Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease decoction mixing and decocting process and equipment

Abstract

This invention relates to a decoction process and equipment for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The raw materials of the decoction, by weight, are: 15 parts Artemisia capillaris, 10 parts Gardenia jasminoides, 10 parts Crataegus pinnatifida, 10 parts Bupleurum chinense, 15 parts stir-fried Paeonia lactiflora, 10 parts Citrus aurantium, 5 parts Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 10 parts Nelumbo nucifera, 15 parts Cassia tora, 10 parts Gynostemma pentaphyllum, 30 parts Benincasa hispida peel, 15 parts Salvia miltiorrhiza, and 9 parts Atractylodes lancea. The equipment includes a decoction container and a container lid. A connecting column is provided on the lower surface of the container lid. A first medicine-carrying mesh tray is fixed at the bottom of the connecting column. A second medicine-carrying mesh tray is longitudinally hinged to each side of the first medicine-carrying mesh tray. A rotating sleeve is provided on the upper part of the connecting column. The rotating sleeve is connected to the outer side of the second medicine-carrying mesh tray through multiple stainless steel ropes. This invention transforms the traditional wisdom of batch decoction in traditional Chinese medicine into a standard process that can be executed by modern automated equipment, and provides a standardized decoction solution for the treatment of NAFLD with traditional Chinese medicine that is more effective, safer to use, and easier to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine decoction equipment technology, and more specifically, to a decoction process and equipment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine, as a traditional treasure of the Chinese nation, plays an irreplaceable role in disease prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Decoction is the core step in the preparation of Chinese herbal decoctions, and its quality directly affects the efficacy and safety of the medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine theory emphasizes that "the method of decoction should be explained in depth, as the efficacy of the medicine depends entirely on this," pointing out the decisive role of the decoction method in the efficacy of the medicine.

[0003] Existing household and commercial decoction equipment (such as automatic decoction pots, electric decoction pans, and decoction machines) are typically designed with a single, independent chamber. Users usually add all the herbs at once and then decoct them. When herbs need to be added later, users manually open the machine to add them, which is inconvenient and poses a safety hazard due to the escape of high-temperature, high-pressure steam. Moreover, herbs added later often do not undergo a soaking process, resulting in a weakening of their efficacy. In addition, existing decoction equipment lacks the ability to press the dregs, often leaving a significant amount of liquid residue that cannot be removed. These two points are the main reasons for the weakened efficacy of decoctions currently encountered by users. Based on the above situation, there is a need for a decoction equipment and process that can control the order of adding herbs and press the dregs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a decoction mixing and decocting device for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and a decoction mixing and decocting process for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, in view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is: A decoction mixing and decocting device for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is constructed, comprising a decoction container with an open top and a container lid that closes the opening; a connecting column is provided on the lower surface of the container lid, and a first drug-carrying mesh tray with mesh is fixed to the bottom end of the connecting column. The first drug-carrying mesh tray is a regular polygon, and each side of the first drug-carrying mesh tray is longitudinally hinged with a second drug-carrying mesh tray with mesh, and a stainless steel torsion spring is provided at the hinge to provide a restoring force. A rotating sleeve is rotatably sleeved on the upper part of the connecting column, and the rotating sleeve is connected to the outer side of the second drug-carrying mesh tray by multiple stainless steel ropes for driving multiple second drug-carrying mesh trays to rotate synchronously inward; a drive unit for driving the rotating sleeve to rotate and a control panel for controlling the drive unit are provided on the container lid; a first drug-carrying unit with an annular shape around the connecting column is provided on the first drug-carrying mesh tray, and a drug-carrying mesh bag is provided on the upper surface of the second drug-carrying mesh tray; when multiple second drug-carrying mesh trays rotate synchronously inward to the maximum angle, the multiple drug-carrying mesh bags close together to form a second drug-carrying unit that squeezes the first drug-carrying unit.

[0006] The non-alcoholic fatty liver disease decoction mixing and decoction equipment of the present invention includes a plurality of support rods corresponding one-to-one with the stainless steel rope on the outer surface of the connecting column, and a stainless steel guide ring for the stainless steel rope to pass through at the end of the support rod; the end of the stainless steel rope is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the lower end of the rotating sleeve.

[0007] The non-alcoholic fatty liver disease decoction mixing and decoction equipment of the present invention includes an installation chamber for installing the drive unit inside the container cover, an opening on the lower surface of the container cover, an upper end of the connecting column connected to the inner top of the installation chamber, and a first sealed bearing for rotatably installing the rotating sleeve inside the opening.

[0008] The non-alcoholic fatty liver disease decoction mixing and decoction equipment of the present invention includes an annular sleeve fixedly installed at the top of the installation chamber, the annular sleeve being fitted over the rotating sleeve and the connecting column, and a second sealed bearing for rotatably mounting the rotating sleeve at the bottom end of the annular sleeve; the upper surface of the container lid is provided with an air vent, which communicates with the inner hole of the annular sleeve.

[0009] The non-alcoholic fatty liver disease decoction mixing and decoction equipment of the present invention, wherein the upper end of the connecting column is rotatably connected to the inner top of the installation chamber, and a cam motor and a gas detection sensor for detecting whether the Chinese medicine is burnt are provided in the inner hole of the annular sleeve; the cam motor is controlled by the control panel. In the initial state, the cam of the cam motor abuts against the connecting column to prevent the connecting column from rotating. When the gas detection sensor detects that the Chinese medicine is burnt, it sends a signal to the control panel. The control panel controls the cam motor to operate and release the abutment against the connecting column. At the same time, the drive unit operates to drive the rotating sleeve to rotate, thereby driving the connecting column, the first medicine-carrying mesh tray, and the second medicine-carrying mesh tray to rotate.

