Title of Invention

A HERBAL PAIN- RELIEF COMPOSITION

Abstract A herbal pain-relief composition comprising therapectically effective amount of at least one essential pain relief oil, lemon grass oil, winter green oil camphor, menthol and at least one non- petroleum base.
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THE PATENTS ACT, 1970 (39 of 1970)
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION (See Section 10)
A HERBAL PAIN-RFLIEF COMPOSITION
PHARMACON REMEDIES [BOMBAY] PVT.LTD. OF SAT AM ESTATE. C WING ■IST FLOOR, CARDINAL. GRACIOUS ROAD, CHAKALA, ANDKKRI ■ [EAST] MUMB.AI - 400 099, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, INDIAN COMPANY:
The following specification particularly describes the nature of the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed:-

A HERBAL PAIN-RELIEF COMPOSITION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. FIELD OF INVENTION
The invention relates to a herbal composition effective in relieving pain in human beings.
.2. DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART ... ' '
The use of herbal remedies and compositions for pain relief is known in the art.
However, one of the problems associated with these compositions is the use of
petroleum products in their manufacture.. These petroleum products such as petroleum
jelly are found to be toxic .to, human beings according to recent studies. Also- the v
..compositions currently,available- exhibit poor transdermal - drug delivery and' low '-
absorption rate. ■•
Hence, there is a need to provide an effective formulation, avoiding the use of petroleum, thereby eliminating the side effects associated with it and thus rendering a product which is safe to the user.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a herbal pain-relief composition which can comprise therapeutically effective amount of at least one essential pain-relief oil, lemon grass oil, winter green oil, menthol, camphor and at ieast one non-petroleum base. The at least one essential pain-relief oil can be selected from a group comprising dhanwantaram oil, sahacharadi oil and prabhanjanam oil. The at least one non-petroleum base can be selected from a group comprising white bees wax, c<:tomacrogol emulsified wax and murivenna. the invention can further comprise kokum butter.> DEI AILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
While the present invention is susceptible of embodiments in various forms, there is hereinafter be described presently preferred embodiments with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an ■•■exemplification of the iuvenfion and is not intended-to limit the invention to the specific embodiments described.
The present invention relates to a herbal composition for pain-relief The herbal composition can be effective in relieving pains associated with muscle strains, muscle sprains, muscle aches, headaches, bruises, arthritis and joint pain. Additionally, the pain relief composition can reduce swelling when applied topically in areas of a body where swelling is found. The herbal composition is formulated from organically derived essential oils. The herbal composition enables pain-relief and pain reduction while not
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using artificial, man-made compositions. The organically-derived nature of the composition has substantial value to those individuals who desire to reduce pain without using artificial, man-made compositions.
According to an embodiment, a herbal composition can comprise therapeutically effective amounts of at least one essential pain-relief oil, lemon grass oil, winter green oil, menthol, camphor and at least one non-petroleum base. The at least one essential pain-relief oil is selected from a group which can comprise dhanwantaram oil, sahacharadi oil and prabhanjanam oil. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that it is possible to utilize additional essential pain-relief oils in the composition without departing from the scope of the claims of the present invention.
According to an embodiment, the at least one essential pain-relief oil can be in the range of about 2% to 30%, the lemon grass oil can be in the range of about 2% to 8%, the winter green oil can be in the range of 3% to 10%, the menthol can be in the range of about 2% to 8%>, the camphor can be in the range of about 1% to 8% and the at least one non-petroleum base can be in the range of about 4% to 30%. The concentration of dhanwantaram oil in the composition can be in the range of about 2% to 30%. The concentration of sahacharadi oil in the composition can be in the range of 2% to 15% and the concentration of prabhanjanam oil in the composition can be in the range of 2% to 15%.
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Dhanwantaram oil is a fragrant, earthy oil, and in accordance with an embodiment can be extracted from thirty herbs which can comprise Sesame Oil, Milk, Sida Sp., Cedrus deodara, Santallum album, Hemidesmus indicus, Saussurea lappa, Valeriana walichi, Acorus calamus, Aquillaria agollocha, Boerhaavia diffusa, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia belerica, Bombax sp., Peucedanum graveolens, Phaseolus mungo, Phaseolus radiatus, Eletteria cardamomum, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Pogostemon paniculata, Ipomoea digitata, Asparagus racemosa, Withania somnifera, Trigonella foenumgraecum, Rubia cordifolia, Polygonatum cirrhifolium, Microstylis sp., Fritillaria royleana.
Sahacharadi oil can be organically extracted from medicinal herbs and according to an embodiment, can comprise Strobilanthus Sp,, Vetiveria zizanioides, Capparis sp., Santallum album, Eletteria cardamomum, Angelica glauca, Callicarpa sp., Polygonum sp., Coleus vettiveroides, Rubia cordifolia, Aquillaria agallocha, Cedrus deodara, Boswellia serrata, Peucedanum graveolens, Valeriana wallichi, Cyperus rnalaccensis, Saussurea lappa, Sesame oil, Milk.
