A health food type beverage for soothing nerves and helping sleep and a preparation method thereof

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of medicinal and edible products, and particularly discloses a medicinal and edible sleep-aiding beverage and a preparation method thereof. The active ingredients of the sleep-aiding beverage are prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 10-60 parts of Chinese date seed, 5-30 parts of poria cocos, 5-30 parts of dried tangerine or orange peel, 5-20 parts of licorice, 2-30 parts of Gastrodia elata, 5-30 parts of Chinese date, 5-30 parts of lily, 5-30 parts of lotus seed, 5-30 parts of angelica, 1-30 parts of Cape jasmine fruit, 5-30 parts of dogwood fruit, 1-20 parts of cassia, 5-50 parts of lophatherum gracile, and 5-30 parts of raphanus sativus. The medicinal and edible sleep-aiding beverage can be used to improve sleep problems such as difficulty falling asleep, dreaminess, easy wake-up, light sleep, and post-sleep fatigue, and is suitable for long-term consumption by teenagers, adults and the elderly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food and medicine homology products, specifically to a calming and sleep-aiding beverage that is both food and medicine and its preparation method. Background Technology

[0002] Sleep is a vital physiological process for the body to repair its functions and regulate metabolism. Chronic sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality can lead to fatigue, memory loss, and mood swings, severely impacting quality of life and overall well-being. With the increasing pace of life, rising stress, and irregular sleep patterns, the number of people suffering from insomnia is growing, and the trend is towards younger ages.

[0003] Currently, sleep aids on the market mainly fall into two categories: chemical sleeping pills and traditional health supplements. Chemical sleeping pills, such as benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines, while fast-acting, have significant side effects, are prone to dependence, and cause rebound effects after discontinuation. Long-term use can damage liver and kidney function. Existing health supplements mostly use single ingredients, such as melatonin and jujube seed extract, with limited regulatory mechanisms. They can only temporarily relieve insomnia symptoms and cannot address the root causes of sleep problems resulting from malnourishment of the mind and spirit or imbalance of internal organs. Furthermore, some products contain artificial colors and preservatives, making their safety difficult to guarantee. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a calming and sleep-aiding beverage derived from both food and medicine, along with its preparation method. The beverage has a scientifically formulated and rationally proportioned recipe, with all ingredients being food and medicine homologous. It is mild in nature, highly safe, and can achieve calming and sleep-aiding effects through the synergistic regulation of multiple organs, improving sleep problems at their root cause without any risk of dependence. This invention also provides a method for preparing the aforementioned calming and sleep-aiding beverage. This method is advanced, controllable, and produces products in various forms with a pleasant taste, suitable for long-term consumption by people of all ages.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a calming and sleep-aiding beverage that is both food and medicine, characterized in that the active ingredients of the calming and sleep-aiding beverage are made from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 10-60 parts of jujube seed, 5-30 parts of poria cocos, 5-30 parts of dried tangerine peel, 5-20 parts of licorice root, 2-30 parts of gastrodia elata, 5-30 parts of jujube, 5-30 parts of lily bulb, 5-30 parts of lotus seed, 5-30 parts of angelica sinensis, 1-30 parts of gardenia fruit, 5-30 parts of cornus officinalis, 1-20 parts of cinnamon, 5-50 parts of lophatherum gracile, and 5-30 parts of radish seed.

[0007] Optionally, the active ingredients of the calming and sleep-aiding beverage are prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 40 parts of jujube seed, 20 parts of poria cocos, 20 parts of dried tangerine peel, 10 parts of licorice root, 20 parts of gastrodia elata, 20 parts of jujube, 20 parts of lily bulb, 10 parts of lotus seed, 20 parts of angelica sinensis, 10 parts of gardenia fruit, 30 parts of cornus officinalis, 10 parts of cinnamon, 10 parts of lophatherum gracile, and 10 parts of radish seed.

[0008] The calming and sleep-aiding beverage also includes: 90% fructooligosaccharide solution.

