Pharmacological/cosmetic preparation containing plant extracts

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A pharmacologically effective or cosmetic substance for external application to treat e.g. acne pimples, ulcers, cold, sores. The substance includes an extract from plants of the grass family of plants particularly cereals the extract, including Juice from green components of the plants at the unjointed stage. The extract is carried in a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous carrier or excipient the carrier preserving, the extract against deterioration and being capable of at least partial absorption by tissues so as to carry the extract to sub-surface tissues. An anti-microbial agent is included. The substance may comprise ascorbic acid and beta-carotene. both present in the range 0.1 to 10 …