[0010] The non-alcoholic fatty liver disease decoction mixing and decoction equipment of the present invention includes a drive unit comprising a driven gear coaxially sleeved and fixed on the outer surface of the rotating sleeve, a rack meshing with the driven gear, a driving gear driving the rack to move, and a drive motor driving the driving gear; the drive motor is controlled by the control panel.

[0011] The non-alcoholic fatty liver disease decoction mixing and decoction equipment of the present invention, wherein the first drug loading unit includes an outer ring fence and an inner ring fence, and the outer ring fence and the inner ring fence form a ring-shaped drug loading area.

[0012] A decoction preparation process for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, using the aforementioned decoction preparation equipment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, wherein the process includes the following steps: Step 1: Selecting medicinal materials; The following herbs were selected: Artemisia capillaris 15g, Gardenia jasminoides 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida 10g, Bupleurum chinense 10g, stir-fried Paeonia lactiflora 15g, Citrus aurantium 10g, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 5g, Nelumbo nucifera leaf 10g, Cassia tora seed 15g, Gynostemma pentaphyllum 10g, Benincasa hispida peel 30g, Salvia miltiorrhiza 15g, and Atractylodes lancea 9g. Artemisia capillaris, hawthorn, stir-fried white peony root, immature bitter orange, licorice, cassia seed, winter melon peel, salvia miltiorrhiza, and atractylodes lancea are placed into the first drug-carrying unit on the first drug-carrying mesh tray; gardenia, bupleurum, lotus leaf, and gynostemma pentaphyllum are placed into the drug-carrying mesh bags of multiple second drug-carrying mesh trays respectively; Step 2: Soaking; Adjust the second medicine-carrying mesh tray to be horizontal, and put the container lid on the decoction container; add enough cold water to the decoction container, the water level should be 2-3 cm above all the medicinal materials, and soak for 30-60 minutes; Step 3: First fry; The drive unit is operated by timer control via the control panel. The drive sleeve rotates clockwise, and multiple stainless steel ropes pull each second drug-carrying mesh tray to flip inward synchronously until the drug-carrying mesh bag leaves the liquid surface at a set height. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat. Five minutes before turning off the heat, use the control panel to time the drive unit to rotate counterclockwise. The second medicine-carrying mesh tray will simultaneously flip outwards and reset under the action of the stainless steel torsion spring, and the medicine-carrying mesh bag will enter below the liquid surface, allowing the medicinal materials inside the medicine-carrying mesh bag to participate in the decoction. After the fire is turned off, the drive unit is operated by timer via the control panel. The drive rotating sleeve rotates clockwise, and multiple stainless steel ropes pull each second drug-carrying mesh to flip inward to the maximum angle simultaneously. The multiple drug-carrying meshes are combined to form the second drug-carrying unit and squeeze the first drug-carrying unit to pour out the liquid medicine. Step 4: Second decoction; The drive unit is operated by timer control via the control panel. The drive sleeve rotates counterclockwise, and the second medicine-carrying mesh is simultaneously flipped outward and reset under the action of the stainless steel torsion spring. Add water to the decoction container, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 15-20 minutes. The drive unit is operated by timer control via the control panel. The drive rotating sleeve rotates clockwise, and multiple stainless steel ropes pull each second medicine-carrying mesh disc to flip inward to the maximum angle simultaneously. The multiple medicine-carrying mesh discs are combined to form a second medicine-carrying unit and squeeze the first medicine-carrying unit, pouring out the medicine liquid and mixing it with the medicine liquid obtained from the first decoction. Step 5: Cleaning; Remove the container lid, remove the dregs from the first and second medicine-carrying mesh trays, and clean and dry the container lid, the first medicine-carrying mesh tray, the second medicine-carrying mesh tray, and the decoction container.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: Through innovative mechanical structure design and intelligent control logic, this invention successfully transforms the traditional wisdom of "decoction in batches" in traditional Chinese medicine into a standard process that can be executed by modern automated equipment; it not only solves the core technical defects of existing decoction equipment, but also provides a standardized decoction solution for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with traditional Chinese medicine through the deep integration of "prescription-equipment-process" with better efficacy, safer use and simpler operation. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort: Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a decoction mixing and decocting device for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of the first and second drug-carrying mesh trays in a decoction mixing and decocting device for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the decoction process for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, a clear and complete description will be provided below in conjunction with the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0016] The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a decoction mixing and preparation device for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, such as... Figure 1 As shown, see also Figure 2 The container includes a decoction container 1 with an open top and a container lid 2 with a closed opening. A connecting post 3 is provided on the lower surface of the container lid 2. A first medicine-carrying mesh tray 4 with a mesh is fixed to the bottom of the connecting post 3. The first medicine-carrying mesh tray 4 is a regular polygon. Each side of the first medicine-carrying mesh tray 4 is longitudinally hinged to a second medicine-carrying mesh tray 5 with a mesh, and a stainless steel torsion spring 41 is provided at the hinge to provide a restoring force. A rotating sleeve 6 is rotatably sleeved on the upper part of the connecting post 3. The rotating sleeve 6 is connected to the second medicine-carrying mesh tray 5 by multiple stainless steel ropes 60. On the outer side, multiple second drug-carrying mesh trays 5 are used to drive them to flip inward synchronously; the container cover 2 is provided with a drive unit 7 for driving the rotating sleeve 6 to rotate and a control panel 8 for controlling the drive unit 7; the first drug-carrying mesh tray 4 is provided with a ring-shaped first drug-carrying unit 40 surrounding the connecting column 3, and the upper surface of the second drug-carrying mesh tray 5 is provided with a drug-carrying mesh bag 50; when multiple second drug-carrying mesh trays 5 flip inward synchronously to the maximum angle, multiple drug-carrying mesh bags 50 surround and form a second drug-carrying unit that squeezes the first drug-carrying unit 40.

