Banana peel extract composition and method for extraction

{
  "publication_number": "US5972344A",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "A",
  "title": "Banana peel extract composition and method for extraction",
  "abstract": "An extract composition derived from the peel of a banana and the method for producing the extract composition. An aqueous solvent is combined with the peel of a banana. If the banana is unripe, a base is also added. The mixture is homogenized and allowed to react at least until a black supernatant appears. The entire slurry is filtered. The resulting extract is used alone or combined with a cream or ointment. Medicinal benefits of the extract include relief from pain, swelling, itching, bruising, wrinkles, and sunburn.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A method for treating pain, the method comprising: i) obtaining a composition from at least one banana peel, said composition comprising effective amounts of 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate and elemicin, and ii) topically applying an effective amount of said composition to relieve pain.",
    "2. A method as recited in claim 1, wherein an effective amount of said composition is applied topically to relieve pain caused by arthritis.",
    "3. A method as recited in claim 1, wherein an effective amount of said composition is applied topically to relieve pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome.",
    "4. A method as recited in claim 1, wherein an effective amount of said composition is applied topically to relieve pain caused by sunburn.",
    "5. A method for treating inflammation, the method comprising: i) obtaining a composition from at least one banana peel, said composition comprising effective amounts of 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate and elemicin, and ii) topically applying an effective amount of said composition to reduce inflammation.",
    "6. A method as recited in claim 5, wherein an effective amount of said composition is applied topically to reduce the inflammation caused by an insect bite.",
    "7. A method as recited in claim 5, wherein an effective amount of said composition is applied topically to reduce the inflammation of a bruise.",
    "8. A method for treating itching, the method comprising: i) obtaining a composition from at least one banana peel, said composition comprising effective amounts of 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate and elemicin, and ii) topically applying an effective amount of said composition to relieve itching.",
    "9. A method as recited in claim 8, wherein an effective amount of said composition is applied topically to relieve itching caused by an insect bite.",
    "10. A method as recited in claim 8, wherein an effective amount of said composition is applied topically to relieve itching caused by poison ivy.",
    "11. A method as recited in claim 8, wherein an effective amount of said composition is applied topically to relieve itching caused by poison oak.",
    "12. A method for treating smooth muscle tissue, the method comprising: i) obtaining a composition from at least one banana peel, said composition comprising effective amounts of 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate and elemicin, and ii) applying an effective amount of said composition to relax smooth muscle tissue.",
    "13. A method as recited in claim 12, wherein an effective amount of said composition is applied internally to said smooth muscle tissue for treating asthma.",
    "14. A method for preventing sunburn, the method comprising: i) obtaining a composition from at least one banana peel, said composition comprising effective amounts of 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate and elemicin, and ii) topically applying an effective amount of said composition to prevent sunburn."
  ],
  "cpc": [
    "A61Q 19/00",
    "A23L 27/11",
    "A23L 27/12",
    "A23L 33/105",
    "A61K 36/88",
    "A61K 8/9789",
    "A61K 8/9794",
    "A61P 17/00",
    "A61P 17/02",
    "A61P 17/16",
    "A61Q 19/08"
  ],
  "filing_date": "1999-01-14",
  "publication_date": "1999-10-26",
  "grant_date": "1999-10-26",
  "priority_date": "1998-01-29",
  "application_number": "US-23156499-A",
  "family_id": "21771979",
  "citations": [
    "DE4110134A1",
    "US4670463A",
    "US4921709A"
  ]
}