Patent ID: 8372454
Filing Date: 2013-02-12
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A method of treating a subject with erectile dysfunction, said method comprising the steps of administering to said subject a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an extract from pomegranate, wherein said extract is prepared by a process comprising the steps of: providing one or more pomegranate solids selected from the group consisting of pericarp, inner membrane and seeds; creating a mixture comprising said pomegranate solids in an aqueous solution; crushing said mixture to create a rough grind of pomegranate solids dispersed in said aqueous solution; adding enzymes to said mixture; heating said mixture to a temperature that permits catalysis of said enzymes; maintaining said mixture at said temperature for a time sufficient to allow at least partial degradation of said pomegranate solids; removing residual insoluble solid material from said mixture after said partial degradation has occurred to produce a liquid extract; concentrating said liquid extract in an evaporator under vacuum; and pasteurizing said liquid extract.