[0017] When applying this technology, the following processes can be used: Step 1: Selecting medicinal materials; The following herbs were selected: Artemisia capillaris 15g, Gardenia jasminoides 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida 10g, Bupleurum chinense 10g, stir-fried Paeonia lactiflora 15g, Citrus aurantium 10g, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 5g, Nelumbo nucifera leaf 10g, Cassia tora seed 15g, Gynostemma pentaphyllum 10g, Benincasa hispida peel 30g, Salvia miltiorrhiza 15g, and Atractylodes lancea 9g. Artemisia capillaris, hawthorn, stir-fried white peony root, immature bitter orange, licorice, cassia seed, winter melon peel, salvia miltiorrhiza, and atractylodes lancea are placed into the first drug-carrying unit 40 on the first drug-carrying mesh tray 4; Gardenia jasminoides, bupleurum chinense, lotus leaf, and gynostemma pentaphyllum are placed into the drug-carrying mesh bags 50 of multiple second drug-carrying mesh trays 5 respectively. Step 2: Soaking; Adjust the second medicine-carrying mesh tray 5 to be horizontal, and cover the container lid 2 with the decoction container 1; add enough cold water to the decoction container 1, the water level should be 2-3 cm above all the medicinal materials, and soak for 30-60 minutes; Step 3: First fry; The control panel 8 controls the operation of the drive unit 7 to rotate clockwise, and the rotating sleeve 6 is driven to rotate clockwise. Multiple stainless steel ropes 60 pull each second drug-carrying mesh tray 5 to flip inward synchronously until the drug-carrying mesh bag 50 leaves the liquid surface at a set height. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat. Five minutes before turning off the heat, control the drive unit 7 via the timer on the control panel 8 to drive the rotating sleeve 6 to rotate counterclockwise. The second medicine-carrying mesh tray 5 will simultaneously flip outward and reset under the action of the stainless steel torsion spring, and the medicine-carrying mesh bag 50 will enter below the liquid surface, with the medicinal materials inside the medicine-carrying mesh bag 50 participating in the decoction. After the fire is turned off, the drive unit 7 is operated by the timer control of the control panel 8, which drives the rotating sleeve 6 to rotate clockwise. Multiple stainless steel ropes 60 pull each second drug-carrying mesh tray 5 to flip inward to the maximum angle simultaneously. Multiple drug-carrying mesh bags 50 surround to form a second drug-carrying unit and squeeze the first drug-carrying unit 40 to pour out the liquid medicine. Step 4: Second decoction; The control panel 8 controls the timer to run the drive unit 7, which drives the rotating sleeve 6 to rotate counterclockwise. The second medicine-carrying mesh 5 is simultaneously flipped outward and reset under the action of the stainless steel torsion spring. Water is added to the decoction container 1, and after boiling, it is simmered for 15-20 minutes. The control panel 8 controls the operation of the drive unit 7, which drives the rotating sleeve 6 to rotate clockwise. Multiple stainless steel ropes 60 pull each second medicine-carrying mesh tray 5 to flip inward to the maximum angle simultaneously. Multiple medicine-carrying mesh bags 50 surround to form a second medicine-carrying unit and squeeze the first medicine-carrying unit 40, pouring out the medicine liquid and mixing it with the medicine liquid obtained from the first decoction. Step 5: Cleaning; Remove container lid 2, remove the dregs from the first and second medicine-carrying mesh trays 4 and 5, and clean and dry container lid 2, first medicine-carrying mesh tray 4, second medicine-carrying mesh tray 5 and decoction container 1. This solution has the following beneficial effects: 1. It achieves "precise and personalized" decoction preparation for specific diseases; Deep adaptation of formula and equipment: This invention is not a general decoction equipment, but is specially designed for decoctions containing herbs such as "Artemisia capillaris, Gardenia jasminoides, Bupleurum chinense, Nelumbo nucifera leaf, and Gynostemma pentaphyllum" for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (or decoctions with similar requirements). The structure of the equipment (first and second drug-carrying units) is completely customized according to the characteristics of "root and stem minerals need to be decocted for a long time" and "flowers, leaves and herbs need to be added later" in this formula.

[0018] Solving core technical challenges: The equipment perfectly solves the "late addition" operation problem mentioned in the background technology. Through the flip-up second medicine-carrying mesh tray 5, the equipment can precisely control the water addition time of "late addition" medicinal materials (gardenia, bupleurum, lotus leaf, and gynostemma pentaphyllum), ensuring that their volatile components are released at the end of the decoction and retaining the efficacy to the maximum extent; this is an automated function that existing general decoction equipment cannot achieve at all.