Prabhanjanam oil can be organically extracted from several medicinal herbs and according to one embodiment, can comprise Sesame Oil, Curd. Castor Oil, Ghee, Gmelina arborea, Aegle Marmelos, Stereospermum suvaeolens, Oroxylum indicum. Premna latifolia, Sida sp., Ricinus communis, Strobilanthus sp., Moringa oleifera, Caiotropis gigantea, Asparagus racemosa, Pongamia pinnata, Crateva nurvala, Withania somnifera, Paderia foetida, Eletteria cardamomum, Zingiber officinale, Brassica
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campestris, Kaempferia galanga, Acorus calamus, Plumbago indica, Pinus roxburghi, Cyperus malaccensis, Saussurea lappa. Valeriana wallichi, Trigonella foenumgraecum, Peucedanum graveolens, Cedrus deodara, Alpinia galanga, Picorhiza glabra as its constituents.
According to one embodiment, the at least one non-petroleum base can be selected from a group comprising white bees wax, emulsified wax, cetomacrgal 1000 and murivenna. The at least one non-petroleum base can be present in the composition in the range of about 4% to 41%. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the fact that it is possible to utilize other bases in the pain-relief herbal composition without departing from the scope of the claims of the present invention. Emulsified wax i," a water based resist, in accordance with an embodiment, it can be a cold wax in a liquid emulsion. Murivenna is cooling oil and according to one embodiment, it can be extracted from herbs which can comprise Aloe vera, Erythrina indica, Moringa oleifera, Borreria stricta, Pongarnia pinnata, Piper betel, Allium sativum, Asparagus racemosa. Cocos nucifera.
The composition can further comprise an inert base in the range of 2% to 44%. According to an embodiment, the inert base can be kokum butter. Kokum butter can be obtained from the seed kernels of the tree (Garcinia indica).Those skilled in the art will appreciate the fact that it is possible to utilize inert bases other than kokum butter in the pain-relief herbal composition and that the present invention shall have full scope of the claims.
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Lemon grass oil can be extracted from Cymbopogon citratus (also known as Andropogon citrates). According to an embodiment, the main chemical components of lemongrass oil can be myrcene, citronellal, geranyl acetate, nerol, geraniol, neral and traces of limonene and citral.
Winter green (Gaultheria procumbens) oil can be extracted from the leaves of the herb, Gaultheria procumbens. According to an embodiment, the main chemical components of wintergreen oil can be menthyl salicylate and gaultherilene.
Camphor, Cinnamomum camphora is extracted from the wood of the tree to yield transparent crystals. The camphor oil is an agent which can ease bruises, inflammations, and joint pains.
Menthol is a natural product that originates from Mint essential oil extraction which is obtained from a herb Mentha arvensis.
According to another embodiment of the invention, a method of preparing the herbal composition comprises obtaining a first mixture comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one essential pain-relief oil. The at least one essential pain-relief oil can be selected from a group comprising dhanwantaram oil, sahacharadi oil and dhanwantaram oil. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that it is possible to utilize additional essential oils in the pain relief composition without departing from the scope of the claims of the present invention.
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The method further comprises mixing therapeutically effective amount of menthol, camphor, lemon grass oil and winter green oil to obtain a second mixture. The first and the second mixture can be further combined to obtain a third mixture. The third mixture so obtained is heated and at least one non-petroleum base can be added to the third mixture to obtain the herbal composition. The temperature in the heating step is maintained at 65 degree C. The at least one non-petroleum base can be selected from a group comprising white bees wax, emulsified wax, cetomacrogol 1000. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that it is possible to utilize other non-petroleum bases in the pain-relief herbal composition without departing from the scope of the claims of the present invention.
According to another embodiment, the obtaining step also comprises adding murivenna to the first mixture.
According to another embodiment, the obtaining step further comprises adding propyl gallate to the first mixture. The obtaining step also comprises filtering the first mixture.
According to another embodiment, the method further comprises adding an inert base to the third mixture. The inert base can be kokum butter. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the feet that it is possible to utilize inert bases other than kokum
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butter in the pain-relief herbal composition without departing from the scope of the claims of the present invention.
According to another embodiment, the method further comprises filtering the herbal composition.
The pain relief composition of the present invention is described with reference to the following examples. These examples are provided as an illustration of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
Example 1: A herbal composition was prepared using the components ano
concentrations set forth in Table 1
Dhanwantaram Oil 10%
Sahacharadi Oil : 10%
Prabhanjanam Oil 10%
Menthol : 8%
Camphor : 8%
Lemon Grass Oii : 8%
Winter Green Oil 8%
White Bees Wax : 8%
Emuslified Wax : 12%
Cetomacrogol 1000 2%
Ivturivenna : 6%
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Kokum Butter

