A timing sleep-aiding essential oil combination and aromatherapy method based on meridian theory

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of aromatherapy, in particular to a time-sequential sleep-aiding essential oil composition based on the meridian theory, an aromatherapy method and an intelligent aromatherapy machine. The present application constructs a time-sequential aromatherapy formula system based on the meridian theory, including a gallbladder meridian tranquilizing formula, a liver meridian blood-nourishing formula, a lung meridian descending formula and a large intestine meridian yang-raising formula, realizes accurate mapping of aromatic intervention and specific physiological phase; and automatically and accurately switches and releases the corresponding time-sequential essential oil formula according to the real-time time of the meridian theory, forms a complete, autonomous and closed-loop time-sequential sleep-aiding intervention scheme, thereby more scientifically supports the physiological conversion of each key stage such as sleep initiation, depth maintenance, early awakening prevention and morning stable awakening, thereby restores the sleep-wake rhythm of the human body, realizes optimization of sleep structure and improvement of sleep quality, and achieves the effect of treating the symptoms and the root cause.

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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of aromatherapy technology, specifically to a temporal sleep-aiding aromatherapy essential oil composition and aromatherapy method based on the meridian flow theory. Background Technology

[0002] Sleep is an essential natural physiological process. Sufficient sleep helps maintain physical health, enhances immunity, improves mental health, and reduces the tendency towards depression and anxiety. Conversely, insufficient sleep increases the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, and sub-optimal mental health. In recent years, aromatherapy, which utilizes aromatic substances to regulate the mind and body, has become increasingly popular. Its mechanism of action is believed to be through the olfactory pathway, influencing the limbic system of the brain and regulating mood and sleep. However, existing aromatherapy products and methods, whether using single essential oils or fixed blends, employ a static intervention model of applying a single scent at a fixed time (such as before bedtime). With the development of internet technology, the aromatherapy field uses intelligent methods to improve user experience and quality of life. However, intelligent aromatherapy devices can only decompose or atomize essential oils based on remote control or manual operation. They cannot dynamically and intelligently diffuse essential oils into the air according to the body's physiological functions (such as sleep structure, hormone secretion, and meridian blood circulation) throughout the day and night, resulting in low utilization efficiency and poor aromatherapy effects. Therefore, developing an aromatherapy that can automatically adapt to the human body's sleep rhythm and provide dynamic and precise intervention throughout the entire cycle has important theoretical and practical significance and can fill the clinical application needs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned technical defects, this invention provides a time-sequential sleep-aiding aromatherapy essential oil composition and an aromatherapy therapy that can automatically adapt to the human body's sleep rhythm and provide dynamic and precise intervention throughout the entire cycle, based on the theory of meridian flow in traditional Chinese medicine. This can specifically regulate and improve the quality of human sleep.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: On the one hand, the present invention provides a temporal sleep-aiding aromatherapy essential oil composition based on the theory of meridian flow, including a gallbladder meridian calming formula, a liver meridian blood-nourishing formula, a lung meridian descending formula, and a large intestine meridian yang-raising formula; The Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula consists of the following medicinal oils: agarwood essential oil, lavender essential oil, bergamot essential oil, and vetiver essential oil; The Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula consists of the following medicinal oils: sandalwood essential oil, rose essential oil, lavender essential oil, and frankincense essential oil; The Lung Meridian Descending Formula consists of the following medicinal oils: Atlantic cedarwood essential oil, dried tangerine peel essential oil, Roman chamomile essential oil, and frankincense essential oil; The formula for promoting Yang in the Large Intestine Meridian consists of the following medicinal oils: ginger essential oil, sweet orange essential oil, costus root essential oil, and peppermint essential oil.

