Huons Registers Malaysian Patent for 'Sagunjachusul Powder', a Prostate Health Functional Food Ingredient

Patent Acquired Following Europe’s 5 Countries, Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines

Huons announced on the 16th that its prostate health individual recognition raw material, 'Sagunjachuektbunmal (Sagunja Extract Powder),' has obtained a foundational technology patent from the Malaysian Intellectual Property Office.

Huons announced on the 16th that its individually recognized ingredient for prostate health, 'Sagunjachuext Powder,' has obtained a fundamental technology patent from the Malaysian Intellectual Property Office.
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This patent pertains to the technology of a 'composition for the prevention or treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia containing Sagunja extract.' Huons explained that it has been recognized for the value of the raw material by acquiring patents not only in Korea, five European countries, Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines but also in Malaysia. The company plans to secure additional global patents in the future to protect its technology rights.

Sagunja Extract Powder is an individually recognized raw material for improving prostate health developed through joint research by Huons and Chungnam National University since 2017. Huons secured exclusive rights by receiving technology transfer for Sagunja Extract Powder from Chungnam National University.

Sagunja is a vine belonging to the Menispermaceae family, native to Myanmar and Malaysia. It has been widely used as a traditional medicinal herb and is recorded in both the Donguibogam and Bencao Gangmu. Through human application trials, Sagunja Extract Powder demonstrated significant improvements in the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) total score and individual items such as ▲nocturia ▲urinary urgency ▲residual urine sensation ▲frequent urination ▲difficulty urinating ▲interrupted urination ▲delayed urination ▲life inconvenience ▲weak urine flow.

Prior to human trials, animal experiments showed that oral administration of Sagunja Extract Powder significantly reduced prostate weight and tissue growth-related factors. Notably, within six months of product launch, it received awards such as the 'Global Power Brand Award,' 'IR52 Jang Young-sil Award,' and 'Nobel Science Technology Excellence Award.'

Huons expects high demand for products that allow middle-aged and older men to prevent and manage prostate diseases on their own in daily life. A Huons representative stated, "Many middle-aged and older men complain of prostate-related symptoms, but the available health functional foods and treatments are limited. Since Sagunja Extract has both safety and functionality, it will become a new option for men's prostate health."

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