Patent ID: 6242005
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: A61K,A61P,A61Q

Abstract:
A method of making absorbable prophylactic composition from solid material comprising a crude extract derived from the pips, stalks, and/or skins and/or combinations thereof from crushed grapes, and/or residual press cakes from the manufacture of grapeseed oil and/or combinations thereof for protection against ionizing or nonionizing radiation, said method comprising:a) pulverizing said solid material to form powdered material;b) subjecting the powdered material to a first extraction with acetone to provide an extract;c) separating the extract;d) adding sodium chloride to the extract;e) evaporating the acetone from the extract;f) mixing the extract with water to form a solution;g) subjecting the solution to a second extraction with ethyl acetate to obtain an organic phase;h) separating the organic phase and subjecting the organic phase to lyophilisation to provide said prophylactic composition.