[0009] Secondly, the present invention also provides a method for preparing a calming and sleep-aiding beverage, comprising the following steps:

[0010] Mix jujube seed, poria cocos, dried tangerine peel, licorice root, gastrodia elata, jujube, lily bulb, lotus seed, angelica sinensis, cornus officinalis, cinnamon, lophatherum gracile, and radish seed to obtain material 1;

[0011] Add water to material 1 for impregnation treatment;

[0012] After the soaking process is completed, the first decoction is boiled over high heat, filtered and collected.

[0013] Add water to the residue after the first boiling over high heat, boil it a second time, filter and collect the second decoction;

[0014] Add gardenia to the residue after the second boiling over high heat, then add water and boil over high heat a third time. Filter and collect the third decoction.

[0015] Combine the first, second, and third decoctions and simmer over low heat to obtain a concentrated liquid.

[0016] The concentrate is cooled, bottled, and sterilized to obtain a calming and sleep-aiding beverage.

[0017] Optionally, the immersion treatment time is 10h to 12h, and the temperature is room temperature.

[0018] Optionally, the first, second, and third boiling times should each be 2 to 3 hours.

[0019] Optionally, the simmering process is carried out until the mass of the resulting concentrate is 25% of the total mass of material 1.

[0020] Optionally, the weight of water added to material 1 is 10 times the total weight of material 1.

[0021] Optionally, the weight of water added to the filter residue after the first decoction is 10 times the total weight of material 1.

[0022] Optionally, the weight of water added to the filter residue after the second decoction is 8 times the total weight of material 1.

[0023] Alternatively, sterilization can be performed by high-temperature steaming at 115°C for 25 minutes.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0025] This invention scientifically combines fourteen medicinal and edible ingredients, employing a synergistic approach of "principal, assistant, adjuvant, and guide" to form a three-dimensional conditioning system: "core calming the mind - organ regulation - auxiliary harmonization." This invention comprehensively improves sleep quality from its root cause while avoiding the side effects and dependence associated with chemical drugs. Addressing the issues of significant side effects and dependence associated with existing chemical sleeping pills, this invention uses only ingredients listed in the "List of Items That Are Both Food and Medicine," ensuring mild properties and long-term safety with no risk of liver or kidney damage or rebound effects upon discontinuation. Recognizing the limitations of existing health supplements that offer only temporary symptom relief without addressing the underlying cause, this invention achieves a synergistic effect through the compound combination of 14 ingredients, including jujube seed, poria cocos, and lily bulb, providing multiple benefits such as nourishing the heart and calming the mind, strengthening the spleen and stomach, soothing the liver and regulating qi, clearing heat and relieving irritability, and tonifying the liver and kidneys. It comprehensively regulates the fundamental pathogenesis of insomnia from multiple organ systems and stages, overcoming the limitations of single-ingredient or simple compound formulas with narrow target areas. All components of this invention are made from natural raw materials, contain no artificial additives, have high safety, and broaden the applicable population. They are especially suitable for long-term use by teenagers, the elderly, and people with sensitive constitutions who should not use chemical drugs. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, but it should be understood that the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the experimental methods described in the embodiments of the present invention are conventional methods, and the materials and reagents used in the following embodiments are commercially available unless otherwise specified.

[0027] Food ingredients that are both food and medicine possess the safety of food and the therapeutic effects of medicine, aligning with the health concept of "prevention is better than cure," making them ideal raw materials for calming and sleep-aiding products. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the core pathogenesis of insomnia is "malnourishment of the heart and spirit, stagnation of liver qi, disharmony of the spleen and stomach, and insufficiency of the liver and kidneys," meaning that insufficient production of qi and blood and inadequate nourishment of the internal organs lead to restlessness of the mind. Therefore, developing a calming and sleep-aiding composition based on traditional Chinese medicine theory, using food ingredients that are both food and medicine, and possessing the effects of "nourishing the heart and calming the spirit, soothing the liver and regulating qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and nourishing the liver and kidneys," to fundamentally regulate the functions of the internal organs and achieve safe and effective sleep aid, has significant practical implications.

