinalis L. - Rosemary; found in Plant, Shoot
Rubus fruticosus - Blackberry; found in Plant
Salvia officinalis L. - Sage; found in Leaf, Stem
Salvia sclarea L. - Clary Sage; found in Plant
Salvia triloba L. - Greek Sage; found in Plant
Sambucus nigra L. - Black Elder, Elder, European Alder, European Elder, European
Elderberry; found in Bark, Flower, Leaf
Sanguisorba officinalis L. - Greater Burnet; found in Plant
Satureja hortensis L. - Summer Savory; found in Leaf, Stem
Satureja montana L. - Savory, Winter Savory; found in Plant
Sorbus aucubaria L. - Rowan Berry; found in Fruit
Syringa vulgaris L. - Lilac; found in Leaf
Teucrium chamaedrys L. - Wall Germander; found in Plant
Teucrium polium L. - Golden Germander; found in Plant
Teucrium scordium - Water Germander; found in Plant
Teucrium scorodonia L. - Germander, Wood Germander; found in Leaf
Thevetia peruviana (PERS.) K. SCHUM. - Adelfa Amarilla (Sp.), Cabalonga (Sp.),
Chirca (Sp.), Loandro-Amarelo (Port.), Luckynut, Oleandre Jaune (Fr.), Peruvian
Yellow Oleander, Thevetie (Ger.), Yellow Oleander; found in Leaf
Thymus serpyllum L. - Creeping Thyme; found in Plant
Thymus vulgaris L. - Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, Thyme; found in Plant
Uncaria tomentosa DC - Cat's Claw, Garabato Amarillo, Una de Gato; found in
Plant
Vaccinium corymbosum L. - Blueberry; found in Plant
Vaccinium myrtillus L. - Bilberry, Dwarf Bilberry, Whortleberry; found in Fruit,
Leaf
Vaccinium vitis-idaea var. minus LODD. - Cowberry, Lingen, Lingonberry; found in
Fruit
Verbena officinalis L. - Vervain; found in Plant
Viburnum opulus subsp. var. opulus - Crampbark, European Cranberry Bush,
Guelder Rose, Snowballbush; found in Fruit
Viburnum prunifolium L. - Black Haw; found in Bark
Vinca minor L. - Periwinkle, Running-Myrtle; found in Leaf, Plant
Zizyphus jujuba MILL. - Da-Zao, Jujube, Ta-Tsao; found in Plant

The best known representatives of the plant kingdom having proven COX-2 inhibitory activity are aloe, green tea extracts, red currants and sweet cherry, scilla, ginger, curcuma and ginkgo.

Since collagen and its hydrolysis product gelatin is known to have only an infinitesimal anti-inflammatory action, the object of the present invention is to provide a new physiologically active composition based on collagen which, in addition to the known good effect of collagen in particular on degenerative joint diseases, also has the property of acting positively on inflammatory processes above all in the joint region or to support such positive effects. In doing so the primary aim was for the new composition to provide a variant that can be easily administered and which does not give rise to any problems with regard to compliance. Furthermore, the active components should not result in any negative accompanying phenomena whatsoever which is why they should be derived in particular from natural sources. The aim was also to avoid any negative interaction between the physiologically active main components so that the collagen component as well as the other components having the desired physiological activities are utilized fully for the prevention and treatment especially of degenerative joint diseases.

This object is achieved with an appropriate composition containing enzymatically hydrolysed collagen as the active component I and an active component II having anti-oxidative and/or anti-inflammatory properties.

During the testing of representative compositions according to the invention it was completely surprisingly found that the known good effect of the collagen component was not weakened in any way in the claimed composition but rather that particularly the joint protecting/stabilizing effect of collagen was not only additively increased by the other physiologically active component II but was rather considerably synergistically increased. Thus it was possible not only to maintain or increase the functional status mainly due to the collagen component but rather it was possible to significantly improve the pain condition by administering the claimed composition in the case of chronic inflammatory processes. This synergistic effect of the two components I and II clearly exceeds the effect of the individual substances which was not to be anticipated to this extent.

With regard to component I it has proven to be advantageous within the scope of the present invention when this component has an average molecular weight of 1 to 10 and particularly preferably of 2 to 6 kilodaltons. A component I having an average molecular weight of 2 to 4 kilodaltons is especially preferred. A component I of animal origin in which the collagen is for example of bovine or porcine origin and is derived from their bones, skin and connective tissue is also well suited in the sense of the present invention.

