Traditional Chinese medicine chewing gum

Abstract

The traditional Chinese medicine chewing gum is prepared from the following traditional Chinese medicine raw materials in parts by weight: 5 to 15 parts of herba menthae, 3 to 8 parts of flos caryophylli, 4 to 10 parts of flos lonicerae, 3 to 9 parts of semen sterculiae lychnophorae, 2 to 6 parts of radix platycodonis, 4 to 12 parts of pericarpium citri reticulatae, 5 to 15 parts of fructus crataegi, 1 to 3 parts of borneol, 2 to 6 parts of menthol and 30 to 60 parts of chewing gum base materials. Compared with the prior art, the chewing gum provided by the invention has the following advantages: on the basis of keeping the characteristics of the traditional chewing gum, the chewing gum provided by the invention is added with a plurality of traditional Chinese medicine components with the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, diminishing inflammation and relieving pain, so that the chewing gum has a very good effect of removing bad breath, and can achieve the effects of protecting teeth and preventing tooth decay; therefore, oral diseases are prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a Chinese medicinal chewing gum. Background Art

[0002] Medicine has a long history and a complete theoretical system. For example, the theory of nature, flavor and meridians in traditional Chinese medicine is crucial for selecting Chinese herbal ingredients for chewing gum. For example, mint is pungent and cool in nature, and it belongs to the lung and liver meridians. Its cooling properties can be used to relieve heat syndromes in the mouth and throat, such as bad breath, sore throat, etc., according to the theory of "cold for heat". Traditional Chinese medicine also believes that drugs have the principle of compatibility of monarch, minister, assistant and envoy. When designing the formula of Chinese herbal chewing gum, the main effective ingredients (monarch medicine), auxiliary ingredients that enhance the efficacy (minister medicine), ingredients that harmonize the properties of the medicine (adjuvant medicine) and ingredients that guide the drug to the site of action (envoy medicine) can be selected according to this principle to achieve the best health care or therapeutic effect.

[0003] With the development of modern science and technology, the research on traditional Chinese medicine has become more and more in-depth. The chemical composition and pharmacological mechanism of many traditional Chinese medicines have been gradually revealed. For example, studies have found that ginsenosides in ginseng have multiple functions such as regulating the central nervous system and enhancing immunity; flavonoids in ginkgo leaves have antioxidant and microcirculation-improving effects. These research results provide a scientific basis for the research and development of traditional Chinese medicine chewing gum, making it possible to accurately select traditional Chinese medicine ingredients with specific functions and determine their appropriate dosage.

[0004] In order to incorporate the active ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine into chewing gum, advanced extraction technology is needed. Common methods include solvent extraction, such as using ethanol, water and other solvents to extract the active ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine. For example, using ethanol to extract tanshinone from Danshen can effectively extract the fat-soluble components in Danshen. There is also supercritical fluid extraction technology, which uses fluids such as carbon dioxide in a supercritical state to selectively extract volatile components and heat-sensitive components in traditional Chinese medicine under conditions close to room temperature, such as extracting rose essential oil from roses for use as the flavor part of chewing gum.

[0005] Modern chewing gum production technology is quite mature. The production process of gum base can accurately control the elasticity, viscosity and chewiness of the gum base. During the mixing process, there are efficient stirring equipment to ensure that the ingredients such as Chinese herbal extracts, gum base, sweeteners, and spices are evenly mixed. For example, a twin-screw extruder can fully mix various ingredients and form a uniform material under high temperature and high pressure, and then form it into the shape of chewing gum through a molding device. In addition, in terms of packaging, there are advanced automated packaging production lines that can ensure the sealing and hygiene of chewing gum and extend the shelf life of the product.

[0006] In order to ensure the accuracy and quality of the Chinese medicine ingredients in Chinese medicine chewing gum, it is necessary to use component analysis technology. For example, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) can be used to detect the content of various chemical components in Chinese medicine extracts. If ginseng extract is added to chewing gum, HPLC can accurately determine whether the content of ginsenosides meets the standard. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) can be used to analyze the volatile components in Chinese medicine chewing gum, such as the types and contents of spices, volatile oils and other ingredients.

[0007] In terms of safety, there are a series of testing technologies to ensure product quality. Microbiological testing technology can detect whether the number of bacteria, molds and yeasts in chewing gum exceeds the standard. For example, the plate count method can accurately count the number of microorganisms in the product. Heavy metal testing technologies such as atomic absorption spectroscopy can detect the content of heavy metal elements such as lead, mercury, and cadmium to ensure that the product meets food hygiene standards.

