WO2016197877A1 - Pharmaceutical composition for treatment of depression and preparation method thereof - Google Patents

Pharmaceutical composition for treatment of depression and preparation method thereof Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2016197877A1
WO2016197877A1 PCT/CN2016/084639 CN2016084639W WO2016197877A1 WO 2016197877 A1 WO2016197877 A1 WO 2016197877A1 CN 2016084639 W CN2016084639 W CN 2016084639W WO 2016197877 A1 WO2016197877 A1 WO 2016197877A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
parts
pharmaceutical composition
depression
herbs
treatment
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/CN2016/084639
Other languages
French (fr)
Inventor
Luping Yu
Wencheng WANG
Original Assignee
Thisherb Health Pty Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Thisherb Health Pty Ltd filed Critical Thisherb Health Pty Ltd
Priority to US15/580,652 priority Critical patent/US20180161386A1/en
Priority to CA2985384A priority patent/CA2985384A1/en
Priority to GB1718475.5A priority patent/GB2553726A/en
Priority to EP16806775.9A priority patent/EP3307294B1/en
Priority to JP2018516614A priority patent/JP2018516995A/en
Publication of WO2016197877A1 publication Critical patent/WO2016197877A1/en
Priority to HK18104515.8A priority patent/HK1245094A1/en

Links

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/54—Lauraceae (Laurel family), e.g. cinnamon or sassafras
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/28—Asteraceae or Compositae (Aster or Sunflower family), e.g. chamomile, feverfew, yarrow or echinacea
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/34—Campanulaceae (Bellflower family)
    • A61K36/344—Codonopsis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/42—Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber family)
    • A61K36/428—Trichosanthes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/48—Fabaceae or Leguminosae (Pea or Legume family); Caesalpiniaceae; Mimosaceae; Papilionaceae
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/48—Fabaceae or Leguminosae (Pea or Legume family); Caesalpiniaceae; Mimosaceae; Papilionaceae
    • A61K36/482—Cassia, e.g. golden shower tree
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/57—Magnoliaceae (Magnolia family)
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/64—Orobanchaceae (Broom-rape family)
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/65—Paeoniaceae (Peony family), e.g. Chinese peony
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/70—Polygonaceae (Buckwheat family), e.g. spineflower or dock
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/70—Polygonaceae (Buckwheat family), e.g. spineflower or dock
    • A61K36/704—Polygonum, e.g. knotweed
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/71—Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family), e.g. larkspur, hepatica, hydrastis, columbine or goldenseal
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/72—Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn family), e.g. buckthorn, chewstick or umbrella-tree
    • A61K36/725—Ziziphus, e.g. jujube
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/74—Rubiaceae (Madder family)
    • A61K36/744—Gardenia
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/79—Schisandraceae (Schisandra family)
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/185—Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
    • A61K36/80—Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family)
    • A61K36/804—Rehmannia
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/88—Liliopsida (monocotyledons)
    • A61K36/894—Dioscoreaceae (Yam family)
    • A61K36/8945—Dioscorea, e.g. yam, Chinese yam or water yam
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/88—Liliopsida (monocotyledons)
    • A61K36/896—Liliaceae (Lily family), e.g. daylily, plantain lily, Hyacinth or narcissus
    • A61K36/8968—Ophiopogon (Lilyturf)
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/88—Liliopsida (monocotyledons)
    • A61K36/899—Poaceae or Gramineae (Grass family), e.g. bamboo, corn or sugar cane
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K36/00—Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
    • A61K36/18—Magnoliophyta (angiosperms)
    • A61K36/88—Liliopsida (monocotyledons)
    • A61K36/906—Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
    • A61K36/9068—Zingiber, e.g. garden ginger
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K9/00—Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
    • A61K9/0012—Galenical forms characterised by the site of application
    • A61K9/0053—Mouth and digestive tract, i.e. intraoral and peroral administration
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K9/00—Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
    • A61K9/08—Solutions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K9/00—Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
    • A61K9/48—Preparations in capsules, e.g. of gelatin, of chocolate
    • A61K9/4841—Filling excipients; Inactive ingredients
    • A61K9/4866—Organic macromolecular compounds
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
    • A61P25/00—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
    • A61P25/24—Antidepressants
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K2236/00—Isolation or extraction methods of medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicine
    • A61K2236/30—Extraction of the material
    • A61K2236/33—Extraction of the material involving extraction with hydrophilic solvents, e.g. lower alcohols, esters or ketones
    • A61K2236/331—Extraction of the material involving extraction with hydrophilic solvents, e.g. lower alcohols, esters or ketones using water, e.g. cold water, infusion, tea, steam distillation, decoction
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K2236/00—Isolation or extraction methods of medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicine
    • A61K2236/30—Extraction of the material
    • A61K2236/39—Complex extraction schemes, e.g. fractionation or repeated extraction steps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K2236/00—Isolation or extraction methods of medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicine
    • A61K2236/50—Methods involving additional extraction steps
    • A61K2236/51—Concentration or drying of the extract, e.g. Lyophilisation, freeze-drying or spray-drying
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K2236/00—Isolation or extraction methods of medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicine
    • A61K2236/50—Methods involving additional extraction steps
    • A61K2236/53—Liquid-solid separation, e.g. centrifugation, sedimentation or crystallization