Since the present composition should not be associated with any limitations whatsoever with regard to a specific form of application, it has proven to be advisable to use a collagen that is soluble in cold water as component I in the composition according to the invention.

In connection with component II the present invention envisages that it is of biological origin where variants based on a fermentation broth and/or an extract are regarded as preferred. The fermentation broth can also be used in an untreated form when the compounds contained therein having anti-oxidative and/or anti-inflammatory properties are present in effective amounts. The extracts that are also preferred can be liquid variants which are present either as aqueous extracts or alcoholic products or are derived from them in powder form by drying processes. With regard to the extracts as a preferred variant for component II, extracts of plant origin are encompassed by the present invention as being particularly preferred.

Since an extremely wide range of possible variants come into consideration as component II for the use according to the invention, the only criterion is, as already mentioned, its effect in combination with component I. However, for reasons of administration and compliance it is regarded as preferred within the scope of the invention when component II is an extract, a lyophilisate and/or a fraction where these three administration variants should be derived in particular from plantago species such as Plantago mayor, Plantago media or Plantago lanceolata, from Aloe vera, Aloysia triphylla, Humulus lupulus, Ginko biloba, Lippia triphylla and/or Lippia citriodora.

The latter plant species are particularly suitable in the present connection because their active ingredients include flavonoids and they exhibit anti-oxidative properties in the form of trolox equivalents and can thus be used as matrix protectors for inflammatory disease forms which have been triggered by or amplified by reactive oxygen species.

In particular extracts of Aloysia triphylla well-known as Lemon Verbena are used traditionally in France for the symptomatic treatment of indigestion on the one hand, and also nervousness and sleep disorders, on the other hand.

Among the large number of compounds and classes of compounds having anti-oxidative and/or anti-inflammatory properties that come into consideration for component II, those have proven to be particularly suitable for the claimed composition which contain phenylethanoids and particularly preferably acteosides and/or a COX-2 inhibitor such as e.g. the known α and β acids from hops, apigenin, baicalein, berberin, cinnamaldehyde, cirsilineol, curcumin, eugenol, kaempferol, oleandic acid, quercetin, resveratrol, salicylic acid and ursolinic acid.

Ribwort species (plantago spec.) contain iridoid glycosides, flavones, phenol-carboxylic acids, coumarins, phenylethanoids and polysaccharides as active ingredients. The following glycosides were determined from the flavone class of compounds: apigenin-7-O-glucoside, apigenin-6,8-di-C-glucoside, apigenin-7-O-glucuronide, apigenin-7-O-glucoronylglucoside, luteolin-7-O-glucoside, luteolin-7-O-glucuronide, luteolin-7-O-glucuronide-3′-O-glucoside and luteolin-7-O-glucuronyl glucoside. Prominent representatives of the phenolcarboxylic acids in plantago are chlorogenic acid and cistanoside as well as 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, protocatechuic acid, gentisinic acid etc.; aescolitin is also present as a typical coumarin. The phenylethanoids that are also present in plantago are a group of ingredients whose essential structural feature comprises the formation of a full acetal from glucose and phenylethanol as well as an ester of caffeic acid with glucose. For example about 3.5% acteoside (verbascoside) and about 1% plantamajoside were isolated from Plantago lanceolata. Other phenylethanoids are isoacteoside and lavandulifolioside.

The already mentioned acteosides are naturally occurring disaccharides with acute and chronic anti-inflammatory activity. Acteoside inhibits the formation of eicosatetraenoic acid derivatives (5-HET) and leucotriene B₄ in human peripheral polymorphonuclear leucocytes, both of which play an important role in inflammatory processes. However, acteosides as well most of the phenylethanoids also have interesting anti-oxidative properties since they can dose-dependently inhibit the Fe²⁺/ADP-induced lipid oxidation of mitochondrial and liposomal lipids from rat liver. In this process they develop among others radical scavenger activities on superoxide anion and hydroxyl radicals. In addition it was demonstrated that acteosides are able to protect chondroitin sulfate as an important component of the cartilaginous mass from decomposition by oxygen radicals.

The present invention is in no way limited to the said plant species although these are preferred due to their easy accessibility and processability. However, suitable preparations of plants also come into consideration as component II such as those listed for example in table 1 of this description.

The breadth of the claimed composition also arises from the weight ratio in which components I and II can be present in the claimed composition. This is not at all limited to a certain mixing ratio but rather covers a relative broad range for the components which in particular should be present in a weight ratio I:II of 1:0.01 to 0.5, preferably 1:0.001 to 1 and particularly preferably 1:0.0001 to 10.

