Astragalus membranaceus tea as well as preparation method and brewing method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of health care products, and provides astragalus membranaceus tea and a making method and brewing method thereof.The astragalus membranaceus tea comprises, by mass, 1-5 parts of astragalus membranaceus slices, 0.5-2 parts of popcorn made of millet, 1-3.5 parts of dried red date slices and 0.5-2 parts of dried apple slices; the raw material of the radix astragali slices is from Zizhou county, the millet is from rice fat, the raw material of the dried red date slices is from Jia county, and the raw material of the dried apple slices is from elm. The astragalus membranaceus and millet tea is prepared from astragalus membranaceus, millet, Jia county red dates and elm mountain apples which supplement one another, the prepared astragalus membranaceus and millet tea can achieve the effects of enhancing immunity, improving physique, tonifying the spleen, nourishing the stomach and improving the skin, meanwhile, the medicinal values of the astragalus membranaceus and millet tea are enhanced, the medicinal effect of astragalus membranaceus is achieved to the maximum extent, and the astragalus membranaceus and millet tea is warm and moist in taste and excellent in taste.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of health food, and in particular relates to an astragalus tea and a preparation method and a brewing method thereof. Background Art

[0002] As a typical representative of traditional Chinese medicine diet therapy culture, Astragalus and Red Dates Health Tea has attracted much attention in the field of health and wellness in recent years. Based on the traditional Chinese medicine theory of "replenishing qi requires strengthening the spleen" and the research results of modern nutrition, astragalus and red dates are typical representatives of traditional Chinese medicine and food substances. The history of their compatibility and application can be traced back to the "Golden Chamber" written by Zhang Zhongjing in the Eastern Han Dynasty. In this classic Chinese medicine work, it is clearly recorded that "Huangqi Jianzhong Decoction" and other prescriptions that use astragalus and red dates are used to treat symptoms such as "deficiency and urgency". After more than two thousand years of clinical practice and experience accumulation, the combination of astragalus and red dates has become one of the basic compatibility of Chinese medicine for replenishing qi and blood, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and has gradually developed into a simple and easy-to-use tea drink form, which has been integrated into people's daily life.

[0003] With the improvement of modern people's health awareness and the prevalence of sub-health conditions, traditional health teas with the characteristics of "preventive treatment" have received unprecedented attention. According to data from the China Health Association, the scale of my country's health tea market has exceeded 80 billion yuan in 2023, with an annual growth rate of more than 15%, among which astragalus and red dates products account for nearly 30% of the market share. This phenomenon reflects the public's recognition and demand for traditional Chinese medicine and health culture, and also puts forward higher requirements for the scientificity, safety and efficacy of products.

[0004] As a representative of Qi-tonifying drugs, Astragalus occupies an important position in the theoretical system of traditional Chinese medicine. Its medicinal history was first seen in the "Shennong Bencao Jing", where it was listed as a top-grade medicine, saying that it "treats carbuncle, long-term ulcer, discharges pus and relieves pain, treats leprosy, five types of hemorrhoids, fistulas, and tonifies deficiency and cures all kinds of diseases in children". In the Ming Dynasty, Li Shizhen further summarized that Astragalus is "sweet, slightly warm, and non-toxic" in the "Compendium of Materia Medica", and mainly enters the spleen and lung meridians, and has the effects of "tonifying deficiency, eliminating five types of fatigue and emaciation, quenching thirst, benefiting yin, and removing evil qi in the kidney". In terms of clinical application, Astragalus is regarded as the "best of all Qi-tonifying drugs", and is particularly good at treating two types of syndromes: Qi deficiency and sinking and superficial deficiency. For symptoms such as visceral prolapse (such as uterine prolapse, rectal prolapse) and chronic diarrhea and rectal prolapse caused by sinking of Qi in the middle, Astragalus is often used in combination with Yang-raising and sinking-lifting drugs such as Cimicifuga and Bupleurum. For those with spontaneous sweating due to deficiency of the exterior and susceptibility to wind and cold, it is often used together with Saposhnikovia divaricata and Atractylodes macrocephala, such as Yupingfeng Powder.

