Huons 'Sagunjachuextract', Obtains U.S. Technology Patent

Huons announced on the 5th that its male prostate health individual recognition ingredient, ‘Sagunjachuextract,’ has obtained a foundational technology patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Sagunjachuextract powder is an individually recognized ingredient for improving prostate health developed by Huons in joint research with Chungnam National University since 2017. Huons secured exclusive rights by receiving technology transfer from Professor Kwon Hyo-jung of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at Chungnam National University, successfully developed the technology, and commercialized it. Sagunja is a vine belonging to the Sagunjagwa family, native to Myanmar and Malaysia. It has been widely used as a traditional medicinal herb and is recorded in Donguibogam and Bonchogangmok.

This patent relates to the technology of a ‘composition containing Sagunja extract for the prevention or treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),’ which can also be used as a health functional food. Having previously obtained patents in Korea, five European countries, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, Huons has now acquired a U.S. patent, recognizing the ingredient’s value. The company plans to secure additional global patents to protect its technology rights in the future.

In human application tests, Sagunjachuextract powder showed significant improvements in the total International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and individual symptoms such as ▲nocturia ▲urinary urgency ▲residual urine sensation ▲frequent urination ▲difficulty urinating ▲interrupted urination ▲delayed urination ▲life inconvenience ▲weak urination. Animal experiments also demonstrated that oral administration of Sagunjachuextract powder significantly reduced prostate weight and tissue growth-related factors.

Huons expects high demand for products that allow middle-aged and older men to prevent and manage prostate diseases in daily life, as prostate-related diseases are representative symptoms of male menopause, yet many patients are reluctant to seek hospital treatment due to the nature of urological diseases, often worsening their condition.

A Huons official said, “Many middle-aged and older men complain of prostate-related symptoms, but the available health functional foods and treatments are limited. When choosing Sagunja products, it is important to check whether the prostate health-related functionality has been recognized, as this distinguishes them from general herbal medicines and powdered products. We hope consumers verify whether the functionality has been approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.”

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