ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,465,645, issued on Nov. 11.

"Anti-viral composition and method for preparing the same" was invented by Alexia Reif (Stockton, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A composition and some methods for preparing the same are disclosed. The methods result in the extraction of a wide array of polyphenols and triterpenes. The resulting composition is a mixture rich in anti-viral, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory ingredients that may be administered in various forms or methods of application or composition. Further, the composition of the present invention is used in the treatment or prevention of herpes simplex virus (HSV), aphthous, and oth...