[0005] Red dates, also known as jujubes, have been listed as one of the "five fruits" (peach, plum, plum, apricot, and jujube) since ancient times. Its medicinal value has been recorded in the "Shennong Bencao Jing", which says that it "controls the evil spirits in the heart and abdomen, calms the middle and nourishes the spleen, helps the twelve meridians, calms the stomach qi, clears the nine orifices, replenishes the lack of qi and body fluids, insufficiency in the body, shock, heaviness of the limbs, and harmonizes hundreds of medicines." According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, red dates are sweet and warm in nature, and belong to the spleen, stomach, and heart meridians. They have three major effects: replenishing the middle and replenishing qi, nourishing blood and calming the mind, and relieving the medicinal properties. In clinical applications, red dates can be used for poor appetite, loose stools, fatigue and tiredness caused by weak spleen and stomach, and are often used for mental depression, crying and laughing erratically in women with impatience (equivalent to menopausal syndrome or mild depression in modern medicine). It is worth noting that red dates often play the role of "harmonizing various medicines" in prescriptions. Its sweet and mild nature can reduce the harshness or toxic side effects of certain drugs.

[0006] Existing Astragalus and Red Dates Health Tea products have obvious deficiencies in formula design, processing technology and quality control, which seriously restrict the full play of the product efficacy. These limitations directly affect the safety, stability and efficacy of the product, as follows: 1. Simple blending, ignoring the principle of TCM that "replenishing qi requires strengthening the spleen" Disadvantages: Most products on the market use a 1:1 ratio of astragalus and red dates, which can easily cause qi stagnation and indigestion. reason: Without the introduction of spleen-strengthening ingredients such as millet, it is impossible to achieve the overall conditioning of "the spleen is the source of Qi and blood biochemical transformation". Red dates are sweet, warm and nourishing. Excessive consumption may aggravate discomfort in people with damp-heat constitution. 2. Relying on added sugar for flavoring goes against the concept of health Disadvantage: Some products add white sugar to improve the taste, which increases metabolic risks. reason: Natural sweeteners (such as apples) are not used to replace refined sugar. Ignoring the taboo of "sweet and warm to help heat" in traditional Chinese medicine may induce getting angry.

[0007] 3. Lack of standards for active ingredients Disadvantages: The content of astragaloside Ⅳ from different origins can differ by up to 10 times, and the cAMP content can differ by 8 times. reason: There are no national standards for key ingredients (e.g., astragaloside IV ≥ 0.4%, cAMP ≥ 200 μg / g). The sources of raw materials are different (such as Zizhou Astragalus vs ordinary Astragalus). Summary of the invention

[0008] The purpose of the present application is to provide an astragalus tea and a preparation method and a brewing method thereof, aiming to solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the existing astragalus and red date health tea.

[0009] In order to achieve the above application purpose, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: In a first aspect, the present application provides an astragalus tea, comprising the following ingredients in parts by weight: 1-5 parts of Astragalus slices, 0.5-2 parts of millet popcorn, 1-3.5 parts of dried red dates slices, and 0.5-2 parts of dried apple slices; The raw material of the astragalus slices comes from Zizhou, the millet comes from Mizhi, the raw material of the dried red date slices comes from Jiaxian, and the raw material of the dried apple slices comes from Yulin.

[0010] As a possible design, the astragalus tea includes the following ingredients in parts by weight: 2 parts of astragalus slices, 1 part of millet popcorn, 2 parts of dried red dates slices and 1 part of dried apple slices.

[0011] As a possible design, the thickness of the astragalus slice is 1.5-2.5 mm.

[0012] As a possible design, the thickness of the dried red date slices is 1.5-2.5 mm.

[0013] As a possible design, the thickness of the dried apple slices is 1.5-2.5 mm.

[0014] In a second aspect, the present application provides a method for preparing the astragalus tea, comprising the following steps: Mix the astragalus slices, millet popcorn, dried red date slices and dried apple slices evenly.

[0015] As a possible design, the astragalus slices are obtained by slicing the astragalus after drying or drying, and then drying again after slicing, and the drying temperature is 50°C to 55°C.

[0016] As a possible design, the astragalus slices are sterilized by ultraviolet rays after drying, the sterilization time is 30 to 50 minutes, and the distance between the astragalus slices and the ultraviolet emitting lamp is 0.8 to 1.5 meters.

[0017] In a third aspect, the present application provides a method for brewing Astragalus tea, which comprises placing the Astragalus tea in a tea set, then adding boiling water thereto to clean the Astragalus tea, and then adding boiling water again after cleaning.

