Compound herbal puffed body as well as preparation method and application thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a compound herbal puffed body as well as a preparation method and application thereof. The preparation method comprises the following steps: adopting compound herbal raw materials; crushing the compound herbal raw materials, and performing puffing treatment; and preparing the compound herbaceous puffed body. The compound herbal puffed body is prepared by adopting the preparation method. The invention further provides application of the compound herbal puffed body. The periphery of the compound herbal puffed body is wrapped with paper to be made into moxibustion sticks or incense. According to the present invention, the formula of the puffed body material prepared from the compatibility of the traditional Chinese medicinal materials and the plants is adopted, the advanced assay and test technology is adopted, the advanced puffed body preparation technology is adopted after the pharmacological experiment, and the puffed body or the filamentous puffed body is adopted; and the moxibustion or incense is prepared in a manner of wrapping paper outside. When the product is actually used, not only is the requirement of moxibustion therapy met, but also the requirement of daily incensing is met, and the practical value and the market value of being multiple in product variety, wide in audience range and wide in use scene are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of compound herbal materials, and specifically relates to a compound herbal expanded body, a preparation method and applications thereof. Background Art

[0002] Moxibustion sticks, solid incense, etc. are important carriers of traditional Chinese medicine. Their technical background combines the inheritance of traditional crafts with the innovation of modern science and technology. The Chinese invention patent with patent number CN115645268A discloses: using demoldable silicone oil plastic columns or inflatable films as support cores; wrapping the outer layer with cellophane + moxibustion paper rolls, filling with a mixture of moxa containing a combustion aid; demolding after rolling and forming to form a moxibustion stick with a hollow channel (length 100mm, outer diameter 21mm, inner diameter 10mm), which uses the principle of air convection to achieve internal and external circulation of oxygen, promote the full combustion of moxa sticks, and reduce carbon monoxide and carbon particle emissions. The above scheme uses the technical principle of "using the principle of air convection to achieve internal and external circulation of oxygen and promote the full combustion of moxa sticks." However, for moxibustion sticks, in order to reduce the amount of smoke, this scheme adopts the method of using special tools. Single formula accounts for the majority of the market share, and most of them are made of moxa. Compound moxibustion products are made of different materials. The ground materials cannot be made into cylindrical moxibustion sticks for normal use. Existing compound moxibustion also uses tools.

[0003] In addition, the moxibustion sticks and solid incense products currently available on the market also have the following technical defects: 1) Most of the products are single-layer structures, which leads to uneven combustion and temperature control defects: the oxygen supply path is single, resulting in uneven oxygen distribution during the combustion process. During combustion, local areas are prone to burning too fast or too slow, the combustion rate fluctuates greatly, and the time deviation is large, affecting the stability and sustainability of the moxibustion sticks and incense. 2) Waste of medicinal materials due to temperature control defects: Due to uneven combustion, the loss of effective ingredients is caused. If the temperature is not properly controlled, the low-temperature area is often below 150°C, and the high-temperature area temperature often exceeds 450°C. The volatile active ingredients in some medicinal materials (such as eucalyptol, agarwood furan, etc.) cannot be fully released, and the utilization rate is less than 60%. For example, when mugwort is burned at low temperature, the thermal decomposition loss rate of eucalyptol can reach more than 40%, resulting in a significant decrease in the antibacterial effect. High temperature areas destroy heat-sensitive components. Local high temperatures (>450°C) lead to carbonization of active ingredients. For example, the decomposition rate of safflower yellow pigment in safflower exceeds 50% at high temperatures, which greatly weakens the blood circulation and blood stasis function, greatly reducing the utilization rate of active ingredients and making it impossible to fully exert the pharmacological effect. 3) Combustion particulate matter and health risks: Particulate matter emissions exceed the standard. The concentration of particulate matter generated by combustion is about 4.5 times that of tobacco smoke, and PM2.5 emissions can reach 80-110μg / m 3. The incidence of respiratory diseases (such as bronchitis, asthma, etc.) increases by more than 30% when in such an environment for a long time. 4) Poor environmental adaptability: Under high humidity (RH>80%) or low oxygen (such as plateau environment), it is easy to extinguish or burn incompletely, and the emission of particulate matter increases further by 30%-50%. 5) Single functional limitation: Traditional moxibustion mainly relies on moxa, which has a relatively single function. It is difficult to achieve multiple functions such as antibacterial, calming, and dehumidifying at the same time, and it cannot meet the diversified health needs of modern times. Therefore, it is a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently to propose a more scientific, environmentally friendly, and market-oriented compound herbal puffed body, preparation method and application thereof. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings or deficiencies of the above-mentioned prior art, the technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a compound herbal puffed body, a preparation method and its application. This application uses a puffed body made of an adapted compound herb as the main raw material. According to the various compatibility of compound herbal raw materials in traditional Chinese medicine and the market demand of the product, the puffed body can be used to produce puffed body products with various functions, exquisiteness and beauty; new puffed body products, such as moxibustion sticks or incense, realize the universalization of product usage methods and are applicable to a wide range of people and scenarios.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, this application is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0006] On the one hand, the present application proposes a method for preparing a compound herbal expanded body, comprising:

[0007] Using compound herbal raw materials;

[0008] Grinding and expanding the compound herbal raw materials;

[0009] The compound herbal expanded body is prepared.

[0010] Further optionally, in the above-mentioned puffing process, it includes: using puffing equipment to perform the puffing process.

[0011] Further optionally, the compound herbal expanded body is a three-dimensional network structure with honeycomb holes of controllable size and shape.

[0012] The present application also proposes a compound herbal puffed body, which is prepared using the compound herbal puffed body preparation method.

