A medicinal and edible formula for regulating qi deficiency and phlegm-dampness mixed constitution and a preparation process thereof

Abstract

This invention discloses a food-medicine formula and preparation process for regulating a constitution with mixed qi deficiency and phlegm-dampness, relating to the field of food preparation technology. The food-medicine formula and preparation process for regulating a constitution with mixed qi deficiency and phlegm-dampness includes Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis pilosula, stir-fried white hyacinth bean, stir-fried coix seed, yam, Poria cocos, hawthorn, stir-fried malt, Alpinia oxyphylla, lotus seed, Euryale ferox, lotus leaf, tangerine peel, Amomum villosum, and Citrus medica. This invention uses Shenling Baizhu Powder as its base formula, removing licorice and platycodon, and adding astragalus, tangerine peel, etc., to achieve "stronger qi replenishment, smoother qi circulation, more effective digestion, and better metabolism." The formula has a clear layering, adding tangerine peel and other ingredients to regulate qi, eliminate stagnation, promote the upward movement of clear qi and the downward movement of turbid qi, and harmonize the stomach, while avoiding "stagnation and dampness promotion." It also adheres to the principle of "replenishing without stagnation and eliminating without harm." It precisely targets the complex constitution of modern people with "spleen deficiency + phlegm dampness + metabolic disorder," and introduces resistant dextrin, reflecting the trend of integrating "traditional formulas + modern nutritional intervention."

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food preparation technology, specifically to a food-medicine homology formula and preparation process for regulating a constitution with mixed qi deficiency and phlegm dampness. Background Technology

[0002] This invention relates to a food-medicine formula that functionally improves a constitution with a combination of Qi deficiency and phlegm-dampness, as well as its preparation process.

[0003] Imbalanced constitutions account for 67.86% of the total population, meaning that approximately 950 million people in China have imbalanced constitutions. Imbalanced constitutions are a breeding ground for many chronic diseases, so there is a large market for improving imbalanced constitutions.

[0004] Imbalanced constitution is innate and formed over a long period of time, and cannot be improved in the short term through drugs. Instead, it requires a product that has both conditioning and mild effects and no toxic side effects for long-term conditioning and improvement. Formula foods that are both food and medicine can do just that.

[0005] A constitution characterized by a mixture of Qi deficiency and phlegm-dampness is primarily due to spleen deficiency and weak Qi, with internal retention of phlegm-dampness. Typical manifestations include:

[0006] 1) Feeling tired and weak, reluctant to speak and short of breath, shortness of breath and excessive sweating after slight exertion.

[0007] 2) Abdominal bloating after meals, loose or sticky stools.

[0008] 3) Susceptible to colds, weak immunity, and pale or sallow complexion.

[0009] 4) Overweight, with a full and soft abdomen, and a feeling of heaviness and sluggishness in the body.

[0010] 5) Excessive phlegm upon waking, sticky throat, oily face and scalp, and thick, greasy white tongue coating.

[0011] 6) Chest tightness, epigastric fullness, and poor appetite, which worsen on rainy days or after prolonged sitting.

[0012] 4. Core Pathogenesis

[0013] Qi deficiency → Spleen dysfunction → Internal retention of dampness → Phlegm accumulation → Phlegm-dampness obstruction → Further depletion of Qi, creating a vicious cycle. The key to treatment lies in strengthening the spleen and replenishing Qi, resolving phlegm and eliminating dampness, and restoring the spleen and stomach's function of transformation and metabolism of dampness.

[0014] Causes of Qi Deficiency and Phlegm-Dampness Mixed Constitution:

[0015] 1) Root cause of innate constitution

[0016] Parents were physically weak, the mother consumed cold and greasy foods during pregnancy, and the mother had a congenitally weak spleen and stomach.

[0017] He was weak and inactive from childhood, and had a congenital deficiency in the production of qi and blood.

[0018] 2) The most important reason is acquired diet.

[0019] Irregular meals and overeating increase the burden on the spleen and stomach.

[0020] Eating raw, cold foods, iced drinks, and cold-natured fruits and vegetables frequently can damage the spleen's yang energy.

[0021] High-sugar, high-oil, high-meat, and fried desserts can lead to indigestion and the production of phlegm and dampness.

[0022] Excessive drinking and late-night snacking prevent the body from properly metabolizing and eliminating dampness.

[0023] 3) Lifestyle-related factors

[0024] Staying up late for extended periods depletes vital energy and weakens the functions of internal organs.

[0025] Prolonged sitting or lying down slows down blood circulation and causes dampness to accumulate.

[0026] Wearing clothes that expose the waist and abdomen, living in damp conditions, allows external cold and dampness to invade the body.

[0027] 4) Emotional and fatigue factors

[0028] Excessive thinking, high stress, anxiety, and depression can damage the spleen.

