Herbal formula breath freshening food and preparation method thereof
By using herbal ingredients such as cloves, sesame, and Sichuan pepper, the formula solves the problems of tongue irritation and poor breath freshening effect of natural herbal breath freshening tablets, achieving highly effective breath freshening and sustained anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202610215036.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-02-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing natural herbal breath freshener tablets are prone to causing tongue irritation during use and are not very effective at freshening breath.
This herbal formula, with cloves, sesame, and Sichuan pepper as the main ingredients, combined with optional osmanthus, honeysuckle, mint or menthol, and licorice, is prepared by uniformly mixing and shaping to produce a herbal breath freshener that reduces tongue irritation and enhances breath freshening effect.
With a small number of ingredients, it achieves comprehensive anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, effectively prevents bad breath, reduces tongue irritation, improves taste, and provides a fresh feeling that lasts for several hours.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of breath-freshening food technology, specifically to a herbal breath-freshening food and its preparation method. Background Technology
[0002] Breath fresheners are tablets used to eliminate bad breath; they are also called mouthwash or breath fresheners. Compared to mouthwash or toothpaste, they are very convenient and quick to use. Because they need to be dissolved in the mouth before swallowing, safety and effectiveness are equally important. With increasing health awareness, products with natural herbal formulas are popular due to their safety and fewer toxic side effects. However, breath fresheners made with natural herbal formulas can cause a stinging sensation on the tongue, which can be uncomfortable. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the first objective of the present invention is to provide a herbal formula breath freshener that has a good breath freshening effect and can reduce tongue irritation.
[0004] A second objective of this invention is to provide a method for preparing the herbal breath-freshening food product.
[0005] To achieve the first objective of this invention, this invention provides a herbal formula for freshening breath, which includes cloves, sesame seeds, and Sichuan pepper.
[0006] In some embodiments of the present invention, cloves account for 1% to 3% of the mass of the herbal formula breath freshener, sesame seeds account for 1% to 5% of the mass of the herbal formula breath freshener, and Sichuan pepper accounts for 0.2% to 0.7% of the mass of the herbal formula breath freshener.
[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, the herbal breath freshener also includes osmanthus, which accounts for 0.5% to 2% of the mass of the herbal breath freshener.
[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the herbal breath freshener also includes honeysuckle, which accounts for 0.1% to 0.5% of the total mass of the herbal breath freshener.
[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the herbal breath freshener further includes mint, with mint accounting for 3% to 6% of the mass of the herbal breath freshener; or the herbal breath freshener further includes menthol, with menthol accounting for 0.04% to 0.2% of the mass of the herbal breath freshener, preferably 0.08%.
[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the herbal breath freshener also includes licorice, which accounts for 2% to 5% of the mass of the herbal breath freshener.
[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, cloves are replaced with clove oil, sesame oil is replaced with sesame oil, Sichuan pepper is replaced with Sichuan pepper oil, osmanthus is replaced with osmanthus oil, honeysuckle is replaced with honeysuckle water extract, and licorice is replaced with licorice water extract. The amount of clove oil, sesame oil, Sichuan pepper oil, osmanthus oil, honeysuckle water extract, and licorice water extract in the herbal breath freshening food is determined according to the mass percentage of each herbal ingredient in the herbal formula breath freshening food and the proportion of volatile oil content or water extract of each herbal ingredient.
[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the herbal breath freshening food is a herbal breath freshening tablet, which further contains a first excipient, including sorbitol and / or magnesium stearate.
[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the herbal breath freshening food is a herbal breath freshening candy, which further contains a second excipient, including gum base and / or sugar.
[0014] To achieve the second objective of this invention, this invention provides a method for preparing a herbal breath-freshening food product according to any of the above-mentioned schemes, comprising mixing the raw materials evenly, shaping, and obtaining the herbal breath-freshening food product.
[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the herbal breath freshening food is a herbal breath freshening tablet. The preparation method of the herbal breath freshening tablet includes mixing the first excipient and herbal ingredients evenly, molding, and obtaining the herbal breath freshening tablet.
[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, the herbal breath freshening food is a herbal breath freshening candy. The preparation method of the herbal breath freshening candy includes mixing the second excipient evenly, then mixing in the herbal ingredients in proportion, molding, and cooling to obtain the herbal breath freshening candy.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention can achieve the following beneficial effects: This invention's herbal breath freshener, through the combination of cloves, sesame, and Sichuan pepper, and optionally further incorporating osmanthus, honeysuckle, peppermint or menthol, licorice, and other herbal ingredients, achieves a comprehensive anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect with a relatively small ingredient composition, directly preventing the production of bad breath. This formula is rich in various aromatic components, effectively masking and eliminating bad breath, and the taste in the mouth and the breath exhaled after use have a harmonious floral fragrance. It effectively relieves the tingling sensation on the tongue, improving the taste. After use, the active ingredients remain in the mouth, increasing saliva production, allowing fresh breath to last for several hours. Detailed Implementation
[0018] This invention provides a herbal breath-freshening food product containing cloves, sesame seeds, and Sichuan pepper, as well as optional ingredients such as osmanthus, honeysuckle, peppermint or menthol, and licorice. Cloves, sesame seeds, and Sichuan pepper are the main ingredients, primarily responsible for freshening breath and reducing irritation. All the herbal ingredients in the formula are listed in my country's catalogue of medicinal and edible homologous ingredients, ensuring safety and allowing for production and sale as a food product.