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a compound preparation of traditional Chinese medicine, in particular to a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of Depression and the preparation method thereof.
  • Depression is a common emotional disorder which is a kind of sustained mood depression with the symptoms including impassiveness, sluggish thinking accompanied by loss of appetite, sexual dysfunction, sleep disorders and other physical symptoms. Depression can be caused by a variety of reasons, and the main clinical features of which are a significant and persistent depressed mood that is not commensurate with their situations. In serious cases, these may manifest into suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Most cases have a tendency to recur repeatedly. In majority of cases, each episode may be resolved. However, in some cases, there may have residual symptoms or the symptoms become chronic. Chinese medicine believes that Depression belongs to the category of Melancholia. It is a class of diseases caused by emotional stress, qi stagnation and unresolved despondency. It manifests mainly as depression, mood restlessness, flank pain, irritability, teary, insomnia and other complex symptoms.
  • antidepressants are used for the treatment of depression: serotonin reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, phenyl-piperazine derivatives, serotonin -norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, amino ketones, tricyclics, and four azepine ring piperazine.
  • these synthetic antidepressants have a narrow spectrum, wide toxic side effects, high drug prices, ease of relapse and other disadvantages.
  • the symptoms of depression are complex including liver qi stagnation, mood swing and changeable temperament, mostly as a result of emotional instability. Its pathogenesis is mainly liver qi stagnation, heart and spleen lacking vitalities. Therefore, the medication used is directed to adjusting qi, expectorant, sedation, resuscitation, and heart tonification.
  • Chinese herbal compounds have several features of multiple components, multitudinous activities and multiple targets. The multi-component synergies make up the low levels of the active ingredients and reduce the side effects thereof. Therefore, the unique characteristics of traditional Chinese herbal compounds render them as research hotspots for the development of a good and efficacious antidepressant with few side effects, safe and reliable for long-term use.
  • the present invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression and its preparation method.
  • the method is believed to be simple, safe and reliable, and suitable for industrial production.
  • a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of Depression wherein the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 2-10 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2-10 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 2-10 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 2-8 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 2-8 parts Radix Codonopsis, 1-3 parts Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 0.5-2.5 parts Flos Inulae, 1-3 parts Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1-3 parts Fructus Trichosanthis, 1.5-4 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 1.5-4 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 2-8 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 1.5-4 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 0.5-2.5 parts Fructus Gardeniae, 0.5-2.5 parts Herba Lophatheri, and 0.2-1.5 parts Folium Sennae.
  • the Semen Ziziphi Spinosae is stir-fried by stir-frying the clean Semen Ziziphi Spinosae in a pot on low fire until the skin blisters and turns slightly yellow, removing and cooling.
  • Semen Ziziphi Spinosae has properties of nourishing the liver, steadying the heart and nerves, and arresting sweating.
  • the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 2-8 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2-8 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 2-8 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 2-6 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 2-6 parts Radix Codonopsis, 1-2 parts Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 0.5-1.5 parts Flos Inulae, 1-2 parts Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1-2 parts Fructus Trichosanthis, 1.5-3 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 1.5-3 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 2-6 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 1.5-3 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 0.5-2 parts Fructus Gardeniae, 0.5-2 parts Herba Lophatheri, and 0.2-1 parts Folium Sennae. It is believed that the pharmaceutical composition having the raw materials in such ratios offers a high degree of safety and is effective for the treatment of depression
  • the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 4 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 4 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 4 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 3 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 3 parts Radix Codonopsis, 1.5 parts Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 1 part Flos Inulae, 1.5 parts Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1.5 parts Fructus Trichosanthis, 2 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 2 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 3 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 2 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 1 part Fructus Gardeniae, 1 part Herba Lophatheri, and 0.5 parts Folium Sennae.
  • the pharmaceutical composition per 35g is consisted of the following herbs in weight: 4g Ramulus Cinnamomi, 4g Rhizoma Zingiberis, 4g Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 3g Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 3g Radix Codonopsis, 1.5g Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 1g Flos Inulae, 1.5g Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1.5g Fructus Trichosanthis, 2g Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 2g Radix Ophiopogonis, 3g Radix Rehmanniae, 2g Cortex Moutan Radicis, 1g Fructus Gardeniae, 1g Herba Lophatheri, and 0.5g Folium Sennae.
  • the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of Depression is manufactured in the form of oral liquid, tablets, capsules, pills, dropping pills, or granules.
  • a method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of Depression comprises the following steps that:
  • the extracting solution is added with ethanol to a concentration of 50-80%, standing for 24h, and the supernatant is removed and concentrated into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.12-1.20 which is then dried to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of menopausal syndrome, wherein the non-alcohol-soluble substances such as starch, protein, etc. are removed from the decocted extracting solution and forms an extracting solution having a concentration of alcohol by adding ethanol, and then a solid-liquid separation is performed by precipitation at room temperature or preferably lower temperature to improve the concentration and clarity of the alcohol extract and the product quality.
  • the method comprises step D that the pharmaceutical composition is added with starch and homogenized before filling into capsules.
  • the step B further comprises that after the filtrate is combined, the combined filtrate is concentrated into an extract with relative density of 1.20-1.25 at 60 °C.
  • the step C comprises that the supernatant is concentrated into an extract relative density of 1.12-1.20 at 60 °C and spray-dried to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of menopausal syndrome.
  • the present invention is a pharmaceutical composition prepared from traditional medicinal herbs of Ramulus Cinnamomi, Rhizoma Zingiberis, Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, Radix Codonopsis, Rhizoma Dioscoreae, Flos Inulae, Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, Fructus Trichosanthis, Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, Radix Ophiopogonis, Radix Rehmanniae, Cortex Moutan Radicis, Fructus Gardeniae, Herba Lophatheri and Folium Sennae.
  • the pharmaceutical composition can nourish the liver and heart, improve the qi in spleen, clear heat and expectorant, and relieve emotional stress.
  • the pharmaceutical composition is applicable for liver and spleen deficiencies, depression caused by melancholy, prevalent mental depression, emotional discomfort, sluggish thinking, insomnia, chest tightness, irritability, bloating, belching, lassitude, sadness, lack of appetite, constipation, pink tongue, weak pulse.
  • a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression is manufactured in form of oral liquid, in which the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 2 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 2 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 2 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 2 parts Radix Codonopsis, 1 part Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 0.5 parts Flos Inulae, 1 part Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1 part Fructus Trichosanthis, 1.5 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 1.5 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 2 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 1.5 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 0.5 part Fructus Gardeniae, 0.5 part Herba Lophatheri, and 0.2 parts Folium Sennae.