[0005] The theory of meridian flow in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) systematically reveals the rhythmic flow, waxing and waning, of Qi and blood in the twelve meridians of the human body throughout the twelve two-hour periods of the day. Among them, four key periods closely related to the sleep-wake cycle and their common manifestations of imbalance are: difficulty falling asleep due to "Yang not entering Yin" during Zi Shi (11:00 PM - 1:00 AM, when the Gallbladder Meridian is dominant); shallow sleep and frequent dreams due to "Liver blood not being stored" during Chou Shi (1:00 AM - 3:00 AM, when the Liver Meridian is dominant); early awakening and coughing due to "Lung Qi not descending" during Yin Shi (3:00 AM - 5:00 AM, when the Lung Meridian is dominant); and grogginess and difficulty defecating after waking up due to "Yang Qi not rising smoothly" during Mao Shi (5:00 AM - 7:00 AM, when the Large Intestine Meridian is dominant).

[0006] The Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula is suitable for use during the Zi hour (11:00 PM - 1:00 AM), primarily treating gallbladder qi stagnation, indecisiveness, and the failure of yang to enter yin. For those experiencing chaotic thoughts and difficulty falling asleep, it guides yang qi to its dormant state, initiating sleep. Agarwood essential oil, as the principal ingredient, has a sweet, cool, mellow, and elegant woody aroma. Its deep, descending, and profound fragrance calms the mind and guides the floating thoughts and yang qi from the upper burner downwards to the kidneys, achieving "guiding yang into yin." Simultaneously, its deep and mellow aroma forms a foundation for restful sleep. Lavender essential oil, as the secondary ingredient, has a fresh, elegant, and slightly sweet herbal floral scent, known for its excellent calming and anti-anxiety properties. Sexuality directly enhances the relaxation of the nervous system, while ensuring the universality of the formula and its immediate calming effect; Bergamot essential oil, as an adjuvant, has a main note of sweet and slightly acidic fruity aroma, which can both uplift low mood and soothe over-excitement, thus regulating mood in both directions. In addition, the sweet fruity aroma neutralizes the melancholy of agarwood, preventing excessive depression; Vetiver essential oil, as a supporting ingredient, has a main note of deep, mellow earthy, woody, and rooty aroma, which helps to calm the spirit and give the formula a strong sense of stability and fixative effect.

[0007] The liver channel blood-nourishing prescription is applicable to the Chou hour (01:00-03:00), and is mainly used to treat insufficient liver blood, failure of the ethereal soul to stay in its residence, or hyperactivity of liver qi disturbing the heart spirit. For the conditions of light sleep, dreaminess and easy awakening, it nourishes liver blood and calms the ethereal soul and spirit; sandalwood essential oil acts as the sovereign medicinal, warm in nature and pungent in flavor, attributing to the spleen, stomach, heart and lung channels, with a main note of warm, smooth, sweet woody milk fragrance. It can收敛心神,concentrate the mind, eliminate distracting thoughts, help people achieve deep relaxation, and promote deep relaxation and tranquility; rose essential oil acts as the minister medicinal, warm in nature, sweet and slightly bitter in flavor, attributing to the liver and spleen channels, with a main note of rich, sweet, gorgeous floral fragrance. It can nourish liver blood and resolve potential stagnation, exerting the nourishing effect together with sandalwood; lavender essential oil acts as the assistant medicinal, with a main note of fresh, elegant, slightly sweet herbaceous floral fragrance. It directly targets the core symptoms such as "easy startling", has strong effects of sedation, anti-anxiety and emotional balancing, can not only ensure the continuity of deep sleep, but also guarantee the universality of the formula; frankincense essential oil acts as the envoy medicinal, with a main note of clear, rising, cool woody rosin. Its ethereal and rising resin aroma enhances the spiritual tranquility of the overall formula, assists sandalwood in calming the heart and tranquilizing the mind, and acts as a fixative to prolong the retention of the aroma.