[0028] This invention provides a medicinal and edible beverage for calming the mind and aiding sleep. By weight, its ingredients include: the active ingredients of the beverage are obtained from the following ingredients in parts by weight: 10-60 parts of jujube seed, 5-30 parts of poria cocos, 5-30 parts of dried tangerine peel, 5-20 parts of licorice root, 2-30 parts of gastrodia elata, 5-30 parts of jujube, 5-30 parts of lily bulb, 5-30 parts of lotus seed, 5-30 parts of angelica sinensis, 1-30 parts of gardenia fruit, 5-30 parts of cornus officinalis, 1-20 parts of cinnamon, 5-50 parts of lophatherum gracile, and 5-30 parts of radish seed.

[0029] I. Theoretical Basis of Formula

[0030] This invention is based on the classic TCM treatment principles of "harmonizing the heart and spleen, nourishing the liver and kidneys, and calming the mind and spirit." It closely addresses the core pathogenesis of insomnia, namely "malnourishment of the mind and spirit, imbalance of the internal organs, and obstruction of Qi." It strictly follows the principles of monarch, minister, assistant, and guide in the formulation of medicines, and scientifically combines 14 carefully selected medicinal and edible ingredients to construct a three-dimensional conditioning system that "calms the mind and treats the symptoms, regulates the body to treat the root cause, and harmonizes to prevent adverse effects." This system aims to achieve the conditioning goal of addressing both the symptoms and the root cause, and providing long-term maintenance. It is suitable for long-term use by people of all ages.

[0031] II. A Detailed Explanation of the Combination of Ruler, Minister, Assistant, and Envoy

[0032] (a) Principal herb: Ziziphus jujuba seed

[0033] It has a sweet and sour taste, is neutral in nature, and enters the heart, liver, and gallbladder meridians. Its core functions are to nourish the heart and liver, calm the mind and soothe the nerves, making it a key medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine for treating insomnia caused by deficiency and restlessness. It directly addresses the core cause of insomnia, nourishing the blood of the heart and liver to stabilize the mind. It has a clear regulating effect on symptoms such as insomnia, excessive dreaming, and forgetfulness caused by deficiency of heart and liver blood, and its overall effect is to exert a core calming effect.

[0034] (II) Assistant herbs: lily bulb, lotus seed, gastrodia elata, angelica sinensis

[0035] The auxiliary principal herb enhances the calming effect while also addressing the regulation of internal organs, focusing on two main areas:

[0036] Directly helps calm the mind

[0037] Lily bulb: Sweet in taste, slightly cold in nature, enters the heart and lung meridians, nourishes yin and moistens the lungs, clears the heart and calms the mind. It is specifically used to treat insomnia caused by deficiency fire disturbing the heart, making up for the insufficient power of the principal herb to clear deficiency fire, and preventing excessive tonification from generating internal heat.

[0038] Lotus seeds: sweet and astringent in taste, neutral in nature, and enter the spleen, kidney, and heart meridians. They tonify the spleen and stop diarrhea, benefit the kidneys and astringe essence, and nourish the heart and calm the mind. They are effective in relieving insomnia caused by disharmony between the heart and kidneys. When combined with other herbs, they achieve harmony between the heart and kidneys and balance between water and fire, thus stabilizing the calming effect.

[0039] Gastrodia elata: sweet in taste, neutral in nature, enters the liver meridian, calms wind and stops spasms, and suppresses liver yang. It is used to treat insomnia and irritability caused by hyperactivity of liver yang, and works with the principal herb to broaden the indications for calming the mind.

[0040] Indirectly strengthens the body and calms the mind

[0041] Angelica sinensis: sweet and pungent in taste, warm in nature, enters the liver, heart, and spleen meridians, nourishes and invigorates blood. It provides the material basis for nourishing the heart and spirit, solves the fundamental problem of "blood deficiency failing to nourish the spirit", and makes the calming effect of the principal herb more lasting.

[0042] (III) Adjuvant herbs: Jujube, Poria cocos, Cornus officinalis, Cinnamon, Gardenia jasminoides, Lophatherum gracile, Tangerine peel, Radish seed

[0043] Adjuvant medicines are divided into two categories: therapeutic and regulatory, taking into account both regulating the internal organs, harmonizing the properties of other medicines, and preventing adverse reactions and correcting imbalances.

[0044] Adjunctive therapies (regulate the internal organs and strengthen the body's foundation)

[0045] Jujube: Sweet in taste and warm in nature, it enters the spleen, stomach, and heart meridians, replenishing qi and blood, and calming the mind. It enhances the blood-nourishing power of angelica, while also harmonizing the spleen and stomach and promoting drug absorption.