As is clearly documented by the wording of the claim, the present composition is not limited to the two components I and II but rather must “merely” contain these two components. For this reason the present invention also envisages a composition which apart from these two main components I and II, additionally contains further physiologically active components such as glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, methylsulfonylmethane and creatine or suitable derivatives thereof.

The main selection criterion for these additional physiologically active components is their positive effect on usually inflammatory symptoms such as those that occur especially in degenerative joint diseases, or their contribution to a successful prevention which is why components which quite generally support anti-oxidative and/or anti-inflammatory mechanisms of action or exert a positive effect on the maintenance or the synthesis of cartilaginous mass or periosteum are of top priority.

However, the present invention also envisages that the composition contains general formulation auxiliaries and/or stabilizing agents, fillers, flavourings, dyes and sweeteners which serve to preserve the selected form of administration or increase the compliance.

The claimed composition is not primarily intended for use in the traditional pharmaceutical/medical fields but rather its administration as part of self indication such as the so-called free sale OTC products. For this reason the present invention envisages that the claimed composition is offered and administered in the form of food supplements, functional foods and cosmetic preparations where in particular tablets, capsules, dragees, bars, granules, powders, stable solutions and juices are particularly suitable forms of administration.

As already mentioned several times the claimed composition should be beneficial especially for degenerative joint diseases. For this reason the invention, in addition to the actual composition, also claims its use where most importance is attached to the production of an agent for the prevention and/or treatment of inflammatory and/or degenerative symptoms especially those with a chronic course and particularly preferably arthritis, arthroses and pathogenic angiogenesis. The agent obtained in this manner is suitable within the scope of the present invention especially for use by professional, leisure and recreational athletes which are exposed to an increased strain on the joints especially in the knee region, and also by older and reconvalescent persons and in this case again especially persons with joint functions that are under particular strain and/or impaired.

Due to the possibility of combining their actions which, on the one hand, originate from the collagen and, on the other hand, from the anti-inflammatory/anti-oxidative properties of component II, the claimed composition and the agents produced therewith are particularly suitable for the prevention of joint overstrain and the associated functional limitations and degeneration processes and they are also suitable for their treatment.

In this connection the actual action cannot be regarded as being limited to an increase in the cartilaginous mass on balance but rather that the degradation or decrease in cartilaginous mass is prevented or counteracted. In this process the formation of cartilaginous mass may indeed be promoted or cartilaginous mass may be newly formed which does not necessarily have to be associated with an overall increase in cartilaginous mass. Hence within the scope of the present invention the claimed composition is thus primarily used to maintain the total cartilaginous mass in a balanced manner.

The special use which is also claimed by the present invention is additionally characterized in that the agent that is obtained is administered in such amounts that it corresponds to a daily dose of component I of <10 g, preferably <5 g. It is also provided that the agent that is obtained is administered continuously over a period of 2 weeks to 6 months and preferably of 3 weeks to 3 months which should be preferably orally.

The benefit achieved with the present invention can thus also be regarded as the fact that the amount of collagen or gelatin to be administered can now be reduced from amounts of considerably more than 10 g/day to significantly smaller amounts than 10 g and moreover the previously usual period of application of >8 weeks can also be considerably shortened. Since the considerably reduced daily dose/total dose of component I does not in any way reduce its effectiveness in the composition according to the invention, it may be assumed that there is a marked synergistic increase in efficacy that is due to the combination according to the invention of component I with component II, but however, the exact mechanism of action cannot yet be stated in each case.

The following study which is shown as an example demonstrates this positive effect of the claimed composition.

EXAMPLES

The effectiveness of a combination preparation designed as a food supplement was examined in patients with knee-joint arthrosis in a double blind and placebo-controlled study. The composition that was used comprised the product “Arthred” (collagen hydrolysate from the Degussa Food Ingredients GmbH) and the special extract “Planox L” (from Anoxymer GmbH) as the sole components. “Arthred” consists of an enzymatically hydrolysed bovine collagen and contains exclusively short-chain peptides having a molecular weight of about 3 kilodaltons where the chain length is about 25 to 30 amino acids. “Planox L” was isolated from the dried herb of Aloysia triphylla (L'Her.) O. Kuntze/Prit. (syn. Lippia citriodora H.B.K., Lippia triphylla (L'Her.) O. Kuntze) by an aqueous-alcoholic extraction. The extract contains flavonoids and at least 10% by weight of the phenylethanoid acteoside as the active ingredient.