  • the method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression comprises the following steps that:
  • the extracting solution is added with ethanol to a concentration of 50%, standing for 24h, and the supernatant is removed and concentrated into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.12, and then blended and pelletized to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression.
  • a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression is manufactured in form of capsules, in which the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 10 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 10 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 10 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 8 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 8 parts Radix Codonopsis, 3 parts Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 2.5 parts Flos Inulae, 3 parts Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 3 parts Fructus Trichosanthis, 4 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 4 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 8 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 4 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 2.5 parts Fructus Gardeniae, 2.5 parts Herba Lophatheri, and 1.5 parts Folium Sennae.
  • the method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression comprises the following steps that:
  • the extracting solution is added with ethanol to a concentration of 80%, standing for 24h, and the supernatant is removed and concentrated into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.20 at 60 °C, and then spray dried; and
  • the resulting capsule is a hard capsule and each capsule has 0.5g in weight.
  • the content of the capsule is a brown powder with fragrant, sweet, and bitter. Four capsules are taken once, three times per day.
  • a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression is manufactured in form of tablets, in which the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 8 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 8 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 8 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 6 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 6 parts Radix Codonopsis, 2 parts Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 1.5 parts Flos Inulae, 2 parts Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 2 parts Fructus Trichosanthis, 3 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 3 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 6 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 3 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 2 parts Fructus Gardeniae, 2 parts Herba Lophatheri, and 1 part Folium Sennae.
  • the method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression comprises the following steps that:
  • the extracting solution is added with ethanol to a concentration of 60%, standing for 24h, and the supernatant is removed and concentrated into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.15 at 60 °C, and then spray dried, granulated and compressed to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression.
  • a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of menopausal syndrome is manufactured in form of pills, in which the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 4 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 4 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 4 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 3 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 3 parts Radix Codonopsis, 1.5 parts Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 1 part Flos Inulae, 1.5 parts Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1.5 parts Fructus Trichosanthis, 2 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 2 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 3 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 2 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 1 part Fructus Gardeniae, 1 part Herba Lophatheri, and 0.5 parts Folium Sennae.
  • the method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression comprises the following steps that:
  • the extracting solution is added with ethanol to a concentration of 60%, standing for 24h, and the supernatant is removed and concentrated into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.15 at 60 °C, and then blended and granulated to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression.
  • a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression is manufactured in form of granules, in which the pharmaceutical composition per 35g is consisted of the following herbs in weights: 4g Ramulus Cinnamomi, 4g Rhizoma Zingiberis, 4g Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 3g Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 3g Radix Codonopsis, 1.5g Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 1g Flos Inulae, 1.5g Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1.5g Fructus Trichosanthis, 2g Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 2g Radix Ophiopogonis, 3g Radix Rehmanniae, 2g Cortex Moutan Radicis, 1g Fructus Gardeniae, 1g Herba Lophatheri, and 0.5g Folium Sennae.
  • the method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression comprises the following steps that:
  • the extracting solution is added with ethanol to a concentration of 60%, standing for 24h, and the supernatant is removed and concentrated into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.15 at 60 °C, and then dried and pelletized to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression.
  • a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of depression is manufactured in form of dripping pills, in which the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 4g Ramulus Cinnamomi, 4g Rhizoma Zingiberis, 4g Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 3g Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 3g Radix Codonopsis, 1.5g Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 1g Flos Inulae, 1.5g Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1.5g Fructus Trichosanthis, 2g Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 2g Radix Ophiopogonis, 3g Radix Rehmanniae, 2g Cortex Moutan Radicis, 1g Fructus Gardeniae, 1g Herba Lophatheri, and 0.5g Folium Sennae.
  • the method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression comprises the following steps that:
  • the extracting solution is added with ethanol to a concentration of 60%, standing for 24h, and the supernatant is removed and concentrated into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.15 at 60 °C, and then batched and made into dripping pills to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of menopausal syndrome.
  • Mouse-tail suspension device (awooden board of about 1 meter in length, fixed onto a desktop with a horizontal distance of about 15cm)
  • swimming model device (aglass tank with a height of 30cm, a diameter of 14cm, a water depth of 10cm, and temperature of 25 °C)
  • homemade open box (awooden board of about 1 meter in length, fixed onto a desktop with a horizontal distance of about 15cm)
  • swimming model device aglass tank with a height of 30cm, a diameter of 14cm, a water depth of 10cm, and temperature of 25 °C)
  • mice were fed for one week, during which time the mice feed and drink freely.
  • the mice were randomly divided into four groups of control group, depression capsule low-dose group (hereinafter referred to as the low-dose group) , depression capsule high-dose group (hereinafter referred to as the high-dose group) , the positive groups, 10 mice per group.
  • the control group was given saline daily at 0.2ml /10g; the positive control group was given fluoxetine hydrochloride 2.4mg /kg; the low-dose group was given depression capsules 1.05g /kg; and the high-dose group was given depression capsules 4.20g /kg.
  • the route of administration was directly into the stomach.
  • the mouse was suspended by its tail so that the tail was adhered (1cm from the tail end of the mouse) to the horizontal plank of wooden board by tape with its head about 5cm above the desktop. A cardboard was set on each side of the horizontal plank to block out the sight of the mouse.
  • the mouse struggled to overcome the abnormal postural, but it ceased to move intermittently after a while, which shows a state of disappointment.
  • the test was performed in 1 h after last drug administration and the time of the mouse being immobile within last 4 min for 6 min period was recorded.
  • a tank is provided with 30cm height, 14cm diameter, water depth 10cm, and water temperature 25 °C.
  • the test was performed in 1 h after last drug administration.
  • the mouse was placed in water for 6min and the accumulated time of the mouse being immobile within last 4 min.
  • the immobility is defined as the mouse does not move or struggle in the water or be floating state on water while only small limb movements occur in order to keep the head surfaced.
  • a wooden box was provided with 36cm ⁇ 36cm ⁇ 27cm, the bottom of which is divided into 25 squares. The test was performed in 1 h after last drug administration, and the number of the mouse crossing the grids and vertical climbing within last 3 min for 5min period was recorded.