[0019] Specifically, the herbal breath freshener contains cloves, sesame seeds, and Sichuan peppercorns.
[0020] Cloves have a fragrant aroma and are rich in volatile oils. They contain the active ingredient eugenol, which has an inhibitory effect on various bacteria. They also contain methyl salicylate, which has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects. When applied to the oral cavity, it causes a noticeable stinging sensation on the tongue.
[0021] Elsholtzia has a fragrant aroma and is rich in volatile oils. It contains the active ingredient thymol, which has an inhibitory effect on various bacteria. When applied to the oral cavity, it causes a noticeable tingling sensation on the tongue.
[0022] Sichuan pepper has a fragrant aroma and a long-lasting effect of stimulating saliva secretion. Increased saliva production can further improve the oral environment. It is rich in volatile oils and contains the active ingredient 1,8-cineole, which has inhibitory effects on various bacteria and analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. It also contains α-sanshool, which has a strong anesthetic effect and can effectively relieve the stinging sensation on the tongue caused by cloves and sesame.
[0023] These three Chinese herbal ingredients work together to achieve a good antibacterial effect. A small amount of Chinese herbal ingredients can be used in food to achieve a very comprehensive anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect, directly preventing the production of bad breath and keeping breath fresh for a long time. At the same time, Sichuan pepper or Sichuan pepper oil can effectively relieve the stinging sensation on the tongue caused by cloves and sesame, and improve the taste.
[0024] In herbal breath fresheners, with the total mass of the herbal breath freshener as 100%, the mass percentage of cloves can be 1% to 3%, such as 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, 3%, etc. Too little cloves will result in poor breath freshening effect, while too much will increase the pungent sensation on the tongue. The mass percentage of Elsholtzia ciliata can be 1% to 5%, such as 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%, 4%, 4.5%, 5%, etc. Too little cloves will result in poor breath freshening effect, while too much will hinder tablet formation and increase the pungent sensation on the tongue. The mass percentage of Sichuan pepper can be 0.2% to 0.7%, such as 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%, 0.5%, 0.6%, 0.7%, etc. Too little Sichuan pepper will result in poor analgesic effect, while too much Sichuan pepper will cause a sore and numb sensation on the tongue, and the overall taste will be dominated by the Sichuan pepper flavor, which is unpleasant.
[0025] In some examples, the herbal breath freshener also includes osmanthus, which has a sweet and fragrant aroma and can be applied directly or decocted for gargling to treat bad breath. The total mass of the herbal breath freshener is 100%, and the mass percentage of osmanthus can be 0.5% to 2%, for example, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%, etc.
[0026] In some examples, this herbal breath freshener also includes honeysuckle, which has a floral aroma similar to tea leaves. Honeysuckle is a key herb for clearing heat and detoxifying, and contains the active ingredient chlorogenic acid, which has an inhibitory effect on various bacteria. With the total mass of the herbal breath freshener being 100%, the mass percentage of honeysuckle can be 0.1% to 0.5%, for example, 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%, 0.5%, etc. Excessive use of honeysuckle will result in a bitter taste.
[0027] In some examples, this herbal breath freshener also includes peppermint or menthol. Peppermint has a fragrant aroma and contains the active ingredient menthol, a common remedy for sore throat and mouth ulcers. It stimulates cold receptors in nerve endings to produce a cooling sensation and reflexively causes changes in deep tissue blood vessels, thus having anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and local anesthetic effects. It can alleviate the stinging sensation on the tongue caused by cloves and sesame seeds to some extent. With the total mass of the herbal breath freshener being 100%, the percentage of peppermint can be 3% to 6%, such as 3%, 3.5%, 4%, 4.5%, 5%, 5.5%, 6%, etc. Like sesame seeds, peppermint has a loose structure; excessive amounts are not conducive to tableting. Menthol can be used instead of peppermint. The total mass of the herbal breath freshener is 100%, and the mass percentage of menthol is 0.04% to 0.2%, such as 0.04%, 0.05%, 0.06%, 0.07%, 0.08%, 0.09%, 0.1%, 0.11%, 0.12%, 0.13%, 0.14%, 0.15%, 0.16%, 0.17%, 0.18%, 0.19%, 0.2%, etc., preferably 0.08%.
