An agilawood incense stick and a preparation process thereof

Abstract

An odd nan mu agarwood stick, which comprises a core combustion layer, a gas permeable mixed layer and a fire-retardant shaped layer; the gas permeable mixed layer and the fire-retardant shaped layer are wrapped outside the core combustion layer in sequence, the gas permeable mixed layer is uniformly dispersed with gas permeable shaped particles, and the outer surface of the fire-retardant shaped layer is provided with uniformly arranged gas permeable micropores; the core combustion layer comprises aged moxa 30-35 parts by weight, odd nan mu agarwood shaving distillation residue 30-35 parts by weight; the gas permeable mixed layer comprises odd nan mu agarwood shaving distillation residue powder 10-15 parts by weight, moxa leaf charcoal 5-8 parts by weight, menthol 1-2 parts by weight, honey 3-5 parts by weight, and gas permeable shaped particles 2-4 parts by weight. In addition, the application also provides a preparation process of the odd nan mu agarwood stick. The application makes the combustion of the agarwood stick more balanced and stable by designing a multi-layer composite structure; the agarwood stick production and processing fully utilizes the odd nan mu agarwood distillation residue, converts the waste raw materials into high-value moxibustion products, so as to realize the transformation of waste into treasure; the application has strong practicability and strong popularization significance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of moxibustion product preparation, and in particular to a Qinan agarwood moxa stick and its preparation process. Background Technology

[0002] Moxibustion is a method of stimulating acupoints or specific parts of the body with the heat generated by burning moxa sticks or moxa cones made from mugwort leaves, thereby adjusting physiological functions and enhancing vitality.

[0003] Most existing moxa sticks use ordinary moxa wool as the single raw material, offering only basic moxibustion effects with poor synergy with physical and mental relaxation. Moxa sticks containing compound fragrance ingredients are mostly single-layered, prone to clumping after compaction, resulting in poor air permeability and low release efficiency of active ingredients, failing to achieve simultaneous and sustained release of moxibustion and aroma effects. Furthermore, some moxa sticks with added fragrances suffer from uneven mixing of raw materials, pungent smoke during burning, abrupt aroma release, unstable burning rate, and a tendency to produce ash that can cause burns.

[0004] On the other hand, Qinan agarwood is a precious incense and traditional Chinese medicine. After the essential oil is extracted using the ancient method of water distillation, the residue is still rich in active ingredients such as 2-(2-phenylethyl)chromone, agarwood resin, and high-boiling-point sesquiterpenes. However, these residues are often discarded directly, resulting in a waste of high-value resources. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a Qinan agarwood moxa stick to address the shortcomings of existing technologies.

[0006] A type of Qinan agarwood moxa stick includes a core combustion layer, a breathable mixing layer, and a flame-retardant shaping layer. The breathable mixing layer and the flame-retardant shaping layer are sequentially wrapped around the core combustion layer. Breathable shaping particles are uniformly dispersed within the breathable mixing layer, and breathable micropores are uniformly arranged on the outer surface of the flame-retardant shaping layer.

[0007] The core combustion layer, by weight, comprises 30-35 parts aged mugwort floss and 30-35 parts distillation residue of agarwood shavings. The breathable mixing layer, by weight, comprises 10-15 parts agarwood shavings distillation residue powder, 5-8 parts mugwort charcoal, 1-2 parts menthol, 3-5 parts honey, and 2-4 parts breathable shaping granules.

[0008] Furthermore, the breathable and shaped granules, by weight, comprise 60-70 parts diatomaceous earth powder, 20-25 parts artemisia fiber, and 5-10 parts natural starch binder.

[0009] Furthermore, the particle size of the breathable shaping particles is 1-2 mm.

[0010] Furthermore, the flame-retardant shaping layer has a composite layered structure design, which includes mulberry bark paper and artemisia fiber composite paper.

[0011] Furthermore, the pore size of the breathable micropores is 0.05-0.1 mm.

[0012] Furthermore, the diameter of the Qinan agarwood moxa stick is 15-70mm, wherein the diameter of the core combustion layer is 8-60mm, the thickness of the breathable mixing layer is 3-5mm, and the thickness of the flame-retardant shaping layer is 0.1-0.2mm. The length of the Qinan agarwood moxa stick is 50-300mm.

[0013] In addition, the present invention also provides a preparation process for Qinan agarwood moxa sticks.