[0029] Excessive fatigue and physical exhaustion deplete one's vital energy.

[0030] Prolonged sitting leads to stuffiness and lack of proper breathing, causing phlegm and dampness to stagnate in the body.

[0031] 5) The effects of prolonged illness and age

[0032] Post-operative care for serious illnesses, recurring chronic minor ailments, and deficiency of Qi and blood.

[0033] As we age, the functions of our internal organs naturally decline, and our digestive capacity decreases.

[0034] 6) Vicious cycle logic

[0035] Weak spleen and stomach → reduced qi and blood (qi deficiency)

[0036] Qi and blood are unable to transport and transform fluids, leading to the accumulation of dampness and phlegm.

[0037] Phlegm and dampness trap the spleen and stomach, making it even harder for qi to be generated, and the constitution becomes increasingly weak over time. Summary of the Invention

[0038] The purpose of this invention is to provide a food-medicine formula and preparation process for regulating a constitution with mixed qi deficiency and phlegm-dampness. It can be taken for a long time with appropriate taste adjustments. It is a traditional Chinese medicine with the same origin as food and has no toxic side effects. It has a very good effect on regulating a constitution with mixed qi deficiency and phlegm-dampness.

[0039] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0040] A food product formulated with medicinal and edible ingredients to regulate a constitution characterized by qi deficiency and phlegm-dampness, with the following composition by weight:

[0041] Astragalus membranaceus 3-18g, Codonopsis pilosula 3-18g, stir-fried white hyacinth bean 5-20g, stir-fried coix seed 6-30g, yam 6-30g, Poria cocos 5-25g, hawthorn 3-16g, lotus leaf 3-15g, tangerine peel 3-18g, stir-fried malt 5-20g, Amomum villosum 1-9g, Citrus medica 3-15g, Alpinia oxyphylla 1-6g, resistant dextrin 6-12g, lotus seed 6-20g, Euryale ferox 6-20g.

[0042] Furthermore, the preferred weight composition of the food formulation is:

[0043] Astragalus membranaceus 9g, Codonopsis pilosula 9g, stir-fried white hyacinth bean 12g, stir-fried coix seed 12g, yam 15g, Poria cocos 15g, hawthorn 6g, lotus leaf 6g, tangerine peel 6g, stir-fried malt 3g, amomum villosum 3g, citron 3g, Alpinia oxyphylla 1.5g, resistant dextrin 6g, lotus seed 9g, Euryale ferox 9g.

[0044] Furthermore, the preferred weight composition of the food formulation is:

[0045] Astragalus membranaceus 12g, Codonopsis pilosula 12g, stir-fried white hyacinth bean 12g, stir-fried coix seed 12g, yam and Poria cocos 15g each, hawthorn, lotus leaf and tangerine peel 6g each, stir-fried malt, amomum villosum and citron 3g each, Alpinia oxyphylla 1.5g, resistant dextrin 6g, lotus seed and Euryale ferox 9g each.

[0046] Furthermore, the preferred weight composition of the food formulation is:

[0047] Astragalus membranaceus and Codonopsis pilosula, 9g each; stir-fried white hyacinth bean and stir-fried coix seed, 12g each; Dioscorea opposita, 15g; Poria cocos, 20g; Crataegus pinnatifida, 6g; Nelumbo nucifera leaf, 9g; Citrus reticulata peel, 6g; stir-fried malt, Amomum villosum, Citrus medica, 3g each; Alpinia oxyphylla, 1.5g; resistant dextrin, 6g; Nelumbo nucifera seed and Euryale ferox, 9g each.

[0048] This invention also provides the following technical solutions:

[0049] A preparation process for a food-medicine homology formula for regulating a constitution with mixed qi deficiency and phlegm dampness includes the following steps:

[0050] S1. Weighing and Pretreatment: Weigh the following ingredients separately: Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis pilosula, stir-fried white hyacinth bean, stir-fried coix seed, yam, Poria cocos, hawthorn, stir-fried malt, Alpinia oxyphylla, lotus seed, Euryale ferox, lotus leaf, tangerine peel, Amomum villosum, and Citrus medica. After weighing, crush the following ingredients: stir-fried white hyacinth bean, stir-fried coix seed, Alpinia oxyphylla, lotus seed, Euryale ferox, and Amomum villosum. After weighing, slice the following ingredients: hawthorn.

[0051] S2. Soak separately: Place Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis pilosula, stir-fried white hyacinth bean (crushed), stir-fried coix seed (crushed), yam, Poria cocos, hawthorn (slices), stir-fried malt, Alpinia oxyphylla (crushed), lotus seed (crushed), and Euryale ferox (crushed) in container A, and add water with a weight of 10 times the weight of the above materials;

[0052] Place lotus leaf, dried tangerine peel, cardamom (crushed), and Buddha's hand in container B, and add water with a weight of 10 times the weight of the above materials.