[0013] The present application also proposes the application of a compound herbal puffed body, which is used to wrap paper around the periphery of the compound herbal puffed body to make a moxibustion stick or incense. The puffed body made of the main raw materials of the above-mentioned compound herbal can be cut into standardized puffed bodies (including filamentous puffed bodies) with controllable shapes and sizes according to the designed puffed body, and then directly made into a cylindrical puffed moxibustion stick or incense product by wrapping it with paper. Its internal physical state has a three-dimensional network of cylindrical puffed body structures with honeycomb holes. The above-mentioned moxibustion stick or incense product is easy to burn and the burning time is controllable; the above-mentioned moxibustion stick or incense product is convenient for achieving the dual application effects of moxibustion therapy and incense; the diameter, length, density, dryness and humidity, ignition point value, smoke degree, aroma and medicinal properties of the product are all controllable.

[0014] Further optionally, the paper comprises ordinary paper or compound herbal paper.

[0015] Further optionally, the compound herbal paper is made from the compound herbal raw materials.

[0016] Further optionally, the compound herbal paper comprises: a multi-layer composite structure.

[0017] Further optionally, the multi-layer composite structure includes: a core medicinal layer, a transdermal enhancement layer, and a kidney-warming and strengthening layer.

[0018] Further optionally, the method further includes: performing microporous treatment on the paper.

[0019] Compared with the existing technology, this application has the following technical effects:

[0020] This application utilizes a combination of Chinese medicinal materials and a plant-based formulation for expanded materials (without additives). Advanced chemical analysis and testing techniques are used to create expanded materials after pharmacological experiments using advanced expanded material manufacturing technology. This expanded material, or a filamentous expanded material (to increase air permeability and lower the flash point), is then wrapped in paper to create a moxibustion or incense burner. This product, when used in practice, meets both the needs of moxibustion therapy and daily incense use, achieving both practical and market value through a wide variety of product types, a wide audience, and a wide range of usage scenarios.

[0021] This application not only inherits the moxibustion and incense making technologies in traditional Chinese medicine, but also realizes the integration of traditional technology and modern technology, integrating the two aspects of traditional moxibustion and incense making technologies with product characteristics; this application greatly reduces the core pain points of traditional products such as large smoke hazards, significant temperature fluctuations, and serious waste of medicinal materials; this application avoids the shortcomings of moxibustion sticks and incense products produced by existing traditional manufacturing technologies, which have few varieties, backward production processes, narrow audiences, and few applicable scenarios, resulting in low product added value and difficulty in promoting products to the international market; the preparation method of the herbal compound puffed body and its products in this application has practical value and industrial value that is suitable for industrialization, standardization, internationalization, simplification, high efficiency, low cost, multiple varieties, and high quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Other features, objects and advantages of the present application will become more apparent upon reading the detailed description of non-limiting embodiments made with reference to the following drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 : A schematic diagram of a product of a compound herbal expanded body according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2 : A schematic diagram of the structure of a compound herbal expanded body wrapped with paper in one embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 3 : Schematic diagram of the sheet molding process for the compound herbal expanded body according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 4 : Schematic diagram of the filling process of the compound herbal expanded body according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure numerals: 1-paper, 2-puffed body, 3-paper portion sprayed with glue, 4-glue, 5-mold, 6-filamentous puffed body, 7-filling. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] In one embodiment of the present application, a method for preparing a compound herbal puffed body comprises the following steps: using compound herbal raw materials; crushing and puffing the compound herbal raw materials; and preparing the compound herbal puffed body.

[0030] This embodiment adopts a formula of Chinese medicinal materials and plants to manufacture expanded body materials (without additives), uses advanced chemical analysis and testing technology, and uses advanced expanded body manufacturing technology to make a compound herbal expanded body after pharmacological experiments. The expanded body or filamentous expanded body (increases air permeability and lowers the ignition point value) is then wrapped in paper to make moxibustion or incense to improve its application scenarios.

[0031] Among them, in this embodiment, it is preferred to use puffing equipment to perform the puffing process.

[0032] The compound herbal expanded body is a three-dimensional network structure with honeycomb holes of controllable specifications and shapes.

[0033] In another embodiment of the present application, a compound herbal puffed body is used to wrap paper around the compound herbal puffed body to produce a moxibustion stick or incense. After wrapping with paper, the resulting compound herbal puffed moxibustion stick or compound herbal puffed incense can be adjusted in diameter, length, density, air permeability, wetness / humidity, flash point, odor, smoke level, burning time, and pharmacological properties.

[0034] Wherein, the paper includes ordinary paper or compound herbal paper.

[0035] Among them, in the above-mentioned crushing and puffing treatment of the compound herbal raw materials, in the process of producing puffed bodies by processing the powdered materials into powder materials, different ratios of raw materials and processed raw materials are combined. This method can be used to control the density and air permeability of the puffed bodies produced.

[0036] Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present application, when using expanded bodies to manufacture expanded body products, such as cylindrical products, while the diameter and length of the cylindrical product remain unchanged, in the process of making the expanded body into the product, the changes in the diameter and length of the filamentary expanded body are controlled to achieve the technical purpose of controlling the intrinsic density, air permeability, and actual volume of the burned expanded body, thereby achieving a method for controlling the ignition point value and smoke density of the cylindrical product.

[0037] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the prepared puffed body is preferably a filamentous puffed body, which has a diameter of 0.5-3 mm and a length of 10-30 mm, and is made into a paper tube with paper, and then the filamentous puffed body is filled into the paper tube to complete the product production.

[0038] Further preferably, the compound herbal paper is made from the compound herbal raw materials.

[0039] The compound herbal paper comprises a multi-layer composite structure.