10%

A first mixture was prepared adding effective amounts of dhanwantaram oil, prabhanjanam oil, sahacharadi oil and murivenna. The mixture obtained was filtered. A second mixture was prepared adding therapeutically effective amount of camphor, menthol, lemon grass oil and winter green oil. The first mixture and the second mixture were combined to obtain a third mixture. The third mixture was heated while maintaining the temperature at 65 degree C. Then white bees wax, emulsified wax, cetomacrogol 1000 and kokum butter were added to obtain a 'herbal composition. The herbal composition obtained was filtered.

Example 2: A herbal com;: losition was pr epaied using the comp
set forth in Table 1
Dhanwantaram Oil 30%
Menthol ; K%
Camphor S%
Lemon Grass Oil 8%
Winter Green Oil P.0.-;
White Bees Wax 8%
Emuslifed Wax 12%
Cetomacrogol 1000 2%
Murivenna 6%
Kokum Butter 10%
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A first mixture was prepared adding effective amounts of dhanwantaram oil and murivenna. The mixture obtained was filtered. A second mixture was prepared adding therapeutically effective amount of camphor, menthol, lemon grass oil and winter green oil. The first mixture and the second mixture were combined to obtain a third mixture. The third mixture was heated while maintaining the temperature at 65 degree C. Then white bees wax, emulsified wax, cetomacrogol 1000 and kokum butter were added to obtain a herbal composition. The herbal composition obtained was filtered.
Example 3: A herbal composition was prepared using the components and concentrations set forth in Table 1
15%
15%
8%
8%
8%
8%
8%
2%
6%
22%
Sahacharadi oil Prabhanjanam oil Menthol Camphor Lemon Grass Oil Winter Green Oil White Bees Wax Cetomacrogol 1000 Murivenna Kokum Butter
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A first mixture was prepared adding effective amounts of prabhanjanam oil, sahacharadi oil and murivenna. The mixture obtained was filtered. A second mixture was prepared adding therapeutically effective amount of camphor, menthol, lemon grass oil and winter green oil. The first mixture and the second mixture were combined to obtain a third mixture. The third mixture was heated while maintaining the temperature at 65 degree C. Then white bees wax, cetomacrogol 1000 and kokum butter were added to obtain a herbal composition. The herbal composition obtained was filtered.
fsxample 4: A herbal composition was pre-p«vcd using Z7o
2% 2%
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1%
2%
3%
1%
41%
44%
Dhanwantaram oil Sahacharadi oil Pvabandhanam oil Menthol Camphor Lemovi Grass Oil Winter Green Oil Murivenna Non-petroleum Base Kokum Butter