[0053] S3. Soaking time setting: 1.5 hours in winter, 1 hour in spring and autumn, and 40 minutes in summer;

[0054] S4. Preparation: First, decoct the medicinal herbs in container A over high heat until boiling, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Then add the medicinal herbs in container B, and start timing after the water boils, then simmer for 6 minutes.

[0055] S5. Filtration and concentration preparation: After filtering the dregs, filtrate A is obtained; add water with 5 times the weight of the dregs, bring to a boil over high heat, decoct for 20 minutes, filter the dregs again to obtain filtrate B, filter, combine the two filtrates, concentrate and dry to obtain extract A.

[0056] S6. Preparation of substance B: Add resistant dextrin to extract A, mix well and obtain substance B;

[0057] S7. Obtain the finished product: Add diluent and sucralose to substance B to make a beverage or solid beverage.

[0058] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0059] Based on the formula Shenling Baizhu Powder (Codonopsis pilosula, Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala, Dioscorea opposita, Dolichos lablab, Nelumbo nucifera, Coix lacryma-jobi, Amomum villosum, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Platycodon grandiflorus), licorice and Platycodon grandiflorus are removed, and Astragalus membranaceus, Citrus reticulata peel, Citrus medica, Crataegus pinnatifida, Hordeum vulgare malt, Nelumbo nucifera leaf, Alpinia oxyphylla, and resistant dextrin are added to achieve "stronger qi replenishment, smoother qi circulation, more effective digestion, and better metabolism".

[0060] Core direction matching: Astragalus and Codonopsis in the formula replenish the middle and boost qi, while stir-fried white hyacinth bean, stir-fried coix seed, and Poria cocos strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, solving the core problem of "qi deficiency and stagnation, accumulation of dampness and phlegm" from the root, matching the pathogenesis of qi deficiency and phlegm dampness constitution.

[0061] The formula is clearly structured: based on replenishing qi and removing dampness, it adds tangerine peel to regulate qi and dry dampness, hawthorn and roasted malt to eliminate food stagnation and promote digestion, lotus leaf to promote the upward movement of clear qi and the downward movement of turbid qi, and cardamom and Buddha's hand to regulate qi and harmonize the stomach. This avoids the problem of "stagnation and dampness" caused by pure qi replenishment, and takes into account the principle of "replenishing without stagnation and eliminating without harm". Lotus seed and fox nut astringe and strengthen the spleen, and Alpinia oxyphylla warms the spleen and kidneys and dispels cold and dampness, which helps to improve the common symptoms of sticky stool and weak vital energy in people with phlegm-dampness constitution.

[0062] Based on classic formulas, this formula is precisely tailored to the complex constitution of modern people, characterized by "spleen deficiency + phlegm-dampness + metabolic disorders," such as obesity, postprandial bloating, blood sugar fluctuations, and constipation. It also incorporates resistant dextrin, reflecting the trend of integrating "traditional formulas with modern nutritional interventions."

[0063] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Detailed Implementation

[0064] The technical solutions of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. 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.

[0065] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the shown orientation or positional relationships and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0066] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0067] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0068] Please refer to a preferred embodiment of this application for a food-medicine formula that regulates a constitution with mixed qi deficiency and phlegm dampness. The food formula composition by weight is as follows:

[0069] Astragalus membranaceus 3-18g, Codonopsis pilosula 3-18g, stir-fried white hyacinth bean 5-20g, stir-fried coix seed 6-30g, yam 6-30g, Poria cocos 5-25g, hawthorn 3-16g, lotus leaf 3-15g, tangerine peel 3-18g, stir-fried malt 5-20g, Amomum villosum 1-9g, Citrus medica 3-15g, Alpinia oxyphylla 1-6g, resistant dextrin 6-12g, lotus seed 6-20g, Euryale ferox 6-20g.

[0070] The preferred weight composition of the food formula is as follows:

[0071] Astragalus membranaceus 9g, Codonopsis pilosula 9g, stir-fried white hyacinth bean 12g, stir-fried coix seed 12g, yam 15g, Poria cocos 15g, hawthorn 6g, lotus leaf 6g, tangerine peel 6g, stir-fried malt 3g, amomum villosum 3g, citron 3g, Alpinia oxyphylla 1.5g, resistant dextrin 6g, lotus seed 9g, Euryale ferox 9g.