[0040] The multi-layer composite structure includes: a core drug effect layer, a synergistic transdermal layer and a warming kidney and strengthening body layer. Specifically, a three-layer composite structure is preferably adopted, specifically including: a core drug effect layer, a synergistic transdermal layer and a warming kidney and strengthening body layer.

[0041] For the core medicinal layer (middle layer, accounting for 60%), the following combination is preferably adopted: monarch drug: golden moxa 30% + moxa 20%; ministerial drug: cinnamon twig 12% + atractylodes 10%; adjuvant drug: angelica 8% + patchouli 7%; guiding drug: agarwood 5% + costus root 5%.

[0042] For the synergistic transdermal layer (inner layer, skin-facing side, accounting for 25%), the following formula is preferably used: 15% of Chuanxiong, 10% of stir-fried Citrus aurantium with bran, and carrier: cotton fiber.

[0043] The following formula is preferably used for the warming kidney and strengthening body layer (outer layer, accounting for 15%): 8% salt cyperus rotundus, 7% dipsacus root, and carrier: bamboo fiber + plant ash.

[0044] Furthermore, this embodiment further includes: microporation of the paper. This includes: using microporous laser technology to create micropores of a predetermined aperture in the formed paper. Furthermore, laser microporous technology is preferably used to construct a three-dimensional mesh-like oxygen supply network system within the product structure.

[0045] In this embodiment, the manufactured compound herbal paper is applied using laser microporous technology and equipment to precisely create micropores with a specific aperture (paper thickness ≥ 50 GSM; air permeability: ≥ 60 CU; pore size 0.02-0.10 mm, micropore density ≥ 100 holes / cm2). The punched paper forms a gridded, hollowed-out paper with high air permeability, a lower ignition point, and a faster burning speed. This reduces the amount of paper burned and the ignition point, thereby reducing the amount of smoke. When the paper is rolled into a long cylindrical shape, the overall structure forms a three-dimensional mesh-like oxygen supply network system. The advantages of using a laser microporous machine to punch large areas of paper are high efficiency and ease of operation. This avoids waste of raw materials in all the punched paper sections. In this embodiment, during the product production process, it is necessary to combine the two methods of lamination hollowing paper and laser microporous paper, depending on the actual situation, to improve the recovery rate of the hollowed-out paper sections and the amount of recycled paper.

[0046] In this embodiment, the types and selection of Chinese herbal medicine materials are described in detail as follows:

[0047] (1) Selection of Chinese herbal medicine materials The main materials for making compound paper moxibustion sticks:

[0048] According to the compatibility of traditional Chinese medicine, these medicinal materials are selected for preparation: agarwood, golden moxa, moxa, tangerine peel (dried tangerine peel), cloves, soapberry thorn, atractylodes, Chuanxiong, vinegar myrrh, fried aurantium with bran, angelica dahurica, costus root, Dipsacus asper, salted Achyranthes bidentata, Stephania tetrandra, cinnamon twig, Patchouli, and Angelica dahurica.

[0049] (2) Selection of Chinese herbal medicine materials The main materials for making compound paper incense are: According to the compatibility of traditional Chinese medicine, these herbs are selected and prepared: agarwood, golden moxa, sandalwood, orange peel (tangerine peel), cloves, thin Chinese herbal medicine. The characteristics of the main raw materials are:

[0050] The data explains that the burning point fluctuates due to moisture content and morphology; the medicinal properties are based on the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and modern pharmacological research. Practical application requires syndrome differentiation and compatibility, with proven safe compounds being preferred.

[0051] Combustion characteristics description:

[0052] Aromatic herbs (agarwood, cloves): They have a low burning point and produce little smoke, but cloves tend to produce thick smoke due to their high oil content.

[0053] Moxa type: Golden moxa has purer smoke and sweeter smell due to the purification process.

[0054] Roots and tubers (Atractylodes lancea, Angelica sinensis): There will be a lot of burning residue, so the temperature needs to be controlled to prevent smoldering.

[0055] Furthermore, in this embodiment, Chinese medicinal materials suitable for smoking are selected, and detailed examples are given below.

[0056] Agarwood:

[0057] Low-temperature combustion (<200℃): Releases agarwood furan and linalool, enhancing the calming and soothing effect.

[0058] High temperature combustion (>400℃): The aroma becomes more pungent, the ability to promote qi and relieve pain is enhanced, but it consumes qi and damages yin.

[0059] Tangerine peel:

[0060] Combustion changes: Hesperidin is converted into hesperetin, which enhances the expectorant effect but irritates the gastric mucosa.

[0061] Moxa:

[0062] Combustion changes: Cellulose carbonization releases volatile oils of mugwort (camphor, eucalyptol), and the smoke is light white.

[0063] clove:

[0064] Combustion changes: Eugenol vaporizes, producing spicy and thick smoke.

[0065] Astragalus:

[0066] The antioxidant activity of flavonoids increases after burning, but excessive intake can cause paralysis.

[0067] Atractylodes lancea + moxa:

[0068] Combustion changes: Volatile oils (atractylodes ketone, eucalyptol) are vaporized at high temperature to generate smoke with strong penetrating power.

[0069] Medicinal property transformation and compatibility synergy:

[0070] Disinfection fumigation: Atractylodes lancea + Astragalus membranaceus (enhanced antibacterial properties, light smoke);

[0071] Fumigation disinfection: Atractylodes lancea + moxa (antibacterial rate > 90%);

[0072] Active ingredients: Ganoderma lucidum powder + moxa (burns slowly at low temperature and releases).

[0073] The compound herbal raw materials used in this embodiment preferably adopt the following three groups of compatibility schemes.