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A first mixture was prepared adding effective amounts of dhanwantaram oil, prabhanjanam oil, sahacharadi oil and muiivenna. The mixture obtained was filtered. A second mixture was prepared adding therapeutically effective amount of camphor, menthol, lemon grass oil and winter green oil. The first mixture and the second mixture were combined to obtain a third mixture. The third mixture was heated while maintaining the temperature at 65 degree C. Then white bees wax, emulsified wax, cetomacrogol 1000 and kokum butter were added to obtain a herbal composition. The herbal composition obtained was filtered.
It has been observed that on applicaiion of the pain-relief composition prepared according to various ^LbodimeKt, on affected parts such ?s knee joints, cervical or lumbar region or any olher pair of the body, the composition melts at body temperature r-nd spreads easily. Within a span of 5 minutes, the bloou vessels get dilated the resultant transdermal drug delivery star's. In about half an hour, patient.-.; get considerable relief from pain. The effect lasts for about a minimum of four hours. In addition, the herbal ingredients and .natural nourishing agents in the composition display sustained action so as to provide sustained action on prolonged usage for a period ranging front 45 days to 90 day?.
From the foregoing it will be observed that numerous modifications and variations can be effectuated without departing from the true spirit and scope of the novel concepts of the present invention. It is to be understood that no limitation with respect to the specific embodiments illustrated is intended or should be inferred. The disclosure is
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intended to cover by the appended claims ali such modifications as fall within the scope of the claims.
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CLAIMS
We claim:
1. A herbal composition comprising therapeutically effective amounts of at least one essential pain-relief oil, lemon grass oil, winter green oil, menthol, camphor and at least one non-petroleum base.
2. The herbal composition of claim 1, wherein the at least one essential pain-relief oil is in a range of 2% to 30%, the lemon grass oil is in the range of 2% to 8%, the winter green, oil is in the range of 3% to 10%, the menthol is in the range o^2% to 8%>, the camphor is in the range of 1% to 8% and the at least one non-petroieum base is in the range of 2% to 41%.
3. The herbal composition of claim 1, wherein the at least one essential pain-relief oil is selected from a group comprising dhanwantaram oil, sahachai adi oil and prabhanjanam oil.
4. The herbal composition of claim 3, wherein the dhanwantaram oil is in the range of about 2% to 30%), the sahacharadi oil is in the range of about 2% to 15% and prabhanjanam oil is in the range of about 2% to 15%.
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5. The herbal composition of claim 1, wherein the at least one non-petroleum base is selected from a group comprising white bees wax, emulsified wax, cetomacrogol 1000 and murivenna.
6. The herbal composition of claim 1 further comprising kokum butter.
7. The herbal composition of claim 1, wherein the kokum butter is in the range of 2% to 44%.
8. A herbal composition comprising dlmnwantaram oil in an amount of about 10% weight, sahacharadi oil in an amount, of .-.bout 10% by weight, prabhanjanam oil in an amount of about 10% by weight, lemon grass oil in an amount of about 8% by weight, winter green oil in an amount of about 8% by weight, menthol in an amount of about 8% by weight, camphor in an amount of about 8% by weight, at least one non-petroleum base in the range of 4% to 41% by weight and kokum butter in an amount of about 10% by weight.
9. The herbal composition of claim 8, wherein the at least one non-petroleum base is selected from a group comprising white bees wax, emulsified wax, cetomacrogol 1000 and murivenna.
10. A method of preparing a herbal composition, the method comprising steps of:
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(a) obtaining a first mixture comprising therapeutically effective amount of at least one essential pain-relief oil;
(b) mixing therapeutically effective amount of menthol, camphor, lemon grass oil and winter green oil to obtain a second mixture;
(c) combining the first mixture and the second mixture to obtain a third mixture;
(d) heating the third mixture; and,
(e) adding at least one non-petroleum base to the third mixture to obtain the herbal composition.
1). The method of claim 10, wherein the obtaining step further comprises adding rrmrivenna to the first mixture.
12. The method of claim 10, wherein the obtaining step further comprises adding propyl gallate to the first mixture.
13. The method of claim 10, wherein the obtaining step further comprises filtering the first mixture,
14. The method of claim 10, wherein temperature in the heating step is maintained at 65 degree C.
15. The method of claim 10 further comprising adding kokum butter to the third mixture.
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16. The method of claim 10 further comprises filtering the herbal composition.
17. The method of claim 10, wherein the at least one essential pain-relief oil is selected from a group comprising dhanwantaram oil, sahacharadi oil and prabhanjanam oil.
18. The method of claim 10, wherein the non-petroleum base is selected from a group comprising white bees wax and emulsified wax and cetomacrogol 1000.
Dated this 1st day of October, 2005
PULIYAKOT PANTHALINGAL SUKUMAR PHARMACON REMEDIES [BOMBAY] PVT. LTD
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A HERBAL PAIN-RELIEF COMPOSITION
ABSTRACT
A herbal pain-relief composition comprising therapeutically effective amount of at least one essential pain-relief oil, lemon grass oil, winter green oil, camphor, menthol and at least one non-petroleum base.
To,
The Controller of Patents,
The Patent Office,
Mumbai
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1243-MUM-2005-CORRESPONDENCE 13-6-2008.pdf