[0072] The preferred weight composition of the food formula is as follows:

[0073] Astragalus membranaceus 12g, Codonopsis pilosula 12g, stir-fried white hyacinth bean 12g, stir-fried coix seed 12g, yam and Poria cocos 15g each, hawthorn, lotus leaf and tangerine peel 6g each, stir-fried malt, amomum villosum and citron 3g each, Alpinia oxyphylla 1.5g, resistant dextrin 6g, lotus seed and Euryale ferox 9g each.

[0074] The preferred weight composition of the food formula is as follows:

[0075] Astragalus membranaceus and Codonopsis pilosula, 9g each; stir-fried white hyacinth bean and stir-fried coix seed, 12g each; Dioscorea opposita, 15g; Poria cocos, 20g; Crataegus pinnatifida, 6g; Nelumbo nucifera leaf, 9g; Citrus reticulata peel, 6g; stir-fried malt, Amomum villosum, Citrus medica, 3g each; Alpinia oxyphylla, 1.5g; resistant dextrin, 6g; Nelumbo nucifera seed and Euryale ferox, 9g each.

[0076] This invention also provides the following technical solutions:

[0077] A preparation process for a food-medicine homology formula for regulating a constitution with mixed qi deficiency and phlegm dampness includes the following steps:

[0078] S1. Weighing and Pretreatment: Weigh the following ingredients separately: Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis pilosula, stir-fried white hyacinth bean, stir-fried coix seed, yam, Poria cocos, hawthorn, stir-fried malt, Alpinia oxyphylla, lotus seed, Euryale ferox, lotus leaf, tangerine peel, Amomum villosum, and Citrus medica. After weighing, crush the following ingredients: stir-fried white hyacinth bean, stir-fried coix seed, Alpinia oxyphylla, lotus seed, Euryale ferox, and Amomum villosum. After weighing, slice the following ingredients: hawthorn.

[0079] S2. Soak separately: Place Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis pilosula, stir-fried white hyacinth bean (crushed), stir-fried coix seed (crushed), yam, Poria cocos, hawthorn (slices), stir-fried malt, Alpinia oxyphylla (crushed), lotus seed (crushed), and Euryale ferox (crushed) in container A, and add water with a weight of 10 times the weight of the above materials;

[0080] Place lotus leaf, dried tangerine peel, cardamom (crushed), and Buddha's hand in container B, and add water with a weight of 10 times the weight of the above materials.

[0081] S3. Soaking time setting: 1.5 hours in winter, 1 hour in spring and autumn, and 40 minutes in summer;

[0082] S4. Preparation: First, decoct the medicinal herbs in container A over high heat until boiling, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Then add the medicinal herbs in container B, and start timing after the water boils, then simmer for 6 minutes.

[0083] S5. Filtration and concentration preparation: After filtering the dregs, filtrate A is obtained; add water with 5 times the weight of the dregs, bring to a boil over high heat, decoct for 20 minutes, filter the dregs again to obtain filtrate B, filter, combine the two filtrates, concentrate and dry to obtain extract A.

[0084] S6. Preparation of substance B: Add resistant dextrin to extract A, mix well and obtain substance B;

[0085] S7. Obtain the finished product: Add diluent and sucralose to substance B to make a beverage or solid beverage.

[0086] The food formula of the present invention is simple to make. All the raw materials used are medicinal materials or food ingredients that can be used as both food and medicine. The excipients (diluents or flavorings) used also comply with the national standard GB2760-2011 (National Food Safety Standard for the Use of Food Additives). It is safe to eat and has a good effect on improving the constitution of qi deficiency and phlegm dampness when consumed for a long time. Moreover, the process is suitable for large-scale industrial production.

[0087] The raw materials for each formulation are described below:

[0088] Codonopsis pilosula: sweet in taste and neutral in nature; enters the spleen and lung meridians.

[0089] Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and lungs, nourishes blood and promotes the production of body fluids.

[0090] Indications: Spleen and lung qi deficiency, poor appetite and fatigue, cough and wheezing; qi and blood deficiency, sallow complexion, palpitations and shortness of breath; thirst due to fluid depletion, internal heat and thirst.

[0091] Astragalus: sweet in taste, slightly warm in nature; enters the spleen and lung meridians.

[0092] Efficacy: Tonifies Qi and raises Yang, strengthens the exterior and stops sweating, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling, and promotes tissue regeneration.

[0093] Indications: Spleen deficiency and qi sinking syndrome; Lung qi deficiency syndrome; Qi deficiency and spontaneous sweating syndrome; Qi and blood deficiency, sores that are difficult to ulcerate or heal; internal heat and thirst, blood deficiency and chlorosis; hemiplegia, numbness and pain.

[0094] Poria cocos: Sweet and bland in taste, neutral in nature. It enters the heart, lung, spleen, and kidney meridians.

[0095] Efficacy: Promotes diuresis and eliminates dampness, strengthens the spleen, and calms the mind.

