A ready-to-drink type traditional Chinese medicine herbal compound beverage with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cough-relieving, thirst-relieving, lung-moistening and dryness-reducing functions and a preparation method thereof

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine health drinks, and provides an instant type traditional Chinese medicine herbal compound drink with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cough-relieving, sputum-reducing, lung-moistening and dryness-reducing functions and a preparation method thereof, which is prepared from the following raw materials by weight: honeysuckle 5-7 parts, platycodon 2-4 parts, ophiopogon 5-7 parts, licorice 2-4 parts, scrophularia 5-7 parts, radix rehmanniae 5-7 parts, fat sea holly 2-4 parts, mint 0.5-1.5 parts, and astragalus 2-4 parts. The drink prepared by the present application has multiple functions of heat-clearing and detoxifying, yin-nourishing and lung-moistening, throat- benefiting and cough-relieving, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and is suitable for people with dry mouth, throat discomfort, and excessive sputum caused by cough, has a fresh taste, is convenient to drink, and is suitable for daily health care.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine health drinks, and in particular to an instant herbal compound beverage with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cough-relieving, thirst-quenching, lung-moistening and dryness-reducing functions, and its preparation method. Background Technology

[0002] With the fast pace of life and increasing environmental pollution, symptoms such as sore throat, dry cough, and dry mouth are becoming increasingly common. Most commercially available throat lozenges rely on chemically synthesized additives, offering only a single benefit, and long-term consumption may lead to side effects. Traditional Chinese medicine herbal formulas offer advantages in multi-target and holistic regulation, but currently, most traditional Chinese medicine drinks have complex preparation processes, poor taste, and are inconvenient to carry and drink immediately. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a ready-to-drink herbal compound beverage with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cough-relieving, thirst-quenching, lung-moistening and dryness-reducing functions, and its preparation method. This beverage is based on traditional Chinese medicine theory, selects a variety of medicinal and edible herbs, and combines them with modern technology. It has a good taste, clear efficacy, and is convenient to carry and drink.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: This invention provides a ready-to-drink herbal compound beverage with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cough-relieving, thirst-quenching, lung-moistening, and dryness-reducing functions, prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: honeysuckle 5-7 parts, platycodon 2-4 parts, ophiopogon 5-7 parts, licorice 2-4 parts, scrophularia 5-7 parts, rehmannia 5-7 parts, sterculia 2-4 parts, peppermint 0.5-1.5 parts, and astragalus 2-4 parts.

[0005] Preferably, the ready-to-drink herbal compound beverage further includes one or more of the following excipients in parts by weight: 1-5 parts honey, 0.01-0.1 parts citric acid, 1-10 parts xylitol, 0.01-0.1 parts xanthan gum, and 0.01-0.05 parts potassium sorbate.

[0006] This invention also provides a method for preparing the aforementioned ready-to-drink herbal compound beverage, comprising the following steps: (1) Weigh out honeysuckle, platycodon, ophiopogon, licorice, scrophularia, rehmannia, sterculia, astragalus and peppermint according to the proportion, and then mix honeysuckle, platycodon, ophiopogon, licorice, scrophularia, rehmannia, sterculia and astragalus to obtain a mixture; (2) Mix the mixture with water, boil it, and then filter it to obtain liquid 1 and residue 1; (3) Mix the dregs 1 with water, boil and filter to obtain liquid 2 and dregs 2; (4) Mix medicinal solution 1 and medicinal solution 2, filter and obtain traditional Chinese medicine extract; (5) Juice the peppermint and mix it with water. After sieving, centrifuge to separate the peppermint supernatant and residue. (6) After concentrating the drug extract, add peppermint supernatant and excipients, adjust the pH value after making up the volume, and obtain the finished product.

[0007] Preferably, the amount of water used in step (2) is 8 to 10 times the total weight of the Chinese herbal raw materials, and the decoction time is 60 to 120 minutes.

[0008] Preferably, the amount of water used in step (3) is 6 to 8 times the total weight of the Chinese herbal raw materials, and the decoction time is 50 to 70 minutes.

[0009] Preferably, the volume of the concentrated Chinese herbal extract in step (5) is 50% to 70% of the original volume.

