Plant beverage

Abstract

The invention discloses a plant beverage. The beverage is prepared from the following components in parts by weight: 30-50 parts of radix angelicae, 20-40 parts of spica prunellae, 20-40 parts of herba taraxaci, 20-40 parts of herba houttuyniae, 10-30 parts of fructus crataegi, 10-30 parts of radix astragali seu hedysari, 8-20 parts of herba menthae and the balance of water for beverage production and white granulated sugar. Additives such as preservatives, industrial pigments and artificial essence are not used in the production process of the beverage. The prevention of the acne vulgaris of the teenagers is combined with daily diet, so that a choice of a green and healthy beverage commodity is provided for consumers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a plant beverage, in particular to a beverage prepared by extracting raw materials of plants having medicinal and edible properties. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of material and cultural living standards, people's pursuit of beauty is getting higher and higher. Although cosmetics are popular all over the world, the psychology of advocating natural beauty and essential beauty is still the mainstream. One of the manifestations of human natural beauty and essential beauty is skin beauty, especially facial skin beauty. The main factor that destroys skin beauty is epidermal damage caused by related skin diseases. Common acne is the main disease that causes facial skin damage in adolescents. Preventing common acne has become an objective need for adolescents to pursue beauty. The present invention is based on the theory and practice of traditional Chinese medicine, inherits the concept of "preventive treatment", focuses on the primary prevention of common acne in adolescents, uses medicinal and edible plant raw materials to extract and process into beverages, and integrates the prevention of common acne with daily diet.

[0003] The species, properties, meridians and effects of the Chinese medicinal plant raw materials for the prescription of the present invention are as follows: Angelica dahurica (Angelica dahurica) is the dried root of the perennial herb Angelica dahurica (Angelica dahurica) or Angelica dahurica dahurica (Angelica dahurica) of the Apiaceae family. It is pungent and warm in nature and flavor. It enters the spleen and stomach meridians. It dispels wind and cold, relieves pain, reduces swelling and discharges pus, and eliminates dampness and stops leukorrhea.

[0004] Prunella vulgaris is the dried fruit cluster of the perennial herb Prunella vulgaris, a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is pungent, bitter, and cold in nature and flavor. It enters the liver and gallbladder meridians. It clears the liver, improves eyesight, and reduces swelling and resolves lumps.

[0005] Houttuynia cordata is the dried aerial part of the perennial herb Houttuynia cordata of the Saururaceae family. It is pungent and slightly cold in nature and flavor. It enters the Lung meridian. It clears heat and detoxifies, eliminates carbuncles and pus, and promotes diuresis and relieves stranguria.

[0006] Dandelion is the dried whole herb of Taraxacum officinale, Taraxacum officinale, or several species of the same genus, a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family. It has a bitter, sweet, and cold nature and enters the Liver and Stomach meridians. It clears heat, detoxifies, and promotes the elimination of dampness.

[0007] Hawthorn is the fruit of the deciduous shrub or small tree, Hawthorn (Crataegus chinensis), or Crataegus pinnatifida, in the Rosaceae family. It is sour, sweet, and slightly warm in nature. It enters the spleen, stomach, and liver meridians. It helps digest food, resolves stagnation, and promotes qi and dissipates blood stasis.

[0008] Astragalus is the dried root of Astragalus mongolica or Astragalus membranaceus, a perennial herb in the Leguminosae family. It is sweet and slightly warm in nature. It enters the spleen and lung meridians. It tonifies Qi and raises Yang, strengthens the body's defense system, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling, and promotes healing and tissue regeneration.

[0009] Peppermint is the dried aerial part of the perennial herb mint, a member of the Lamiaceae family. It has a pungent and cooling nature and enters the lung and liver meridians. It dispels wind-heat, clears the throat, relieves rashes and toxins, and soothes the liver and relieves depression.

