THOMAS JAMES HOLMES JR
Pharmacy in Saint Paul, MN
License number
Pennsylvania RP027054L
Category
Pharmacy
Type
Pharmacist
Address
Address
2
Saint Paul, MN 55108
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Professional information
Crystalline Saponin-Containing Complex
US Patent:
5017562, May 21, 1991
Filed:
Oct 5, 1989
Appl. No.:
7/418896
Inventors:
Thomas J. Holmes - Saint Paul MN
Barbara G. Nygaard - Minneapolis MN
Barbara G. Nygaard - Minneapolis MN
Assignee:
Regents of the University of Minnesota - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
C07J 2100
US Classification:
514 26
Abstract:
A composition of matter is provided comprising a crystalline saponin-containing complex, wherein said crystalline complex is derived from a steroidal-saponin-containing plant material. Said crystalline complex is derived from a saponin-containing plant material by forming a mixture comprising saponin-containing aqueous plant extract solids and a mixture comprising methanol, acetone and water in a volume ratio of about 0. 1-20:0. 1-20:1. 0, and allowing the solution to stand at ambient temperature and pressure for a period of time sufficient to form the crystalline saponin-containing complex while plant fats and non-saponin carbohydrates remain substantially in solution.