Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Gauhati University Researchers Get Patent for Anti-Obesity Formulation
Scientists at Gauhati University in India have created a new way to help people with obesity.
They used two plants, chamber bitter and Malabar nut, mixing them in a special way.
When tested on mice, the mixture helped them lose weight and lower unhealthy cholesterol.
The government and university are proud of this achievement, which could lead to new treatments for weight problems.
Gauhati University researchers patented a plant-based anti-obesity formulation.
The patent, numbered 569904, was granted by the Indian Patent Office on August 20.
The formulation combines extracts of Phyllanthus urinaria and Adhatoda vasica nees.
Laboratory trials on mice showed positive results, including reduced body fat and weight.
Assam Education Minister and University Vice-Chancellor lauded the achievement.
- Who
- Researchers from Gauhati University.
- What
- A plant-based formulation for treating obesity and related complications was patented.
- When
- The patent was granted on August 20.
- Where
- Gauhati University, India.
- Why
- To provide a plant-based solution for obesity.
- Patent Number
- 569904
- Researchers
- Dr. Manas Das, Pritimoni Das, Dr. Pranjan Barman, Dr. Naba Kumar Hazarika
- Plants Used
- Phyllanthus urinaria, Adhatoda vasica nees
- Focus
- Obesity treatment
- Method
- Water, ethanol extract blend