[0096] Indications: Edema, difficulty urinating; phlegm retention; diarrhea due to spleen deficiency; palpitations, insomnia.

[0097] White hyacinth bean: sweet in taste and slightly warm in nature. It enters the spleen and stomach meridians.

[0098] Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness, harmonizes the stomach and relieves summer heat.

[0099] Indications: Spleen deficiency with dampness, resulting in impaired digestion and absorption, manifested as poor appetite, loose stools or diarrhea, as well as spleen deficiency with dampness descending downwards, causing excessive leukorrhea, etc.; also used for summer heat and dampness causing vomiting and diarrhea, which can strengthen the spleen, resolve dampness, relieve summer heat, and harmonize the middle jiao.

[0100] Yam: Sweet in taste and neutral in nature. It enters the spleen, lung, and kidney meridians.

[0101] Efficacy: Tonifies the spleen and stomach, promotes the production of body fluids and benefits the lungs, and tonifies the kidneys and astringes essence.

[0102] Indications: Spleen deficiency with poor appetite, chronic diarrhea, loose stools; Lung deficiency with wheezing and cough; Kidney deficiency with seminal emission, leukorrhea, and frequent urination; and deficiency heat with thirst.

[0103] Dried tangerine peel: It has a pungent and bitter taste, and is warm in nature. It enters the spleen and lung meridians.

[0104] Efficacy: Regulates Qi and strengthens the spleen, dries dampness and resolves phlegm.

[0105] Indications: Spleen and stomach qi stagnation syndrome; vomiting and hiccups; cough and asthma due to damp phlegm or cold phlegm; chest pain.

[0106] Amomum villosum: It has a pungent taste and warm properties. It enters the spleen and stomach meridians.

[0107] Efficacy: It can resolve dampness and stimulate appetite, warm the spleen and stop diarrhea, regulate qi and calm the fetus.

[0108] Indications: Dampness obstructing the middle jiao and stagnation of qi in the spleen and stomach; vomiting and diarrhea due to deficiency and cold in the spleen and stomach; morning sickness and threatened abortion due to qi stagnation.

[0109] Job's tears: sweet and bland in taste, cool in nature. It enters the spleen, stomach, and lung meridians.

[0110] Efficacy: Promotes diuresis and eliminates dampness, strengthens the spleen and stops diarrhea, relieves numbness, clears heat and drains pus.

[0111] Indications: (1) Edema, difficulty urinating, beriberi edema. This product promotes diuresis and strengthens the spleen, with effects similar to Poria cocos. It is especially suitable for those with spleen deficiency and dampness retention.

[0112] (2) Spleen deficiency diarrhea. For diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency and dampness, it is often used in combination with ginseng, poria, etc., such as Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder.

[0113] (3) Dampness-induced arthralgia and contracture. This product drains dampness and relieves arthralgia, and can also relax muscles and tendons and relieve contracture.

[0114] (4) Lung abscess and intestinal abscess. This product can clear heat from the lungs and intestines, drain pus and eliminate abscesses.

[0115] [Pharmacology] Coix seed has anti-tumor, immune-enhancing, blood sugar-lowering, blood calcium-lowering, blood pressure-lowering, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiviral, osteoporosis-inhibiting, antithrombotic, antipyretic, sedative, and uterine-stimulating effects.

[0116] Lotus leaf: bitter in taste, neutral in nature, and enters the liver, spleen, and stomach meridians.

[0117] Functions: Clears summer heat and dampness, promotes the upward movement of clear yang, cools the blood and stops bleeding. Lotus leaf charcoal has astringent, blood-stasis-removing, and hemostatic effects.

[0118] Indications: Primarily used for summer heat and thirst, summer-damp diarrhea, spleen deficiency diarrhea, hematemesis and epistaxis due to blood heat, hematochezia and metrorrhagia. Lotus leaf charcoal is used for hemorrhage and postpartum hemorrhage.

[0119] Lotus seeds: sweet and astringent in taste, neutral in nature. They enter the spleen, kidney, and heart meridians.

[0120] Efficacy: Tonifies the spleen and stops diarrhea, benefits the kidneys and strengthens essence, nourishes the heart and calms the mind.

[0121] Indications: (1) Used for chronic diarrhea due to spleen deficiency and loss of appetite. This product is sweet and neutral, and has astringent properties, so it has the effect of tonifying the spleen and stopping diarrhea.

[0122] (2). Used for seminal emission and spermatorrhea due to kidney deficiency. This product has the effect of tonifying the kidney and consolidating essence. It is often used in combination with Astragalus complanatus, dragon bone, oyster shell, lotus stamen, etc. to treat seminal emission and spermatorrhea.

