US4258035A
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Method and compound for treatment of arthritic conditions in dogs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-27
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Granted: 1981-03-24
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Expires: 1998-11-27
Abstract
Abstract The invention is: A composition composed of Comfrey, Mullein, Fenugreek, Nettle, Broom Tops, Boneset, herbal plants occurring in nature which may be cultivated. This composition when added to the regular food of dogs, has alleviated symptoms of arthritic spinal conditions in dogs.
Inventors
- 👤 Janice A. Spies
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K36/00; A61K36/18; A61K36/185; A61K36/48; A23; A23K; A23K50/00; A23K50/40; A61K36/28; A61K36/30; A61K36/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
The method of reducing calcification of the spine as an arthritic condition in dogs, said method comprising feeding a dog having said condition a powdered mixture of herbal components consisting essentially of: (a) Comfrey as Symphytum officinale; (b) Mullein as Verbascum thapsus; (c) Fenugreek as Trigonella foenumgraecum; (d) Nettle as Urtica dioica; (e) Broom tops as Cytisus scoparius; and (f) Boneset as Eupatorium perfoliatum, the powders being made from the root of said Comfrey plant, the leaf of said Mullein plant, the seed of said Fenugreek plant and the pulverized dried plans of said Nettle, Broom tops and Boneset, said powders being combined in the proportions of about 1.8 parts of (a), 0.6 parts of (b); 0.3 parts each of (c), (d) and (f); and 0.25 parts of (e).
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
The method of reducing calcification of the spine as an arthritic condition in dogs, said method comprising feeding a dog having said condition a powdered mixture of herbal components consisting essentially of: (a) Comfrey as Symphytum officinale; (b) Mullein as Verbascum thapsus; (c) Fenugreek as Trigonella foenumgraecum; (d) Nettle as Urtica dioica; (e) Broom tops as Cytisus scoparius; and (f) Boneset as Eupatorium perfoliatum, the powders being made from the root of said Comfrey plant, the leaf of said Mullein plant, the seed of said Fenugreek plant and the pulverized dried plans of said Nettle, Broom tops and Boneset, said powders being combined in the proportions of about 1.8 parts of (a), 0.6 parts of (b); 0.3 parts each of (c), (d) and (f); and 0.25 parts of (e).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method as claimed in claim 4 wherein the daily unit dosage being fed to the dog ranges from about 0.9 grams for small dogs of about 10 pounds in weight up to about 3.55 grams for the largest dogs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
A composition for reducing calcification of the spine as an arthritic condition in dogs, said composition consisting essentially of the following components in powder form: (a) Comfrey as Symphytum officinale; (b) Mullein as Verbascum thapsus; (c) Fenugreek as Trigonella foenumgraecum; (d) Nettle as Urtica dioica; (e) Broom tops as Cytisus scoparius; and (f) Boneset as Eupatorium perfoliatum, the powders being made from the root of said Comfrey plant, the leaf of said Mullein plant, the seed of said Fenugreek plant and the pulverized dried plants of said Nettle, Broom tops and Boneset, said powders being combined in the proportions of about 1.8 parts of (a), 0.6 parts of (b); 0.3 parts each of (c), (d) and (f); and 0.25 parts of (e).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
122 words
A composition for reducing calcification of the spine as an arthritic condition in dogs, said composition consisting essentially of the following components in powder form: (a) Comfrey as Symphytum officinale; (b) Mullein as Verbascum thapsus; (c) Fenugreek as Trigonella foenumgraecum; (d) Nettle as Urtica dioica; (e) Broom tops as Cytisus scoparius; and (f) Boneset as Eupatorium perfoliatum, the powders being made from the root of said Comfrey plant, the leaf of said Mullein plant, the seed of said Fenugreek plant and the pulverized dried plants of said Nettle, Broom tops and Boneset, said powders being combined in the proportions of about 1.8 parts of (a), 0.6 parts of (b); 0.3 parts each of (c), (d) and (f); and 0.25 parts of (e).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A composition as claimed in claim 3 in the form of a daily unit dosage of from about 0.9 grams for small dogs up to about 3.55 grams for the largest dogs.
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