[0019] 2. The mechanical structure is ingeniously designed and highly automated; Spatial partitioning and linkage control: Through the unique design of the first medicine-carrying mesh tray 4 (fixed) and the second medicine-carrying mesh tray 5 (rotatable), the physical separation of medicinal materials is realized; by using the transmission mechanism composed of rotating sleeve 6, stainless steel rope 60 and stainless steel torsion spring, the synchronous and smooth rotation of multiple second medicine-carrying mesh trays 5 is realized, which is compact and highly reliable.

[0020] Juice extraction function: Before pouring out the liquid medicine, the second medicine-carrying mesh tray 5 is controlled to rotate to the maximum angle, so that multiple medicine-carrying mesh bags 50 surround and form a second medicine-carrying unit and squeeze the first medicine-carrying unit 40; this design is equivalent to integrating a "pressing" function inside the equipment, which can fully squeeze out the liquid medicine adsorbed in the medicine residue, improve the utilization rate of medicinal materials, reduce waste, and ensure the stability of the concentration of the liquid medicine.

[0021] 3. Significantly lowers the operational threshold, improving user experience and security; "One-click addition" eliminates the need for specialized knowledge: Users simply need to load the "long-decocted herbs" and "added herbs later" into the corresponding medicine-carrying units according to the process requirements, and then set the program on the control panel 8; the equipment will automatically lower the "added herbs later" into the water at a predetermined time (such as 5 minutes before turning off the heat); users do not need to have the professional knowledge to identify the characteristics of medicinal materials (such as whether they contain volatile oils), which completely solves the pain point of requiring professional personnel to identify batches of decocted herbs.

[0022] Enhanced safety: Traditional "post-addition" methods require users to manually add medicine while the pot is hot, posing a risk of burns; this invention automatically adds medicine through the internal mechanical structure of the device, eliminating the need to open the lid and thus eliminating safety hazards.

[0023] Simplified operation process: The entire process (soaking, first decoction, subsequent addition, squeezing, second decoction) is highly automated. Users only need to perform simple steps such as "loading medicine, covering the lid, pressing the button, and pouring the medicine", which greatly simplifies the decoction process.

[0024] 4. Significantly improves the quality and clinical efficacy of decoctions; Maximizing the retention of active ingredients: The automated "post-addition" mechanism ensures that the volatile oil components in herbs such as gardenia and bupleurum are not destroyed by high temperature for a long time; at the same time, the extrusion function ensures that the active ingredients extracted from hard herbs (such as cassia seed and hawthorn) are fully recovered; this directly increases the content and ratio of active ingredients in the decoction, making it more in line with the original design intent of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions.

[0025] Ensuring the stability of therapeutic effects: Automated control avoids the instability of manual operation (such as forgetting the time, adding the medicine too early or too late, uneven squeezing force, etc.), ensuring that each dose of medicine is produced according to standardized processes, guaranteeing the uniformity of quality and the stability of therapeutic effects of different batches of decoction, which is crucial for patients with chronic diseases (such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) who need long-term medication.

[0026] 5. Easy to clean and low maintenance cost; Modular cleaning: The final step of the process clarifies the cleaning procedure; since the main load-bearing components (first and second drug-carrying mesh trays) are all located on the container cover 2, removing the container cover 2 allows for centralized cleaning of drug residues and rinsing of each mesh tray, avoiding the problem of drug residue residues at the bottom of traditional medicine tanks that are difficult to clean, making maintenance convenient and conducive to maintaining equipment hygiene.

[0027] In summary, this invention, through innovative mechanical structure design and intelligent control logic, successfully transforms the traditional wisdom of "decoction in batches" in traditional Chinese medicine into a standard process that can be executed by modern automated equipment. It not only solves the core technical defects of existing decoction equipment, but also provides a standardized decoction solution for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with traditional Chinese medicine through deep integration of "prescription-equipment-process" with better efficacy, safer use, and simpler operation.

[0028] Preferably, the outer surface of the connecting post 3 is provided with a plurality of support rods 30 corresponding one-to-one with the stainless steel rope 60, and the end of the support rod 30 is provided with a stainless steel guide ring 31 for the stainless steel rope 60 to pass through; the end of the stainless steel rope 60 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the lower end of the rotating sleeve 6; the container cover 2 is provided with an installation chamber 20 for installing the drive unit 7, the lower surface of the container cover 2 is provided with an opening 21, the upper end of the connecting post 3 is connected to the inner top of the installation chamber 20, and a first sealed bearing 22 for rotatably installing the rotating sleeve 6 is provided in the opening 21; an annular sleeve 23 is fixedly provided in the inner top of the installation chamber 20, and the annular sleeve 23 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating sleeve 6 and the connecting post 3, and a second sealed bearing 24 for rotatably installing the rotating sleeve 6 is provided at the bottom end of the annular sleeve 23; the upper surface of the container cover 2 is provided with an air outlet 25, and the air outlet 25 communicates with the inner hole of the annular sleeve 23.

[0029] By setting support rods and guide rings on the outer surface of the connecting column 3, a stable and precise guiding path is provided for the stainless steel rope 60. This ensures that when multiple ropes pull the second drug-carrying net tray 5 at the same time, the force is uniform and the action is synchronized, avoiding problems such as net tray flipping, jamming, and tilting caused by rope entanglement, knotting, or uneven force. Precision components such as the drive unit 7 are integrated into the mounting chamber 20 of the container cover 2, which is physically isolated from the high temperature and high humidity environment of the decoction container 1 below. By setting the first sealing bearing 22 (at the opening 21) and the second sealing bearing 24 (at the bottom of the annular sleeve 23), the rotating parts of the rotating sleeve 6 are double dynamically sealed, which effectively prevents the medicinal liquid vapor from entering the mounting chamber 20 and corroding the motor and gears, and ensures the long-term reliable operation of the core transmission components.