[0010] (For the species, properties, and meridians of the raw materials used, please refer to Chinese Materia Medica, edited by Huang Zhaosheng, published by People's Medical Publishing House (Beijing), first edition, 15th printing, November 2008.) Summary of the Invention

[0011] (1) Technical Problems to be Solved by the Present Invention During adolescence, the skin is prone to various redness, swelling, and infections that damage the skin surface, especially acne vulgaris. Even if it heals, the scars, depressions, and pigmentation left behind are difficult to eliminate. The facial epidermal damage caused by acne vulgaris affects the appearance and psychological health of adolescents, and in severe cases, it can affect the stability of life and work. Usually, once acne occurs, the skin damage is almost unavoidable. Only by taking preventive measures can acne be avoided and a smooth and clean face be maintained. Therefore, "preventive treatment" to prevent acne vulgaris has become a widely concerned issue among adolescents and is also the technical problem to be solved by the present invention.

[0012] (2) Technical solutions adopted to solve technical problems Analysis of etiology and pathogenesis: Adolescent acne vulgaris is caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands in the pilofollicles. Sufferers typically have a predisposed constitution with excessive yang energy. During adolescence, excessive consumption of rich, sweet foods can lead to internal heat accumulation and yang retention. This imbalance in yang energy can lead to an imbalance between yin and yang, causing internal heat to rise and pathogenic heat to radiate to the cheeks, forehead, and nasolabial folds, resulting in the appearance of inflammatory papules. Youthful arrogance and irritability can lead to anger and resentment when things don't go their way. This leads to emotional imbalance, exacerbating yang energy and yang deficiency, which in turn can lead to the development of acne pustules, cysts, and nodules.

[0013] Treatment principles and methods: Based on the analysis of etiology and pathogenesis and the prevention goal of "preventing disease before it occurs" of the present invention, the treatment principles and methods are determined to be: regulating qi and dispersing yang, clearing away heat and removing fire, detoxifying and dispersing stagnation, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and assisting in the digestion of fat, cultivating positive energy, counteracting coldness and adjusting to warmth, so that it is suitable for use as a daily beverage and becomes a powerful means for the primary prevention of adolescent common acne.

[0014] Explanation of the meaning of the recipe: Formulas are formulated based on the principles of treatment, with the required potency and quantity ratios of the monarch, minister, adjuvant, and guiding herbs as follows: The monarch, Angelica dahurica, dispels wind and cold, reduces swelling and discharges pus, and is the leading herb for eliminating the hidden dangers of skin lesions caused by acne vulgaris, requiring the largest dosage. Furthermore, its pungent taste, which targets the skin, helps the prescription's efficacy. Furthermore, Angelica dahurica is warm in nature, moderating the cold nature of the minister herbs. This single herb serves multiple purposes, fulfilling the monarch's primary role. The minister herbs, Prunella vulgaris, reduce swelling and resolve stagnation; the minister herbs, Taraxacum mongolicum, clear heat and detoxify; and the minister herbs, Houttuynia cordata, clear heat and detoxify. All of these minister herbs are cold in nature, possessing the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and dispersing stagnation. Each of these three herbs has its own strengths in dispelling heat and channeling, complementing each other. Following the monarch, they contribute to the prescription's overall efficacy of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and discharge of pus. The adjuvant herb, Crataegus pinnatifida, promotes qi and dissipates blood stasis, aids digestion, and resolves stagnation, reducing sebaceous gland secretion and promoting blood circulation and removing stasis. The adjuvant Radix Astragali nourishes Qi and raises Yang, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling, supports sores and promotes tissue regeneration, and regulates endocrine function. The two adjuvants, with their warming properties, synergize with the principal herb to counteract the coldness of the auxiliary herb. The prescription aims to both clear away heat and dispel fire while counteracting the coldness to avoid damaging the spleen and stomach, ensuring a mild and gentle overall effect, suitable for daily consumption. Peppermint dispels wind-heat, clears rashes and detoxifies, soothes the liver and relieves depression, and its aromatic aroma rises upward. Its pungent flavor guides the meridians and acts as a purported messenger, complementing the Angelica dahurica in achieving a fragrant, exterior-clearing effect. The combined medicinal ingredients in the formula either enhance synergy, counteract each other, or complement each other, creating a remedy that combines both medicinal and edible properties for preventing acne vulgaris, suitable for inclusion in daily diets for primary prevention.