[0008] The lung channel descending component is applicable to the Yin hour (03:00-05:00), and is mainly used to treat failure of lung qi to descend, or lung dryness losing moisture. For symptoms such as easy awakening, cough or unstable breathing, it descends lung qi, moistens dryness and calms the corporeal soul, prolonging deep sleep; Atlantic cedarwood essential oil acts as the sovereign medicinal, neutral in nature, bitter and astringent in flavor, attributing to the lung, liver and spleen channels, with a main note of dry, warm woody fragrance with a slight smoky note. Its dry and astringent woody aroma simulates the "descending" and "astringing" functions of the lung, helping stabilize breathing rhythm and calm counterflowing qi; tangerine peel essential oil acts as the minister medicinal, warm in nature, pungent and bitter in flavor, attributing to the lung and spleen channels. It can regulate qi and invigorate the spleen, dry dampness and resolve phlegm, harmonize the stomach and stop vomiting, with a main note of warm, mellow, slightly sweet citrus woody fragrance. It assists the descending of lung qi, resolves possible phlegm dampness, and ensures unobstructed airways and sleep quality; Roman chamomile essential oil acts as the assistant medicinal, with a main note of the fusion of warm, sweet fruity and floral notes, which is extremely approachable and soothing. It can effectively resist anxiety, exert sedative effect, soothe fright and uneasiness, and promote deep sleep; frankincense essential oil acts as assistant and envoy medicinal, with a main note of clear, rising, cool woody rosin. Reused here, its slightly rising property can prevent qi stagnation caused by excessive descending and astringing effect of cedarwood, ensure smooth qi movement, and achieve a smooth transition to the next time period.

[0009] The Large Intestine Meridian Yang-Boosting Formula is suitable for the Mao hour (5:00-7:00 AM), primarily treating weak Yang Qi generation and sluggish large intestine peristalsis. It gently boosts Yang and unblocks the Yangming meridian. Following the rising Yang Qi at dawn, it gently awakens the body and mind, promoting large intestine peristalsis. Ginger essential oil, as the principal ingredient, is slightly warm in nature and pungent in taste, entering the lung, spleen, and stomach meridians. It has the effects of relieving exterior cold, warming the middle Jiao to stop vomiting, warming the lungs to stop coughing, and detoxifying. Its main note is a pungent, root-like aroma; its spicy and fresh fragrance gently invigorates Yang Qi, dispels residual cold in the internal organs, and provides "energy" for the start of the day. Sweet orange essential oil, as the secondary ingredient, has a warm, rounded, and full-bodied fruity sweetness; its warm and pleasant fruity aroma can awaken the spleen and stomach, relieve liver stagnation, create a positive morning mood, and assist in... As Yang energy rises, costus essential oil, used as an adjuvant, is warm in nature, pungent and bitter in taste, and enters the spleen, stomach, large intestine, gallbladder, and triple burner meridians. It has the effects of promoting Qi circulation, relieving pain, strengthening the spleen, and aiding digestion. Its main note is a warm and calming woody aroma, specifically promoting the Qi flow of the large intestine, enhancing its transmission function, and relieving morning bloating. Peppermint essential oil, used as a guiding ingredient, is cool in nature, pungent in taste, and enters the lung and liver meridians. It has the effects of dispersing wind-heat, clearing the head and eyes, relieving sore throat and promoting rash eruption, and soothing the liver and promoting Qi circulation. Its main note is a clear, cool, and sweet herbal aroma. Its diffusion power is extremely strong; a small amount used can open the orifices and awaken the mind, gradually clearing the head, slowly waking up, and smoothly ending the entire sleep cycle.

[0010] Furthermore, by weight, the Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula comprises the following medicinal oils: 30-50 parts, or 30-45 parts, or 35-45 parts, or 40-50 parts, or 40 parts of agarwood essential oil, and... Lavender essential oil 15-35 parts, or 15-30 parts, or 20-30 parts, or 25-35 parts, or 25 parts, and, Bergamot essential oil 5-25 parts, or 5-20 parts, or 10-20 parts, or 15-25 parts, or 15 parts, and, 10-30 parts, or 10-25 parts, or 15-25 parts, or 20-30 parts, or 20 parts of vetiver essential oil.