[0008] Chewing gum is a candy made of natural gum or resin as the main ingredient. It is a popular food. Currently, there are two main types of chewing gum sold on the market: one is medicinal chewing gum with various drugs (such as antibiotics) added, which is mainly used to treat oral diseases; the other is ordinary chewing gum with aromatic substances, fruit juice and other additives added, which is mainly used to freshen breath and relieve stress. However, no matter which type of chewing gum, there are certain disadvantages: medicinal chewing gum is harmful to the human body due to the addition of drug ingredients, and long-term consumption is expensive; and although ordinary chewing gum has a variety of flavors and a good taste, it cannot fundamentally solve people's oral problems. Summary of the invention

[0009] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a Chinese medicine chewing gum, which can not only effectively remove oral odor, but also has a health-care effect and can prevent the occurrence of oral diseases.

[0010] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0011] The invention discloses a Chinese medicine chewing gum, which comprises the following Chinese medicine raw materials by weight: 5-15 parts of mint, 3-8 parts of cloves, 4-10 parts of honeysuckle, 3-9 parts of Sterculia lychnophora, 2-6 parts of platycodon, 4-12 parts of tangerine peel, 5-15 parts of hawthorn, 1-3 parts of borneol, 2-6 parts of menthol and 30-60 parts of chewing gum base.

[0012] Furthermore, the chewing gum base comprises gum base, sweetener, softener and flavor, wherein the gum base accounts for 20%-40% of the total weight of the chewing gum base, the sweetener accounts for 30%-50%, the softener accounts for 10%-20%, and the flavor accounts for 5%-15%.

[0013] Furthermore, the gum base is one of natural gum or synthetic rubber.

[0014] Furthermore, the sweetener is one of sucrose, xylitol and aspartame.

[0015] Furthermore, the softener is one of glycerol, sorbitol and lecithin.

[0016] Furthermore, by weight, it includes 8 parts of mint, 5 parts of cloves, 6 parts of honeysuckle, 5 parts of sterculia lychnophora, 4 parts of platycodon, 8 parts of tangerine peel, 10 parts of hawthorn, 2 parts of borneol, 4 parts of menthol and 45 parts of chewing gum base.

[0017] The present invention also discloses a method for preparing the Chinese medicine chewing gum, which comprises the following steps:

[0018] (1) Grind mint, clove, honeysuckle, Sterculia lychnophora, Platycodon grandiflorum, dried orange peel, and hawthorn into fine powder respectively, and pass through a 80-120 mesh sieve;

[0019] (2) uniformly mixing the sieved Chinese medicine fine powder with borneol and menthol to obtain a Chinese medicine mixture;

[0020] (3) heating the chewing gum base to a molten state, then adding the Chinese medicine mixture and stirring evenly;

[0021] (4) pouring the evenly stirred material into a mold for forming, and obtaining the Chinese medicine chewing gum after cooling.

[0022] Furthermore, in the step of uniformly mixing the fine powder of traditional Chinese medicine with borneol and menthol, ultrasonic oscillation is used for mixing, the ultrasonic frequency is 20-40KHz, and the mixing time is 10-30 minutes.

[0023] Furthermore, in the step of heating the chewing gum base to a molten state, the heating temperature is 60-80°C.

[0024] Furthermore, the mold is a chewing gum mold with a specific shape, and the shape of the mold is round, square or oval.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the chewing gum provided by the present invention has the following advantages:

[0026] The chewing gum provided by the present invention not only maintains the characteristics of traditional chewing gum, but also adds a variety of Chinese medicinal ingredients with the effects of clearing away heat and detoxification, and relieving inflammation and pain, so that it has a good effect of removing bad breath in the mouth, and can protect teeth and prevent tooth decay, thereby preventing the occurrence of oral diseases. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments. It should be noted that all features in the following embodiments and comparative examples can be freely combined without conflict.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] Weigh the corresponding materials and process them according to the following formula:

[0030] Mint 8g, clove 5g, honeysuckle 6g, Sterculia lychnophora 5g, Platycodon 4g, tangerine peel 8g, hawthorn 10g, borneol 2g, menthol 4g, gum base 10g, sucrose 15g, glycerin 5g, spices 3g, and the rest are water.

[0031] The production process is as follows:

[0032] Grind mint, clove, honeysuckle, Sterculia lychnophora, Platycodon grandiflorum, dried orange peel and hawthorn into fine powder respectively, and pass through a sieve of 80-120 meshes; mix the sieved Chinese medicine fine powder with borneol and menthol to obtain a Chinese medicine mixture; heat gum base, sucrose, glycerin and spices to a molten state, then add into the Chinese medicine mixture and stir evenly; pour the evenly stirred materials into a mold to form, and obtain a chewing gum product after cooling.