[0030] Furthermore, the upper end of the connecting column 3 is rotatably connected to the inner top of the installation chamber, and a cam motor 26 and a gas detection sensor 27 for detecting whether the Chinese medicine is burnt are provided in the inner hole of the annular sleeve 23; the cam motor 26 is controlled by the control panel 8. In the initial state, the cam of the cam motor 26 presses against the connecting column 3 to prevent the connecting column 3 from rotating. When the gas detection sensor 27 detects that the Chinese medicine is burnt (gas enters the inner hole of the annular sleeve 23 through the gap between the connecting column 3 and the inner wall of the rotating sleeve 6), it sends a signal to the control panel 8. The control panel 8 controls the cam motor 26 to run and release the pressure on the connecting column 3. At the same time, the drive unit 7 runs to drive the rotating sleeve 6 to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting column 3, the first medicine-carrying mesh 4 and the second medicine-carrying mesh 5 to rotate.

[0031] The equipment integrates an "automatic stirrer" that can automatically stir the liquid and dregs when a risk of burning is detected, breaking up the high-temperature accumulation point at the bottom and effectively preventing the liquid from burning further and avoiding the waste of the whole pot of medicine. This solves the common and serious problem of "dry pot and burnt medicine" caused by improper heat control and lack of supervision in the traditional decoction process, and greatly improves the success rate and safety of decoction.

[0032] Preferably, the drive unit 7 includes a driven gear 70 coaxially sleeved and fixed on the outer surface of the rotating sleeve 6, a rack 71 meshing with the driven gear (the rack 71 is slidably disposed on the inner wall of the mounting chamber 20), a drive gear 72 that drives the rack 71 to move, and a drive motor 73 that drives the drive gear; the drive motor 73 is controlled by the control panel 8.

[0033] The gear and rack transmission can accurately convert the rotational motion of the drive motor 73 into the linear motion of the rack 71, and then drive the rotating sleeve 6 to rotate through the driven gear 70. This structure is more stable and reliable when subjected to the reverse torque generated by the flipping of the second medicine-carrying mesh and the squeezing of medicine residue, ensuring that the action is performed in place.

[0034] Preferably, the first medicine-carrying unit 40 includes an outer ring fence 400 and an inner ring fence 401, forming a ring-shaped medicine-carrying area between the outer ring fence 400 and the inner ring fence 401; when decocting medicine, the Chinese medicinal materials can be wrapped in gauze and placed between the outer ring fence 400 and the inner ring fence 401.

[0035] A decoction preparation process for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, employing the aforementioned decoction preparation equipment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the process includes the following steps: S01: Select medicinal materials; The following herbs were selected: Artemisia capillaris 15g, Gardenia jasminoides 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida 10g, Bupleurum chinense 10g, stir-fried Paeonia lactiflora 15g, Citrus aurantium 10g, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 5g, Nelumbo nucifera leaf 10g, Cassia tora seed 15g, Gynostemma pentaphyllum 10g, Benincasa hispida peel 30g, Salvia miltiorrhiza 15g, and Atractylodes lancea 9g. Artemisia capillaris, hawthorn, stir-fried white peony root, immature bitter orange, licorice, cassia seed, winter melon peel, salvia miltiorrhiza, and atractylodes lancea are placed into the first drug-carrying unit on the first drug-carrying mesh tray; gardenia, bupleurum, lotus leaf, and gynostemma pentaphyllum are placed into the drug-carrying mesh bags of multiple second drug-carrying mesh trays respectively; S02: Soaking; Adjust the second medicine-carrying mesh tray to be horizontal, and put the container lid on the decoction container; add enough cold water to the decoction container (the decoction container is equipped with a water inlet or water pipe), the water level should be 2-3 cm above all the medicinal materials, and soak for 30-60 minutes; S03: One decoction; The drive unit is operated by timer control via the control panel. The drive sleeve rotates clockwise, and multiple stainless steel ropes pull each second drug-carrying mesh tray to flip inward synchronously until the drug-carrying mesh bag leaves the liquid surface at a set height. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat. Five minutes before turning off the heat, use the control panel to time the drive unit to rotate counterclockwise. The second medicine-carrying mesh tray will simultaneously flip outwards and reset under the action of the stainless steel torsion spring, and the medicine-carrying mesh bag will enter below the liquid surface, allowing the medicinal materials inside the medicine-carrying mesh bag to participate in the decoction. After the heat is turned off, the drive unit is operated by timer via the control panel. The drive rotating sleeve rotates clockwise, and multiple stainless steel ropes pull each second medicine-carrying mesh tray to flip inward to the maximum angle simultaneously. The multiple medicine-carrying mesh trays are combined to form the second medicine-carrying unit and squeeze the first medicine-carrying unit to pour out the medicine (the decoction container is equipped with a medicine outlet). S04: Second decoction; The drive unit is operated by timer control via the control panel. The drive sleeve rotates counterclockwise, and the second medicine-carrying mesh is simultaneously flipped outward and reset under the action of the stainless steel torsion spring. Add water to the decoction container, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 15-20 minutes. The drive unit is operated by timer control via the control panel. The drive rotating sleeve rotates clockwise, and multiple stainless steel ropes pull each second medicine-carrying mesh disc to flip inward to the maximum angle simultaneously. The multiple medicine-carrying mesh discs are combined to form a second medicine-carrying unit and squeeze the first medicine-carrying unit, pouring out the medicine liquid and mixing it with the medicine liquid obtained from the first decoction. S05: Cleaning; Remove the container lid, remove the dregs from the first and second medicine-carrying mesh trays, and clean and dry the container lid, the first medicine-carrying mesh tray, the second medicine-carrying mesh tray, and the decoction container. This invention, through innovative mechanical structure design and intelligent control logic, successfully transforms the traditional wisdom of "decoction in batches" in traditional Chinese medicine into a standard process that can be executed by modern automated equipment. It not only solves the core technical defects of existing decoction equipment, but also provides a standardized decoction solution for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with traditional Chinese medicine through deep integration of "prescription-equipment-process" with better efficacy, safer use and simpler operation.