[0015] Formula: According to the treatment principles and the prescription of medicines for daily diet needs, the weight ratio of the main, auxiliary, adjuvant and guiding ingredients is: 30-50 parts of Angelica dahurica, 20-40 parts of Prunella Vulgaris, 20-40 parts of Taraxacum mongolicum, 20-40 parts of Houttuynia cordata, 10-30 parts of Hawthorn, 10-30 parts of Astragalus, and 8-20 parts of Mint.

[0016] (3) Beneficial effects of the technical solution of the present invention The present invention is based on soothing Yang and regulating Qi to balance the yang-biased constitution, powerfully clearing away heat and removing fire to inhibit excessive keratinization of hair follicles, inhibit excessive expansion of hair follicles, reduce sebaceous gland secretion, reduce sebaceous gland overflow, disinfect bacteria that are easily infected by sebaceous glands, inhibit the occurrence of inflammation, and promote the formation of an individual physiological environment for acne-free skin, thereby preventing the occurrence of adolescent common acne and keeping the skin smooth and flat.

[0017] (4) Beverage products may be prepared and produced using the following process: Raw material pretreatment: sort and prepare the raw materials, weigh them according to the ratio, wash them and soak them in water just enough to cover them for 1-3 hours.

[0018] Extraction: Place the soaked raw materials in an extraction tank, add 8-10 times the weight of the raw materials with beverage production water, heat to 90-100°C, extract for 30-40 minutes, and transfer the extract to a buffer tank. Add 8-10 times the weight of the raw materials with beverage production water from the extraction tank for a second extraction, heat to 80-100°C, extract for 20-30 minutes, transfer the extract to a buffer tank, mix with the first extract, clarify and filter, and then transfer to a blending tank.

[0019] Preparation: Add 80-120 parts by weight of white sugar into a sugar dissolving tank, add water to make a 55-60% concentration syrup, filter the syrup and put it into a preparation tank, and mix it evenly with the extract.

[0020] Filtration: The liquid in the mixing tank can be filtered by membrane filtration and other methods. After filtration, the liquid should be uniform and transparent and meet the standards for plant beverages.

[0021] Sterilization: Ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilization technology can be used to achieve the commercial sterile quality requirements of beverages.

[0022] Filling: Aseptic filling equipment should be used for filling operations to complete product packaging production. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present invention is further described with reference to specific examples, and the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the scope of the following examples. Example 1

[0024] A beverage is prepared by using raw materials in the following proportions by weight: 30 parts of angelica dahurica, 20 parts of selfheal, 20 parts of dandelion, 20 parts of houttuynia cordata, 10 parts of hawthorn, 10 parts of astragalus, and 8 parts of mint. The beverage is extracted twice with beverage production water in an amount 8 times the weight of the raw materials, and then 80 parts by weight of white granulated sugar is added.

[0025] The following process can be used for production: (1) Raw material pretreatment: sort and prepare the raw materials, weigh them according to the ratio, wash them and soak them in water just enough to cover them for 1-3 hours.

[0026] (2) Extraction: Place the soaked raw materials in an extraction tank, add beverage production water at 8 times the weight of the raw materials, heat to 90-100℃, extract for 30-40 minutes, and extract the extract to a buffer tank. Add beverage production water at 8 times the weight of the raw materials in the extraction tank for a second extraction, heat to 80-100℃, extract for 20-30 minutes, extract the extract to a buffer tank, mix it with the first extract, clarify and filter it, and then transfer it to a blending tank.

[0027] (3) Preparation: Add 80 parts by weight of white sugar into a sugar dissolving tank, add water to make a syrup with a concentration of 55-60%, filter the syrup and put it into a preparation tank, and mix it evenly with the extract.