[0033] The obtained chewing gum was tested, and the results showed that the chewing gum had a smooth and delicate surface, a dense internal tissue structure, a cool feeling when chewing, and had a good taste and aftertaste effect.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] Weigh the corresponding materials and process them according to the following formula:

[0036] Mint 10g, clove 6g, honeysuckle 8g, sterculia lychnophora 7g, platycodon 5g, tangerine peel 10g, hawthorn 12g, borneol 2.5g, menthol 5g, gum base 12g, sucrose 18g, glycerin 6g, spices 4g, and the rest is water.

[0037] The production process is as follows:

[0038] Grind mint, clove, honeysuckle, Sterculia lychnophora, Platycodon grandiflorum, dried orange peel and hawthorn into fine powder respectively, and pass through a sieve of 80-120 meshes; mix the sieved Chinese medicine fine powder with borneol and menthol to obtain a Chinese medicine mixture; heat gum base, sucrose, glycerin and spices to a molten state, then add into the Chinese medicine mixture and stir evenly; pour the evenly stirred materials into a mold to form, and obtain a chewing gum product after cooling.

[0039] The obtained chewing gum was tested, and the results showed that the chewing gum had a smooth and delicate surface, a dense internal tissue structure, a cool feeling when chewing, and had a good taste and aftertaste effect.

[0040] Example 3

[0041] Weigh the corresponding materials and process them according to the following formula:

[0042] 12g mint, 7g cloves, 10g honeysuckle, 8g sterculia lychnophora, 6g platycodon, 12g tangerine peel, 15g hawthorn, 3g borneol, 6g menthol, 15g gum base, 20g sucrose, 8g glycerin, 5g spices, and the rest is water.

[0043] The production process is as follows:

[0044] Grind mint, clove, honeysuckle, Sterculia lychnophora, Platycodon grandiflorum, dried orange peel and hawthorn into fine powder respectively, and pass through a sieve of 80-120 meshes; mix the sieved Chinese medicine fine powder with borneol and menthol to obtain a Chinese medicine mixture; heat gum base, sucrose, glycerin and spices to a molten state, then add into the Chinese medicine mixture and stir evenly; pour the evenly stirred materials into a mold to form, and obtain a chewing gum product after cooling.

[0045] The obtained chewing gum was tested, and the results showed that the chewing gum had a smooth and delicate surface, a dense internal tissue structure, a cool feeling when chewing, and had a good taste and aftertaste effect.

[0046] Example 4

[0047] Weigh the corresponding materials and process them according to the following formula:

[0048] 15g mint, 8g cloves, 12g honeysuckle, 9g sterculia lychnophora, 7g platycodon, 15g tangerine peel, 18g hawthorn, 3.5g borneol, 7g menthol, 18g gum base, 22g sucrose, 10g glycerin, 6g spices, and the rest are water.

[0049] The production process is as follows:

[0050] Grind mint, clove, honeysuckle, Sterculia lychnophora, Platycodon grandiflorum, dried orange peel and hawthorn into fine powder respectively, and pass through a sieve of 80-120 meshes; mix the sieved Chinese medicine fine powder with borneol and menthol to obtain a Chinese medicine mixture; heat gum base, sucrose, glycerin and spices to a molten state, then add into the Chinese medicine mixture and stir evenly; pour the evenly stirred materials into a mold to form, and obtain a chewing gum product after cooling.

[0051] The obtained chewing gum was tested, and the results showed that the chewing gum had a smooth and delicate surface, a dense internal tissue structure, a cool feeling when chewing, and had a good taste and aftertaste effect.

[0052] Comparative Example 1

[0053] The preparation method is as follows: the formula composition of Example 1 is adopted, only menthol is removed, and other process conditions remain unchanged, and the product is prepared according to a conventional process flow.

[0054] The obtained chewing gum was tested, and the results showed that the chewing gum had a rough surface, a loose internal structure, no cool feeling when chewing, and a poor taste.

[0055] Comparative Example 2

[0056] The preparation was carried out according to the conventional process flow with the formulation of Example 1 except for removing borneol and keeping other process conditions unchanged.

[0057] The obtained chewing gum was tested, and the results showed that the chewing gum had a rough surface, a loose internal structure, no cool feeling when chewing, and a poor taste.

