Compositions for the reversal of stratum granulosum in keratinization disorders

Abstract

Compositions that, when used topically in a therapeutically effective amount, are safe and effective for the regression of stratum granulosum in patients exhibiting keratinization disorders, such as psoriasis. The compositions, which can be formulated as ointments, oils, soaps and shampoos, comprise a non-aqueous extract of Wrightia tinctoria, an extract of Cocos nucifera, and pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable excipients suitable for topical use.

1 . An herbal composition that, when used topically in therapeutically effective amounts, is effective for the regression of stratum granulosum in keratinization disorders, comprising:
 an extract of Wrightia tinctoria in a non-aqueous medium,   an extract of Cocos nucifera and   pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable excipients for use in ointment, oil, soap and shampoo formulations.   
   
   
       2 . The herbal composition according to  claim 1 , wherein the non-aqueous medium for the herbal extract is a non-volatile oil. 
   
   
       3 . The herbal composition according to  claim 2 , wherein the non-volatile oil is a vegetable oil, selected from the group: coconut oil, gingely oil (sesame seed oil), sunflower oil, corn oil, and a refined vegetable oil. 
   
   
       4 . The herbal composition according to  claim 2 , wherein the non-volatile oil is present in the extract in an amount of from 80% to 99% by weight of the extract. 
   
   
       5 . The herbal composition according to  claim 1 , wherein the Wrightia tinctoria is obtained from at least one of the leaves, twigs, flowers, and fruit of the Wrightia tinctoria plant. 
   
   
       6 . The herbal composition according to  claim 5 , wherein the herbal extract of Wrightia tinctoria is present in the non-aqueous medium in an amount of from 1% to 20% by weight. 
   
   
       7 . The herbal composition according to  claim 1 , wherein the Cocos nucifera is extracted from the copra of the coconut. 
   
   
       8 . The herbal composition according to  claim 7 , wherein the Cocos nucifera is present in the amount of 40% to 80% by weight. 
   
   
       9 . An ointment formulation for the regression of stratum granulosum in keratinization disorders, that, when used topically in therapeutically effective amounts, comprises the herbal composition according to  claim 1  and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. 
   
   
       10 . An oil formulation for the regression of stratum granulosum in keratinization disorders, that, when used topically in therapeutically effective amounts, comprises the herbal composition according to  claim 1  and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. 
   
   
       11 . A liquid soap formulation for the regression of stratum granulosum in keratinization disorders, that, when used topically in therapeutically effective amounts, comprises the herbal composition according to  claim 1  and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. 
   
   
       12 . A shampoo formulation for the regression of stratum granulosum in keratinization disorders, that, when used topically in therapeutically effective amounts, comprises the herbal composition according to  claim 1  and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. 
   
   
       13 . A method for the regression of stratum granulosum in keratinization disorders, which comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a composition according to  claim 1 , said formulation in a form chosen from the group: an oil, a shampoo, an ointment and a liquid soap. 
   
   
       14 . An herbal composition for the regression of stratum granulosum in psoriatic lesions when used topically in therapeutically effective amounts, comprising:
 an extract of Wrightia tinctoria in a non-aqueous medium,   an extract of Cocos nucifera and   pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable excipients for use in ointment, oil, soap and shampoo formulations.   
   
   
       15 . The herbal composition according to  claim 13 , wherein the non-aqueous medium for the herbal extract is a non-volatile oil. 
   
   
       16 . The herbal composition according to  claim 14 , wherein the non-volatile oil is a vegetable oil, selected from the group: coconut oil (Cocos nucifera), gingely oil (sesame seed oil), sunflower oil, corn oil, and a refined vegetable oil. 
   
   
       17 . The herbal composition according to  claim 14 , wherein the non-volatile oil is present in the extract in an amount of from 80% to 99% by weight of the extract. 
   
   
       18 . The herbal composition according to  claim 14 , wherein the Wrightia tinctoria is obtained from at least one of the leaves, twigs, flowers, and fruit of the Wrightia tinctoria plant. 
   
   
       19 . The herbal composition according to  claim 17 , wherein the herbal extract of Wrightia tinctoria is present in the non-aqueous medium in an amount of from 1% to 20% by weight. 
   
   
       20 . The herbal composition according to  claim 18 , wherein the Cocos nucifera is extracted from the copra of the coconut. 
   
   
       21 . The herbal composition according to  claim 19 , wherein the Cocos nucifera is present in the amount of 40% to 80% by weight. 
   
   
       22 . An ointment formulation for the regression of stratum granulosum in psoriatic lesions that, when used topically in therapeutically effective amounts, comprises the herbal composition according to  claim 13  and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. 
   
   
       23 . An oil formulation for the regression of stratum granulosum in psoriatic lesions that, when used topically in therapeutically effective amounts, comprises the herbal composition according to  claim 13  and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. 
   
   
       24 . A liquid soap formulation for the regression of stratum granulosum in psoriatic lesions that, when used topically in therapeutically effective amounts, comprises the herbal composition according to  claim 13  and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. 
   
   
       25 . A shampoo formulation for the regression of stratum granulosum in psoriatic lesions that, when used topically in therapeutically effective amounts, comprises the herbal composition according to  claim 13  and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. 
   
   
       26 . A method for the regression of stratum granulosum in psoriatic lesions which comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one composition according to  claim 1 , said formulation in a form chosen from the group: an oil, a shampoo, an ointment and a liquid soap.