DE20112636U1 - Pasty mass for skin care - Google Patents

Description

Pasty mass for skin care

The invention relates to a pasty mass, in particular ointment, for the care of healthy skin and diseased skin based on plant active ingredients, containing in particular fat-soluble active ingredients from at least one plant species from at least four of the following eight plant genera: Plantago (plantain), Sambucus (elderberry), Prunus (blackberry), Urtica (nettle), Viola (violet), Mentha (mint), Raphanus (radish), Achillea millefolium (sheep's tannin).

The demand among the population for ointments and creams based on plants and especially without any further additives of artificially produced substances is increasing. This applies both to ointments or creams for the care of healthy skin (e.g. creams to prevent premature skin aging, moisturizers) and for the care and treatment of diseased skin.

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The pasty mass according to the invention has proven to be particularly effective in the treatment of diseased skin areas. The following types of wounds and clinical pictures are examples of treatment:

Injuries to the skin caused by external influences (e.g. abrasions, burns), decubitus ulcers (= trophic disturbances of tissues, especially the skin and subcutaneous tissue, with necrosis caused by external pressure with compression of vessels and local ischemia; especially in bedridden patients, particularly in areas of the body where the skin is directly adjacent to the bone), skin wounds and skin irritations due to neurodermatitis, various wounds caused by circulatory disorders (e.g. smoker's leg, thrombosis), eczema, acne, etc.

After just a short period of use, clear healing progress can be observed: wounds begin to close and unpleasant side effects such as itching or burning disappear.

The ingredients of the pasty mass according to the invention are

Preferably only natural substances. In particular, additives such as preservatives can be omitted.

In order to ensure a shelf life of the pasty mass according to the invention
To achieve a longer period, for example, the addition
of natural or nature-identical preservatives such as
for example, natural antioxidants (&zgr;. &Bgr;. Vitamin C) are conceivable. Such ingredients would also have positive effects on the skin, as they act as radical scavengers and prevent premature
Counteract skin aging.

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In a particularly preferred embodiment of the pasty mass according to the invention, the active ingredients are contained in at least one plant species from at least six, preferably all eight, of the plant genera mentioned in claim 1. 5

The active ingredients contained in the pasty mass according to the invention preferably come from very specific parts of plants. Thus, the pasty mass contains in particular ingredients from the leaves of at least one plant species of the genus Plantago, with the ingredients preferably coming from female plants of this genus.

The ingredients from the genus Sambucus are preferably obtained from the stem, in particular from the bark, of at least one plant species of this genus. In botany, bark is the plant tissue that follows the bark.

The ingredients from the genus Urtica come preferably from the green parts, especially the leaves, of at least one plant species of this genus.

The pasty mass according to the invention can contain ingredients preferably from the leaves of at least one plant species of the genus Viola.

In a preferred embodiment of the pasty mass according to the invention, ingredients from the green parts, in particular from the leaves, of at least one plant species of the genus Mentha are contained.

The ingredients of the genus Prunus preferably come from the leaves of at least one species of this genus.

The ingredients from the genera Raphanus and Achillea also come advantageously from the leaves of at least one plant species of these genera.

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As described above, the ingredients of the pasty mass come
preferably from the above-ground parts of plants, especially
exclusively from such.
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The above-mentioned plant genera each comprise a plurality of plant species. The pasty mass according to the invention contains
in particular ingredients from the following preferred plant species:

- Plantago major
- Sambucus nigra

- Urtica dioica

- Viola Hirta

- Viola canina

- Mentha piperita
- Prunus spinosa

- Raphanus sativus var.

- Achillea millefolium

In addition to the plant ingredients mentioned, the pasty mass preferably contains fat, especially butter. This fat primarily forms an absorption medium for the plant ingredients. The pasty mass can also contain resin, especially spruce resin. Other ingredients that can be included in the pasty mass include wax, especially beeswax, and soap, especially curd soap.

The resin and wax serve primarily as a base or binding agent to create a pasty consistency that is suitable for the respective purposes. The soap, which is advantageously free of perfume or aromatic substances, serves on the one hand to make the pasty mass easier to remove after application. On the other hand, soap has a germicidal effect.

The addition of alcohol, especially ethanol, could also be conceivable for disinfection.

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The amount and selection of substances contained in the paste mass in addition to the plant ingredients also depends on the consistency the paste mass should have. If, for example, an ointment is to be made, a high proportion of fatty substances is preferred. If the paste mass is to have the consistency of a cream, the main ingredient is water, possibly in combination with a suitable emulsifier.