[0058] The advantages of the Chinese medicinal chewing gum of the present invention are as follows:

[0059] 1. Unique advantages of traditional Chinese medicine formula

[0060] Synergistic effect of multiple Chinese medicines:

[0061] Mint has the effects of dispelling wind-heat, clearing the head, relieving sore throat and rash, etc. Its cool taste can effectively relieve bad breath and throat discomfort, and plays a key role in freshening breath and relieving sore throat in the formula. Modern research shows that the volatile oil components in mint can inhibit the growth of oral bacteria and have certain antibacterial activity against common oral pathogens such as Streptococcus mutans.

[0062] Cloves are warm in nature and have the effects of warming the middle and lowering adverse reactions, nourishing the kidney and supporting yang. They can effectively improve bad breath caused by spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness. The ingredients they contain, such as eugenol, have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and have an auxiliary therapeutic effect on oral inflammation. When combined with mint, they can balance the medicinal properties and avoid being too cold.

[0063] Honeysuckle can clear away heat, detoxify, and dissipate wind-heat, and has a good effect on relieving oral heat syndrome caused by internal heat, such as oral ulcers, gingival swelling, etc. Chemical components such as chlorogenic acid in honeysuckle have broad-spectrum antibacterial effects, which can inhibit the growth and reproduction of a variety of pathogens and provide protection for oral health.

[0064] Sterculia lychnophora can clear away heat and moisten the lungs, relieve sore throat and open voice, and moisten the intestines and relieve constipation. It has significant effects on symptoms such as dry throat and hoarseness. Its rich galactose, arabinose and other ingredients can moisturize the throat mucosa and relieve throat discomfort caused by excessive use of the throat or dry environment.

[0065] Platycodon grandiflorum can clear the lungs, relieve sore throat, eliminate phlegm, and discharge pus. It helps to clear phlegm in the respiratory tract, keep breathing unobstructed, and reduce bad breath and foreign body sensation in the throat caused by phlegm accumulation. Platycodon grandiflorum saponins and other ingredients have anti-inflammatory and antitussive effects, which are beneficial to maintaining a healthy environment in the oral cavity and respiratory tract.

[0066] Tangerine peel can regulate qi and strengthen the spleen, dry dampness and resolve phlegm, regulate spleen and stomach function, promote digestion and absorption, and reduce bad breath caused by indigestion. The volatile oil, hesperidin and other substances in tangerine peel can promote gastrointestinal motility, enhance the secretion of digestive juices, and improve gastrointestinal digestive function.

[0067] Hawthorn can help digestion, invigorate the stomach, and relieve blood stasis. It can help digest food and relieve bad breath and stomach discomfort caused by indigestion. The organic acids, flavonoids and other ingredients in hawthorn can promote the secretion of gastrointestinal digestive enzymes and improve digestion ability. It also has an antioxidant effect and helps maintain the health of oral tissues.

[0068] Borneol can invigorate the mind, clear away heat and relieve pain, and can enhance the cooling and analgesic effect of the formula, especially for relieving mild inflammation and pain of the oral mucosa. It has strong penetrating power and can promote the absorption of other drug ingredients and improve the local effect of the drug in the oral cavity.

[0069] Menthol and mint work synergistically to further enhance the cool taste and refreshing effect, so that the chewing gum can give the user a refreshing feeling while refreshing the breath. Menthol also has certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, which can help maintain oral hygiene.

[0070] 2. Advantages of scientific production process

[0071] Fine processing of raw materials:

[0072] Each Chinese medicine is crushed into fine powder and passed through an 80-120 mesh sieve. This treatment method can make the effective ingredients of the Chinese medicine raw materials easier to dissolve and release, ensuring that the efficacy is fully exerted during the chewing of the gum. The fine powder state of Chinese medicine is more evenly mixed with other ingredients, avoiding poor taste or uneven drug distribution due to large particles.

[0073] Hybrid method is efficient:

[0074] Ultrasonic oscillation is used to mix the fine powder of traditional Chinese medicine with borneol and menthol, with an ultrasonic frequency of 20-40KHz and a mixing time of 10-30 minutes. Ultrasonic oscillation can produce a strong cavitation effect and mechanical vibration, which promotes the collision and dispersion of drug particles, making the mixing more uniform and sufficient, improving the stability and consistency of the drug, and ensuring that the drug content and efficacy in each chewing gum are stable and reliable.

[0075] Precise heating and forming:

[0076] After heating the gum base to a molten state of 60-80℃, add the Chinese medicine mixture and stir evenly. This temperature range can ensure that the base is fully melted for easy mixing, and will not damage the effective ingredients of the Chinese medicine due to excessive temperature. Pour the evenly stirred material into a mold of a specific shape (round, square or oval) to form the product, which can make the product shape standardized and beautiful, convenient for packaging and sales, and conducive to controlling the consistency of product quality and taste.