[0018] As a possible design, the volume of the washing Astragalus tea is 2 to 3 times the volume of the Astragalus tea.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: Innovative compatibility: Breaking through the traditional single prescription or two-by-two compatibility mode, the four edible and medicinal materials of astragalus (replenishing qi), red date slices (replenishing blood), millet popcorn (strengthening spleen), and dried apples (promoting body fluid) are scientifically matched for the first time to form a "qi-blood-spleen-body fluid" conditioning system. The invention makes astragalus millet tea through scientific matching and process optimization, aiming to enhance its comprehensive health care effect and convenience of use. Raw material ratio: Astragalus, millet popcorn, red date slices, and dried apples are scientifically combined in the ratio of 1~5: 0.5~2: 1~3.5: 0.5~2 to ensure the synergistic effect of each ingredient.

[0020] 1. Replenish Qi and strengthen the spleen, enhance physical fitness Astragalus is rich in polysaccharides and saponins, which can enhance immunity and promote recovery of spleen deficiency.

[0021] Millet strengthens the spleen, is rich in B vitamins and dietary fiber, regulates intestinal flora and improves digestive function. Synergistic effect: Astragalus replenishes Qi and millet strengthens the spleen, forming the TCM theory and practice of "sufficient Qi leads to healthy spleen", improving fatigue and loss of appetite.

[0022] 2. Nourish blood and calm the mind, improve qi and blood deficiency Red dates are good for blood, contain cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and iron, which promote hemoglobin synthesis.

[0023] Dried apples can promote salivation and relieve dryness. They are rich in organic acids and polyphenols, which can regulate the nervous system and relieve anxiety.

[0024] Synergistic effect: Red dates replenish blood and dried apples promote salivation, achieving the effect of "double replenishment of qi and blood", improving sallow complexion, palpitations and insomnia.

[0025] 3. Anti-oxidation, anti-aging Astragalus + dried apple can scavenging free radicals twice as much as single ingredients (measured by ORAC value). Red dates (vitamin C): synergistically enhance the antioxidant network and reduce oxidative damage to the skin.

[0026] The first synergistic formula of four medicinal and edible ingredients Breaking through the traditional pairing of two things (such as astragalus + red dates, millet + red dates), for the first time, astragalus (to tonify qi), millet popcorn (to strengthen the spleen), red date slices (to nourish blood), and dried apples (a scientific combination for promoting fluid production) are combined to form a four-in-one conditioning system of "tonifying qi - strengthening the spleen - nourishing blood - promoting fluid production".

[0027] Solve the limitation of single function: Traditional tea substitutes focus on replenishing qi or blood. The present invention uses millet popcorn (strengthening the spleen and aiding digestion) + dried apples (promoting body fluid and preventing dryness and heat) to replenish without stagnation, replenishing qi and blood while taking into account the digestion and balance of spleen and stomach and body fluid.

[0028] Compatibility basis: Traditional Chinese medicine theory basis Astragalus (tonifies Qi and strengthens the exterior): According to Compendium of Materia Medica, Astragalus “replenishes vital energy and strengthens the spleen and stomach”, which is the core of this recipe for tonifying Qi; Red dates (replenish blood and soothe the mind) + millet popcorn (strengthen the spleen and stomach). Red dates help astragalus to "produce blood", while millet strengthens the spleen and prevents astragalus from stagnation, which is in line with the principle of "replenishing qi must first strengthen movement" in "Theory of Spleen and Stomach"; Auxiliary drugs: dried apples (promote fluid and moisten dryness), red dates (prevent greasiness), and astragalus (warms the body), embodying the wisdom of the combination of “tonifying without drying out”.

[0029] In summary, the present invention adopts Zizhou astragalus, Mizhi millet, Jiaxian red dates and Yulin mountain apples to prepare, which complement each other. The prepared astragalus millet tea can achieve the effects of enhancing immunity, improving physical fitness, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and improving skin, while strengthening their respective medicinal values, maximizing the medicinal effect of astragalus, and having a warm mouthfeel and excellent taste. The preparation method of astragalus tea does not require the previous cumbersome process, the requirements for ingredients are more streamlined and strict, the production method is simple and easy, and at the same time, the naturalness of the astragalus raw materials is guaranteed and the effect of health care is achieved. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0031] In this application, the term "and / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there may be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0032] In this application, "at least one" means one or more, and "plurality" means two or more. "At least one of the following" or similar expressions refers to any combination of these items, including any combination of single items or plural items. For example, "at least one of a, b, or c", or "at least one of a, b, and c" can all mean: a, b, c, ab (i.e., a and b), ac, bc, or abc, where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.

[0033] It should be understood that in the various embodiments of the present application, the size of the serial numbers of the above-mentioned processes does not mean the order of execution, some or all of the steps can be executed in parallel or sequentially, and the execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of the present application.