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Natural Medicines & Medicinal Plants (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Pharmacology & Pharmacy (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Medicinal Chemistry (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Medical Informatics (AREA)
  • Mycology (AREA)
  • Microbiology (AREA)
  • Botany (AREA)
  • Biotechnology (AREA)
  • Alternative & Traditional Medicine (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Bioinformatics & Cheminformatics (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Neurology (AREA)
  • Neurosurgery (AREA)
  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • Psychiatry (AREA)
  • Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
  • Organic Chemistry (AREA)
  • Nutrition Science (AREA)
  • Physiology (AREA)
  • Medicines Containing Plant Substances (AREA)
  • Medicinal Preparation (AREA)

Abstract

Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is comprised of the following herbs in weight parts: 2-10 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2-10 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 2-10 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 2-8 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 2-8 parts Radix Codonopsis, 1-3 parts Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 0.5-2.5 parts Flos Inulae, 1-3 parts Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1-3 parts Fructus Trichosanthis, 1.5-4 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 1.5-4 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 2-8 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 1.5-4 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 0.5-2.5 parts Fructus Gardeniae, 0.5-2.5 parts Herba Lophatheri, and 0.2-1.5 parts Folium Sennae. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition as described above for treatment of depression.

Description

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a compound preparation of traditional Chinese medicine, in particular to a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of Depression and the preparation method thereof.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Depression is a common emotional disorder which is a kind of sustained mood depression with the symptoms including impassiveness, sluggish thinking accompanied by loss of appetite, sexual dysfunction, sleep disorders and other physical symptoms. Depression can be caused by a variety of reasons, and the main clinical features of which are a significant and persistent depressed mood that is not commensurate with their situations. In serious cases, these may manifest into suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Most cases have a tendency to recur repeatedly. In majority of cases, each episode may be resolved. However, in some cases, there may have residual symptoms or the symptoms become chronic. Chinese medicine believes that Depression belongs to the category of Melancholia. It is a class of diseases caused by emotional stress, qi stagnation and unresolved despondency. It manifests mainly as depression, mood restlessness, flank pain, irritability, teary, insomnia and other complex symptoms.
At present, seven classes of antidepressants are used for the treatment of depression: serotonin reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, phenyl-piperazine derivatives, serotonin -norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, amino ketones, tricyclics, and four azepine ring piperazine. However, these synthetic antidepressants have a narrow spectrum, wide toxic side effects, high drug prices, ease of relapse and other disadvantages.
The symptoms of depression are complex including liver qi stagnation, mood swing and changeable temperament, mostly as a result of emotional instability. Its pathogenesis is mainly liver qi stagnation, heart and spleen lacking vitalities. Therefore, the medication used is directed to adjusting qi, expectorant, sedation, resuscitation, and heart tonification. Chinese herbal compounds have several features of multiple components, multitudinous activities and multiple targets. The multi-component synergies make up the low levels of the active ingredients and reduce the side effects thereof. Therefore, the unique characteristics of traditional Chinese herbal compounds render them as research hotspots for the development of  a good and efficacious antidepressant with few side effects, safe and reliable for long-term use. 
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression and its preparation method. The method is believed to be simple, safe and reliable, and suitable for industrial production.
Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of Depression, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 2-10 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2-10 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 2-10 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 2-8 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 2-8 parts Radix Codonopsis, 1-3 parts Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 0.5-2.5 parts Flos Inulae, 1-3 parts Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1-3 parts Fructus Trichosanthis, 1.5-4 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 1.5-4 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 2-8 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 1.5-4 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 0.5-2.5 parts Fructus Gardeniae, 0.5-2.5 parts Herba Lophatheri, and 0.2-1.5 parts Folium Sennae.
Preferably, the Semen Ziziphi Spinosae is stir-fried by stir-frying the clean Semen Ziziphi Spinosae in a pot on low fire until the skin blisters and turns slightly yellow, removing and cooling. Semen Ziziphi Spinosae has properties of nourishing the liver, steadying the heart and nerves, and arresting sweating.
Preferably, the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 2-8 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2-8 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 2-8 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 2-6 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 2-6 parts Radix Codonopsis, 1-2 parts Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 0.5-1.5 parts Flos Inulae, 1-2 parts Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1-2 parts Fructus Trichosanthis, 1.5-3 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 1.5-3 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 2-6 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 1.5-3 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 0.5-2 parts Fructus Gardeniae, 0.5-2 parts Herba Lophatheri, and 0.2-1 parts Folium Sennae. It is believed that the pharmaceutical composition having the raw materials in such ratios offers a high degree of safety and is effective for the treatment of depression.
Preferably, the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 4 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 4 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 4 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 3 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 3 parts Radix Codonopsis, 1.5 parts Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 1 part Flos Inulae, 1.5 parts Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1.5 parts Fructus Trichosanthis, 2 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 2 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 3 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 2 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 1 part Fructus Gardeniae, 1 part Herba Lophatheri, and 0.5 parts Folium Sennae.
More preferably, the pharmaceutical composition per 35g is consisted of the following herbs  in weight: 4g Ramulus Cinnamomi, 4g Rhizoma Zingiberis, 4g Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 3g Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 3g Radix Codonopsis, 1.5g Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 1g Flos Inulae, 1.5g Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1.5g Fructus Trichosanthis, 2g Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 2g Radix Ophiopogonis, 3g Radix Rehmanniae, 2g Cortex Moutan Radicis, 1g Fructus Gardeniae, 1g Herba Lophatheri, and 0.5g Folium Sennae.
Preferably, the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of Depression is manufactured in the form of oral liquid, tablets, capsules, pills, dropping pills, or granules.
A method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of Depression comprises the following steps that:
A. All the 16 herbs are blended and boiling decocted by three times and the amount of water added in the decoction process is 7-10 times the total weight of the herbs, wherein the first decoction for 1.5-3h, the second decoction for 1-2h and the third decoction for 0.5-1.5h, when the amount of water added is 7-10 times the total weight of the herbs, the dissolution effects of the herbs will be better during the decoctions, and when the herbs are boiling decocted by three times, the extraction effects of the herbs will be more ideal；
