A mild sleep-aiding compound tea of yunnan old white tea and traditional Chinese medicinal materials and a preparation method thereof

Abstract

This invention discloses a mild sleep-aiding Yunnan aged white tea compound tea made from traditional Chinese medicine and its preparation method. The compound tea consists of the following ingredients in parts by weight: 25-35 parts Gastrodia elata, 35-45 parts aged white tea, 12-18 parts Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, 6-10 parts lily bulb, 4-6 parts wolfberry, and 1-3 parts licorice root. The preparation method includes raw material processing, scientific formulation, shaping and packaging, and quality inspection packaging. This invention follows the traditional Chinese medicine theory of "principal, assistant, adjuvant, and guide" in its formulation. All raw materials are listed in the National Food and Drug Directory, ensuring high safety. It is consumed via a steeping method, which is convenient and quick. The creators are patients with severe insomnia and personally tested and verified the product's effectiveness. This invention has a scientific formula, a mild taste, and is convenient to drink. It has significant sleep-aiding and calming effects and is suitable for long-term consumption by people who have difficulty falling asleep, have light sleep, or are easily startled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of medicinal and edible health tea technology, specifically involving a mild sleep-aiding compound tea made from Yunnan aged white tea and Zhaotong gastrodia elata as the main raw materials, and its preparation method. Background Technology

[0002] Insomnia is a common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, light sleep, and frequent awakenings. Chronic insomnia not only affects daytime functioning but also increases the risk of psychological problems such as anxiety and depression. Statistics show that the incidence of insomnia among adults in my country is as high as 38.2%.

[0003] Currently, sleep improvement products on the market mainly fall into two categories: one is chemical drugs, such as benzodiazepines, which, although fast-acting, have problems such as dependence and drug resistance; the other is health supplements, such as single-ingredient products like melatonin and jujube seed extract, whose effects vary from person to person and lack systematic formulation. Traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages in treating insomnia, especially health-preserving and conditioning products guided by the concept of "medicine and food from the same source," which are safe for long-term use. However, existing Chinese medicine sleep aids have the following shortcomings.

[0004] (1) The formula is simple and lacks the systematic combination of "principal, minister, assistant and guide"; (2) Poor taste and low patient compliance; (3) The method of consumption is inconvenient and difficult to maintain; (4) There is a lack of firsthand verification data from real people with insomnia.

[0005] Therefore, developing a sleep-aiding compound tea with a scientific formula, mild taste, convenient consumption, and verified by real-human populations has significant market value and social significance. Summary of the Invention

[0006] I. Technical problems to be solved This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a mild sleep-aiding compound tea made from Yunnan aged white tea and traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, along with its preparation method. Specifically, it aims to solve the following technical problems: 1. Provides a mild sleep aid compound formula based on the traditional Chinese medicine theory of "principal, assistant, adjuvant, and guide" in drug formulation, with all raw materials sourced from the National List of Food and Medicine with the same origin; 2. To address the issues of poor taste and low compliance in existing sleep aid products; 3. Provides a convenient and quick way to drink beverages that suits the fast pace of modern life; 4. The product's effectiveness is guaranteed through firsthand verification by real people suffering from insomnia.

[0007] Technical solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A mild sleep-aiding Yunnan aged white tea and herbal compound tea, characterized by being composed of the following ingredients in parts by weight: 1. 25-35 portions of Gastrodia elata from Zhaotong 2. 35-45 portions of Yunnan aged white tea 3. 12-18 portions of stir-fried jujube seeds 4. 6-10 servings of lilies 5. 4-6 servings of Ningxia wolfberries 6. Licorice 1-3 parts Preferably, the weight ratio of the raw materials is as follows: 1. 30 portions of Gastrodia elata from Zhaotong 2. 40 portions of Yunnan aged white tea 3. 15 portions of stir-fried jujube seeds 4. 8 portions of lilies 5. Five portions of Ningxia wolfberries 6. Licorice 2 parts The Zhaotong Gastrodia elata is selected from three-year-old Gastrodia elata from Zhaotong, Yunnan. After washing, slicing, and low-temperature drying, it is ground into 40-60 mesh particles. The Yunnan aged white tea is selected from ancient tea trees of the small-leaf variety from Daguan, Yunnan. After natural withering and pressing for more than three years, it is chopped to maintain uniform particle size. The roasted jujube seeds are roasted products. The lily bulbs, wolfberries, and licorice are all high-quality raw materials without sulfur fumigation or additives. They are crushed and passed through a 40-60 mesh sieve.