[0034] The terms used in the embodiments of the present application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present application. The singular forms "a", "said" and "the" used in the embodiments of the present application and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates other meanings.

[0035] The weight of the relevant components mentioned in the embodiment description of the present application can not only refer to the specific content of each component, but also indicate the proportional relationship between the weights of the components. Therefore, as long as the content of the relevant components is proportionally enlarged or reduced according to the embodiment description of the present application, it is within the scope disclosed in the embodiment description of the present application. Specifically, the mass described in the embodiment description of the present application can be a mass unit known in the chemical industry such as µg, mg, g, kg, etc.

[0036] The following describes the invention in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0037] Example 1 This embodiment discloses an astragalus tea, comprising the following ingredients: Astragalus slices 1g, millet popcorn 0.5g, red date slices 1g, and apple slices 0.5g; The raw material of the astragalus slices comes from Zizhou, the millet comes from Mizhi, the raw material of the dried red date slices comes from Jiaxian, and the raw material of the dried apple slices comes from Yulin.

[0038] Example 2 This embodiment discloses an astragalus tea, comprising the following ingredients: 2g of Astragalus slices, 1g of millet popcorn, 2g of dried red dates slices, and 1g of dried apple slices; The raw material of the astragalus slices comes from Zizhou, the millet comes from Mizhi, the raw material of the dried red date slices comes from Jiaxian, and the raw material of the dried apple slices comes from Yulin.

[0039] Example 3 This embodiment discloses an astragalus tea, comprising the following ingredients: 5g of Astragalus slices, 2g of millet popcorn, 3.5g of dried red dates slices, and 2g of dried apple slices; The raw material of the astragalus slices comes from Zizhou, the millet comes from Mizhi, the raw material of the dried red date slices comes from Jiaxian, and the raw material of the dried apple slices comes from Yulin.

[0040] Comparative Example 1 This comparative example discloses an astragalus tea, comprising the following ingredients: 2g of Astragalus slices and 2g of dried red dates slices; The raw materials of the astragalus slices come from Zizhou, and the raw materials of the dried red dates slices come from Jiaxian.

[0041] Comparative Example 2 This comparative example discloses a red date tea, comprising the following ingredients: 1g of millet popcorn and 2g of dried red dates slices; The millet comes from Mizhi, and the raw materials of the dried red date slices come from Jiaxian County.

[0042] The Astragalus tablets involved in the above embodiments and comparative examples can be prepared by the following method.

[0043] 1. Harvest period Astragalus with a growth cycle of more than 5 years is collected, and all Astragalus is dug manually. Remove the stems and leaves attached to the roots of the collected Astragalus, shake off the soil and impurities, cut off the rhizomes (reed heads) while they are fresh, cut off the fibrous roots, and then dry them in the sun. Avoid strong light exposure to prevent redness when drying. Place them in a ventilated place, lay a layer of white paper on them, and dry them in the sun until they are completely dry or dry on a kang.

[0044] 2. Raw material processing and grade classification Put the trimmed astragalus into the semi-finished product warehouse.

[0045] Astragalus is divided into 9 grades according to its texture, color depth, terminal diameter, length of hairs, powderiness, presence of rootlets, insect infestation, and mildew. Each grade is placed in a designated location, neatly arranged, and bundled for storage.

[0046] 3. Processing, production and packaging Astragalus tea is produced by using first-grade and special-grade astragalus as ingredients of astragalus millet tea.

[0047] Disinfect and clean at high temperature (temperature controlled at 55℃~65℃), slice with a slicer composed of a transmission system, cutter, feeding, discharging, heating and electrical control (connect the power supply when cutting, wait for the motor to start the blade to rotate, insert the medicinal material into the corresponding feeding hole for slicing, wait for the knife disc to stop rotating completely, open the discharging port to clean the tablets, and the slice thickness is 2mm), dry, cut into small slices, and dry with a dryer. Drying requires removing the surface moisture, and the temperature is controlled between 50℃~55℃ to prevent the surface from deteriorating and discoloring. After drying, sterilize, which uses ultraviolet light irradiation, generally for no less than 30 minutes, and the distance between the lamp and the product is no more than 1.5m, and then quantify according to requirements under vacuum conditions.