B. The filtrates from the three decoctions are combined and concentrated into an extracting solution with relative density of 1.20-1.25； and
C. The extracting solution is added with ethanol to a concentration of 50-80％, standing for 24h, and the supernatant is removed and concentrated into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.12-1.20 which is then dried to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of menopausal syndrome, wherein the non-alcohol-soluble substances such as starch, protein, etc. are removed from the decocted extracting solution and forms an extracting solution having a concentration of alcohol by adding ethanol, and then a solid-liquid separation is performed by precipitation at room temperature or preferably lower temperature to improve the concentration and clarity of the alcohol extract and the product quality.
Preferably, the method comprises step D that the pharmaceutical composition is added with starch and homogenized before filling into capsules.
Preferably, the step B further comprises that after the filtrate is combined, the combined filtrate is concentrated into an extract with relative density of 1.20-1.25 at 60 ℃.
Preferably, the step C comprises that the supernatant is concentrated into an extract relative density of 1.12-1.20 at 60 ℃ and spray-dried to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of menopausal syndrome.
The present invention is a pharmaceutical composition prepared from traditional medicinal  herbs of Ramulus Cinnamomi, Rhizoma Zingiberis, Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, Radix Codonopsis, Rhizoma Dioscoreae, Flos Inulae, Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, Fructus Trichosanthis, Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, Radix Ophiopogonis, Radix Rehmanniae, Cortex Moutan Radicis, Fructus Gardeniae, Herba Lophatheri and Folium Sennae. After clinical trials, all the 16 herbs have a synergistic effect with the following results: the pharmaceutical composition can nourish the liver and heart, improve the qi in spleen, clear heat and expectorant, and relieve emotional stress. The pharmaceutical composition is applicable for liver and spleen deficiencies, depression caused by melancholy, prevalent mental depression, emotional discomfort, sluggish thinking, insomnia, chest tightness, irritability, bloating, belching, lassitude, sadness, lack of appetite, constipation, pink tongue, weak pulse.
It is believed that the preparation method of the present invention is simple, environmental, economic, efficient, non-toxic and has the prospect of broad applications.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Example 1
A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression is manufactured in form of oral liquid, in which the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 2 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 2 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 2 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 2 parts Radix Codonopsis, 1 part Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 0.5 parts Flos Inulae, 1 part Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1 part Fructus Trichosanthis, 1.5 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 1.5 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 2 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 1.5 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 0.5 part Fructus Gardeniae, 0.5 part Herba Lophatheri, and 0.2 parts Folium Sennae.
The method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression comprises the following steps that:
A. All the 16 herbs are blended and boiling decocted by three times and the amount of water added in the decoction process is 7 times of the total weight of the herbs, wherein the first decoction for 1.5h, the second decoction for 1h and the third decoction for 0.5h；
B. The filtrates from the three decoctions are combined and concentrated into an extracting solution with relative density of 1.20； and
C. The extracting solution is added with ethanol to a concentration of 50％, standing for 24h, and the supernatant is removed and concentrated into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.12, and then blended and pelletized to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression.
Example 2
A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression is manufactured in form of capsules, in which the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 10 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 10 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 10 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 8 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 8 parts Radix Codonopsis, 3 parts Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 2.5 parts Flos Inulae, 3 parts Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 3 parts Fructus Trichosanthis, 4 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 4 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 8 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 4 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 2.5 parts Fructus Gardeniae, 2.5 parts Herba Lophatheri, and 1.5 parts Folium Sennae.
The method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression comprises the following steps that:
A. All the 16 herbs are blended and boiling decocted by three times and the amount of water added in the decoction process is 10 times of the total weight of the herbs, wherein the first decoction for 3h, the second decoction for 2h and the third decoction for 1.5h；
B. The filtrates from the three decoctions are combined and concentrated into an extracting solution with relative density of 1.20-1.25 at 60 ℃；
C. The extracting solution is added with ethanol to a concentration of 80％, standing for 24h, and the supernatant is removed and concentrated into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.20 at 60 ℃, and then spray dried； and
D. Adding starch, blending and encapsulating to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression.
The resulting capsule is a hard capsule and each capsule has 0.5g in weight. The content of the capsule is a brown powder with fragrant, sweet, and bitter. Four capsules are taken once, three times per day.
Example 3
A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression is manufactured in form of tablets, in which the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 8 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 8 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 8 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 6 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 6 parts Radix Codonopsis, 2 parts Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 1.5 parts Flos Inulae, 2 parts Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 2 parts Fructus Trichosanthis, 3 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 3 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 6 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 3 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 2 parts Fructus Gardeniae, 2 parts Herba Lophatheri, and 1 part Folium Sennae.
The method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression comprises the following steps that:
A. All the 16 herbs are blended and boiling decocted by three times and the amount of water added in the decoction process is 8 times of the total weight of the herbs, wherein the first  decoction for 2h, the second decoction for 1.5h and the third decoction for 1h；
B. The filtrates from the three decoctions are combined and concentrated into an extracting solution with relative density of 1.23 at 60 ℃； and
C. The extracting solution is added with ethanol to a concentration of 60％, standing for 24h, and the supernatant is removed and concentrated into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.15 at 60 ℃, and then spray dried, granulated and compressed to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression.
Example 4
A pharmaceutical composition for treatment of menopausal syndrome is manufactured in form of pills, in which the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 4 parts Ramulus Cinnamomi, 4 parts Rhizoma Zingiberis, 4 parts Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 3 parts Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 3 parts Radix Codonopsis, 1.5 parts Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 1 part Flos Inulae, 1.5 parts Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1.5 parts Fructus Trichosanthis, 2 parts Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 2 parts Radix Ophiopogonis, 3 parts Radix Rehmanniae, 2 parts Cortex Moutan Radicis, 1 part Fructus Gardeniae, 1 part Herba Lophatheri, and 0.5 parts Folium Sennae.
The method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression comprises the following steps that:
A. All the 16 herbs are blended and boiling decocted by three times and the amount of water added in the decoction process is 8 times of the total weight of the herbs, wherein the first decoction for 2h, the second decoction for 1.5h and the third decoction for 1h；
B. The filtrates from the three decoctions are combined and concentrated into an extracting solution with relative density of 1.23 at 60 ℃；
C. The extracting solution is added with ethanol to a concentration of 60％, standing for 24h, and the supernatant is removed and concentrated into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.15 at 60 ℃, and then blended and granulated to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression.
Example 5
A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression is manufactured in form of granules, in which the pharmaceutical composition per 35g is consisted of the following herbs in weights: 4g Ramulus Cinnamomi, 4g Rhizoma Zingiberis, 4g Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 3g Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 3g Radix Codonopsis, 1.5g Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 1g Flos Inulae, 1.5g Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1.5g Fructus Trichosanthis, 2g Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 2g Radix Ophiopogonis, 3g Radix Rehmanniae, 2g Cortex Moutan Radicis, 1g Fructus Gardeniae, 1g Herba Lophatheri, and 0.5g Folium Sennae.
The method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression comprises the following steps that:
A. All the 16 herbs are blended and boiling decocted by three times and the amount of water added in the decoction process is 8 times of the total weight of the herbs, wherein the first decoction for 2h, the second decoction for 1.5h and the third decoction for 1h；
B. The filtrates from the three decoctions are combined and concentrated into an extracting solution with relative density of 1.23 at 60 ℃； and
C. The extracting solution is added with ethanol to a concentration of 60％, standing for 24h, and the supernatant is removed and concentrated into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.15 at 60 ℃, and then dried and pelletized to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression.
.
Example 6
A pharmaceutical composition for treatment of depression is manufactured in form of dripping pills, in which the pharmaceutical composition is consisted of the following herbs in weight parts: 4g Ramulus Cinnamomi, 4g Rhizoma Zingiberis, 4g Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, 3g Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 3g Radix Codonopsis, 1.5g Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 1g Flos Inulae, 1.5g Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 1.5g Fructus Trichosanthis, 2g Caulis Polygoni Multiflori, 2g Radix Ophiopogonis, 3g Radix Rehmanniae, 2g Cortex Moutan Radicis, 1g Fructus Gardeniae, 1g Herba Lophatheri, and 0.5g Folium Sennae.
The method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression comprises the following steps that:
A. All the 16 herbs are blended and boiling decocted by three times and the amount of water added in the decoction process is 8 times of the total weight of the herbs, wherein the first decoction for 2h, the second decoction for 1.5h and the third decoction for 1h；
B. The filtrates from the three decoctions are combined and concentrated into an extracting solution with relative density of 1.23 at 60 ℃； and
C. The extracting solution is added with ethanol to a concentration of 60％, standing for 24h, and the supernatant is removed and concentrated into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.15 at 60 ℃, and then batched and made into dripping pills to obtain the pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of menopausal syndrome.
Example 7
The following conclusions are the results of an experimental study on anti-depression effect by using capsules manufactured from the above pharmaceutical compositions.
1   Drugs and Materials
1.1  Drug testing and reagents: The capsules pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of depression in form of obtained in Example 2 compared with fluoxetine  hydrochloride.
1.2  Animals: 20 male and 20 female mice provided by the Experimental Animal Center； average body mass of 18～22g.
1.3  Instruments: Mouse-tail suspension device (awooden board of about 1 meter in length, fixed onto a desktop with a horizontal distance of about 15cm) , swimming model device (aglass tank with a height of 30cm, a diameter of 14cm, a water depth of 10cm, and temperature of 25 ℃) , and homemade open box.
1.4  Grouping: The mice were fed for one week, during which time the mice feed and drink freely. The mice were randomly divided into four groups of control group, depression capsule low-dose group (hereinafter referred to as the low-dose group) , depression capsule high-dose group (hereinafter referred to as the high-dose group) , the positive groups, 10 mice per group.
1.5  Drug administration: The control group was given saline daily at 0.2ml /10g； the positive control group was given fluoxetine hydrochloride 2.4mg /kg； the low-dose group was given depression capsules 1.05g /kg； and the high-dose group was given depression capsules 4.20g /kg. The route of administration was directly into the stomach.
1.6  Methods
1.6.1  The mouse-tail suspension test: Refer to the method by Stern et al.
The mouse was suspended by its tail so that the tail was adhered (1cm from the tail end of the mouse) to the horizontal plank of wooden board by tape with its head about 5cm above the desktop. A cardboard was set on each side of the horizontal plank to block out the sight of the mouse. The mouse struggled to overcome the abnormal postural, but it ceased to move intermittently after a while, which shows a state of disappointment. The test was performed in 1 h after last drug administration and the time of the mouse being immobile within last 4 min for 6 min period was recorded.
1.6.2  Mouse forced swimming test: Refer to method by Prosolt et al.
A tank is provided with 30cm height, 14cm diameter, water depth 10cm, and water temperature 25 ℃. The test was performed in 1 h after last drug administration. The mouse was placed in water for 6min and the accumulated time of the mouse being immobile within last 4 min. The immobility is defined as the mouse does not move or struggle in the water or be floating state on water while only small limb movements occur in order to keep the head surfaced.
1.6.3  Opening test: Refer to method by Elliott et al.
A wooden box was provided with 36cm × 36cm × 27cm, the bottom of which is divided into 25 squares. The test was performed in 1 h after last drug administration, and the number of the mouse crossing the grids and vertical climbing within last 3 min for 5min period was recorded.
2  Results
2.1  Comparing the effects of the depression capsule on the immobile time in mouse-tail suspension test with the control group, the low-dose group has a significant difference (P <0.05) , the high-dose group has very significant difference (P <0.01 ) , and the positive group has highly significant difference (P <0.01) . The results are shown in Table 1.
Table 2: Effects of the capsule on the mouse immobile time in the mouse-tail suspension test
Figure PCTCN2016084639-appb-000001
Figure PCTCN2016084639-appb-000002
Note: Compared with the control group, **P <0.01, *P <0.05.
2.2  Comparing the effects of the capsule on the immobile time in the mouse forced swimming test with the control group, the low-dose group has a significant difference (P <0.05) , the high-dose group has very significant difference (P <0.01 ) , and the positive group has highly significant difference (P <0.01) . The results are shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Effects of the capsules on the mouse immobile time in the mouse forced swimming test
Figure PCTCN2016084639-appb-000003
Figure PCTCN2016084639-appb-000004
Note: Compared with the control group, **P <0.01, *P <0.05.
2.3 Comparing the effects of the depression capsule on the independent activity in the opening  test with the control group, the low-dose group, high-dose group and positive group have no significant difference (P> 0.05) . The results are shown in Table 3.
Table 3 Effects of the capsule on the mouse independent activity in the opening test (± s, n ＝10)
Figure PCTCN2016084639-appb-000005
Note: Compared with the control group, P> 0.05.
In summary, the above descriptions are only examples of the preferred embodiments of the present invention. Any equivalent changes or modifications to the invention within the scope of the present disclosure are also fallen into the scope of the present invention.
The reference to any prior art in this specification is not, and should not be taken as, an acknowledgement of any form of suggestion that such prior art forms part of the common general knowledge.
It will be understood that the term "comprise" and any of its derivatives (eg comprises, comprising) as used in this specification is to be taken to be inclusive of features to which it refers, and is not meant to exclude the presence of any additional features unless otherwise stated or implied.