[0028] (4) Filtration: The liquid in the mixing tank can be filtered by membrane filtration or other methods. After filtration, the liquid should be uniform and transparent and meet the standards for plant beverages.

[0029] (5) Sterilization: Ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilization technology can be used to achieve the commercial sterile quality requirements of beverages.

[0030] (6) Filling: Aseptic filling equipment should be used for filling operations to complete product packaging production. Example 2

[0031] A beverage is prepared by using raw materials in the following proportions by weight: 35 parts of angelica dahurica, 25 parts of selfheal, 25 parts of dandelion, 25 parts of houttuynia cordata, 15 parts of hawthorn, 15 parts of astragalus, and 12 parts of mint. The beverage is extracted twice with beverage production water in an amount 8 times the weight of the raw materials, and then 90 parts by weight of white granulated sugar is added.

[0032] The following process can be used for production: (1) Raw material pretreatment: sort and prepare the raw materials, weigh them according to the ratio, wash them and soak them in water just enough to cover them for 1-3 hours.

[0033] (2) Extraction: Place the soaked raw materials in an extraction tank, add beverage production water at 8 times the weight of the raw materials, heat to 90-100℃, extract for 30-40 minutes, and extract the extract to a buffer tank. Add beverage production water at 8 times the weight of the raw materials in the extraction tank for a second extraction, heat to 80-100℃, extract for 20-30 minutes, extract the extract to a buffer tank, mix it with the first extract, clarify and filter it, and then transfer it to a blending tank.

[0034] (3) Preparation: Add 90 parts by weight of white sugar into a sugar dissolving tank, add water to make a 55-60% concentration syrup, filter the syrup and put it into a preparation tank, and mix it evenly with the extract.

[0035] (4) Filtration: The liquid in the mixing tank can be filtered by membrane filtration or other methods. After filtration, the liquid should be uniform and transparent and meet the standards for plant beverages.

[0036] (5) Sterilization: Ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilization technology can be used to achieve the commercial sterile quality requirements of beverages.

[0037] (6) Filling: Aseptic filling equipment should be used for filling operations to complete product packaging production. Example 3

[0038] A beverage is prepared by using raw materials in the following proportions by weight: 40 parts of angelica dahurica, 30 parts of selfheal, 30 parts of dandelion, 30 parts of houttuynia cordata, 20 parts of hawthorn, 20 parts of astragalus, and 16 parts of mint. The beverage is extracted twice with beverage production water in an amount 9 times the weight of the raw materials, and then 100 parts by weight of white granulated sugar is added.

[0039] The following process can be used for production: (1) Raw material pretreatment: sort and prepare the raw materials, weigh them according to the ratio, wash them and soak them in water just enough to cover them for 1-3 hours.

[0040] (2) Extraction: Place the soaked raw materials in an extraction tank, add 9 times the weight of beverage production water to the raw materials, heat to 90-100°C, extract for 30-40 minutes, and extract the extract to a buffer tank. Add 9 times the weight of beverage production water in the extraction tank for a second extraction, heat to 80-100°C, extract for 20-30 minutes, extract the extract to a buffer tank, mix with the first extract, clarify and filter, and then transfer to a blending tank.

[0041] (3) Preparation: Add 100 parts by weight of white sugar into a sugar dissolving tank, add water to make a syrup with a concentration of 55-60%, filter the syrup and put it into a preparation tank, and mix it evenly with the extract.

[0042] (4) Filtration: The liquid in the mixing tank can be filtered by membrane filtration or other methods. After filtration, the liquid should be uniform and transparent and meet the standards for plant beverages.

[0043] (5) Sterilization: Ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilization technology can be used to achieve the commercial sterile quality requirements of beverages.

