China Botanic Receives Patent on its Schisandra Lignin Extraction Method

China Botanic's proprietary Schisandra lignin extraction method enables the Company to obtain higher purity of lignin and remove impurities from the plant.

China Botanic Pharmaceutical Inc. has announced that the Company was recently granted a new patent (Patent No: ZL 201010119871.7) on its advanced proprietary Schisandra Lignin Extraction Method.

The new patent grant followed a two year process of comprehensive evaluation conducted by the State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China ("SIPO"). SIPO completed a preliminary review of China Botanic's patent application in May 2010. On July 4, 2012, the Company was granted the patent on its Schisandra Lignin extraction method and Schisandra-based products with market exclusivity for a period of 18 years. In addition to the new patent on its Schisandra Lignin extraction method, the Company also currently owns a patent on the extraction of effective ingredients of Siberian Ginseng and its preparation and application.