[0048] The production slicer uses the Astragalus slicer produced by Ruian Saite Electromechanical Co., Ltd. The machine consists of a fuselage, a transmission system, a cutter, feeding, discharging, drying and electrical system. When in use, connect the power supply, put it in the oven, and heat and rotate it according to the thickness of the Astragalus root. After the medicinal material is basically softened, take it out and press the motor start button. After the knife disc rotates normally, insert the medicinal material into the corresponding feeding hole for slicing. After the knife disc stops rotating completely, open the discharge port door and clean the Astragalus slices. There is an adjustment handle on the knife disc shaft. When using, turn the handle to adjust the slice thickness. Prepare according to the formula ratio: Astragalus, millet popcorn, red dates, and dried apples. The packaging machine is controlled by a fully intelligent touch screen operation. The whole set of equipment consists of a material elevator, a four-side separation packaging machine, an intelligent coding, and a finished product conveyor. Plug in the power supply when in use, put the wrapping paper on the three-dimensional rack, and punch the wrapping paper as the separation packaging machine rotates. The sealing machine adopts the 500B induction sealing machine produced by Wenzhou Longyicheng Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd. It consists of a host, a control panel, and an induction coil. The host consists of a heating induction head and a cooling fan. There are preheating buttons, sealing time buttons, and sealing power buttons on the control panel. When working, just plug in the connection line, start the preheating button, set the time, wait for the induction head to preheat to a certain temperature, align the mouth of the placed packaging box with the heating induction head, and press the button. Through electromagnetic induction, the aluminum foil seals the packaging box to complete the operation. The sealing machine is mainly composed of a passive wheel, a control panel, a heating block, a cooling block, an embossing wheel, a rubber wheel, and a driving wheel. The machine power is 500w, the power supply power is 220v, 50hz, the temperature is 300℃, it uses steel stamp printing, supports sealing patterns, and the font is replaceable. The entire motor is wound with full steel wire, and the 120w thickened all-aluminum alloy enlarged motor body is used. When in use, it can be high-intensity continuous flow operation, and the conveyor belt speed can reach 12m. When working, plug in the power supply, put the packaging mouth into the control panel, turn on the heating button. When it reaches the specified temperature, put it on the conveyor belt, and you can print the time and emboss the mouth.

[0049] The tea involved in the above embodiments and comparative examples is brewed by the following method: 1. Put the prepared astragalus slices, millet popcorn, red date slices, and dried apples into the tea set and set aside.

[0050] 2. Bring the water to a boil and pour it into a 500ml teapot.

[0051] 3. Use boiling water to rinse the dried apples, astragalus, red dates slices, and millet popcorns. The ratio of water should be twice that of the raw materials.

[0052] 4. When the boiling water and tea leaves form an interface, filter out the tea juice with a strainer and pour out the first layer of water.

[0053] 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 above. When the tea is fully awakened and the color of the tea gradually thickens, you can brew and drink it. This tea can be taken out and consumed immediately.

[0054] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An astragalus tea, characterized in that: The composition comprises the following components in parts by weight: 1-5 parts of Astragalus slices, 0.5-2 parts of millet popcorn, 1-3.5 parts of dried red dates slices, and 0.5-2 parts of dried apple slices; The raw material of the astragalus slices comes from Zizhou, the millet comes from Mizhi, the raw material of the dried red date slices comes from Jiaxian, and the raw material of the dried apple slices comes from Yulin.

2. The astragalus tea according to claim 1, characterized in that The composition comprises the following components in parts by weight: 2 parts of astragalus slices, 1 part of millet popcorn, 2 parts of dried red dates slices and 1 part of dried apple slices.

3. The astragalus tea according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The thickness of the astragalus slice is 1.5-2.5 mm.

4. The astragalus tea according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The thickness of the dried red date slices is 1.5-2.5 mm.

5. The astragalus tea according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The thickness of the dried apple slices is 1.5-2.5 mm.

6. A method for preparing the astragalus tea according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The production method comprises the following steps: Mix the astragalus slices, millet popcorn, dried red date slices and dried apple slices evenly.

7. The method for making Astragalus tea according to claim 6, characterized in that: The astragalus slices are obtained by slicing the astragalus after sun-drying or drying, and then drying again after slicing, and the drying temperature is 50°C to 55°C.

8. The method for making Astragalus tea according to claim 7, characterized in that: After drying, the astragalus slices are sterilized by ultraviolet rays, the sterilization time is 30-50 minutes, and the distance between the astragalus slices and the ultraviolet emitting lamp is 0.8-1.5 meters.

9. A method for brewing the astragalus tea according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Place the Astragalus tea in the tea set, then add boiling water to clean the Astragalus tea. After cleaning, add boiling water again.

10. The brewing method according to claim 9, characterized in that: The volume of the water for washing Astragalus tea is 2 to 3 times the volume of Astragalus tea.