[0046] Poria cocos: sweet and bland in taste, neutral in nature, and enters the heart, lung, spleen, and kidney meridians. It promotes diuresis and eliminates dampness, strengthens the spleen and calms the mind. It improves restlessness caused by spleen and stomach weakness and internal dampness, achieving the goal of "a healthy spleen leads to a peaceful mind".

[0047] Cornus officinalis: It has a sour and astringent taste, is slightly warm in nature, and enters the liver and kidney meridians. It nourishes the liver and kidney yin, regulates the functions of the internal organs, and indirectly helps to calm the mind, echoing the treatment principle of "nourishing the liver and kidneys".

[0048] Cinnamon: It has a pungent and sweet taste, is very hot in nature, and enters the kidney, spleen, heart, and liver meridians. It tonifies fire and assists yang, warms and unblocks the meridians. It is used for insomnia caused by cold stagnation and blood stasis. At the same time, it is used in combination with cold herbs such as lily and gardenia to avoid damaging the yang qi of the spleen and stomach.

[0049] Adjuvant medicines (clearing heat and regulating qi, preventing stagnation from excessive nourishment)

[0050] Gardenia and Lophatherum gracile: These herbs are cold in nature and clear heat, purge fire, relieve irritability, and promote urination. They clear internal heat, alleviate restlessness caused by internal heat, and prevent excessive tonification from the principal and assistant herbs, which can generate internal heat.

[0051] Dried tangerine peel and radish seeds: regulate qi, aid digestion, strengthen the spleen and stomach. They address bloating and food stagnation that are often caused by tonifying herbs, ensuring the spleen and stomach's digestive function and maximizing the efficacy of the medicine.

[0052] (iv) Guiding herb: Licorice

[0053] It has a sweet taste and neutral properties, and enters the spleen, stomach, heart, and lung meridians. Its core functions are to invigorate qi and strengthen the middle jiao, and to harmonize the effects of other herbs. On one hand, it enhances the spleen and stomach's digestive capacity, aiding in the absorption of medicinal effects; on the other hand, it moderates the intensely hot nature of cinnamon and the cooling nature of lily and gardenia, harmonizing the overall hot and cold properties of the formula, ensuring that the herbs work synergistically without conflict, guiding the medicinal power directly to the affected area, and guaranteeing the stable efficacy of the entire formula.

[0054] III. Core Advantages of the Formula

[0055] The entire formula uses jujube seed as its core ingredient, with the principal and assistant herbs focusing on "calming the mind and nourishing the blood," while the adjuvant herbs address "regulating the internal organs and harmonizing the medicinal properties." This allows the formula to work holistically, forming a three-dimensional conditioning system: "core calming the mind to stabilize the spirit, regulating the internal organs to strengthen the foundation, and auxiliary harmonizing to promote the smooth flow of Qi." It not only improves sleep symptoms but also addresses the root cause of malnourishment of the mind, while avoiding the drawbacks of tonifying and stagnating that can easily occur with single calming formulas. This achieves the conditioning value of "addressing both the symptoms and the root cause, and ensuring safe and long-lasting effects."

[0056] To further optimize the sleep-aiding effect and taste of the composition, the preferred weight ratio of the raw materials in this invention is as follows: 40 parts of jujube seed, 20 parts of poria cocos, 20 parts of dried tangerine peel, 10 parts of licorice root, 20 parts of gastrodia elata, 20 parts of jujube, 20 parts of lily bulb, 10 parts of lotus seed, 20 parts of angelica sinensis, 10 parts of gardenia fruit, 30 parts of cornus officinalis, 10 parts of cinnamon, 10 parts of lophatherum gracile, and 10 parts of radish seed. Under this ratio, the synergistic effect of each raw material is strongest, the taste is mild, and the sleep-aiding effect is optimal.

[0057] The raw materials used in this invention all comply with the relevant provisions of the "List of Items That Are Both Food and Medicine" and the "List of Items That Can Be Used in Health Foods".