[0014] A process for preparing Qinan agarwood moxa sticks, comprising the following steps:

[0015] Step 1: Pretreatment of distillation residue. Take the distillation residue of Qinan agarwood shavings, spread it evenly on a drying tray and dry it at low temperature until the moisture content is ≤10%. Then put the dried residue into an ultrafine pulverizer, pulverize it and then sieve it to obtain Qinan agarwood shavings distillation residue powder. Seal and store it in the dark for later use.

[0016] Step 2: Extraction of Artemisia flakes. Select dry, aged Artemisia flakes free of impurities, crush them with a coarse pulverizer, and then put them into a fiber separator for mechanical kneading and beating to remove leaf pulp, chlorophyll and mucilage. Then, use air separation to remove debris to obtain pure filamentous aged Artemisia flakes. Dry them at low temperature until the moisture content is ≤8% for later use.

[0017] Step 3: Preparation of breathable and shaped granules. Weigh diatomaceous earth powder and artemisia fiber according to the ratio, put them into a high-speed mixer for dry mixing, then add natural starch binder and stir until wet granules are formed. Then transfer them to a disc granulator to form 1-2mm wet granules, dry them at low temperature and sieve them with a standard sieve to remove oversized and undersized granules, and obtain breathable and shaped granules for later use.

[0018] Step 4: Core combustion layer formation. Mix aged mugwort floss and agarwood shavings and distillation residue evenly, put them into a mold, compact them to form a cylindrical core combustion layer, and let them air dry naturally for later use.

[0019] Step 5: Preparation of breathable mixing layer mixture. Weigh out the agarwood shavings distillation residue powder, mugwort charcoal, menthol, honey and breathable shaping granules according to the formula, put them into a two-way motion mixer and stir until completely uniform to obtain the breathable mixing layer mixture.

[0020] Step 6: Outer layer forming. The mixture of the core combustion layer and the breathable mixing layer is fed into the forming machine and rolled into a cylindrical core. Then, mulberry bark paper and mugwort fiber composite paper are wrapped around the outer layer, and micro-perforated needle rollers are used to punch uniform micro-holes on the surface. After drying in the shade at room temperature and ventilation, it is cut according to specifications to form the finished Qinan agarwood mugwort stick.

[0021] Furthermore, in step 1, the temperature for low-temperature drying is set to 40-55℃, and in steps 2 and 3, the temperature for low-temperature drying is set to 50-60℃.

[0022] Furthermore, in step 2, the mechanical kneading and patting time is set to 30-40 minutes; in step 3, the high-speed mixer dry mixing time is set to 5-10 minutes; the low-temperature drying time is set to 2-3 hours; in step 5, the stirring time is set to 10-15 minutes; and in step 6, the air-drying time is set to 48-72 hours.

[0023] Furthermore, in step 1, the mesh size of the fine sieve is set to 100-200 mesh, and in step 2, the mesh size of the pulverized material is set to 10-20 mesh.

[0024] In summary, the beneficial effects of this invention—a Qinan agarwood moxa stick and its preparation process—are as follows: By designing a multi-layered composite structure, the moxa stick burns more evenly and stably, significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of its active ingredient release; the composite structure incorporates a breathable mixing layer paired with a flame-retardant shaping layer with breathable micropores, ensuring sufficient oxygen supply during combustion, further promoting stable combustion rates, preventing problems such as extinguishing due to insufficient oxygen supply, and producing no open flames or ash during combustion, with a long-lasting and lingering aroma; the moxa stick uses pure natural raw materials without chemical additives, and the combustion products are non-toxic and harmless, making it suitable for a wide range of people; the production and processing of the moxa stick fully utilizes the distillation residue of Qinan agarwood, transforming waste materials into high-value moxibustion products, retaining the core active ingredients of the residue, thus turning waste into treasure and reducing production costs; the entire processing is carried out at low temperatures, effectively preventing the loss of active ingredients; the process is simple and easy to operate, suitable for industrial mass production, and the product quality is uniform and stable; this invention is highly practical and has significant promotional value. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the Qinan agarwood moxa stick of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the process flow for preparing a Qinan agarwood moxa stick according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0028] like Figure 1As shown, this is the first embodiment of the present invention, providing a Qinan agarwood moxa stick 100, which includes a core combustion layer 10, a breathable mixing layer 20, and a flame-retardant shaping layer 30. The breathable mixing layer 20 and the flame-retardant shaping layer 30 are sequentially wrapped around the core combustion layer 10. Breathable shaping particles 21 are uniformly dispersed within the breathable mixing layer 20, and breathable micropores 31 are uniformly arranged on the outer surface of the flame-retardant shaping layer 30. Compared to the traditional single-layer moxa stick structure, the present invention adopts a three-layer composite coaxial structure. The core combustion layer 10 provides the main moxibustion function, the breathable mixing layer 20 provides the main ventilation and aroma release function, and the flame-retardant shaping layer 30 provides the main ash-preventing function. The combination of multiple layers allows the moxa stick to be used for moxibustion, release aroma to regulate the body's energy and spirit, and ensure more stable and even combustion.