[0011] Furthermore, by weight, the Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula comprises the following medicinal oils: 20-40 parts, or 20-35 parts, or 25-35 parts, or 30-40 parts, or 30 parts, and, Rose essential oil 5-20 parts, or 5-15 parts, or 10-15 parts, or 10-20 parts, or 10 parts, and, 30-50 parts lavender essential oil, or 30-45 parts, or 35-45 parts, or 40-50 parts, or 40 parts, and, 10-30 parts, or 10-25 parts, or 15-25 parts, or 20-30 parts, or 20 parts of frankincense essential oil.

[0012] Furthermore, by weight, the Lung Meridian Descending Formula comprises the following medicinal oils: 20-40 parts, or 20-35 parts, or 25-35 parts, or 30-40 parts, or 35 parts, Atlantic cedarwood essential oil, and... Tangerine peel essential oil: 10-20 parts, or 5-20 parts, or 10-20 parts, or 15-25 parts, or 15 parts, and... Roman chamomile essential oil 30-50 parts, or 35-50 parts, or 35-45 parts, or 30-40 parts, or 35 parts, and, 10-20 parts, or 10-15 parts, or 12-18 parts, or 15-20 parts, or 15 parts of frankincense essential oil.

[0013] Furthermore, by weight, the Large Intestine Meridian Yang-raising formula consists of the following medicinal oils: 30-50 parts, or 30-45 parts, or 35-45 parts, or 40-50 parts, or 40 parts of ginger essential oil, and... Sweet orange essential oil 20-40 parts, or 20-35 parts, or 25-35 parts, or 30-40 parts, or 30 parts, and, 10-30 parts, or 10-25 parts, or 15-25 parts, or 20-30 parts, or 20 parts of woody essential oil, and, Mix with 5-15 parts, or 5-12 parts, or 8-12 parts, or 10-15 parts, or 10 parts of peppermint essential oil.

[0014] Secondly, the present invention provides the application of the above-mentioned aromatherapy essential oil composition in the preparation of products that soothe the nerves and improve sleep.

[0015] Furthermore, the following applications also fall within the scope of protection of this invention: releasing the Gallbladder Meridian Tranquilizing Formula, the Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula, the Lung Meridian Descending Formula, and the Large Intestine Meridian Yang-raising Formula sequentially at different time periods; wherein the Gallbladder Meridian Tranquilizing Formula is released at midnight, the Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula is released at 1-3 AM, the Lung Meridian Descending Formula is released at 3-5 AM, and the Large Intestine Meridian Yang-raising Formula is released at 5-7 AM.

[0016] Thirdly, the present invention provides a calming aromatherapy method, which selects the essential oil formula to be diffused according to the time period and diffuses the selected essential oil formula into the surrounding air in the form of molecules or molecular clusters. The release times for the Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula are: Zi hour (11 PM - 1 AM), Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula (1 AM - 3 AM), Lung Meridian Descending Formula (3 AM - 5 AM), and Large Intestine Meridian Yang-raising Formula (5 AM - 7 AM). This introduces time-based control, strictly corresponding to the four formulas and releasing them sequentially within the four time periods (11 PM - 7 AM). This dynamic drug delivery method simulates the natural rhythm of Qi and blood circulation in the human body, ensuring that the essential oils act on the "right meridians" at the "right time," maximizing bioavailability and therapeutic effect.