[0028] In some examples, this herbal breath freshener also includes licorice, which contains glycyrrhizic acid, an active ingredient with heat-clearing and detoxifying properties, and is also a natural sweetener with high and lasting sweetness. With the total mass of the herbal breath freshener being 100%, the mass percentage of licorice can be 2% to 5%, for example, 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%, 4%, 4.5%, 5%, etc.
[0029] In some examples, the herbs mentioned above—clove, sesame, Sichuan pepper, osmanthus, honeysuckle, and licorice—can be replaced with their volatile oils or their water extracts. For example, clove can be replaced with clove oil, sesame with sesame oil, Sichuan pepper with Sichuan pepper oil, osmanthus with osmanthus oil, honeysuckle with honeysuckle water extract, and licorice with licorice water extract. The amount of volatile oil or water extract used in the herbal breath freshener can be calculated by referring to the mass percentage of the herbs themselves in the herbal formula. This is based on the content of volatile oils in different herbs (e.g., the amount of volatile oil per unit mass of herb) and the proportion of water extracts (e.g., the amount of water extract obtained per unit mass of herb).
[0030] In some examples, the herbal breath freshener is a herbal breath freshener tablet. The herbal breath freshener tablet also contains a first excipient: cloves at a mass percentage of 1%–3%, licorice root at a mass percentage of 1%–5%, and Sichuan pepper at a mass percentage of 0.2%–0.7%. Optionally, it contains osmanthus at a mass percentage of 0.5%–2%; honeysuckle at a mass percentage of 0.1%–0.5%; peppermint at a mass percentage of 3%–6%, or menthol at a mass percentage of 0.04%–0.2%; and licorice at a mass percentage of 2%–5%. The first excipient may include sorbitol, magnesium stearate, etc. Sorbitol, as a filler, can be compressed and has a sweet taste and a smooth mouthfeel; magnesium stearate is a tableting lubricant, which facilitates flow and demolding. In herbal breath fresheners, the mass percentage of sorbitol can be 76% to 98%, for example, 76%, 76.3%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 91.3%, 91.7%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 97.8%, 98%, etc.; the mass percentage of 85% magnesium stearate can be 0.5% to 1.5%, for example, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%.
[0031] In some examples, the herbal breath freshener is a herbal breath freshener candy, which also contains a second excipient: cloves at a mass percentage of 1%–3%, licorice at a mass percentage of 1%–5%, and Sichuan pepper at a mass percentage of 0.2%–0.7%. Optionally, it contains osmanthus at a mass percentage of 0.5%–2%; honeysuckle at a mass percentage of 0.1%–0.5%; peppermint at a mass percentage of 3%–6%, or menthol at a mass percentage of 0.04%–0.2%; and licorice at a mass percentage of 2%–5%. The first excipient includes gum base or sugar. The gum base provides chewing elasticity and toughness and can be used as a carrier for chewing gum. The amount of gum base can be 15% to 45%. Sugar is used to bring sweetness. The amount of sugar can be 20% to 65%. Sugar can be used in the form of syrup.
[0032] In some examples, the preparation method of herbal breath fresheners involves mixing the raw materials evenly, shaping them, and obtaining the herbal breath freshener. This preparation method is simple. The step of mixing the raw materials evenly can be carried out at room temperature or under heating conditions.
[0033] In some examples, the herbal breath freshener is a herbal breath freshener tablet. The preparation method of the herbal breath freshener tablet includes mixing the first excipient and herbal ingredients evenly, compressing them into tablets, and obtaining the herbal breath freshener tablet.
[0034] In some examples, herbal breath freshening foods are herbal breath freshening candies. The preparation method of herbal breath freshening candies includes mixing the second excipient evenly, then mixing in the herbal ingredients in proportion, molding, and cooling to obtain herbal breath freshening candies.
[0035] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments.
[0036] The raw material amounts used in Examples 1 to 3 and Comparative Examples 1 to 3 are shown in Table 1 below.
[0037]
[0038] The preparation methods of Examples 1 to 3 and Comparative Examples 1 to 3 are as follows: Cloves, sesame, Sichuan pepper, osmanthus, honeysuckle, mint, and licorice are ground into powder. Sorbitol, magnesium stearate, and traditional Chinese medicine powder are mixed evenly, and the resulting mixture is compressed into tablets to obtain breath freshening tablets.
[0039] The formation of the breath freshener tablets obtained in each embodiment and comparative example was observed, and the tablets were scored by chewing them and holding them in the mouth. For each breath freshener tablet, five experts scored the stinging sensation, with 5 points indicating strong stinging and 0 points indicating no stinging. The duration of increased saliva secretion and the duration of breath freshness were recorded, and the average value was taken as the score. The evaluation interval between each expert for different breath freshener tablets was no less than 3 hours.