[0029] Specifically, in this embodiment, the core combustion layer 10, by weight, comprises 30 parts aged moxa wool and 35 parts distillation residue of agarwood shavings. The breathable mixing layer 20, by weight, comprises 12 parts agarwood shavings distillation residue powder, 6 parts mugwort charcoal, 1.5 parts menthol, 4 parts honey, and 3 parts breathable shaping granules. The moxa sticks of this invention are made entirely from natural raw materials, without chemical adhesives or preservatives, and the combustion products are non-toxic and harmless, conforming to the concept of green health preservation. Furthermore, the moxa sticks formulated with this composition produce a gentle smoke and a rich agarwood aroma during combustion, providing mild moxibustion and significant calming and soothing effects.

[0030] Specifically, in this embodiment, the breathable and shaping particles 21, by weight, comprise 60-70 parts diatomaceous earth powder, 20-25 parts artemisia fiber, and 5-10 parts natural starch binder. The particle size of the breathable and shaping particles 21 is 1-2 mm.

[0031] Breathable and shaped granules 21 were prepared by combining diatomaceous earth and artemisia fiber. The diatomaceous earth is filled with nano-sized micropores, has a large specific surface area, and strong adsorption properties, which can effectively adsorb tar particles, smoke dust, and irritating odor molecules in artemisia smoke, thus purifying the smoke. Artemisia fiber has a filamentous skeleton structure, which forms a loose and porous system after being combined with diatomaceous earth. It forms a three-dimensional support in the mixed layer, avoids the raw materials from being compacted and caking, ensures air circulation between layers, and ensures uniform oxygen supply during combustion. At the same time, the fiber mesh structure can physically intercept fly ash and reduce open flame splashing, thus achieving the dual functions of breathable support and smoke adsorption.

[0032] Specifically, in this embodiment, the agarwood moxa stick 100 has a diameter of 18mm, wherein the core combustion layer 10 has a diameter of 9mm, the breathable mixing layer 20 has a thickness of 4mm, and the flame-retardant shaping layer 30 has a thickness of 0.15mm. The agarwood moxa stick 100 has a length of 180mm. The finished moxa stick of this specification can burn for up to 45 minutes.

[0033] Specifically, in this embodiment, the flame-retardant shaping layer 30 has a composite layered structure design, comprising mulberry bark paper and artemisia fiber composite paper. The flame-retardant shaping layer 30 has a certain flame-retardant effect (it should be emphasized that the flame-retardant effect here should be understood as non-flammable, not non-combustible), which can prevent the outer layer from burning too quickly and reduce fly ash falling off. The pore size of the breathable micropores 31 is 0.05-0.1mm. The breathable micropores 31 can further balance oxygen supply, making the burning process of the moxa stick more even, while also locking in the slow release of agarwood aroma.

[0034] In addition, such as Figure 2 As shown, the present invention also provides a preparation process for Qinan agarwood moxa sticks, used to prepare Qinan agarwood moxa stick 100, which includes the following steps:

[0035] Step 1: Pretreatment of distillation residue. Take the distillation residue of Qinan agarwood shavings, spread it evenly on a drying tray and dry it at a low temperature of 40-55℃ until the moisture content is ≤10%. Then put the dried residue into an ultrafine pulverizer, pulverize it and then pass it through a 100-200 mesh sieve to obtain Qinan agarwood shavings distillation residue powder. Seal and store it in the dark for later use.

[0036] Step 2: Extraction of Artemisia flakes. Select dry, aged Artemisia flakes free of impurities, crush them to 10-20 mesh using a coarse pulverizer, and then put them into a fiber separator for mechanical kneading and beating for 30-40 minutes to remove leaf pulp, chlorophyll, and mucilage. Then, use air separation to remove debris to obtain pure fibrous aged Artemisia flakes. Dry them at a low temperature of 50-60℃ until the moisture content is ≤8% for later use.