[0058] This invention also discloses a method for preparing the above-mentioned calming and sleep-aiding beverage, comprising the following steps:

[0059] (1) Mix jujube seed, poria cocos, tangerine peel, licorice, gastrodia elata, jujube, lily bulb, lotus seed, angelica sinensis, cornus officinalis, cinnamon, lophatherum gracile, and radish seed to obtain material 1;

[0060] (2) Soak material 1 in water for 10-12 hours;

[0061] (3) Simmer over high heat for 2 to 3 hours, then filter and collect the decoction;

[0062] (4) Add water to the residue obtained in step (3), boil over high heat for 2 to 3 hours, filter and collect the decoction;

[0063] (5) Add gardenia to the residue obtained in step (4), add water, boil over high heat for 2 to 3 hours, filter and collect the decoction;

[0064] (6) Combine the three decoctions and concentrate them over a low heat until the weight of the concentrated product is 25% of the total weight of material 1 to obtain material 2;

[0065] (7) Cool material 2 to 60°C, add 90% fructooligosaccharide solution, and stir thoroughly to obtain material 3;

[0066] (8) Material 3 is filled into a high-temperature retort bag through a cleanroom pipeline;

[0067] (9) The filled material 3 is sterilized by high-temperature steaming to obtain the finished product.

[0068] In step (2), the amount of water used is 10 times the mass of material 1; in step (4), the amount of water used is 10 times the mass of material 1; in step (5), the amount of water used is 8 times the mass of material 1; in step (9), the conditions for high-temperature steam sterilization are: 115℃, 25 minutes.

[0069] The above-mentioned medicinal and edible beverages for calming the mind and aiding sleep are used in the preparation of calming and sleep-aiding products. These products are used to improve sleep problems such as difficulty falling asleep, frequent dreams, easy awakening, shallow sleep, and fatigue after waking up. They are suitable for long-term use by teenagers, adults, and the elderly.

[0070] Example 1

[0071] This embodiment provides a calming and sleep-aiding beverage that is both food and medicine. The active ingredients of the calming and sleep-aiding beverage are made from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 40 parts of jujube seed, 20 parts of poria cocos, 20 parts of dried tangerine peel, 10 parts of licorice root, 20 parts of gastrodia elata, 20 parts of jujube, 20 parts of lily bulb, 10 parts of lotus seed, 20 parts of angelica sinensis, 10 parts of gardenia fruit, 30 parts of cornus officinalis, 10 parts of cinnamon, 10 parts of lophatherum gracile, and 10 parts of radish seed.

[0072] A method for preparing a calming and sleep-aiding beverage that is both food and medicine includes the following steps:

[0073] (1) Mix jujube seed, poria cocos, tangerine peel, licorice, gastrodia elata, jujube, lily bulb, lotus seed, angelica sinensis, cornus officinalis, cinnamon, lophatherum gracile, and radish seed to obtain material 1;

[0074] (2) Add water to material 1 and soak at room temperature for 12 hours; in step (2), the amount of water used is 10 times the mass of material 1;

[0075] (3) Boil over high heat for 2 hours, filter and collect the first decoction;

[0076] (4) Add water to the filter residue obtained in step (3), boil over high heat for 2 hours, filter and collect the second decoction; in step (4), the amount of water used is 10 times the mass of material 1.

[0077] (5) Add gardenia to the residue obtained in step (4), add water, boil over high heat for 2 hours, filter and collect the third decoction; in step (5), the amount of water used is 8 times the mass of material 1.

[0078] (6) Combine the three decoctions and concentrate them over a low heat until the weight of the concentrated product is 25% of the total weight of material 1 to obtain material 2;

[0079] (7) Cool material 2 to 60°C, add 90% fructooligosaccharide solution, and stir thoroughly to obtain material 3;

[0080] (8) Material 3 is filled into high-temperature retort pouches through the cleanroom pipeline, each pouch containing 15mL, each pouch of beverage contains about 30g of raw medicinal material, and each pouch of beverage contains 7.5mL of 90% fructooligosaccharide solution;

[0081] (9) The filled material 3 is sterilized by high-temperature steaming at 115℃ for 25 minutes to obtain a calming and sleep-aiding beverage.