[0036] The prescriptions used in this application are explained as follows: The formula consists of: Artemisia capillaris 15g, Gardenia jasminoides 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida 10g, Bupleurum chinense 10g, stir-fried Paeonia lactiflora 15g, Citrus aurantium 10g, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 5g, Nelumbo nucifera leaf 10g, Cassia tora seed 15g, Gynostemma pentaphyllum 10g, Benincasa hispida peel 30g, Salvia miltiorrhiza 15g, and Atractylodes lancea 9g. Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis: Liver stagnation and damp-heat syndrome of liver and gallbladder; Western medical diagnosis: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; The corresponding examination indicators for patients include: waist and hip circumference, weight, BMI, body fat percentage, visceral fat, current chief complaint and discomfort, etc. Treatment principles: Soothe the liver and regulate qi, clear heat and promote diuresis, strengthen the spleen and resolve turbidity, and invigorate blood and remove blood stasis.

[0037] Explanation of the formula: This formula uses Bupleurum and Artemisia capillaris as the chief herbs. Bupleurum, being pungent and bitter, can regulate liver qi and relieve liver qi stagnation, making it a key herb for soothing the liver and regulating qi. Its slightly cold nature also helps clear heat from the liver and gallbladder, aiding in the elimination of damp-heat. Artemisia capillaris, being bitter and cold, effectively clears damp-heat from the spleen, stomach, liver, and gallbladder, allowing it to be expelled through urination. Combined with Bupleurum, one soothes liver qi, and the other clears damp-heat, together serving as the chief herbs and establishing the core principle of the entire formula: soothing the liver, clearing heat, and promoting diuresis.

[0038] The formula consists of Gardenia, stir-fried White Peony Root, and Fructus Aurantii Immaturus. Gardenia is bitter and cold, capable of clearing heat from the Triple Burner, especially effective in clearing damp-heat from the liver and gallbladder, and assisting Artemisia capillaris in enhancing its heat-clearing and dampness-removing effects. Stir-fried White Peony Root is sour and sweet, nourishing Yin, and can soften the liver, relieve spasms and pain, thus restraining the bitter and cold nature of Bupleurum and Artemisia capillaris, preventing damage to Yin and blood. When combined with Bupleurum, one disperses and the other softens, working together to regulate liver Qi, ensuring that the liver is soothed without harming liver Yin. Fructus Aurantii Immaturus is pungent and bitter, capable of breaking up Qi stagnation and relieving distension, assisting Bupleurum in enhancing its liver-soothing and Qi-regulating effects. At the same time, its phlegm-resolving and stagnation-dispersing effects can resolve phlegm-dampness stagnation caused by damp-heat obstruction. When combined with Bupleurum and White Peony Root, it forms the original formula of Si Ni San, where one disperses, the other softens, and the other breaks up, working together to regulate Qi, ensuring smooth Qi flow without obstruction.

[0039] The adjuvant herbs are hawthorn, salvia miltiorrhiza, lotus leaf, cassia seed, winter melon peel, gynostemma pentaphyllum, and atractylodes lancea; they can be divided into three groups, working synergistically with the principal and assistant herbs to achieve a complete effect. The first group: invigorating blood and promoting digestion (hawthorn, salvia miltiorrhiza). Hawthorn aids digestion and eliminates food stagnation, especially greasy meat, and invigorates blood circulation, thus eliminating food stagnation caused by liver stagnation affecting the spleen, and opening up blood stasis. Salvia miltiorrhiza effectively invigorates blood circulation, removes blood stasis, cools the blood, and unblocks menstruation, helping hawthorn resolve blood stasis caused by prolonged damp-heat, preventing heat from attaching. The two herbs, one invigorating and the other eliminating, work together to promote qi and blood circulation, clearing qi stagnation and resolving blood stasis, assisting the principal and assistant herbs in clearing stagnation. The second group: promoting diuresis and eliminating turbidity (lotus leaf, winter melon peel, cassia seed). Lotus leaf clears summer heat and eliminates dampness, promoting the upward movement of clear yang, assisting the principal and assistant herbs in clearing damp-heat and eliminating turbid qi, while ensuring that dampness is eliminated without harming the spleen's function. Winter melon peel is a patented herb for draining dampness, guiding damp-heat out through urination, opening a pathway for dampness to descend. Cassia seed clears the liver and moistens the intestines, helping to clear stagnant heat in the liver meridian and guiding damp heat out through bowel movements, providing an outlet for pathogens. Lotus leaf ascends clear heat and descends turbid heat, winter melon peel drains dampness and promotes urination, and cassia seed clears the bowels and drains heat. This combination of ascending, descending, and promoting bowel movements helps to eliminate damp heat separately, working synergistically with Artemisia capillaris and Gardenia jasminoides to enhance the body's ability to dispel dampness and clear heat. The third group: supporting the body's vital energy (Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Atractylodes lancea). Gynostemma pentaphyllum invigorates qi, strengthens the spleen, clears heat, and detoxifies. Firstly, it supports the body's vital energy to aid in the transformation and transportation of water and dampness, preventing the generation of dampness; secondly, it assists in clearing stagnant heat. Atractylodes lancea is pungent, warm, and drying, excelling at drying dampness and strengthening the spleen. It assists the principal and assistant herbs in strengthening the body's ability to dispel dampness, and its warm nature counteracts the damage to the spleen and stomach's yang qi caused by bitter and cold herbs such as Gardenia jasminoides and Artemisia capillaris. Gynostemma pentaphyllum invigorates qi to support the body's vital energy, while Atractylodes lancea dries dampness to invigorate the spleen. This combination of tonifying and invigorating protects the middle jiao, ensuring that pathogens are dispelled without harming the body's vital energy, and that the body's vital energy is supported without exacerbating pathogens.