[0040] The results are shown in Table 2 below.
[0041]
[0042] As can be seen from the above, in embodiments 1-3 within the scope of protection of this invention, the breath freshener tablets can be formed into tablets well, have low tingling sensation on the tongue, and the perceptible increase in saliva secretion lasts for more than 1 hour, with a breath freshening duration of more than 4 hours, thus having a good breath freshening effect and improving the taste.
[0043] Comparative Example 1 did not use Sichuan pepper, resulting in a strong stinging sensation; Comparative Example 2 used an excessive amount of Elsholtzia ciliata, because the structure of Elsholtzia ciliata powder is loose, and an excessive amount is not conducive to the formation of tablets, and the tablets are easily crushed by hand; Comparative Example 3 used an excessive amount of cloves and Sichuan pepper, which improved the stinging sensation on the tongue, but the tongue felt sour and numb, and the taste was mainly Sichuan pepper flavor, resulting in a poor taste.
[0044] Comparative Example 1 showed a tongue stinging sensation of 5 points when using 3% cloves and 3% Elsholtzia ciliata. Example 1, with the addition of 0.5% Sichuan pepper, reduced the stinging sensation to about 2 points. The analgesic effect increased with the amount used. After chewing, holding it in the mouth for 10 seconds can effectively eliminate various odors such as smoke, onion and garlic, blood, and bad breath caused by spleen and stomach diseases. The increased saliva secretion can be felt for more than 1 hour, and the fresh breath can last for more than 4 hours without eating or drinking.
[0045] Finally, it should be emphasized that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A herbal formula breath-freshening food product, characterized in that... It includes cloves, sesame seeds, and Sichuan pepper.
2. The herbal formula breath-freshening food product according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cloves constitute 1% to 3% of the mass of the herbal formula breath freshener, the sesame seeds constitute 1% to 5% of the mass of the herbal formula breath freshener, and the Sichuan pepper constitute 0.2% to 0.7% of the mass of the herbal formula breath freshener.
3. The herbal formula breath-freshening food product according to claim 2, characterized in that... It also includes osmanthus, which accounts for 0.5% to 2% of the mass of the herbal breath freshener.
4. A herbal formula breath-freshening food product according to claim 3, characterized in that... It also includes honeysuckle, which accounts for 0.1% to 0.5% of the mass of the herbal breath freshener.
5. A herbal formula breath-freshening food product according to claim 4, characterized in that... It also includes peppermint, wherein the peppermint accounts for 3% to 6% of the mass of the herbal breath freshener; or it also includes menthol, wherein the menthol accounts for 0.04% to 0.2% of the mass of the herbal breath freshener, preferably 0.08%.
6. A herbal formula breath-freshening food product according to claim 5, characterized in that... It also includes licorice, which accounts for 2% to 5% of the mass of the herbal breath freshener.
7. A herbal formula breath-freshening food product according to claim 6, characterized in that... Cloves are replaced with clove oil, Elsholtzia ciliata with Elsholtzia ciliata oil, Sichuan peppercorns with Sichuan peppercorn oil, osmanthus flowers with osmanthus oil, honeysuckle flowers with honeysuckle water extract, and licorice root with licorice root water extract. The amounts of clove oil, Elsholtzia ciliata oil, Sichuan peppercorn oil, osmanthus oil, honeysuckle water extract, and licorice root water extract in the herbal breath freshening food are determined based on the percentage of each herbal ingredient by mass in the herbal formula breath freshening food, and the proportion of volatile oil content or corresponding water extract of each herbal ingredient.
8. A herbal breath-freshening food product according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that... The herbal breath freshening food product is a herbal breath freshening tablet, which also contains a first excipient, which includes sorbitol and / or magnesium stearate. Alternatively, the herbal breath freshening food product may be a herbal breath freshening candy, which may further contain a second excipient, the second excipient including gum base and / or sugar.
9. A method for preparing a herbal breath-freshening food product according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that... This includes mixing the raw materials evenly, shaping them, and obtaining herbal formula breath-freshening food products.
10. The preparation method according to claim 9, characterized in that... The herbal breath freshening food product is a herbal breath freshening tablet. The preparation method of the herbal breath freshening tablet includes mixing the first excipient and herbal ingredients evenly, shaping, and obtaining the herbal breath freshening tablet. Alternatively, the herbal breath freshening food product is a herbal breath freshening candy. The preparation method of the herbal breath freshening candy includes mixing the second excipient evenly, then mixing in the herbal ingredients in proportion, molding, cooling, and obtaining the herbal breath freshening candy.