[0009] This invention also provides a method for preparing the above-mentioned mild sleep-aiding Yunnan aged white tea and traditional Chinese medicine compound tea, comprising the following steps: (1) Raw material processing: Grind Gastrodia elata into 40-60 mesh particles; chop old white tea; grind roasted jujube seeds, lily bulbs, wolfberries and licorice into powder and pass through a 40-60 mesh sieve; (2) Scientific formulation: Weigh each raw material precisely according to the formula ratio, and use a multi-layer mixing method to ensure uniform distribution of raw materials; (3) Shaped packaging: The evenly mixed raw materials are pressed into small cakes of 3-5 grams, or made into tea bags using food-grade corn fiber triangular bags, with a net content of 5 grams per bag; (4) Quality inspection and packaging: Sensory testing and moisture testing are carried out to control the moisture content to ≤8%. After passing the test, the product is packaged.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. Scientific formulation and synergistic effect: This invention follows the traditional Chinese medicine theory of "principal, assistant, adjuvant and guide" in the formulation of medicines. Gastrodia elata is the principal ingredient to calm the mind and soothe the nerves, aged white tea is the assistant ingredient to warm and harmonize, jujube seed and lily bulb are the adjuvant ingredients to nourish the heart and relieve irritability, and wolfberry and licorice are the guide ingredients to balance the effects of the medicines. The synergistic effect of each ingredient produces a significant sleep-aiding effect.

[0011] 2. Safe raw materials, both food and medicine: All raw materials are listed in the national catalog of 106 kinds of food and medicine, which are highly safe, can be taken for a long time, and have no dependence or side effects.

[0012] 3. Mild taste and high compliance: The mellow sweetness of aged white tea effectively neutralizes the earthy taste of Gastrodia elata, and the aftertaste of licorice makes the tea soup mellow and sweet, which is more acceptable and easier for consumers to accept and continue to drink.

[0013] 4. Convenient to drink and suitable for modern life: Using the steeping method, simply steep boiling water in the thermos for 20 minutes before drinking, suitable for various scenarios such as the office and home.

[0014] 5. Real-world verification, reliable results: The main creators are severe insomnia patients who personally tested and verified the product's actual effects, providing real data support for the product's effectiveness.

[0015] Specific implementation examples 1: Raw material screening and preparation Gastrodia elata: Three-year-old Gastrodia elata from Zhaotong, Yunnan, is cleaned, sliced, dried at low temperature, and ground into 40-60 mesh particles.

[0016] Aged White Tea: Yunnan Daguan small-leaf variety ancient tree tea leaves, naturally withered, pressed and aged for more than three years, then chopped into uniform particles.

[0017] Fried jujube seeds: Commercially available fried product, ground and passed through a 40-60 mesh sieve.

[0018] Lily bulbs, goji berries, and licorice: high-quality raw materials without sulfur fumigation, each pulverized and passed through a 40-60 mesh sieve.

[0019] Weigh the ingredients according to the formula ratio (30 parts Gastrodia elata, 40 parts aged white tea, 15 parts roasted jujube seeds, 8 parts lily bulbs, 5 parts wolfberries, and 2 parts licorice root), mix them evenly using a multi-layer mixing method, and package them in food-grade corn fiber triangular bags, with each bag containing 5 grams.