[0037] Step 3: Preparation of breathable and shaped granules 21: Weigh diatomaceous earth powder and artemisia fiber according to the ratio, put them into a high-speed mixer and dry mix for 5-10 minutes, then add natural starch binder and stir until wet granules are formed. Then transfer them to a disc granulator to form 1-2mm wet granules, set the temperature to 50-60℃ and dry for 2-3 hours, and sieve with a standard sieve to remove oversized and undersized granules to obtain breathable and shaped granules 21 for later use.

[0038] Step 4: Core combustion layer 10 is formed. The aged mugwort floss and the distilled residue of Qinan agarwood shavings are mixed evenly and placed into the mold. The mixture is then compacted to form a cylindrical core combustion layer 10 and allowed to air dry naturally for later use.

[0039] Step 5: Preparation of breathable mixing layer mixture. Weigh out the agarwood shavings distilled residue powder, mugwort charcoal, menthol, honey and 21 breathable shaping granules according to the formula, put them into a two-way motion mixer, and stir for 10-15 minutes until completely uniform to obtain the breathable mixing layer mixture.

[0040] Step 6: Outer layer forming. The core combustion layer 10 and the breathable mixing layer mixture are fed into the forming machine and rolled into a cylindrical core. Then, mulberry bark paper and mugwort fiber composite paper are wrapped around the outer layer, and micro-perforated needle rollers are used to make uniform micro-holes on the surface. After drying in the shade at room temperature and ventilation for 60 hours, it is cut according to specifications to form 100 finished Qinan agarwood mugwort sticks.

[0041] This invention also includes a second embodiment, which is basically the same as the first embodiment, except that: the core combustion layer 10, by weight, includes 30 parts aged moxa wool and 30 parts distillation residue of agarwood shavings. The breathable mixing layer 20, by weight, includes 15 parts agarwood shavings distillation residue powder, 5 parts mugwort charcoal, 1 part menthol, 3 parts honey, and 2 parts breathable shaping granules. The moxa stick formulated with this composition has a prominent agarwood aroma when burned, with sufficient release of agarwood active ingredients, resulting in a significant calming and sleep-aiding effect, making it suitable for long-term health maintenance.

[0042] The Qinan agarwood moxa stick 100 has a diameter of 18mm, wherein the core combustion layer 10 has a diameter of 8mm, the breathable mixing layer 20 has a thickness of 5mm, and the flame-retardant shaping layer 30 has a thickness of 0.1mm. The Qinan agarwood moxa stick 100 is air-dried in a ventilated place at room temperature for 72 hours, and the finished product is cut to a length of 200mm. The finished moxa stick of this specification has a burning time of up to 50 minutes.

[0043] In summary, the beneficial effects of the Qinan agarwood moxa stick 100 and its preparation process of this invention are as follows: By designing a multi-layered composite structure, the moxa stick burns more evenly and stably, significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of its active ingredient release; the composite structure incorporates a breathable mixing layer 20 paired with a flame-retardant shaping layer 30 with breathable micropores 31, ensuring sufficient oxygen supply during combustion, further promoting stable combustion rates, preventing problems such as extinguishing due to insufficient oxygen supply, and producing no open flames or ash during combustion, with a long-lasting and lingering aroma; the moxa stick uses pure natural raw materials without chemical additives, and the combustion products are non-toxic and harmless, suitable for a wide range of people; the moxa stick production and processing fully utilizes the distillation residue of Qinan agarwood, transforming waste raw materials into high-value moxibustion products, retaining the core active ingredients of the residue, thus turning waste into treasure and reducing production costs; the entire processing is carried out at low temperatures, effectively preventing the loss of active ingredients; the process is simple and easy to operate, suitable for industrial mass production, and the product quality is uniform and stable; this invention is highly practical and has significant promotional value.

[0044] The embodiments described above illustrate only one implementation of the invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the inventive concept, and these all fall within the scope of protection of the invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A type of Qinan agarwood moxa stick, characterized in that: It includes a core combustion layer, a breathable mixing layer, and a flame-retardant shaping layer; the breathable mixing layer and the flame-retardant shaping layer are sequentially wrapped around the core combustion layer, the breathable mixing layer contains uniformly dispersed breathable shaping particles, and the outer surface of the flame-retardant shaping layer is provided with uniformly arranged breathable micropores. The core combustion layer, by weight, includes 30-35 parts aged mugwort floss and 30-35 parts distillation residue of agarwood shavings; the breathable mixing layer, by weight, includes 10-15 parts agarwood shavings distillation residue powder, 5-8 parts mugwort charcoal, 1-2 parts menthol, 3-5 parts honey, and 2-4 parts breathable shaping granules.