[0017] Furthermore, the diffusion step is one of the following modes: Diffusion Mode 1: The airflow passes through the essential oil storage container, carrying the essential oil molecules or clusters of essential oil molecules into the surrounding air, thereby achieving the purpose of diffusing the essential oil molecules into the air; Diffusion Mode 2: An ultrasonic vibration device is installed on the essential oil storage container to ultrasonically atomize the essential oil and provide an airflow to the atomized essential oil mixture, carrying the atomized essential oil mixture into the surrounding air, thereby achieving the purpose of diffusing essential oil molecules or essential oil molecule clusters into the air. Diffusion Mode 3: Install a heating device on the essential oil storage container to heat the essential oil, causing it to evaporate into the surrounding air, thereby diffusing the essential oil molecules or clusters into the air.

[0018] Fourthly, the present invention provides an intelligent aromatherapy diffuser, comprising a body and a controller. The body includes multiple essential oil storage containers and a diffusion device, each corresponding to a different essential oil storage container. The essential oil storage containers and the diffusion devices are electrically connected to the controller. The essential oil storage containers are used to store the aforementioned aromatherapy essential oil composition. The formulas for calming the mind via the gallbladder meridian, nourishing blood via the liver meridian, clearing and descending via the lung meridian, and raising yang via the large intestine meridian are respectively stored in different essential oil storage containers. The diffusion device is used to release the aromatherapy essential oil composition. The controller includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores a computer program, which, when executed by the processor, is used to implement the aforementioned aromatherapy method.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following technical effects: (1) Based on the meridian flow theory, this invention constructs a temporal aromatherapy formula system to achieve precise mapping between aromatherapy intervention and specific physiological phases; and automatically and accurately switches and releases the corresponding temporal essential oil formula according to the real-time time of the meridian flow sequence, thereby upgrading the static "scent playback" to the dynamic "rhythm intervention", forming a complete, autonomous, closed-loop temporal sleep-aid intervention program, overcoming the core contradiction in the existing technology that the static intervention model is disconnected from dynamic physiological needs; (2) This invention achieves automated treatment of “harmony between man and nature” by combining precise formula design with strict time control; it can automatically, imperceptibly and continuously provide dynamic and targeted aroma regulation according to the key time nodes of the human body’s internal physiological rhythm, thereby more scientifically supporting the physiological transformation of key stages such as sleep initiation, deep maintenance, early awakening prevention and smooth morning awakening, thereby restoring the human body’s internal sleep-wake rhythm, optimizing sleep structure, improving sleep quality, and achieving the effect of treating both the symptoms and the root cause. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an intelligent aroma diffuser according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of an aromatherapy method based on an intelligent aromatherapy diffuser according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. Experimental methods in the following embodiments that do not specify specific conditions are generally performed under conventional conditions or as recommended by the manufacturer. Unless otherwise stated, percentages and parts are by weight. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as familiar to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, any methods and materials similar to or equivalent to those described herein can be applied to the present invention. The preferred embodiments and materials described herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0022] The endpoints and any values ​​of the ranges disclosed herein are not limited to the precise ranges or values, and these ranges or values ​​should be understood to include values ​​close to these ranges or values. For numerical ranges, the endpoint values ​​of the various ranges, the endpoint values ​​of the various ranges and individual point values, and individual point values ​​can be combined with each other to obtain one or more new numerical ranges, which should be considered as specifically disclosed herein.

[0023] This invention is based on the theory of meridian flow, and according to the rhythm of Qi and blood flow in the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian, Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian, Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian, and Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, it designs and configures a series of aromatherapy essential oil compositions that match the aroma properties and TCM efficacy of these meridians. This achieves a precise mapping between aromatherapy intervention and specific physiological phases. Unlike traditional static aromatherapy, this invention releases essential oils with specific chemical compositions at specific times according to the body's biological clock and the waxing and waning of Qi and blood in the meridians. This ensures that the blood concentration of the component is at its peak when the body most needs a certain regulation, covering the complete sleep-wake cycle from sleep preparation (Zi hour Gallbladder Meridian), deep repair (Chou hour Liver Meridian), stable breathing (Yin hour Lung Meridian), to morning awakening (Mao hour Large Intestine Meridian). The essential oil molecules directly enter the limbic system of the brain through the olfactory nerve to dynamically regulate the autonomic nervous system, thereby training and calibrating the body's biological clock, restoring it to a normal diurnal rhythm, fundamentally improving sleep quality, and greatly enhancing treatment efficiency.