[0123] (3) Used for restlessness, palpitations and insomnia. This product can nourish the heart and kidneys and harmonize the heart and kidneys. It can be combined with Ophiopogon japonicus, Poria cocos, and Platycladus orientalis seeds.

[0124] In addition, it can also be used for women's metrorrhagia, excessive leukorrhea, etc.

[0125] Alpinia oxyphylla: It has a pungent taste and warm properties. It enters the kidney and spleen meridians.

[0126] Functions: warms the kidneys, strengthens essence, reduces urination, warms the spleen, stops diarrhea, and reduces salivation.

[0127] Indications: Kidney Qi deficiency and cold, seminal emission, frequent urination and enuresis; Spleen cold diarrhea, abdominal pain, excessive salivation;

[0128] Buddha's Hand: It has a pungent and bitter taste, and is warm in nature. It enters the liver, spleen, stomach, and lung meridians.

[0129] Efficacy: Soothes the liver and regulates qi, harmonizes the stomach and relieves pain, dries dampness and resolves phlegm.

[0130] Indications: Liver stagnation causing chest and rib distension and pain; liver and stomach qi stagnation syndrome; spleen and stomach qi stagnation syndrome; chronic cough with excessive phlegm, chest tightness and rib pain.

[0131] Hawthorn: It tastes sour and sweet, and is slightly warm in nature. It enters the spleen, stomach, and liver meridians.

[0132] Efficacy: Aids digestion and strengthens the stomach, promotes qi circulation and removes blood stasis, clears turbidity and lowers lipids.

[0133] Indications: (1) Food stagnation caused by meat. This product can treat various food stagnation, especially the key medicine for digesting greasy meat stagnation.

[0134] (2) Diarrhea, abdominal pain, and hernia pain. This product can be used to stop diarrhea and dysentery when stir-fried.

[0135] (3) Blood stasis syndrome. This product is warm in nature and enters the blood part of the liver meridian. It can promote the flow of qi and blood and has the effects of activating blood circulation, removing blood stasis and relieving pain.

[0136] (4) Hyperlipidemia.

[0137] [Pharmacology] This product has the effects of promoting fat digestion, regulating gastrointestinal function, dilating coronary arteries, lowering blood pressure, antiarrhythmia, antiplatelet aggregation, and lowering blood lipids.

[0138] Foxnut: Sweet and astringent in taste, neutral in nature. It enters the spleen and kidney meridians.

[0139] Efficacy: Tonifies the kidneys and strengthens essence, invigorates the spleen and stops diarrhea, eliminates dampness and stops leukorrhea.

[0140] Indications: Spermatorrhea; enuresis and frequent urination; chronic diarrhea due to spleen deficiency; leukorrhea.

[0141] Resistant dextrin: As a water-soluble dietary fiber, resistant dextrin has a potential auxiliary effect in regulating phlegm-dampness constitution, especially in improving digestive function, regulating blood sugar, and promoting intestinal health. Combined with traditional Chinese medicine theory, its mechanism of action shares certain similarities with the core pathogenesis of phlegm-dampness constitution.

[0142] (1) Improve intestinal metabolism and reduce "internal dampness and turbidity".

[0143] Phlegm-dampness constitution is often caused by dysfunction of the spleen and stomach, leading to the accumulation of dampness. Resistant dextrin can absorb water and swell, increasing stool volume, promoting intestinal peristalsis, helping to expel accumulated waste from the body, and reducing the source of internal dampness. Chronic constipation or sticky stools are common manifestations of phlegm-dampness constitution, and resistant dextrin can alleviate these symptoms through its laxative effect.

[0144] (2). Assists in controlling blood sugar and lipids, and prevents phlegm and dampness from developing into metabolic diseases.

[0145] People with phlegm-dampness constitution are prone to obesity and insulin resistance. Resistant dextrin is not easily absorbed by the small intestine, which can slow down the absorption of glucose, helping to stabilize postprandial blood sugar levels. At the same time, it reduces total calorie intake by increasing satiety, which has a positive effect on weight management. This complements the dietary principle of "reducing rich and greasy foods" for people with phlegm-dampness constitution.

[0146] (3). Regulate the intestinal flora and indirectly strengthen the spleen and resolve dampness.

[0147] From a modern nutritional perspective, resistant dextrin, as a prebiotic, can be fermented and utilized by beneficial gut bacteria, promoting the production of short-chain fatty acids and improving intestinal barrier function. This microecological regulation may indirectly enhance the spleen and stomach's digestive capacity, aligning with the traditional Chinese medicine concept of "strengthening the spleen to eliminate dampness."

[0148] Malt: It has a sweet taste and neutral properties, and enters the spleen, stomach, and liver meridians.

[0149] Efficacy: Aids digestion and strengthens the stomach, reduces lactation and relieves bloating.