[0074] Plan 1: Warming the meridians and unblocking the collaterals (mainly targeting cold and blood stasis)

[0075] Main drug: Golden Moxa 40%. Assistant drug: Cinnamon Twig 15%. Adjuvant drug: Chuanxiong 8% + Angelica dahurica 8%.

[0076] Adjuvant: Clove 5% + Salt Achyranthes 5%.

[0077] Plan 2: Damp-removing and cold-dispelling type (mainly targeting dampness and edema)

[0078] Main drug: Atractylodes lancea 20% + common moxa 30%. Assistant drug: Stephania tetrandra 15% + Patchouli 12%. Adjuvant drug: Angelica dahurica 10% + Tangerine peel 8% + Gleditsia chinensis 5%. Assistant drug: Costus root 5%.

[0079] Plan 3: Qi and Blood Dual Regulation (Mainly for Asthenia and Fatigue)

[0080] Main drug: Dipsacus root 25% + moxa 30%. Assistant drug: Angelica sinensis 15% + Myrrh 10%. Adjuvant drug: Polygonatum sibiricum 12% + Cinnamon twig 8%. Guiding drug: Asarum 3%.

[0081] In this embodiment, the selection of materials for manufacturing the expanded body is also described in detail below.

[0082] (1) Material name: bamboo fiber (wood fiber, such as pine and birch), wormwood ash, and cassava starch.

[0083] Regarding the combustion characteristics of bamboo fiber: it has a low ignition point (only 200°C in a dry and fluffy state), burns quickly, and leaves behind dark gray ash and dark smoke. Its physical properties: its density is lower than cotton fiber, and its hollow structure enhances breathability. Its wet strength is only 60% of its dry strength, requiring blending with other fibers for improved durability.

[0084] Regarding the combustion characteristics of cassava starch: low ignition point (180–220°C); medicinal properties: no pharmacological activity, often used as a food thickener. Safety: high-purity starch (protein residue <0.1%) combustion products are CO2 and H2O, almost non-toxic; however, dust concentration is >60g / m 3 There is a risk of explosion.

[0085] Combustion characteristics of wormwood ash: 183-200℃ (affected by purity); open flame temperature: 550-850℃

[0086] Chemical Properties: Calcium ions and alkaline ash support hemostatic and antibacterial properties, making it suitable for topical applications and the development of functional materials. Expanded Applications: It can be used as an antimicrobial agent, deodorizing filler, or as a traditional lye solution, expanding its application in specialty paper.

[0087] (2) According to the formula of the manufacturing technology of expanded body, these three materials are selected. Compared with other special expanded materials, they have long fibers, are easy to burn, and have less smoke and odor.

[0088] (3) Characteristics of raw materials

[0089]

[0090] In this embodiment, the proportions of the above materials are preferably as follows (based on 100 kg of finished product):

[0091]

[0092] Among them, the ratio of this embodiment is based on: the fiber carrier needs to contain starch (≥15%) to ensure the expansion rate (5 to 8 times the adhesiveness of cassava starch to avoid burning and cracking.

[0093] The specific production process and procedures are as follows: first, the raw materials are pretreated; then the Chinese herbal medicine is processed: it is crushed through a 100-mesh sieve; then the fiber is modified: bamboo (wood) fiber is crushed through a 100-mesh sieve and delignified with a 5% NaOH solution to improve fiber activity; finally, mixing and conditioning are carried out: the herbs, fibers, and adhesives are mixed with water in proportion, and the moisture content is adjusted to about 18% to 22%.

[0094] The aforementioned formulas exhibit synergistic effects: Fiber reinforcement combination: bamboo fiber (skeleton) + cassava starch (flexibility); colloid treatment: alkali-boiling bamboo fiber with mugwort ash enhances the strength of the expanded structure. Regarding smoke control, pre-treatment with wood ash reduces smoke generation during bamboo / cotton fiber combustion (promoting complete oxidation). In actual use, mugwort ash must be filtered for impurities before use.

[0095] Among the above raw material processing, it is preferred to classify and process them according to the properties of the Chinese herbal medicine materials and the expanded body they are used for:

[0096] (1) Agarwood and Atractylodes need to be pre-fermented for 24 hours (at 30°C) to soften the lignin.

[0097] (2) After sandalwood, clove, Chuanxiong, cassia twig, bran-fried Citrus aurantium, asarum, Duhuo, costus root, Dipsacus asper, salted Achyranthes bidentata, Stephania tetrandra, and Angelica sinensis are desilted, a vibrating screen is used to remove sediment with an aperture of ≤0.5 mm.

[0098] (3) According to the technology of manufacturing expanded body: fried Citrus aurantium with bran, cinnamon twig, salt Eucommia ulmoides, Dipsacus asper, salt Achyranthes bidentata, Stephania tetrandra, bamboo fiber, cotton fiber and Artemisia argyi ash need to go through the degumming process.

[0099] (4) According to the temperature of the expansion equipment: all solid raw materials are dried at low temperature, the temperature is controlled ≤85, and the moisture content is reduced to 9%.

[0100] (5) Use a fine crusher to add Chinese medicinal materials: crush and grind all solid Chinese herbal medicine raw materials into powder, and filter the materials with a 120-mesh filter to achieve a powder precision of 80um-100um.

[0101] Using the same processing flow, bamboo fiber (wood fiber, such as pine and birch), wormwood ash, and cassava starch raw materials are crushed and ground into powder, and then filtered through a 120-mesh filter to achieve a powder precision of 80um-100um.