Claims (11)

  1. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of Depression, wherein the pharmaceutical composition consists of the following herbs in weight parts:
    Figure PCTCN2016084639-appb-100001
  2. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1, wherein the Semen Ziziphi Spinosae is stir-fried.
  3. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1, wherein the pharmaceutical composition consists of the following herbs in weight parts:
    Figure PCTCN2016084639-appb-100002
    Figure PCTCN2016084639-appb-100003
  4. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1, wherein the pharmaceutical composition consists of the following herbs in weight parts:
    Figure PCTCN2016084639-appb-100004
    Figure PCTCN2016084639-appb-100005
  5. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1, wherein the pharmaceutical composition per 35g consists of the following herbs in weights:
    Figure PCTCN2016084639-appb-100006
  6. The pharmaceutical composition of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is in the form of an oral liquid, tablets, capsules, granules, pills, or dripping pills.
  7. A method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition of any one of claims 1-5, comprising the steps that:
    A. Blending all the 16 herbs and boiling decocted by three times and the amount of water added in the decoction process is 7-10 times the total weight of the herbs, wherein the first decoction for 1.5-3h, the second decoction for 1-2h and the third decoction for 0.5-1.5h；
    B. Combining the filtrates from the three decoctions and concentrating into an extracting solution with relative density of 1.20-1.25； and
    C. Adding ethanol to the extracting solution to a concentration of 50-80％, standing for 24h, removing the supernatant and concentrating into an alcohol extract with relative density of 1.12-1.20, and then drying to obtain the pharmaceutical composition.
  8. The method according to claim 7, further comprising step D of adding starch to the pharmaceutical composition, and homogenizing the mixture and filling into capsules.
  9. The method according to claim 7, wherein in step B the combined filtrates are at 60℃ and are concentrated to an extract of relative density of 1.20-1.25.
  10. The method according to claim 7, wherein the step C further comprises concentrating the supernatant at 60℃ to an extract of relative density of 1.12-1.20 and then spray drying to obtain the pharmaceutical composition.
  11. A method of treating Depression in a subject, the method comprising administering the pharmaceutical composition of any one of claims 1-6.
PCT/CN2016/084639 2015-06-10 2016-06-03 Pharmaceutical composition for treatment of depression and preparation method thereof WO2016197877A1 (en)

Priority Applications (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US15/580,652 US20180161386A1 (en) 2015-06-10 2016-06-03 Pharmaceutical composition for treatment of depression and preparation method thereof
CA2985384A CA2985384A1 (en) 2015-06-10 2016-06-03 Pharmaceutical composition for treatment of depression and preparation method thereof
GB1718475.5A GB2553726A (en) 2015-06-10 2016-06-03 Pharmaceutical composition for treatment of depression and preparation method thereof
EP16806775.9A EP3307294B1 (en) 2015-06-10 2016-06-03 Pharmaceutical composition for treatment of depression and preparation method thereof
JP2018516614A JP2018516995A (en) 2015-06-10 2016-06-03 Pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression and method for its preparation
HK18104515.8A HK1245094A1 (en) 2015-06-10 2018-04-04 Pharmaceutical composition for treatment of depression and preparation method thereof

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU2015203074 2015-06-10
AU2015203074A AU2015203074B1 (en) 2015-06-10 2015-06-10 Pharmaceutical composition for treatment of depression and preparation method thereof

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2016197877A1 true WO2016197877A1 (en) 2016-12-15

Family

ID=56306008

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/CN2016/084639 WO2016197877A1 (en) 2015-06-10 2016-06-03 Pharmaceutical composition for treatment of depression and preparation method thereof

Country Status (9)

Country Link
US (1) US20180161386A1 (en)
EP (1) EP3307294B1 (en)
JP (1) JP2018516995A (en)
CN (1) CN105664107A (en)
AU (1) AU2015203074B1 (en)
CA (1) CA2985384A1 (en)
GB (1) GB2553726A (en)
HK (1) HK1245094A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2016197877A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
AU2015203074B1 (en) * 2015-06-10 2016-10-20 Thisherb Health Pty Ltd Pharmaceutical composition for treatment of depression and preparation method thereof
CN109846031A (en) * 2018-12-18 2019-06-07 武汉悟真堂养生科技发展有限公司 Food compositions, food and preparation method thereof and instructions of taking
CN110101812A (en) * 2019-06-10 2019-08-09 中国科学院西北高原生物研究所 A kind of Tibetan medicine prescription and preparation method thereof with antidepression

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN1682989A (en) * 2005-02-21 2005-10-19 李有田 Chinese medicine for treating depression
CN101496865A (en) * 2009-03-19 2009-08-05 杨颖� Chinese medicament preparation for treating depression and anxiety as well as preparation method thereof
CN105664107A (en) * 2015-06-10 2016-06-15 浙江施强制药有限公司 Pharmaceutical composition for treating depression and preparation method thereof