[0082] Example 2

[0083] This embodiment provides a calming and sleep-aiding beverage that is both food and medicine. The active ingredients of the calming and sleep-aiding beverage are made from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 40 parts of jujube seed, 10 parts of poria cocos, 10 parts of dried tangerine peel, 10 parts of licorice root, 20 parts of gastrodia elata, 10 parts of jujube, 20 parts of lily bulb, 10 parts of lotus seed, 20 parts of angelica sinensis, 10 parts of gardenia fruit, 10 parts of cornus officinalis, 5 parts of cinnamon, 10 parts of lophatherum gracile, and 10 parts of radish seed.

[0084] A method for preparing a calming and sleep-aiding beverage that is both food and medicine is provided, prepared according to the method described in Example 1.

[0085] Example 3

[0086] This embodiment provides a calming and sleep-aiding beverage that is both food and medicine. The active ingredients of the calming and sleep-aiding beverage are made from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 40 parts of jujube seed, 20 parts of poria cocos, 20 parts of dried tangerine peel, 10 parts of licorice root, 5 parts of gastrodia elata, 20 parts of jujube, 5 parts of lily bulb, 5 parts of lotus seed, 5 parts of angelica sinensis, 5 parts of gardenia fruit, 10 parts of cornus officinalis, 5 parts of cinnamon, 10 parts of lophatherum gracile, and 10 parts of radish seed.

[0087] A method for preparing a calming and sleep-aiding beverage that is both food and medicine is provided, prepared according to the method described in Example 1.

[0088] Clinical application effects

[0089] 150 volunteers with insomnia (aged 15-65) were randomly divided into 3 groups of 50 each. They took the beverages described in Examples 1-3 of this invention for effect testing. They took one packet twice a day for 30 consecutive days and observed the conditioning effect. The results are shown in Table 1.

[0090] Criteria for determining efficacy: Significant effect: time to fall asleep ≤30 minutes, number of awakenings at night ≤1, sleep duration ≥7 hours, and feeling energetic after waking up; Effective: time to fall asleep ≤60 minutes, number of awakenings at night ≤2, sleep duration ≥6 hours, and no obvious fatigue after waking up; Ineffective: no improvement in time to fall asleep, number of awakenings, or sleep duration, and still feeling tired and weak after waking up.

[0091]

[0092] Table 1 shows that the total effective rate of the calming and sleep-aiding beverage provided in the embodiments of the present invention for insomnia is over 90%, with Example 1 showing the best effect. Example 2 showed a slightly reduced effect due to a decrease in the proportion of drugs used to regulate organ function; Example 3 reduced the dosage of the assistant drugs, which also weakened the effect of the principal drugs. No adverse reactions were observed in any of the subjects, indicating that the composition of the present invention has significant conditioning effects and high safety.

[0093] This invention represents a significant improvement in formulation design, preparation process, and application value, as detailed below:

[0094] In terms of formula design: ① It is the first to propose a three-dimensional synergistic system of "core calming - organ regulation - auxiliary harmonization", breaking through the limitations of the single-dimensional regulation of existing technologies, and specifically addressing the core pathogenesis of insomnia to achieve the dual effect of "treating the symptoms and the root cause"; ② It scientifically combines 14 medicinal and edible ingredients, including core calming ingredients such as gastrodia elata and lily bulb, as well as organ regulation ingredients such as poria cocos and angelica sinensis, supplemented by qi-regulating and digestion-aiding ingredients such as tangerine peel and radish seed, forming a closed-loop regulation with significant synergistic effects; ③ The raw materials are all selected from the list of medicinal and edible ingredients, are mild in nature, and are suitable for people of all ages, solving the problem of the limited target population of existing products.

[0095] In terms of practical application value: ① It has strong universality and is suitable for teenagers, adults and the elderly, solving the problem of poor population compatibility of existing products; ② The cost is controllable, the raw materials are widely available, and the preparation process uses conventional equipment, which can realize industrial production; ③ It has significant clinical effects, with an overall effective rate of over 90%, and high safety with no risk of dependence, which is in line with the public's health concept of "food supplements are worse than drug supplements".