2. The Qinan agarwood moxa stick as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The breathable and shaped granules, by weight, include 60-70 parts diatomaceous earth powder, 20-25 parts artemisia fiber, and 5-10 parts natural starch binder.

3. The Qinan agarwood moxa stick as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The particle size of the breathable shaping particles is 1-2 mm.

4. The Qinan agarwood moxa stick as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The flame-retardant shaping layer has a composite layered structure design, which includes mulberry bark paper and artemisia fiber composite paper.

5. The Qinan agarwood moxa stick as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pore size of the breathable micropores is 0.05-0.1 mm.

6. The Qinan agarwood moxa stick as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the Qinan agarwood moxa stick is 15-70mm, wherein the diameter of the core combustion layer is 8-60mm, the thickness of the breathable mixing layer is 3-5mm, and the thickness of the flame-retardant shaping layer is 0.1-0.2mm; the length of the Qinan agarwood moxa stick is 50-300mm.

7. A process for preparing Qinan agarwood moxa sticks, used to prepare Qinan agarwood moxa sticks as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The steps include the following: Step 1: Pretreatment of distillation residue. Take the distillation residue of Qinan agarwood shavings, spread it evenly on a drying tray and dry it at low temperature until the moisture content is ≤10%. Then put the dried residue into an ultrafine pulverizer, pulverize it and then sieve it to obtain Qinan agarwood shavings distillation residue powder. Seal and store it in the dark for later use. Step 2: Extraction of Artemisia flakes. Select dry, aged Artemisia flakes free of impurities, crush them with a coarse pulverizer, and then put them into a fiber separator for mechanical kneading and beating to remove leaf pulp, chlorophyll and mucilage. Then, use air separation to remove debris to obtain pure filamentous aged Artemisia flakes. Dry them at low temperature until the moisture content is ≤8% for later use. Step 3: Preparation of breathable and shaped granules. Weigh diatomaceous earth powder and artemisia fiber according to the ratio, put them into a high-speed mixer for dry mixing, then add natural starch binder and stir until wet granules are formed. Then transfer them to a disc granulator to form 1-2mm wet granules, dry them at low temperature and sieve them with a standard sieve to remove oversized and undersized granules, and obtain breathable and shaped granules for later use. Step 4: Core combustion layer formation. Mix aged mugwort floss and agarwood shavings and distillation residue evenly, put them into a mold, compact them to form a cylindrical core combustion layer, and let them air dry naturally for later use. Step 5: Preparation of breathable mixing layer mixture. Weigh out the agarwood shavings distillation residue powder, mugwort charcoal, menthol, honey and breathable shaping granules according to the formula, put them into a two-way motion mixer and stir until completely uniform to obtain the breathable mixing layer mixture. Step 6: Outer layer forming. The mixture of the core combustion layer and the breathable mixing layer is fed into the forming machine and rolled into a cylindrical core. Then, mulberry bark paper and mugwort fiber composite paper are wrapped around the outer layer, and micro-perforated needle rollers are used to punch uniform micro-holes on the surface. After drying in the shade at room temperature and ventilation, it is cut according to specifications to form the finished Qinan agarwood mugwort stick.

8. The preparation process of Qinan agarwood moxa sticks as described in claim 7, characterized in that: In step 1, the low-temperature drying temperature is set to 40-55℃, and in steps 2 and 3, the low-temperature drying temperature is set to 50-60℃.

9. The preparation process of Qinan agarwood moxa sticks as described in claim 7, characterized in that: In step 2, the mechanical kneading and patting time is set to 30-40 minutes; in step 3, the high-speed mixer dry mixing time is set to 5-10 minutes and the low-temperature drying time is set to 2-3 hours; in step 5, the stirring time is set to 10-15 minutes; and in step 6, the air drying time is set to 48-72 hours.

10. The preparation process of Qinan agarwood moxa sticks as described in claim 7, characterized in that: In step 1, the mesh size of the fine sieve is set to 100-200 mesh, and in step 2, the mesh size of the pulverized material is set to 10-20 mesh.

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