[0102] (6) Processing Chinese herbal medicines using a fine crusher: All solid Chinese herbal medicine raw materials are crushed and ground into powder. After filtering through a 120-mesh filter, the material is reduced to a powdered form with a precision of 100um-80um. The particles of this part of the material are relatively coarse, and the paper produced can be used specifically for making compound herbal moxibustion sticks.

[0103] Using the same processing flow, five flammable spices, namely agarwood, sandalwood, cloves, golden moxa and moxa, are filtered through an 80-mesh filter to achieve a fine powder of 100um-80um. The particles of this material are relatively large.

[0104] (7) Use a fine crusher to process papermaking materials: crush and grind bamboo fiber, cotton fiber, and wormwood ash, which are special materials for papermaking, into powder. After filtering with a 120-mesh filter, the material is reduced to a powder with a precision of 100um-80um. The particles of this part of the material are relatively fine.

[0105] In this embodiment, the raw material post-processing and storage steps involved are as follows.

[0106] According to the above steps, the required raw materials are used and processed into powder, and each raw material is stored in a container separately.

[0107] Specific environmental factors to be controlled are as follows:

[0108] (1) Temperature and humidity: warehouse temperature ≤30℃, relative humidity 40%-60% (wood pulp) or ≤65% (straw pulp);

[0109] (2) Ventilation system: ≥3 air changes per hour.

[0110] The following will describe in detail the process and production procedures for manufacturing the expanded body core.

[0111] Puffing core technology:

[0112] 1. Specific explanation and examples

[0113] (1) The role of graph TB

[0114] (2) Layout direction: The structure of the control flow graph is in the vertical direction (top → bottom).

[0115] (3) Node relationship: Use arrows to connect each process link to intuitively display the production sequence.

[0116] (4) Industry application: Widely used in process visualization of food, feed, and material puffing processes.

[0117] 2. Example of a puffing process flow chart (Mermaid syntax)

[0118] Core technology and production procedures of expanded body:

[0119] graph LR (Note: In the flowchart of the puffing process, graph TB is the core identifier in the Mermaid flowchart syntax, which means: graph represents the definition of the flowchart, and TB is the direction instruction (Top to Bottom), that is, vertical layout from top to bottom)

[0120] Step 1. A [Raw material mixing] -> B [Tempering treatment]

[0121] Step 2. B-->C [Extrusion]

[0122] Step 3. C-->D [Mold Forming]

[0123] Step 4. D-->E [Cutting and forming]

[0124] Step 5.E-->F [Drying and Dehydration]

[0125] Step 6.F-->G[hot air drying]

[0126] Corresponding to the actual process:

[0127] A→B: Mix medicinal material powder + medicinal material carrier raw material powder + water and then steam condition;

[0128] C: twin-screw extruder high temperature and high pressure puffing;

[0129] D→F: mold shaping → cutting → hot air drying;

[0130] F→G: hot air drying → hot air drying

[0131] 3. Key points summary:

[0132] TB is a layout instruction: similar instructions also include LR (left to right), BT (down to up), etc.

[0133] Standardized tool: Mermaid is a commonly used drawing language for technical documents, which supports direct embedding in Markdown / Confluence and other platforms.

[0134] 4. Value of the puffing process: Through the flowchart, you can quickly analyze bottlenecks (such as long drying time, etc.) and optimize production capacity.

[0135] 5. The specific production procedure of the puffing body is shown below.

[0136] Equipment: Use a twin-screw wet puffing machine (pore diameter 0.5-15 mm);

[0137] Temperature control: (1) Feed zone: 80-100°C → Melt zone: 140-160°C → Puffing zone: 180°C (including volatile oil); (2) Medicinal materials are reduced to 150°C;

[0138] Pressure and shear: (1) Pressure gradient: feeding section (1 MPa) → forming section (30-40 MPa); (2) High shear force causes the cell wall of the fiber to break, and the release rate of the active ingredients is increased by 40%.

[0139] Post-processing and molding: (1) Cutting and shaping: rotary knife cuts into cylindrical shape (length 5-8 cm, diameter 1 cm) on the spot; (2) Low-temperature drying: hot air drying at 50°C to a moisture content of ≤8%, to avoid high-temperature damage to active ingredients;

[0140] Surface spraying: Preferably use nano-silver solution (0.1%) to spray sterilization and plant essential oil to increase fragrance.

[0141] Key points to note:

[0142] (1) Protection of active ingredients: The puffing temperature of volatile oil-containing medicinal materials (such as peppermint) should be ≤150°C to prevent the loss of essential oil; use segmented temperature rise and rapid pressure release at the end (pressure difference ≥10 MPa) to shorten the high-temperature residence time;

[0143] (2) Control of expansion uniformity: The fiber particle size must be ≤0.5 mm to prevent clogging of the die hole and uneven density; the screw speed should be 200-250 rpm. Excessive shearing will cause the fiber to be too broken (porosity ↓);

[0144] (3) Optimization of combustion performance: combustion aid addition: konjac gum accounted for more than 5% to ensure slow and uniform combustion (burning rate 0.8-1.2 cm / min); flame retardant control: sodium alginate coating reduces open flames and prolongs smoldering time;

[0145] (4) Safety and environmental protection: chemical foaming agents (such as azodicarbonamide) are prohibited, and pure physical expansion is adopted;

[0146] (5) Waste gas treatment: The expanded tail gas is dust-removed by water curtain + activated carbon adsorption (VOCs removal rate>90%).

[0147] Optimization table of process parameters for expanded body production:

[0148]

[0149] 7. The production of green compound herbal extruded body should focus on three key points:

[0150] (1) Material adaptation: The herb-fiber blending ratio ensures the expansion skeleton and drug release;

[0151] (2) Precise process: low-temperature extrusion (≤150°C) protects heat-sensitive ingredients, and high-pressure shearing improves drug efficacy;

[0152] (3) Safety redundancy: physical expansion + natural additives achieve controlled combustion and zero toxic emissions.