[0096] The sleep-aiding beverage formula provided by this invention is scientifically formulated and remarkably effective: Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, this invention targets the core pathogenesis of insomnia, using a scientific combination of 14 medicinal and edible ingredients to form a three-dimensional synergistic system of "core calming - organ regulation - auxiliary harmonization." This directly improves sleep symptoms and regulates organ function from the root cause. Clinical trials have shown a total effective rate of over 90% for insomnia, significantly outperforming existing single-effect products. High safety and no risk of dependence: All raw materials are selected from the National List of Medicinal and Edible Ingredients, are mild in nature, and have no toxic side effects. After purification to remove impurities, indicators such as heavy metals and microorganisms meet food-grade standards. Long-term use carries no risk of dependence and is suitable for people of all ages. Controllable cost and easy industrialization: The preparation method uses conventional equipment, the process is mature and controllable, the raw materials are widely available and low-cost, enabling large-scale production and possessing broad market application prospects.

[0097] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the inventive concept of the present invention, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments, all of which fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0098] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. If such modifications and variations fall within the scope of equivalents of this invention, then this invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A medicinal and edible beverage for soothing nerves and helping sleep, characterized by comprising, The active ingredients of the soothing and sleep-aiding beverage are made from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 10-60 parts of jujube seed, 5-30 parts of poria cocos, 5-30 parts of dried tangerine peel, 5-20 parts of licorice root, 2-30 parts of gastrodia elata, 5-30 parts of jujube, 5-30 parts of lily bulb, 5-30 parts of lotus seed, 5-30 parts of angelica sinensis, 1-30 parts of gardenia fruit, 5-30 parts of cornus officinalis, 1-20 parts of cinnamon, 5-50 parts of lophatherum gracile, and 5-30 parts of radish seed. 2.The health food according to claim 1, characterized in that, The active ingredients of the calming and sleep-aiding beverage are made from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 40 parts of jujube seed, 20 parts of poria cocos, 20 parts of dried tangerine peel, 10 parts of licorice root, 20 parts of gastrodia elata, 20 parts of jujube, 20 parts of lily bulb, 10 parts of lotus seed, 20 parts of angelica sinensis, 10 parts of gardenia fruit, 30 parts of cornus officinalis, 10 parts of cinnamon, 10 parts of lophatherum gracile, and 10 parts of radish seed. 3.The health food of claim 1, characterized in that, The calming and sleep-aiding beverage also includes: 90% fructooligosaccharide solution.

4. A method of preparing the beverage for tranquilization and sleep aid according to claim 1, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Mix jujube seed, poria cocos, dried tangerine peel, licorice root, gastrodia elata, jujube, lily bulb, lotus seed, angelica sinensis, cornus officinalis, cinnamon, lophatherum gracile, and radish seed to obtain material 1; Add water to material 1 for impregnation treatment; After the soaking process is completed, the first decoction is boiled over high heat, filtered and collected. Add water to the residue after the first boiling over high heat, boil it a second time, filter and collect the second decoction; Add gardenia to the residue after the second boiling over high heat, then add water and boil over high heat a third time. Filter and collect the third decoction. Combine the first, second, and third decoctions and simmer over low heat to obtain a concentrated liquid. The concentrate is cooled, bottled, and sterilized to obtain a calming and sleep-aiding beverage.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein the beverage is prepared by mixing the herbal extract and the sweetener. The immersion treatment time is 10h to 12h, and the temperature is room temperature.

6. The method of claim 4, wherein the beverage is prepared by mixing the herbal extract and the sweetener. The first, second, and third boiling times should each last 2 to 3 hours.

7. The method of claim 4, wherein the beverage is prepared by mixing the herbal extract and the sweetener. The simmering process continues until the mass of the resulting concentrated liquid is 25% of the total mass of material 1.

8. The method of claim 4, wherein the beverage is prepared by mixing the herbal extract and the sweetener. The weight of water added to material 1 is 10 times the total weight of material 1.

9. The method of claim 4, wherein the beverage is prepared by mixing the herbal extract and the sweetener. The weight of water added to the filter residue after the first decoction is 10 times the total weight of material 1.

10. The method of claim 4, wherein the beverage is prepared by mixing the composition of claim 1 with water. The weight of water added to the filter residue after the second decoction is 8 times the total weight of material 1.

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