Patent ID: 6267995
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
An isolated composition obtained by extracting Lepidium meyenii roots, said composition being substantially free of cellulose and comprising:a) between about 5% and about 9% of benzyl isothiocyanate,b) between about 1% and about 3% of Lepidium sterol component,c) between about 20% and about 30% of Lepidium fatty acid component, andd) about 10% or more of macamide component,said composition being prepared by a process comprising:i) contacting Lepidium meyenii roots with a first aqueous solvent comprising about 90% vol-% or more water,ii) separating residual Lepidium meyenii root material from the first contacted aqueous solvent,iii) contacting the residual Lepidium meyenii root material with a second aqueous solvent comprising a mixture of an alcohol and water having about 90 vol-% alcohol or more to form a liquor, andiv) concentrating the liquor to obtain the composition.