[0150] Indications:

[0151] 1) Used for indigestion caused by rice, noodles, potatoes, or taro. This product can promote the digestion of starchy foods.

[0152] It can be used with hawthorn, medicated leaven, chicken gizzard lining, etc.; if it is used to treat infantile food stagnation, it can be used alone in decoction, pills, powder, or powder for effective treatment; if it is used to treat edema, poor appetite, and bloating after meals, it can be used with atractylodes macrocephala, tangerine peel, etc.

[0153] 2) Used for weaning and breast engorgement. A decoction of 30g of raw or roasted malt (or 20g each of raw and roasted malt) or made into pills or powders is effective.

[0154] In addition, this product can also soothe the liver and relieve depression, and is used for hypochondriac pain, abdominal pain, etc. caused by liver qi stagnation or liver-stomach disharmony. It can be used in combination with other liver-soothing and qi-regulating drugs.

[0155] Target audience:

[0156] The patient is bloated and weak, with heavy limbs, a large tongue with teeth marks, and a thick, greasy white tongue coating.

[0157] Loss of appetite, abdominal distension after meals, and sticky, unformed stools;

[0158] Those who are easily fatigued, short of breath, reluctant to speak, sit for long periods, and have a slow metabolism.

[0159] Contraindications:

[0160] Yin deficiency with excessive internal heat (dry mouth and tongue, hot palms and soles);

[0161] Excessive internal damp-heat (red tongue with yellow, greasy coating, bitter taste in the mouth, yellow urine);

[0162] Those with fever due to colds or those suffering from excess heat syndrome.

[0163] For enhanced Qi replenishment: Astragalus + Codonopsis, more effective for Qi deficiency and fatigue;

[0164] Superior for regulating Qi and harmonizing the stomach: Amomum villosum, Citrus medica, and Citrus reticulata peel reduce bloating from tonics and are more suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach;

[0165] To astringe and stop diarrhea: lotus seeds, fox nuts, and stir-fried hyacinth beans are suitable for those with phlegm-dampness accompanied by loose stools;

[0166] The medicine is milder: it is made by stir-frying dampness-removing herbs with a small amount of kidney-warming herbs, making it suitable for long-term conditioning.

[0167] Foods formulated with the same origin as medicine follow the principle of monarch, minister, assistant and guide in their formulation, supplementing deficiency and purging excess, and are scientifically combined to achieve the effects of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, clearing heat and removing dampness.

[0168] This formula food is made entirely of food and medicine homology ingredients. Its medicinal properties are mild, but after being cleverly combined, its effects on disease prevention and health maintenance are indeed very good.

[0169] This formula, which combines food and medicine, can be made into beverages, powders, candies, etc., making it convenient to consume without the drawback of a bitter taste.

[0170] In summary, this invention provides a food-medicine formula and preparation process for regulating a mixed constitution of Qi deficiency and phlegm-dampness. The formula uses Shenling Baizhu Powder (Codonopsis pilosula, Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala, Dioscorea opposita, Dolichos lablab, Nelumbo nucifera, Coix lacryma-jobi, Amomum villosum, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Platycodon grandiflorus) as its base, removing Glycyrrhiza uralensis and Platycodon grandiflorus, and adding Astragalus membranaceus, Citrus reticulata peel, Citrus medica, Crataegus pinnatifida, Hordeum vulgare, Nelumbo nucifera leaf, Alpinia oxyphylla, and resistant dextrin to achieve "stronger Qi tonification, smoother Qi circulation, more effective digestion, and better metabolism." The core direction is matched: Astragalus membranaceus and Codonopsis pilosula in the formula tonify the middle and replenish Qi, while stir-fried Dolichos lablab, stir-fried Coix lacryma-jobi, and Poria cocos strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, addressing the core problem of "Qi deficiency and stagnation, leading to phlegm accumulation" from the root, thus matching the pathogenesis of a Qi deficiency and phlegm-dampness constitution. The formula is clearly structured: based on replenishing qi and removing dampness, it adds tangerine peel to regulate qi and dry dampness, hawthorn and roasted malt to eliminate stagnation and promote digestion, lotus leaf to clear the mind and descend the turbidity, and cardamom and bergamot to regulate qi and harmonize the stomach. This avoids the problem of "stagnation and dampness" caused by pure qi replenishment, and takes into account the principle of "replenishing without stagnation and eliminating without harm". Lotus seed and fox nut astringe and strengthen the spleen, and alpinia oxyphylla warms the spleen and kidneys and dispels cold and dampness, which helps to improve the common symptoms of sticky stool and weak vital energy in phlegm-dampness constitution. Based on the classic formula, this formula is precisely tailored to the complex constitution of modern people with "spleen deficiency + phlegm-dampness + metabolic disorders", such as obesity, postprandial abdominal distension, blood sugar fluctuations, and constipation. It introduces resistant dextrin, reflecting the trend of integrating "traditional formulas + modern nutritional intervention".