[0010] Preferably, the amount of water used in step (5) is 40 to 100 times the mass of the mint, the mesh size of the sieve is 80 to 120 mesh, the centrifugation temperature is 2 to 6°C, the rotation speed is 800 to 1200 rpm, and the centrifugation time is 4 to 6 min.

[0011] Preferably, the adjusted pH value in step (6) is 4.0~5.5.

[0012] Preferably, the finished product further includes a sterilization step, wherein the sterilization temperature is 110~121℃ and the sterilization time is 20~30 minutes.

[0013] This invention provides a ready-to-drink herbal compound beverage with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cough-relieving, and lung-moistening properties, as well as its preparation method. It is prepared from the following ingredients in parts by weight: honeysuckle 5-7 parts, platycodon root 2-4 parts, ophiopogon root 5-7 parts, licorice root 2-4 parts, scrophularia root 5-7 parts, rehmannia root 5-7 parts, sterculia root 2-4 parts, peppermint 0.5-1.5 parts, and astragalus root 2-4 parts. The beverage prepared by this invention has multiple effects, including clearing heat and detoxifying, nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, relieving sore throat and cough, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is suitable for people with dry mouth and throat, throat discomfort, and excessive phlegm. It has a refreshing taste, is convenient to drink, and is suitable for daily health maintenance. Detailed Implementation

[0014] This invention provides a ready-to-drink herbal compound beverage with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cough-relieving, thirst-quenching, lung-moistening, and dryness-reducing functions, prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: honeysuckle 5-7 parts, platycodon 2-4 parts, ophiopogon 5-7 parts, licorice 2-4 parts, scrophularia 5-7 parts, rehmannia 5-7 parts, sterculia 2-4 parts, peppermint 0.5-1.5 parts, and astragalus 2-4 parts.

[0015] In this invention, the ready-to-drink herbal compound beverage is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 6 parts honeysuckle, 3 parts platycodon, 6 parts ophiopogon japonicus, 3 parts licorice, 6 parts scrophularia, 6 parts rehmannia glutinosa, 3 parts sterculia lychnophora, 1 part peppermint, and 3 parts astragalus membranaceus.

[0016] In this invention, the ready-to-drink herbal compound beverage preferably further includes one or more of the following excipients in parts by weight: 1-5 parts honey, 0.01-0.1 parts citric acid, 1-10 parts xylitol, 0.01-0.1 parts xanthan gum, and 0.01-0.05 parts potassium sorbate; more preferably: 2-3 parts honey, 0.05 parts citric acid, 5 parts xylitol, 0.05 parts xanthan gum, and 0.02-0.03 parts potassium sorbate.

[0017] This invention also provides a method for preparing the aforementioned ready-to-drink herbal compound beverage, comprising the following steps: (1) Weigh out honeysuckle, platycodon, ophiopogon, licorice, scrophularia, rehmannia, sterculia, astragalus and peppermint according to the proportion, and then mix honeysuckle, platycodon, ophiopogon, licorice, scrophularia, rehmannia, sterculia and astragalus to obtain a mixture; (2) Mix the mixture with water, boil it, and then filter it to obtain liquid 1 and residue 1; (3) Mix the dregs 1 with water, boil and filter to obtain liquid 2 and dregs 2; (4) Mix medicinal solution 1 and medicinal solution 2, filter and obtain traditional Chinese medicine extract; (5) Juice the peppermint and mix it with water. After sieving, centrifuge to separate the peppermint supernatant and residue. (6) After concentrating the drug extract, add peppermint supernatant and excipients, adjust the pH value after making up the volume, and obtain the finished product.

[0018] In this invention, the amount of water used in step (2) is preferably 8 to 10 times the total weight of the Chinese herbal raw materials, more preferably 9 times, and the decoction time is preferably 60 to 120 minutes, more preferably 90 minutes.

[0019] In this invention, the amount of water used in step (3) is preferably 6 to 8 times the total weight of the Chinese herbal raw materials, more preferably 7 times, and the decoction time is preferably 50 to 70 minutes, more preferably 60 minutes.

[0020] In this invention, the volume of the concentrated Chinese herbal extract in step (5) is preferably 50% to 70% of the original volume, and more preferably 60%.