[0044] (6) Filling: Aseptic filling equipment should be used for filling operations to complete product packaging production. Example 4

[0045] A beverage is prepared by using raw materials in the following proportions by weight: 45 parts of angelica dahurica, 35 parts of selfheal, 35 parts of dandelion, 35 parts of houttuynia cordata, 25 parts of hawthorn, 25 parts of astragalus, and 18 parts of mint. The beverage is extracted twice with beverage production water in an amount 9 times the weight of the raw materials, and then 110 parts by weight of white granulated sugar is added.

[0046] The following process can be used for production: (1) Raw material pretreatment: sort and prepare the raw materials, weigh them according to the ratio, wash them and soak them in water just enough to cover them for 1-3 hours.

[0047] (2) Extraction: Place the soaked raw materials in an extraction tank, add 9 times the weight of beverage production water to the raw materials, heat to 90-100°C, extract for 30-40 minutes, and extract the extract to a buffer tank. Add 9 times the weight of beverage production water in the extraction tank for a second extraction, heat to 80-100°C, extract for 20-30 minutes, extract the extract to a buffer tank, mix with the first extract, clarify and filter, and then transfer to a blending tank.

[0048] (3) Preparation: Add 110 parts by weight of white sugar into a sugar dissolving tank, add water to make a syrup with a concentration of 55-60%, filter the syrup and put it into a preparation tank, and mix it evenly with the extract.

[0049] (4) Filtration: The liquid in the mixing tank can be filtered by membrane filtration or other methods. After filtration, the liquid should be uniform and transparent and meet the standards for plant beverages.

[0050] (5) Sterilization: Ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilization technology can be used to achieve the commercial sterile quality requirements of beverages.

[0051] (6) Filling: Aseptic filling equipment should be used for filling operations to complete product packaging production. Example 5

[0052] A beverage is prepared by using raw materials in the following proportions by weight: 50 parts of angelica dahurica, 40 parts of selfheal, 40 parts of dandelion, 40 parts of houttuynia cordata, 30 parts of hawthorn, 30 parts of astragalus, and 20 parts of mint. The beverage is extracted twice with beverage production water in an amount 10 times the weight of the raw materials, and then 120 parts by weight of white granulated sugar is added.

[0053] The following process can be used for production: (1) Raw material pretreatment: sort and prepare the raw materials, weigh them according to the ratio, wash them and soak them in water just enough to cover them for 1-3 hours.

[0054] (2) Extraction: Place the soaked raw materials in an extraction tank, add beverage production water at 10 times the weight of the raw materials, heat to 90-100°C, extract for 30-40 minutes, and extract the extract to a buffer tank. Add beverage production water at 10 times the weight of the raw materials in the extraction tank for a second extraction, heat to 80-100°C, extract for 20-30 minutes, extract the extract to a buffer tank, mix with the first extract, clarify and filter, and then transfer to a blending tank.

[0055] (3) Preparation: Add 120 parts by weight of white sugar into a sugar dissolving tank, add water to make a syrup with a concentration of 55-60%, filter the syrup and put it into a preparation tank, and mix it evenly with the extract.

[0056] (4) Filtration: The liquid in the mixing tank can be filtered by membrane filtration or other methods. After filtration, the liquid should be uniform and transparent and meet the standards for plant beverages.

[0057] (5) Sterilization: Ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilization technology can be used to achieve the commercial sterile quality requirements of beverages.

[0058] (6) Filling: Aseptic filling equipment should be used for filling operations to complete product packaging production.

[0059] The above embodiment uses beverage processing water as the extraction solvent and uses the decoction method to extract the active ingredients of the plant raw materials. The production process of extracting the active ingredients of the plant raw materials can also use other extraction solvents and extraction production preparation methods, and produce products in other forms.

Claims

1. A plant beverage, characterized in that The beverage is prepared from medicinal and edible plant raw materials in the following weight proportions: 30-50 parts of angelica dahurica, 20-40 parts of selfheal, 20-40 parts of dandelion, 20-40 parts of houttuynia cordata, 10-30 parts of hawthorn, 10-30 parts of astragalus, 8-20 parts of mint, and the balance is water for beverage production and white sugar.