[0153] The density of the herbal puffed moxibustion incense product produced by this process is 0.15-0.25g / cm 3 , less smoldering smoke, ash residue rate <15%, in line with the requirements of traditional Chinese medicine moxibustion therapy and environmental protection.

[0154] 8. The core purpose of expanding Chinese medicinal materials:

[0155] (1) Improvement of drug release and absorption rate: Cell wall rupture: The high pressure at the moment of expansion ruptures the cell wall of the medicinal material, forming a sponge-like porous structure (thin-wall cell rupture rate ≥ 95%), and the release of active ingredients (such as water-soluble and fat-soluble substances) is increased by 1.9 to 18.4 times;

[0156] (2) Shortening extraction time: Traditional decoction takes several hours, while after expansion, it can be absorbed by brewing or chewing, which shortens the extraction time by 70% to 85%;

[0157] (3) It can effectively improve the taste and taking experience;

[0158] (4) By burning moxibustion incense, the medicinal properties of traditional products are improved;

[0159] (5) Can effectively remove odor: after puffing, the unpleasant-smelling medicinal materials (such as asafetida and testes) have a crispy taste, covering up the bitter taste;

[0160] (6) Convenient: puffing products can be directly chewed or brewed with hot water, without the need for decoction, suitable for modern fast-paced life;

[0161] (7) Can extend shelf life and save resources;

[0162] (8) Enhanced stability: puffing inactivates lipase, reduces oxidation and spoilage, and extends shelf life at room temperature. Reducing the amount of medicinal materials: due to the increased absorption rate, the required dosage is reduced for the same efficacy, alleviating the problem of tight supply of traditional Chinese medicine resources.

[0163] 9. Formula characteristics: scientific compatibility and process adaptation.

[0164] 10. The preferred medicinal and edible base formula of the embodiment:

[0165] Medicinal material carrier: bamboo fiber (wood fiber such as pine and birch), leaf ash, and cassava starch (40%-50%) as the base, with medicinal and edible herbs (such as wormwood, mint, agarwood, and sandalwood) accounting for 50%-60%.

[0166] 11. Moisture control: the moisture content of the raw materials should be adjusted to 10%-20%, too high and easy to stick, too low and not enough to puff.

[0167] 12. Temperature and pressure classification: medicinal material type, temperature range, and pressure range: (1) containing volatile oils (such as mint) 120-160℃, 4-5 atm; (2) roots and stems (such as ginseng) 180-280℃, 8-10 atm; (3) no addition and nutrient retention. Pure natural formula: only contains grains and Chinese medicinal materials, no preservatives, essences, and puffed process retains heat-sensitive ingredients such as vitamin C (retention rate > 85%).

[0168] The preferred application cases and industrialization of the embodiment are illustrated as follows.

[0169] Representative products: Zhi Mei Bang Bubble Rice Series: Puffed into instant rice fruits after puffed yiyi and chicken gizzard, with strong rehydration, can be used as a meal replacement or snack.

[0170] Puffed coffee / tea: directly brewed to retain antioxidant substances, enhance metabolism and anti-fatigue function.

[0171] Further technical extensions: (1) Integration of intelligent diagnosis and treatment: For example, the Zhiyibang ChatiSS system provides a closed-loop service of "diagnosis-prescription-consumption" based on puffed medicinal and edible materials. (2) Resource sustainability: The utilization rate of medicinal and edible materials is improved after puffing, reducing resource waste. Puffed Chinese medicinal materials enhance the efficacy through physical wall breaking, improve the taste through basic carriers, and adapt the medicinal properties through grading processes, thus realizing the modern transformation of "good medicine is not bitter, moxibustion plus incense, and the smell is more fragrant". The core of its formula lies in the scientific combination of medicinal and edible materials, and the maximum retention of active ingredients through precise puffing parameters, providing a new path for the industrialization and internationalization of traditional Chinese medicine.

[0172] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the step 1 in the above-mentioned core process and production procedure of the expanded body: raw material mixing → tempering treatment is further described as follows.

[0173] Equipment name: preferably a powder mixer (or tempering mixer);

[0174] Implementation details of this embodiment: (1) Place the medicinal material carriers: bamboo fiber (wood fiber, such as pine or birch), wormwood ash, cassava starch, and Chinese medicinal materials (e.g., wormwood, mint, agarwood, sandalwood) in a mixing chamber according to the formula ratio. (2) Add water to adjust the moisture content to 15%–25%, stirring for approximately 3 minutes to ensure uniform material. Temperature control requirements: Some formulas require steam pre-conditioning (80–90°C) to promote starch pre-gelatinization.

[0175] Furthermore, the above-mentioned step 2. tempering treatment → extrusion puffing is further elaborated as follows.

[0176] Equipment name: Twin-screw extruder (mainstream model TB65 / TB70 series);

[0177] Implementation details include: Temperature zoning control: (1) Feeding zone: 30–70°C (anti-caking); (2) Melting zone: 65–150°C (starch gelatinization); (3) Extrusion zone: 100–180°C (high-pressure extrusion). Pressure and shear: Screw speed 200–300 rpm, pressure 3–8 MPa, material residence time ≤ 30 seconds. (4) Energy conversion: Mechanical friction heat vaporizes water, resulting in a volume expansion of 5–20 times.

[0178] The following further describes step 3 of the above process and production procedure: extrusion and puffing → mold forming.