1243-MUM-2005-CORRESPONDENCE(11-8-2010).pdf

1243-MUM-2005-CORRESPONDENCE(18-5-2010).pdf

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1243-mum-2005-correspondence(9-12-2009).pdf

1243-mum-2005-correspondence(ipo)-(24-8-20010).pdf

1243-mum-2005-description (complete).pdf

1243-MUM-2005-DESCRIPTION(COMPLETE)-(29-4-2009).pdf

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1243-mum-2005-form 13(18-5-2010).pdf

1243-mum-2005-form 13(18-7-2007).pdf

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1243-mum-2005-form 2(29-4-2009).pdf

1243-mum-2005-form 2(complete)-(3-10-2005).pdf

1243-mum-2005-form 2(granted)-(14-7-2010).pdf

1243-MUM-2005-FORM 2(TITLE PAGE)-(29-4-2009).pdf

1243-mum-2005-form 2(title page)-(complete)-(3-10-2005).pdf

1243-mum-2005-form 2(title page)-(granted)-(14-7-2010).pdf

1243-MUM-2005-FORM 26(23-12-2009).pdf

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Patent Number 241583
Indian Patent Application Number 1243/MUM/2005
PG Journal Number 29/2010
Publication Date 16-Jul-2010
Grant Date 14-Jul-2010
Date of Filing 03-Oct-2005
Name of Patentee PHARMACON REMEDIES [BOMBAY] PVT. LTD.,
Applicant Address SATAM ESTATE, C WING, 1ST FLOOR, CARDINAL GRACIOUS ROAD, CHAKALA, ANDHERI [EAST], MUMBAI-400 099
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 PULIYAKOT PANTHALINGAL SUKUMAR PHARMACON REMEDIES [BOMBAY] PVT. LTD., SATAM ESTATE, C WING, 1ST FLOOR, CARDINAL GRACIOUS ROAD, CHAKALA, ANDHERI [EAST], MUMBAI-400 099
2 PHARMACON REMEDIES [BOMBAY PVT[] SATAM ESTATE, C WING, 1ST FLOOR, CARDINAL GRACIOUS ROAD, CHAKALA, ANDHERI [EAST], MUMBAI-400 099
PCT International Classification Number A61K31/00
PCT International Application Number N/A
PCT International Filing date
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 NA