[0021] In this invention, the amount of water used in step (5) is preferably 40 to 100 times the weight of the mint, more preferably 60 to 75 times; the mesh size of the sieve used for sieving is preferably 80 to 120 mesh, more preferably 100 mesh; the centrifugation temperature is preferably 2 to 6°C, more preferably 4°C; the rotation speed is preferably 800 to 1200 rpm, more preferably 1000 rpm; and the centrifugation time is preferably 4 to 6 min, more preferably 5 min.

[0022] In this invention, the adjusted pH value in step (6) is preferably 4.0 to 5.5, and more preferably 4.5 to 5.0.

[0023] In this invention, the finished product further includes a sterilization step, wherein the sterilization temperature is preferably 110~121℃, more preferably 115℃, and the sterilization time is preferably 20~30min, more preferably 25min.

[0024] The technical solutions provided by the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] 1. Raw material ratio (g / 1000mL finished product): Honeysuckle 6, Platycodon grandiflorus 3, Ophiopogon japonicus 6, Licorice 3, Scrophularia ningpoensis 6, Rehmannia glutinosa 6, Sterculia lychnophora 3, Mentha haplocalyx 1, Astragalus membranaceus 3, Honey 3, Xylitol 5, Citric acid 0.05, Xanthan gum 0.05, Potassium sorbate 0.02.

[0027] 2. Preparation method: (1) Boil the herbs other than peppermint in 10 times the amount of water for 1.5 hours, and then filter out the liquid. (2) Add 8 times the amount of water to the dregs and boil for 1 hour. Combine the two decoctions. (3) Filter and concentrate to 60% of the original volume; (4) After the peppermint juice is extracted, it is mixed with 70 times its weight of water and resuspended. After passing through a 100-mesh sieve, it is centrifuged at 1000 rpm for 5 min at 4℃ to separate the peppermint supernatant and residue. (5) Add peppermint supernatant and excipients, add water to make up to 1000 mL, and adjust pH to 4.5; (6) After homogenization, fill the container and sterilize at 115°C for 25 minutes.

[0028] Example 2

[0029] Raw material ratio (g / 1000mL finished product): honeysuckle 6, platycodon 3, ophiopogon 6, licorice 3, scrophularia 6, rehmannia 6, sterculia 3, peppermint 1, astragalus 3, xylitol 8, citric acid 0.03, xanthan gum 0.03.

[0030] The preparation method is the same as in Example 1, but the volume is concentrated to 50% of the original volume and the pH is adjusted to 5.0.

[0031] Example 3

[0032] Raw material ratio (g / 1000mL finished product): honeysuckle 6, platycodon 3, ophiopogon 6, licorice 3, scrophularia 6, rehmannia 6, sterculia 3, peppermint 1, astragalus 3, honey 5, citric acid 0.08, potassium sorbate 0.03.

[0033] The preparation method is the same as in Example 1, but the volume is concentrated to 70% of the original volume and the pH is adjusted to 4.2.

[0034] Example 4

[0035] Raw material ratio (g / 1000mL finished product): honeysuckle 6, platycodon 3, ophiopogon 6, licorice 3, scrophularia 6, rehmannia 6, sterculia 3, peppermint 1, astragalus 3, xylitol 10, xanthan gum 0.1.

[0036] The preparation method is the same as in Example 1, but the volume is concentrated to 55% of the original volume and the pH is adjusted to 4.8.

[0037] Example 5

[0038] Raw material ratio (g / 1000mL finished product): honeysuckle 6, platycodon 3, ophiopogon 6, licorice 3, scrophularia 6, rehmannia 6, sterculia 3, peppermint 1, astragalus 3, honey 2, xylitol 3, citric acid 0.06.

[0039] The preparation method is the same as in Example 1, but the volume is concentrated to 65% of the original volume and the pH is adjusted to 4.6.