[0179] Equipment name: Die head system (integrated at the end of the extruder);

[0180] Implementation details involved: (1) Mold type: round, plum blossom, sheet, etc., with a hole diameter of 3–10 mm, which determines the product shape. (2) Pressure release: The material is instantly depressurized (>10 MPa → normal pressure) through the die hole, and the water flash vaporizes and sets the shape. (3) Wear-resistant material: Tungsten carbide alloy mold, resistant to high-pressure wear.

[0181] The following further describes step 4 of the above process and production procedure: mold forming → cutting and forming.

[0182] Equipment name: Rotary cutting machine (synchronous speed regulation type);

[0183] Implementation details: (1) Cutting method: High-speed rotating blades (800–1200 rpm) cut the puffed strips instantly. (2) Length control: 15 cm (error ≤ 1 mm), achieved by adjusting the conveyor belt speed. (3) The puffed body produced according to the design is cut into the designed size using a cutting machine. (4) Anti-adhesion design: The blades are coated with Teflon to reduce material adhesion. A high-pressure twin-screw extruder (such as MST-70) is selected with a servo cutting system, and the drying process is optimized to ensure the integrity of the long product.

[0184] The following further describes step 5 of the above process and production procedure: cutting and forming → drying and dehydration.

[0185] Equipment name: hot air dryer (multi-layer mesh belt type);

[0186] Implementation details: (1) Temperature and time: 180–200°C, 3–4 minutes, reducing the semi-finished product moisture content from ~16% to ≤5%. (2) Airflow design: Countercurrent hot air (wind speed 1.5–2 m / s) to ensure uniform dehydration. (3) Energy efficiency optimization: Some equipment integrates waste heat recovery systems, saving energy by >30%.

[0187] Key process control points:

[0188] Process control parameter target effect

[0189] Tempering treatment moisture content 15-25% Starch evenly absorbs water and pre-gelatinizes The extrusion end temperature is 160-180℃, completely α-enhanced, and the expansion rate is >5 times

[0190] Drying and dehydration moisture ≤ 5% to extend shelf life and improve crispness

[0191] Note: The data is based on the technical specifications of the self-expanding production line. In actual application, the parameters need to be adjusted according to the characteristics of the raw materials (such as starch content).

[0192] Further, in this embodiment, food-grade paper and small paper processed into products are used. First, food-grade paper is used. Second, according to the design of the compound herbal puffed body moxibustion stick or incense, the small paper is cut into small paper that wraps the product. Assuming that the product produced is 10 mm in diameter and 150 mm in length, the circumference is about 31.42 mm. The small paper is cut into paper 150 mm long and 35 mm wide (31.42+3.6 mm (paper area for glue adhesion and sealing part) = 35 mm wide). Then the packaging box of the compound herbal puffed body moxibustion stick or incense is made.

[0193] In this embodiment, the puffed body made of compound herbal raw materials is processed into a honeycomb-shaped three-dimensional net-like cylindrical puffed body structure with controllable specifications and shapes using crushing, puffing, cutting, paper rolling, drying, packaging, and storage technologies and equipment. After being directly wrapped in paper, it is made into two types of products (compound herbal puffed moxibustion and compound herbal puffed incense, collectively referred to as: puffed moxibustion and incense) with controllable diameter, length, density, air permeability, dryness, ignition point value, odor, smoke degree, burning time, and pharmacological properties.

[0194] Preferably, the following two preparation methods are used, as shown below:

[0195] (Method 1):

[0196] 1. graph LR program:

[0197] Step 1. A [raw material mixing]-->B [conditioning treatment]

[0198] Step 2. B-->C [extrusion puffing]

[0199] Step 3. C-->D [mold forming]

[0200] Step 4. D-->E [cutting shaping]

[0201] Step 5. E-->F [drying and dehydrating]

[0202] Step 6. F-->G [paper wrapping]

[0203] Step 7. G-->H [gluing and sealing]

[0204] Step 8. H-->I [hot air drying]

[0205] Step 9. I-->J [quality inspection and boxing]

[0206] Step 10. J-->K [transportation and storage]

[0207] 2. Corresponding real process:

[0208] Step 1. Raw material mixing --> Tempering treatment: Mix the raw materials in the correct proportions and stir thoroughly.

[0209] Step 2. Tempering treatment --> Extrusion puffing, feed the raw materials into a twin-screw wet extruder.

[0210] Step 3. Extrusion and puffing --> Mold forming: The puffed material is put into the mold through the special device of the puffing machine.

[0211] Step 4. Mold forming --> cutting and shaping, the diameter and pattern of the mold are determined, and the formed expanded body is extruded.

[0212] Step 5. Cutting and forming --> Drying and dehydration, the extruded puffed body is cut into puffed bodies with controllable diameter and length.

[0213] Step 6. Drying and Dehydration --> Paper Wrapping: After the expanded body is dried by hot air, it is wrapped with paper on the cylindrical expanded body.

[0214] Step 7. Paper wrapping --> Glue and seal. Spray food-grade glue to stick the cylinder to the paper, then stick the edges of the paper together and seal.

[0215] Step 8. Glue and seal --> Hot air drying, use hot air drying equipment and low temperature drying.

[0216] Step 9. Hot air drying --> Quality inspection and packaging, and then after each inspection, the products are placed in boxes and packaged.

[0217] Step 10. Quality inspection and boxing --> transportation and storage. The packaged products are stored in the secondary warehouse.

[0218] Specifically, in terms of storage: according to the standards of the production license, the finished paper is sealed and packaged for storage, and food-grade outer packaging is used. Physical protection: It must have tear resistance and pressure resistance (such as gray board and white board). Barrier properties: Moisture-proof, oil-proof, and penetration-proof. Printing adaptability: The surface is clean and flat, and supports multi-color printing (such as the outer packaging paper needs to be beautifully printed). Environmentally friendly and recyclable: In compliance with the "Plastic Restriction Order" policy, recyclable paper-based materials are given priority. In terms of specific transportation, it is preferred to use wooden box outer packaging to prevent the sealed packaging from being damaged.