[0040] The guiding herb is licorice root, which is sweet in taste and neutral in nature, and enters the heart, lung, spleen, and stomach meridians. Its functions are to invigorate qi and strengthen the middle jiao, clear heat and detoxify, and harmonize the effects of other herbs. This herb, being sweet and neutral, can invigorate qi and strengthen the spleen, assisting Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Atractylodes lancea in enhancing their spleen-strengthening effects. Simultaneously, its harmonizing effect can moderate the bitter and cold properties of Bupleurum chinense, Artemisia capillaris, and Gardenia jasminoides, as well as the warming and drying properties of Atractylodes lancea, making the overall formula more balanced and allowing each herb to work synergistically. Therefore, it serves as the guiding herb.

[0041] Compatibility characteristics: 1. The formula combines liver-soothing and heat-clearing methods, addressing both the root cause and the symptoms: Bupleurum is used to soothe the liver and regulate Qi to promote smooth Qi flow (treating the root cause), while Artemisia capillaris, Gardenia jasminoides, and Cassia tora clear heat and promote diuresis to expel pathogens (treating the symptoms). Soothing the liver can help excrete damp heat, while clearing heat can prevent liver stagnation from turning into fire. The two complement each other and work together to treat both the root cause and the symptoms.

[0042] 2. The formula combines dampness-eliminating and spleen-strengthening methods to support the body's resistance and eliminate pathogenic factors: The formula contains a large number of dampness-eliminating drugs such as Artemisia capillaris, winter melon peel, and lotus leaf to clear away damp-heat pathogens (eliminating pathogenic factors). At the same time, it is combined with spleen-strengthening drugs such as Atractylodes lancea, Gynostemma pentaphyllum, and licorice to enhance the spleen and stomach's digestive function (supporting the body's resistance). This eliminates the source of dampness, eliminates dampness without harming the spleen, and strengthens the spleen to help eliminate dampness. It takes into account both supporting the body's resistance and eliminating pathogenic factors.

[0043] 3. Balancing Qi and Blood Circulation: The formula contains Qi-regulating herbs such as Bupleurum and Fructus Aurantii Immaturus to promote Qi circulation, which in turn facilitates blood circulation; and Blood-activating herbs such as Fructus Crataegi and Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae to unblock Qi and blood flow, which in turn promotes Qi circulation. By balancing Qi and blood circulation, the formula ensures smooth Qi flow and prevents various ailments caused by Qi stagnation and blood stasis, thus achieving a balance of Qi and blood.

[0044] 4. Mild medicinal properties, with a balance of cold and heat: Although the formula contains bitter and cold herbs such as Bupleurum, Artemisia capillaris, and Gardenia to clear heat and promote diuresis, it is combined with Atractylodes lancea, which is warm and drying, to counteract the bitter and cold properties and avoid damaging the spleen and stomach yang. At the same time, stir-fried Paeonia lactiflora and Glycyrrhiza uralensis, which are sweet and warm, nourish blood and strengthen the spleen, moderate the properties of the entire formula, and make the whole formula mild in terms of cold and heat, suitable for long-term conditioning, taking into account both efficacy and safety.

[0045] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A decoction mixing and decocting device for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, characterized in that, The device includes a decoction container with an open top and a container lid that closes the opening. A connecting post is provided on the lower surface of the container lid, and a first medicine-carrying mesh tray with mesh is fixed to the bottom of the connecting post. The first medicine-carrying mesh tray is a regular polygon, and each side of the first medicine-carrying mesh tray is longitudinally hinged with a second medicine-carrying mesh tray with mesh, and a stainless steel torsion spring is provided at the hinge to provide a restoring force. A rotating sleeve is rotatably sleeved on the upper part of the connecting post, and the rotating sleeve is connected to the outer side of the second medicine-carrying mesh tray via multiple stainless steel ropes to drive multiple second medicine-carrying mesh trays to simultaneously rotate inward. The container lid is provided with a drive unit for driving the rotating sleeve to rotate and a control panel for controlling the drive unit. A first medicine-carrying unit in a ring shape is provided on the first medicine-carrying mesh tray, surrounding the connecting post. A medicine-carrying mesh bag is provided on the upper surface of the second medicine-carrying mesh tray. When multiple second medicine-carrying mesh trays simultaneously rotate inward to their maximum angle, the multiple medicine-carrying mesh bags close together to form a second medicine-carrying unit that compresses the first medicine-carrying unit.