[0040] Test case

[0041] The product prepared in Example 5 was used in an experiment. For some patients with upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) caused by wind-cold or wind-heat, the product of this invention was used concurrently with other standard treatments. After drinking the product intermittently for 3 days, patients reported a reduction in throat itching, cough, and phlegm; their phlegm became thinner and easier to cough; and after one week of continued use, their cough symptoms significantly decreased. Some patients with thick yellow phlegm reported that their phlegm became whiter and thinner, and the amount of phlegm coughed up was significantly reduced. Airway hyperresponsiveness decreased, and variant cough symptoms significantly lessened. Pharyngeal swab samples cultured from the throat showed a decrease in inflammatory factors such as IL-6, IL-10, and IL-17. Significant improvement was observed in the symptoms of throat redness, swelling, and pain. Patients without upper respiratory tract infections and experiencing throat discomfort experienced significant improvement in throat itching, coughing, and dry, hot, itchy, and itchy throat after 3 days of use. Some patients also reported improvement in chest tightness and shortness of breath.

[0042] As can be seen from the above embodiments, the present invention provides a ready-to-drink herbal compound beverage with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cough-relieving, and lung-moistening functions, as well as its preparation method. It is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: honeysuckle 5-7 parts, platycodon root 2-4 parts, ophiopogon root 5-7 parts, licorice root 2-4 parts, scrophularia root 5-7 parts, rehmannia root 5-7 parts, sterculia root 2-4 parts, peppermint 0.5-1.5 parts, and astragalus root 2-4 parts. The beverage prepared by the present invention has multiple effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, relieving sore throat and cough, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is suitable for people with dry mouth and throat, throat discomfort, and excessive phlegm. It has a refreshing taste, is convenient to drink, and is suitable for daily health maintenance.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ready-to-drink herbal compound beverage with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cough-relieving, saliva-generating, lung-moistening, and dryness-reducing functions, characterized in that... It is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: honeysuckle 5-7 parts, platycodon 2-4 parts, ophiopogon japonicus 5-7 parts, licorice 2-4 parts, scrophularia ningpoensis 5-7 parts, rehmannia glutinosa 5-7 parts, sterculia lychnophora 2-4 parts, peppermint 0.5-1.5 parts, and astragalus membranaceus 2-4 parts.

2. The ready-to-drink herbal compound beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ready-to-drink herbal compound beverage also includes one or more of the following excipients by weight: 1-5 parts honey, 0.01-0.1 parts citric acid, 1-10 parts xylitol, 0.01-0.1 parts xanthan gum, and 0.01-0.05 parts potassium sorbate.

3. The preparation method of the ready-to-drink herbal compound beverage according to claim 2, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: (1) Weigh out honeysuckle, platycodon, ophiopogon, licorice, scrophularia, rehmannia, sterculia, astragalus and peppermint according to the proportion, and then mix honeysuckle, platycodon, ophiopogon, licorice, scrophularia, rehmannia, sterculia and astragalus to obtain a mixture; (2) Mix the mixture with water, boil it, and then filter it to obtain liquid 1 and residue 1; (3) Mix the dregs 1 with water, boil and filter to obtain liquid 2 and dregs 2; (4) Mix medicinal solution 1 and medicinal solution 2, filter and obtain traditional Chinese medicine extract; (5) Juice the peppermint and mix it with water. After sieving, centrifuge to separate the peppermint supernatant and residue. (6) After concentrating the drug extract, add peppermint supernatant and excipients, adjust the pH value after making up the volume, and obtain the finished product.

4. The preparation method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The amount of water used in step (2) is 8 to 10 times the total weight of the Chinese herbal raw materials, and the decoction time is 60 to 120 minutes.

5. The preparation method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The amount of water used in step (3) is 6 to 8 times the total weight of the Chinese herbal raw materials, and the decoction time is 50 to 70 minutes.

6. The preparation method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The volume of the concentrated Chinese herbal extract in step (5) is 50% to 70% of the original volume.

7. The preparation method according to claim 6, characterized in that, In step (5), the amount of water used is 40 to 100 times the mass of the mint. The mesh size of the sieve used for sieving is 80 to 120 mesh. The centrifugation temperature is 2 to 6°C, the rotation speed is 800 to 1200 rpm, and the centrifugation time is 4 to 6 min.

8. The preparation method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The adjusted pH value described in step (6) is 4.0~5.

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9. The preparation method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The finished product also includes a sterilization step, wherein the sterilization temperature is 110~121℃ and the sterilization time is 20~30 minutes.