To stabilize the pasty mass according to the invention over a longer period of time, aids can be used which prevent the separation of the two phases, fat and water, or delay this until the pasty mass has fulfilled its purpose. This can be achieved by means of stabilizers and/or emulsifiers.

Here, natural or nature-identical stabilizers or emulsifiers are preferred.

To prepare the pasty mass according to the invention:

Fresh plant material is preferably used to produce the pasty mass according to the invention. The plant material is first freed of dirt such as soil. This can best be achieved by washing with clear water. After the plant material has been freed of residual washing water, the desired amounts are weighed. The amounts in percent by weight of fresh plant material based on the total plant material are 0 to 30% by weight, in particular 5 to 15% by weight, per plant genus.

The following amounts of fresh plant material have proven particularly effective in the production of the pasty mass:

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- Plantago leaves (250g)

- Bark of Sambucus (150g)

- green plant parts of Urtica dioica (250g)

- Viola leaves (250g)

- green plant parts of Mentha (250g)

- Leaves of Prunus (250g)

- Leaves of Raphanus (250g)

- green plant parts of Achillea millefolium (250g)

After weighing, the plant material is placed in a container and water is poured over it. Enough water is added until the plant material is essentially covered with water. The water is then heated to boiling. The mixture of water and plant material is advantageously left to boil for about 1 hour, particularly under reflux. The solids are then separated by filtering. The filtrate obtained contains water and the ingredients extracted from the plant material. In order to extract the active ingredients contained in the water, lipophilic substances are now added to the filtrate, advantageously with stirring. These lipophilic substances extract the essentially fat-soluble plant ingredients from the aqueous filtrate. The resulting emulsion is then best left to cool without further stirring. After a certain time, phase separation occurs, with the lipophilic phase forming a layer on top of the aqueous phase. The lipophilic phase with the plant active ingredients it contains can now be separated from the aqueous phase, for example by skimming.

Fats, especially butter, are the preferred lipophilic substances. Resins are also preferred for extracting the plant ingredients and for influencing certain properties of the pasty mass (e.g. consistency, washability).

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in particular spruce resin, waxes, in particular beeswax and soap, in particular curd soap, are added to the filtrate. The amounts in % by weight of the additives mentioned (fat, wax, resin, soap) based on the total amount of additives are in each case 0 to 50% by weight, in particular 20 to 30% by weight.

In the advantageous process variant mentioned above, 150g butter, 150g spruce resin, 150g beeswax and 150g curd soap are added to the filtrate.

Claims (25)

1. Pasty mass, in particular ointment, for the care of healthy skin and diseased skin based on herbal active ingredients, containing in particular fat-soluble active ingredients from at least one plant species from at least four of the following eight plant genera: Plantago (plantain), Sambucus (elderberry), Prunus (blackberry), Urtica (nettle), Viola (violet), Mentha (mint), Raphanus (radish), Achillea (yarrow). 2. Pasty mass according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains active ingredients from at least one plant species from at least six, preferably all eight, of the said plant genera. 3. Pasty mass according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that its ingredients are exclusively natural substances. 4. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from the leaves of at least one plant species of the genus Plantago. 5. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from a female plant of the genus Plantago. 6. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from Plantago major (broad plantain). 7. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from the stem, in particular from the bark, of at least one plant species of the genus Sambucus. 8. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from Sambucus nigra. 9. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from the green parts, in particular the leaves, of at least one plant species of the genus Urtica. 10. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from Urtica dioica. 11. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from the leaves of at least one plant species of the genus Viola. 12. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from Viola hirta (meadow violet) and/or Viola canina (dog violet). 13. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from the green parts, in particular from the leaves, of at least one plant species of the genus Mentha. 14. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from Mentha piperita. 15. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from the leaves of at least one plant species of the genus Prunus. 16. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from Prunus spinosa. 17. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from the leaves of at least one plant species of the genus Raphanus. 18. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from Raphanus sativus var. albus. 19. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from the leaves of at least one plant species of the genus Achilles. 20. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains ingredients from the leaves of Achillea millefolium. 21. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains fat, in particular butter. 22. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains resin, in particular spruce resin. 23. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains wax, in particular beeswax. 24. Pasty mass according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains soap, in particular curd soap. 25. Pasty mass according to claim 1, obtainable by processing at least four plant species of the following plant genera: Plantago (plantain), Sambucus (elderberry), Prunus (blackberry), Urtica (nettle), Viola (violet), Mentha (mint), Raphanus (radish), Achillea (yarrow), wherein the processing preferably comprises an extraction of the active ingredients from the plants and an incorporation of these into a base of an ointment or cream.