2. The decoction equipment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the connecting column is provided with a plurality of support rods corresponding one-to-one with the stainless steel rope, and the end of the support rod is provided with a stainless steel guide ring for the stainless steel rope to pass through; the end of the stainless steel rope is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the lower end of the rotating sleeve.

3. The decoction mixing and decocting equipment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease according to claim 2, characterized in that, The container lid has an internal mounting chamber for installing the drive unit. The lower surface of the container lid has an opening. The upper end of the connecting post is connected to the inner top of the mounting chamber. A first sealed bearing for rotatably mounting the rotating sleeve is installed in the opening.

4. The decoction mixing and decocting equipment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease according to claim 3, characterized in that, An annular sleeve is fixedly installed at the top of the installation chamber. The annular sleeve is fitted over the outside of the rotating sleeve and the connecting column. A second sealed bearing is provided at the bottom end of the annular sleeve to rotatably mount the rotating sleeve. An air vent is provided on the upper surface of the container cover. The air vent communicates with the inner hole of the annular sleeve.

5. The decoction equipment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper end of the connecting column is rotatably connected to the inner top of the mounting chamber. A cam motor and a gas detection sensor for detecting whether the Chinese medicine is burnt are provided in the inner hole of the annular sleeve. The cam motor is controlled by the control panel. In the initial state, the cam of the cam motor abuts against the connecting column to prevent the connecting column from rotating. When the gas detection sensor detects that the Chinese medicine is burnt, it sends a signal to the control panel. The control panel controls the cam motor to run and release the abutment against the connecting column. At the same time, the drive unit runs and drives the rotating sleeve to rotate, thereby driving the connecting column, the first medicine-carrying mesh tray, and the second medicine-carrying mesh tray to rotate.

6. The decoction equipment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive unit includes a driven gear coaxially sleeved and fixed on the outer surface of the rotating sleeve, a rack meshing with the driven gear, a driving gear driving the rack to move, and a drive motor driving the driving gear; the drive motor is controlled by the control panel.

7. The decoction mixing and preparation equipment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first drug-loading unit includes an outer ring fence and an inner ring fence, and the outer ring fence and the inner ring fence form a ring-shaped drug-loading area.

8. A decoction preparation process for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, using the decoction preparation equipment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The process includes the following steps: Step 1: Selecting medicinal materials; The following herbs were selected: Artemisia capillaris 15g, Gardenia jasminoides 10g, Crataegus pinnatifida 10g, Bupleurum chinense 10g, stir-fried Paeonia lactiflora 15g, Citrus aurantium 10g, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 5g, Nelumbo nucifera leaf 10g, Cassia tora seed 15g, Gynostemma pentaphyllum 10g, Benincasa hispida peel 30g, Salvia miltiorrhiza 15g, and Atractylodes lancea 9g. Artemisia capillaris, hawthorn, stir-fried white peony root, immature bitter orange, licorice, cassia seed, winter melon peel, salvia miltiorrhiza, and atractylodes lancea are placed into the first drug-carrying unit on the first drug-carrying mesh tray; gardenia, bupleurum, lotus leaf, and gynostemma pentaphyllum are placed into the drug-carrying mesh bags of multiple second drug-carrying mesh trays respectively; Step 2: Soaking; Adjust the second medicine-carrying mesh tray to be horizontal, and put the container lid on the decoction container; add enough cold water to the decoction container, the water level should be 2-3 cm above all the medicinal materials, and soak for 30-60 minutes; Step 3: First fry; The drive unit is operated by timer control via the control panel. The drive sleeve rotates clockwise, and multiple stainless steel ropes pull each second drug-carrying mesh tray to flip inward synchronously until the drug-carrying mesh bag leaves the liquid surface at a set height. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat. Five minutes before turning off the heat, use the control panel to time the drive unit to rotate counterclockwise. The second medicine-carrying mesh tray will simultaneously flip outwards and reset under the action of the stainless steel torsion spring, and the medicine-carrying mesh bag will enter below the liquid surface, allowing the medicinal materials inside the medicine-carrying mesh bag to participate in the decoction. After the fire is turned off, the drive unit is operated by timer via the control panel. The drive rotating sleeve rotates clockwise, and multiple stainless steel ropes pull each second drug-carrying mesh to flip inward to the maximum angle simultaneously. The multiple drug-carrying meshes are combined to form the second drug-carrying unit and squeeze the first drug-carrying unit to pour out the liquid medicine. Step 4: Second decoction; The drive unit is operated by timer control via the control panel. The drive sleeve rotates counterclockwise, and the second medicine-carrying mesh is simultaneously flipped outward and reset under the action of the stainless steel torsion spring. Add water to the decoction container, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 15-20 minutes. The drive unit is operated by timer control via the control panel. The drive rotating sleeve rotates clockwise, and multiple stainless steel ropes pull each second medicine-carrying mesh disc to flip inward to the maximum angle simultaneously. The multiple medicine-carrying mesh discs are combined to form a second medicine-carrying unit and squeeze the first medicine-carrying unit, pouring out the medicine liquid and mixing it with the medicine liquid obtained from the first decoction. Step 5: Cleaning; Remove the container lid, remove the dregs from the first and second medicine-carrying mesh trays, and clean and dry the container lid, the first medicine-carrying mesh tray, the second medicine-carrying mesh tray, and the decoction container.

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