[0077] 3. Advantages of Reasonable Matching of Gum Base Materials

[0078] Various gum base options:

[0079] The gum base is made of either natural gum or synthetic rubber. Natural gum has good elasticity and chewiness, a natural taste, and is naturally sourced, meeting consumers' demand for healthy and natural products. Synthetic rubber can regulate the physical properties of chewing gum, such as elasticity and viscosity, to a certain extent. It can be selected according to different product positioning and market demand to meet the chewing habits and taste preferences of different consumers.

[0080] Sweeteners are healthy and diverse:

[0081] The sweetener is selected from sucrose, xylitol, and aspartame. Sucrose can provide pure sweetness, but it is high in calories; xylitol is low in calories and prevents tooth decay, and is suitable for people who pay attention to health and dental care; aspartame is high in sweetness and extremely low in calories, and is suitable for special groups such as diabetics. This selection of sweeteners not only meets the sweetness needs of different consumers, but also takes into account health factors, making the product more widely applicable.

[0082] Softener function adaptation:

[0083] The softener is one of glycerin, sorbitol and lecithin. Glycerin has good moisturizing properties, which can prevent the chewing gum from drying and hardening during storage, and keep its soft taste. In addition to the softening effect, sorbitol also has a certain sweetness and moisturizing properties, which can cooperate with other ingredients to improve the taste. Lecithin has emulsifying and lubricating effects, which can make the various ingredients mix more evenly, and improve the overall quality and taste stability of the chewing gum.

[0084] To sum up, this kind of Chinese medicine chewing gum, through carefully selected Chinese medicine formula, scientific and reasonable production process and suitable chewing gum base, not only has the effects of freshening breath and relieving oral and throat discomfort, but also can meet the needs of different consumers in taste, health and other aspects. It has broad market prospects and application value.

[0085] The above embodiments are preferred implementation modes of the present invention, but the implementation modes of the present invention are not limited to the above embodiments. Any other changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, and simplifications that do not deviate from the spirit and principles of the present invention should be equivalent replacement methods and are included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A Chinese medicinal chewing gum, characterized in that: The invention comprises the following Chinese medicinal raw materials by weight: 5-15 parts of mint, 3-8 parts of cloves, 4-10 parts of honeysuckle, 3-9 parts of sterculia lychnophora, 2-6 parts of platycodon, 4-12 parts of tangerine peel, 5-15 parts of hawthorn, 1-3 parts of borneol, 2-6 parts of menthol and 30-60 parts of chewing gum base.

2. A Chinese medicinal chewing gum according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chewing gum base comprises gum base, sweetener, softener and flavor, wherein the gum base accounts for 20%-40% of the total weight of the chewing gum base, the sweetener accounts for 30%-50%, the softener accounts for 10%-20%, and the flavor accounts for 5%-15%.

3. A Chinese medicinal chewing gum according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gum base is one of natural gum or synthetic rubber.

4. A Chinese medicinal chewing gum according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sweetener is one of sucrose, xylitol and aspartame.

5. A Chinese medicinal chewing gum according to claim 2, characterized in that: The softener is one of glycerol, sorbitol and lecithin.

6. A Chinese medicinal chewing gum according to claim 1, characterized in that: Calculated by weight, the invention comprises 8 parts of mint, 5 parts of cloves, 6 parts of honeysuckle, 5 parts of Sterculia lychnophora, 4 parts of Platycodon grandiflorum, 8 parts of dried orange peel, 10 parts of hawthorn, 2 parts of borneol, 4 parts of menthol and 45 parts of chewing gum base.

7. The method for making the Chinese medicinal chewing gum according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: 1) Grind mint, clove, honeysuckle, Sterculia lychnophora, Platycodon grandiflorum, dried orange peel and hawthorn into fine powder respectively, and pass through 80-120 mesh sieve; 2) mixing the sieved Chinese medicine fine powder with borneol and menthol to obtain a Chinese medicine mixture; 3) heating the chewing gum base to a molten state, then adding the Chinese medicine mixture and stirring evenly; 4) pouring the evenly stirred material into a mold for forming, and obtaining the Chinese medicine chewing gum after cooling.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the step of uniformly mixing the fine powder of traditional Chinese medicine with borneol and menthol, ultrasonic oscillation is used for mixing, the ultrasonic frequency is 20-40kHz, and the mixing time is 10-30 minutes.

9. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the step of heating the chewing gum base to a molten state, the heating temperature is 60-80°C.

10. The manufacturing method according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mold is a chewing gum mold with a specific shape, and the shape of the mold is round, square or oval.