The test persons comprised ambulatory, male and female patients with knee joint arthroses.

The aim of the study was to optimize the general state (improvement of the symptoms) of mild knee joint arthroses while assessing the pain condition and functional status by means of the Lequesne index and WOMAC index (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities). The study was designed as a double blind, placebo-controlled and randomized short term study in patients with knee joint arthroses and the study was carried out as a 4-armed study placebo vs. Planox L vs. Arthred vs. Planox L+Arthred each with 25 test persons and a total study size of 100 test persons with oral administration in each case. The treatment period was set at 6 months per patient.

The inclusion criteria were mild cases of knee joint arthroses; state after arthroscopy without deep-reaching defects in the cartilage; unlimited age groups; male and female sex.

The following were defined as exclusion criteria: rheumatic diseases; infections (especially joint infections); severe cases of knee joint arthroses; ligament, cartilage replacement and joint operations (apart from arthroscopy); NSAR/corticoid/antibiotic medication (apart from lipid-lowering drugs, antihypertensives, anti-arrhythmic drugs); administration of vitamins, minerals and phytotherapeutic agents and in particular plant extracts from the rampian and artichoke as well as Wobenzyme-hyaluronic acid injections.

The study medication was carried out as follows:

Planox L:           1 g Plantox L 1 × daily (10% acteoside
                    (=100 mg acteoside daily) + 5 g cellulose)
Arthred:            5 g collagen hydrolysate 1 × daily
Planox L + Arthred: 1 g Planox L + 5 g collagen hydrolysate 1 × daily
Placebo:            5 g microcrystalline cellulose 1 × daily

At the beginning of the study the BSG value and the radiological data (X-ray pictures) were collected for each patient. Optionally synovial fluid was collected from the knee joint by puncture. The pain condition and functional status of the knee joint was also determined with the aid of the appropriate indices. In addition the pain condition and the functional status of the knee joint was monitored every 6 weeks i.e. in week 6, 12, 18 and 24 after the start of the study.

Results:

Arthred and Planox L exhibited no improvement or a non-significant improvement when administered alone (comparative experiments). A synergistic effect surprisingly occurred with the composition according to the invention consisting of a combination of Arthred+Planox L which considerably exceeded the effect of the individual substances. When the combined composition was administered, the pain condition was significantly reduced and the functional status of the knee joint was considerably increased.

Claims

1. A composition comprising enzymatically hydrolyzed collagen, an anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory substance which is not a vitamin wherein said substance is a fermentation broth or an extract of plant origin, wherein said extract of plant origin is from Aloysia triphylla and wherein said composition is an oral composition.

2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the average molecular weight of said enzymatically hydrolyzed collagen is from about 1 to about 10 kilodaltons.

3. The composition of claim 1, wherein the average molecular weight of said enzymatically hydrolyzed collagen is from about 2 to about 6 kilodaltons.

4. The composition of claim 1, wherein the average molecular weight of said enzymatically hydrolyzed collagen is from about 2 to about 4 kilodaltons.

5. The composition of claim 1, wherein said enzymatically hydrolyzed collagen is of animal origin.

6. The composition of claim 1, wherein said enzymatically hydrolyzed collagen is soluble in cold water.

7. The composition of claim 1, further comprises a phenylethanoid, which is acteoside or isoacteoside.

8. The composition of claim 1, wherein a weight ratio of said enzymatically hydrolyzed collagen to said substance is 1:0.0001 to 10.

9. The composition of claim 1, further comprising a second substance selected from the group consisting of glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, methylsulfonylmethane, creatine, a formulation agent, a stabilizer, a filler, a flavoring, a dye and a sweetener.

10. The composition of claim 1, wherein said composition is in the form of a tablet, a capsule, a dragee, a bar, a granule, a powder, a solution or a juice.

11. A method for treating an inflammatory or degenerative symptom of one of arthritis, arthroses and pathogenic angiogenesis, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the composition of claim 1 to a subject in need thereof.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein said composition is administered continuously over a period of about 2 weeks to about 6 months.

13. The method of claim 11, wherein said composition is administered continuously over a period of about 3 weeks to about 3 months.

14. A method for treating strained or impaired joint function comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the composition of claim 1 to a subject in need thereof.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein said composition is administered continuously over a period of about 2 weeks to about 6 months.

16. The method of claim 14, wherein said composition is administered continuously over a period of about 3 weeks to about 3 months.