[0219] (Method 2)

[0220] This embodiment uses a puffed body 2 made primarily from compound herbal raw materials. A puffing machine is used to first produce a filamentous puffed body 6 (0.5-3 mm in diameter, 10-30 mm in length). Paper 1 is then used to form a paper tube with a controllable diameter and length according to the design. The filamentous puffed body 6 is then filled into the paper tube to complete the product.

[0221] 1.graph LR program:

[0222] Step 1. A [Raw material mixing] -> B [Tempering treatment]

[0223] Step 2. B-->C [Extrusion]

[0224] Step 3. C-->D [Mold Forming]

[0225] Step 4. D-->E [Cutting and forming]

[0226] Step 5.E-->F [Drying and Dehydration]

[0227] Step 6. F-->G [Making paper tube]

[0228] Step 7. G-->H [Glue and seal]

[0229] Step 8. H-->I [hot air drying]

[0230] Step 9. I-->J[Empty tube mold 5]

[0231] Step 10. J-->K [Filling Materials]

[0232] Step 11. K-->L [Remove mold set 5]

[0233] Step 12. L-->M [Quality Inspection and Packing]

[0234] Step 13. M-->N [Transportation and Storage]

[0235] 2. Corresponding to the actual process:

[0236] Step 1. Raw material mixing --> Tempering treatment: Mix the raw materials in the correct proportions and stir thoroughly.

[0237] Step 2. Tempering treatment --> Extrusion puffing, feed the raw materials into a twin-screw wet extruder.

[0238] Step 3. Extrusion and puffing --> Mold forming: The puffed material is put into the mold through the special device of the puffing machine.

[0239] Step 4. Mold forming --> cutting and shaping, the diameter and pattern of the mold are determined, and the formed expanded body 2 is extruded.

[0240] Step 5. Cutting and forming --> Drying and dehydration, the extruded expanded body 2 is cut into expanded bodies 2 with controllable diameter and length, see Figure 1 shown.

[0241] Step 6. Drying and dehydration --> Papermaking empty tube (see Figure 2 shown)

[0242] Step 7. Make a paper tube --> Glue and seal. Spray food-grade glue 4 on the glue-spraying part 3, stick the cylinder to the paper 1, and then stick the edge of the paper 1 and seal it to make a paper tube.

[0243] Step 8. Gluing and sealing --> Hot air drying: Use hot air drying equipment and low-temperature drying.

[0244] Step 9. Hot air drying --> empty tube mold 5.

[0245] Step 10. Empty tube mold 5 (see Figure 3 Filling material (see Figure 4 As shown), filling the expanded body 2 in the sleeve mold 5 7.

[0246] Step 11. Fill the material --> Remove the mold 5.

[0247] Step 12. Disassemble mold set 5 --> Quality inspection and packaging, and then put them into boxes and package them after each inspection.

[0248] Step 13. Quality inspection and boxing --> transportation and storage. The packaged products are stored in the secondary warehouse.

[0249] This application is based on compound herbal raw materials, combined with the technology and equipment of crushing, puffing, cutting, paper rolling, drying and packaging; the scientific formula of Chinese medicinal materials and puffed body materials is applied, which is suitable for manufacturing long cylindrical moxibustion sticks or incense products, and the diameter, length, density, dryness and humidity, ignition point, smell, smoke density and burning time of the manufactured moxibustion sticks or incense products are controllable, and they are exquisite and beautiful. It avoids the two types of products of moxibustion sticks and incense manufactured by traditional processes in the prior art, which have narrow product audiences, few applicable scenarios, and are not universal, resulting in low product added value. The preparation method of this application makes the puffed moxibustion incense products manufactured by it have practical value and industrial value suitable for industrialization, standardization, simplification, high efficiency, low cost, multiple varieties and high quality.

[0250] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and can refer to internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0251] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0252] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely for ease of description and simplified operation. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meanings.

[0253] The above embodiments are intended only to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. The present application is described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the technical solutions of the present application may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present application and should be included within the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A method for preparing a compound herbal expanded body, characterized in that: include: Using compound herbal raw materials; Grinding and expanding the compound herbal raw materials; The compound herbal expanded body is prepared.

2. The method for preparing the compound herbal expanded body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The above-mentioned puffing process includes: using puffing equipment to perform the puffing process.

3. The method for preparing the compound herbal expanded body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The compound herbal expanded body is a three-dimensional network structure with honeycomb holes of controllable specifications and shapes.

4. The compound herbal expanded body is characterized by: The compound herbal expanded body is prepared by the preparation method of any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The application of the compound herbal expanded body is characterized by: The compound herbal puffed body as claimed in claim 4 is used, and paper is wrapped around the periphery of the compound herbal puffed body to make moxibustion sticks or incense.

6. The use of the compound herbal expanded product according to claim 5, characterized in that: The paper includes ordinary paper or compound herbal paper.

7. The use of the compound herbal expanded product according to claim 6, characterized in that: The compound herbal paper is made from the compound herbal raw materials.

8. The use of the compound herbal expanded product according to claim 6, characterized in that: The compound herbal paper comprises a multi-layer composite structure.

9. The use of the compound herbal expanded product according to claim 8, characterized in that: The multi-layer composite structure includes: a core medicinal layer, a transdermal enhancement layer and a kidney-warming and strengthening layer.

10. The use of the compound herbal expanded product according to any one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that: Also includes: The paper is subjected to a microporous treatment.

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