Family Cites Families (15)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN101081278A (en) * 2006-05-30 2007-12-05 林静 Chinese medicinal materials preparations for treating depression
CN100544764C (en) * 2006-08-09 2009-09-30 厦门臻琪投资管理有限公司 Neurasthenic Chinese medicine composition of a kind of treatment and preparation method thereof
CN101254261B (en) * 2008-03-25 2013-06-26 深圳力瑞医药科技有限公司 Pharmaceutical combination with hypnogenesis, depression resistance and angst resistance effect and method of preparing the same
CN101642540B (en) * 2009-06-14 2011-11-02 李承平 Chinese patent medicine for tranquilizing and allaying excitement
CN101810787B (en) * 2010-05-30 2011-06-01 泰一和浦（北京）中医药研究院有限公司 Chinese medicinal composition for treating dysphoria and preparation method thereof
CN103816475A (en) * 2012-01-05 2014-05-28 谢有珠 Plant-based Chinese herbal medicines, aqueous medicines absorbed through skin rubbing, and food therapies
CN102614407B (en) * 2012-04-24 2013-07-24 崔新明 Chinese medicinal composition for treating postpartum depression
CN102771613A (en) * 2012-08-22 2012-11-14 李娴 Herb tea for children
CN103719309A (en) * 2012-10-10 2014-04-16 钱宝明 Tuber fleeceflower stem health care tea for treatment of insomnia
CN103223123B (en) * 2013-04-28 2014-04-30 屈友初 Perimenopausal syndrome treatment drug composition, preparation method and uses thereof
US20150190450A1 (en) * 2014-01-05 2015-07-09 Alice Chang Ingredient for consumption and application
CN104225215A (en) * 2014-09-28 2014-12-24 夏征梅 Traditional Chinese medicine for treating insomnia
CN104324346A (en) * 2014-10-17 2015-02-04 浙江施强制药有限公司 Medicine composition with effect of improving sleeping and preparation method thereof
CN104352973A (en) * 2014-11-12 2015-02-18 刘淑兰 Chinese patent medicine for postpartum depression
CN105661407A (en) * 2016-02-07 2016-06-15 朱陈伟 Ipomoea-batata deep processing technology

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN1682989A (en) * 2005-02-21 2005-10-19 李有田 Chinese medicine for treating depression
CN101496865A (en) * 2009-03-19 2009-08-05 杨颖� Chinese medicament preparation for treating depression and anxiety as well as preparation method thereof
CN105664107A (en) * 2015-06-10 2016-06-15 浙江施强制药有限公司 Pharmaceutical composition for treating depression and preparation method thereof

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
CA2985384A1 (en) 2016-12-15
US20180161386A1 (en) 2018-06-14
GB2553726A (en) 2018-03-14
AU2015203074B1 (en) 2016-10-20
CN105664107A (en) 2016-06-15
JP2018516995A (en) 2018-06-28
EP3307294B1 (en) 2019-12-18
HK1245094A1 (en) 2018-08-24
EP3307294A4 (en) 2018-05-30
GB201718475D0 (en) 2017-12-20
EP3307294A1 (en) 2018-04-18

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
CN103784611A (en) Composition capable of improving sleep and relieving pressure and application thereof
CN104069335A (en) Medicine composition capable of improving sleep quality and preparation method of medicine composition as well as application of medicine composition
KR20100106976A (en) Pharmaceutical compositions for treating depression and anxiety
EP3307294B1 (en) Pharmaceutical composition for treatment of depression and preparation method thereof
CN106728261B (en) Pharmaceutical composition for treating insomnia
CN106309645B (en) A pharmaceutical composition with antidepressant effect
CN102895571B (en) Chinese medicinal preparation for treating insomnia, method for preparing Chinese medicinal preparation for treating insomnia and application of Chinese medicinal preparation for treating insomnia
CN111840394B (en) Pharmaceutical composition for insomnia and preparation method thereof
CN105394511A (en) Maca-containing instant granules having immunity boosting effect and preparation method thereof
KR20160000695A (en) Herbal-medicine containing dha for recovering fatigue and enhancing memory, and method of manufacturing the same
KR101987418B1 (en) A composition comprising herbal mixture extract for neuroprotection
CN103876137B (en) There is the traditional Chinese medicine health care product of improving water flood function
KR101697474B1 (en) The herbal mixture extract as an active ingredient for prevention and treatment of depression composition and its manufacture method
KR20140132469A (en) Herbal composition effective to promote memory and concentration
CN103071080B (en) Traditional Chinese medicine preparation for treating depressive disorder
KR102038644B1 (en) A pharmaceutical composition comprising tetragonia tetragonoides extract for preventing or treating depression
CN104887989A (en) Traditional Chinese medicine composition for reducing blood lipid viscosity, preparing method and application
CN110179931A (en) A kind of mental-tranquilization composition and preparation method thereof
KR102036357B1 (en) A pharmaceutical composition comprising lespedeza cuneata extract for preventing or treating depression
CN107233490A (en) A kind of maca composition of supplementing qi and nourishing yin beautifying face and moistering lotion
CN106620210A (en) Preparation method of mind-tranquilizing substitute tea prepared by taking food plants as components
CN106398936A (en) Female healthcare wine for alleviating sleep disorders
CN106265914A (en) A kind of for preventing and treating because of high temperature, the high humidity Chinese medicine composition causing chicken disease and preparation method thereof
CN105688070A (en) Medicine composition for treating postpartum depression
CN105749148A (en) Traditional Chinese medicine combined extract with antifatigue effect as well as preparation method and application thereof

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 16806775

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

ENP Entry into the national phase

Ref document number: 2985384

Country of ref document: CA

Ref document number: 201718475

Country of ref document: GB

Kind code of ref document: A

Free format text: PCT FILING DATE = 20160603

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 15580652

Country of ref document: US

ENP Entry into the national phase

Ref document number: 2018516614

Country of ref document: JP

Kind code of ref document: A

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 2016806775

Country of ref document: EP