[0171] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0172] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A food product formulated with medicinal and edible ingredients to regulate a constitution characterized by qi deficiency and phlegm-dampness, characterized in that... The food formula consists of the following parts by weight: Astragalus membranaceus 3-18g, Codonopsis pilosula 3-18g, stir-fried white hyacinth bean 5-20g, stir-fried coix seed 6-30g, yam 6-30g, Poria cocos 5-25g, hawthorn 3-16g, lotus leaf 3-15g, tangerine peel 3-18g, stir-fried malt 5-20g, Amomum villosum 1-9g, Citrus medica 3-15g, Alpinia oxyphylla 1-6g, resistant dextrin 6-12g, lotus seed 6-20g, Euryale ferox 6-20g.

2. The food-medicine formula for regulating a mixed constitution of Qi deficiency and phlegm-dampness as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The preferred weight composition of the food formula is as follows: Astragalus membranaceus 9g, Codonopsis pilosula 9g, stir-fried white hyacinth bean 12g, stir-fried coix seed 12g, yam 15g, Poria cocos 15g, hawthorn 6g, lotus leaf 6g, tangerine peel 6g, stir-fried malt 3g, amomum villosum 3g, citron 3g, Alpinia oxyphylla 1.5g, resistant dextrin 6g, lotus seed 9g, Euryale ferox 9g.

3. A food-medicine formula for regulating a constitution with mixed qi deficiency and phlegm-dampness as described in claim 1, characterized in that... The preferred weight composition of the food formula is as follows: Astragalus membranaceus 12g, Codonopsis pilosula 12g, stir-fried white hyacinth bean 12g, stir-fried coix seed 12g, yam and Poria cocos 15g each, hawthorn, lotus leaf and tangerine peel 6g each, stir-fried malt, amomum villosum and citron 3g each, Alpinia oxyphylla 1.5g, resistant dextrin 6g, lotus seed and Euryale ferox 9g each.

4. A food-medicine formula for regulating a constitution with mixed qi deficiency and phlegm-dampness as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The preferred weight composition of the food formula is as follows: Astragalus membranaceus and Codonopsis pilosula, 9g each; stir-fried white hyacinth bean and stir-fried coix seed, 12g each; Dioscorea opposita, 15g; Poria cocos, 20g; Crataegus pinnatifida, 6g; Nelumbo nucifera leaf, 9g; Citrus reticulata peel, 6g; stir-fried malt, Amomum villosum, Citrus medica, 3g each; Alpinia oxyphylla, 1.5g; resistant dextrin, 6g; Nelumbo nucifera seed and Euryale ferox, 9g each.

5. The preparation process of a food-medicine homology formula for regulating a constitution with mixed qi deficiency and phlegm dampness as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. Weighing and Pretreatment: Weigh the following ingredients separately: Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis pilosula, stir-fried white hyacinth bean, stir-fried coix seed, yam, Poria cocos, hawthorn, stir-fried malt, Alpinia oxyphylla, lotus seed, Euryale ferox, lotus leaf, tangerine peel, Amomum villosum, and Citrus medica. After weighing, crush the following ingredients: stir-fried white hyacinth bean, stir-fried coix seed, Alpinia oxyphylla, lotus seed, Euryale ferox, and Amomum villosum. After weighing, slice the following ingredients: hawthorn. S2. Soak separately: Place Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis pilosula, stir-fried white hyacinth bean (crushed), stir-fried coix seed (crushed), yam, Poria cocos, hawthorn (slices), stir-fried malt, Alpinia oxyphylla (crushed), lotus seed (crushed), and Euryale ferox (crushed) in container A, and add water with a weight of 10 times the weight of the above materials; Place lotus leaf, dried tangerine peel, cardamom (crushed), and Buddha's hand in container B, and add water with a weight of 10 times the weight of the above materials. S3. Soaking time setting: 1.5 hours in winter, 1 hour in spring and autumn, and 40 minutes in summer; S4. Preparation: First, decoct the medicinal herbs in container A over high heat until boiling, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Then add the medicinal herbs in container B, and start timing after the water boils, then simmer for 6 minutes. S5. Filtration and concentration preparation: After filtering the dregs, filtrate A is obtained; add water with 5 times the weight of the dregs, bring to a boil over high heat, decoct for 20 minutes, filter the dregs again to obtain filtrate B, filter, combine the two filtrates, concentrate and dry to obtain extract A. S6. Preparation of substance B: Add resistant dextrin to extract A, mix well and obtain substance B; S7. Obtain the finished product: Add diluent and sucralose to substance B to make a beverage or solid beverage.