[0024] Based on the present invention, on the one hand, a time-sequential sleep-aiding aromatherapy essential oil composition based on the theory of meridian flow is provided, including a gallbladder meridian calming formula, a liver meridian blood-nourishing formula, a lung meridian descending formula, and a large intestine meridian raising formula; wherein the gallbladder meridian calming formula is combined with the Zi hour (23:00-01:00, when the gallbladder meridian is dominant), the liver meridian blood-nourishing formula is combined with the Chou hour (01:00-03:00, when the liver meridian is dominant), the lung meridian descending formula is combined with the Yin hour (03:00-05:00, when the lung meridian is dominant), and the large intestine meridian raising formula is combined with the Mao hour (05:00-07:00, when the large intestine meridian is dominant).

[0025] In some specific embodiments, the gallbladder meridian calming formula, by weight, comprises the following medicinal oils: 30-50 parts, or 30-45 parts, or 35-45 parts, or 40-50 parts, or 40 parts of agarwood essential oil, and... Lavender essential oil 15-35 parts, or 15-30 parts, or 20-30 parts, or 25-35 parts, or 25 parts, and, Bergamot essential oil 5-25 parts, or 5-20 parts, or 10-20 parts, or 15-25 parts, or 15 parts, and, 10-30 parts, or 10-25 parts, or 15-25 parts, or 20-30 parts, or 20 parts of vetiver essential oil.

[0026] In some specific embodiments, the Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula, by weight, comprises the following medicinal oils: 20-40 parts, or 20-35 parts, or 25-35 parts, or 30-40 parts, or 30 parts, and... Rose essential oil 5-20 parts, or 5-15 parts, or 10-15 parts, or 10-20 parts, or 10 parts, and, 30-50 parts lavender essential oil, or 30-45 parts, or 35-45 parts, or 40-50 parts, or 40 parts, and, 10-30 parts, or 10-25 parts, or 15-25 parts, or 20-30 parts, or 20 parts of frankincense essential oil.

[0027] In some specific embodiments, the Lung Meridian Descending Formula, by weight, comprises the following medicinal oils: 20-40 parts, or 20-35 parts, or 25-35 parts, or 30-40 parts, or 35 parts of Atlantic cedarwood essential oil; and 10-20 parts, or 5-20 parts, or 10-20 parts, or 15-25 parts, or 15 parts of dried tangerine peel essential oil; and... Roman chamomile essential oil 30-50 parts, or 35-50 parts, or 35-45 parts, or 30-40 parts, or 35 parts; and frankincense essential oil 10-20 parts, or 10-15 parts, or 12-18 parts, or 15-20 parts, or 15 parts.

[0028] In some specific embodiments, the Large Intestine Meridian Yang-raising formula, by weight parts, consists of the following medicinal oils: 30-50 parts, or 30-45 parts, or 35-45 parts, or 40-50 parts, or 40 parts of ginger essential oil, and... Sweet orange essential oil 20-40 parts, or 20-35 parts, or 25-35 parts, or 30-40 parts, or 30 parts, and, 10-30 parts, or 10-25 parts, or 15-25 parts, or 20-30 parts, or 20 parts of woody essential oil, and, Peppermint essential oil: 5-15 parts, or 5-12 parts, or 8-12 parts, or 10-15 parts, or 10 parts.

