Pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutraceutical and dietary compositions derived from Garcinia mangostana are rich in .gamma.-mangostin and other demethylated xanthones. These compositions exhibit potent antioxidative activity and reduce inflammation. These compositions may be used in a method of treating TNF-.alpha., and aP2 mediated disorders. The compositions are prepared by subjecting a hydroalcoholic extract of fruit pericarp (fruit hull) of Garcinia mangostana, wherein said hydroalcoholic extract comprises predominantly .alpha.-mangostin, to demethylation in the presence of a Lewis acid, an organic base and a catalyst.

Gokaraju; Ganga Raju

Gokaraju; Rama Raju

Golakoti; Trimurtulu

Chirravuri; Venkateswara Rao

Bhupathiraju; Kiran

Laila Nutraceuticals

Nutraceutical composition from Garcinia mangostana

A method of making a red pigmented composition is disclosed which includes (a) preparing an aqueous extract of Garcinia indica fruit comprising at least one red colorant; (b) treating the extract with a cation exchange resin so that one or more red colorant associates with the resin; (c) eluting the red colorant from the resin with an eluting solution containing one or more alcohol such as methanol, ethanol and isopropanol and one or more acid such as hydrochloric acid, citric acid, acetic acid, tartaric acid and hydroxy citric acid to yield a red-colored eluate; (d) collecting and concentrating the eluate to provide a concentrate; and (e) adding an antioxidant agent and/or placing the concentrate in an aseptic container in a non-oxidizing atmosphere. A combination comprising the resulting stabilized Garcinia extract in aseptic packaging in a non-oxidizing atmosphere is also disclosed, along with methods of use.

Unibar Corporation

Stabilized anthocyanin extract from Garcinia indica

A natural adaptogenic tea is prepared from adaptogens to counter adverse physical, chemical, or biological stressors and to promote t-cell activity and k-cell activity. Also, the composition is high in antioxidants and discourages free radicals. Moreover, the composition improves liver performance, resulting in improved toxin removal and improved nutrient absorption. In addition to these benefits, the composition improves capillary dilation, thereby providing better oxygenation to the brain. The tea is prepared from adaptogens including rhodiola, ashwagandha, schizandra berry, eleuthero and astralagus. Also, the tea includes damiana leaf, passion flower, milk thistle, white willow bark, goji berry, mangosteen, pomegranate, green tea, and sarsaparilla.

garcinia mangostana/antioxydant

Nutraceutical composition from Garcinia mangostana

Stabilized anthocyanin extract from Garcinia indica

Adaptogenic tea

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