[0020] Example 2: Comparison of effects of different formulation ratios Group: Gastrodia elata, white tea, jujube seed, lily bulb, goji berry, licorice; sleep aid effect; taste evaluation Formula 1 (This invention) 30 40 15 8 5 2 Significantly alcoholic and sweet Formula 2 (Comparative Ratio): 30g 50g 15g 8g 5g 2g (Generally, the tea flavor is on the stronger side). Formula 3 (Comparative Example): 40 30 15 8 5 2 (Significantly stronger gastrodia flavor) Formula 4 (Comparative Example) 30 40 0 ​​8 5 2 Effect weakened and mellowed Note: Sleep aid effect rating criteria: significant (sleep onset time shortened by ≥70%), relatively significant (sleep onset time shortened by 50%-70%), average (sleep onset time shortened by 30%-50%), ineffective (sleep onset time shortened by <30%).

[0021] Example 3: Verification through a Typical Case The creator (myself, male, 52 years old, a severe insomniac) drank the product of this invention continuously for a week, using the method of "steeping the first infusion for 20 minutes after lunch," and his sleep quality significantly improved. 1. Sleep onset time: reduced from 2-3 hours to within 30 minutes; 2. Nighttime awakenings: reduced from 3-4 times to 0-1 times; 3. Morning mental state: significantly improved, no drug hangover feeling.

[0022] In addition, five volunteers with insomnia (aged 35-60) were recruited to try the program for one week. Four of them reported that their sleep onset time was reduced by more than 50%, and one reported slight improvement. There were no obvious adverse reactions.

[0023] Example 4: Brewing Method (1) Recommended equipment: 600 ml insulated food jar; (2) Brewing steps: Put one packet (5g) of this product into a cup, pour in a small amount of 100℃ boiling water, shake and quickly pour out to rinse the tea; then pour in 500ml of boiling water, cover tightly and steep for 20 minutes; open the lid and drink. The tea soup is golden and clear, and tastes mellow and sweet. (3) Best time to drink: Start steeping after lunch and finish drinking in the afternoon to allow the body to relax in advance; (4) Warm reminder: The first infusion should be steeped for 20 minutes for the best effect. Subsequent infusions can be made. It is recommended to drink it continuously for more than a week. Pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children should use it with caution.

Claims

1. A mild sleep-aiding Yunnan aged white tea and herbal compound tea, characterized in that, It is composed of the following ingredients in parts by weight: 25-35 parts of Gastrodia elata, 35-45 parts of aged white tea, 12-18 parts of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, 6-10 parts of lily bulb, 4-6 parts of wolfberry, and 1-3 parts of licorice.

2. The mild sleep-aiding Yunnan aged white tea and herbal compound tea according to claim 1, characterized in that, The weight ratio of the raw materials is as follows: 30 parts of Gastrodia elata, 40 parts of aged white tea, 15 parts of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, 8 parts of lily bulb, 5 parts of wolfberry, and 2 parts of licorice.

3. The mild sleep-aiding Yunnan aged white tea and herbal compound tea according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The gastrodia elata mentioned is a three-year-old gastrodia elata from Zhaotong, Yunnan, which is ground into 40-60 mesh particles; the aged white tea mentioned is ancient tree tea leaves of the small-leaf variety from Daguan, Yunnan, which have been naturally withered, pressed and aged for more than three years, and then chopped into uniform particles.

4. The mild sleep-aiding Yunnan aged white tea and herbal compound tea according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The jujube kernels mentioned are roasted.

5. A method for preparing the mild sleep-aiding Yunnan aged white tea and traditional Chinese medicine compound tea according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: (1) Raw material processing: Grind Gastrodia elata into 40-60 mesh particles; chop old white tea; grind jujube seed, lily bulb, wolfberry and licorice into powder and pass through a 40-60 mesh sieve; (2) Scientific formulation: Weigh each raw material according to the formula ratio and mix them evenly; (3) Pre-packaged: The mixed raw materials are pressed into small cakes of 3-5 grams or made into tea bags, with a net content of 5 grams per bag; (4) Quality inspection and packaging: The moisture content is tested to be ≤8%, and the product is packaged after passing the test.

6. The preparation method according to claim 5, characterized in that, In step (2), a multi-layer mixing method is used to ensure uniform distribution of raw materials.

7. The use of the mild sleep-aiding Yunnan aged white tea compound tea according to any one of claims 1-4 in the preparation of food, health products or medicines that improve sleep.