[0029] As used herein, "parts by weight" can be any fixed weight expressed in milligrams, grams, or kilograms (e.g., 1 mg, 1 g, 2 g, 5 g, or 1 kg). For example, a composition consisting of 1 part by weight of component a and 9 parts by weight of component b can be a composition consisting of 1 gram of component a + 9 grams of component b, or 10 grams of component a + 90 grams of component b, etc. In the composition, the percentage content of a certain component = (the number of parts by weight of that component / the sum of the number of parts by weight of all components) × 100%. Therefore, in a composition consisting of 1 part by weight of component a and 9 parts by weight of component b, the content of component a is 10%, and the content of component b is 90%.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an intelligent aroma diffuser according to an embodiment of the present invention. (See also...) Figure 1 The intelligent aroma diffuser of the present invention includes a body 100 and a controller 200. The body 100 is provided with a plurality of essential oil storage containers 300 and a plurality of diffusion devices 400. The essential oil storage containers 300 and the diffusion devices 400 correspond one-to-one. The diffusion devices 400 are electrically connected to the controller 200. The controller 200 includes a processor 500 and a memory 600. The memory 600 stores a computer program. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement the aroma diffuser method based on the intelligent aroma diffuser according to any embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] It is understood that the essential oil storage container 300 is used to store the above-mentioned aromatherapy essential oil composition, and the Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula, Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula, Lung Meridian Descending Formula and Large Intestine Meridian Yang Raising Formula are stored in different essential oil storage containers respectively; The diffusion device 400 is used to release the aromatherapy essential oil composition. The diffusion device 400 can be an air supply device, an ultrasonic atomizing device, or a heating device, etc., and there are no restrictions here.

[0032] Figure 2 This is an illustrative flow diagram of the aromatherapy method of the intelligent aromatherapy diffuser provided according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Please refer to... Figure 2 The essential oil release method in the intelligent aromatherapy diffuser of this embodiment includes the following steps: S1. Start the system; S2. Read the time period configuration; S3. Determine the current time period; S4. Select the essential oil formula to be diffused according to the time period, wherein the release time of the Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula is Zi Shi (11 PM - 1 AM), the Release Time of the Liver Meridian Nourishing Blood Formula is Chou Shi (1 AM - 3 AM), the Release Time of the Lung Meridian Purifying Formula is Yin Shi (3 AM - 5 AM), and the Release Time of the Large Intestine Meridian Raising Yang Formula is Mao Shi (5 AM - 7 AM); S5. The controller 200 drives the diffusion device 400 to start, and diffuses the selected essential oil formula into the surrounding air in the form of molecules or molecular clusters.

[0033] In some specific embodiments, the diffusion step is diffusion mode 1: the airflow passes through the essential oil storage container, carrying the essential oil molecules or essential oil molecule clusters therein into the surrounding air, thereby achieving the purpose of diffusing the essential oil molecules into the air; In some specific embodiments, the diffusion step is diffusion mode 2: an ultrasonic vibration device is installed on the essential oil storage container to perform ultrasonic atomization of the essential oil and provide an airflow to the atomized essential oil mixture to carry the atomized essential oil mixture into the surrounding air, thereby achieving the purpose of diffusing essential oil molecules or essential oil molecule clusters into the air. In some specific embodiments, the diffusion step is diffusion mode 3: a heating device is installed on the essential oil storage container to heat the essential oil, causing the essential oil to evaporate into the surrounding air, thereby achieving the purpose of diffusing the essential oil molecular clusters into the air.

[0034] To further illustrate the present invention, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to examples. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as limiting the scope of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified in the examples, conventional conditions or manufacturer's specifications apply. The recommended conditions should be followed. Reagents or instruments used, unless otherwise specified by manufacturer, are all commercially available standard products.

[0035] Example 1: Aromatherapy Essential Oil Composition The Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula consists of 40 parts by weight of agarwood essential oil, 25 parts by weight of lavender essential oil, 15 parts by weight of bergamot essential oil, and 20 parts by weight of vetiver essential oil. The Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula consists of 30 parts by weight of sandalwood essential oil, 10 parts by weight of rose essential oil, 40 parts by weight of lavender essential oil, and 20 parts by weight of frankincense essential oil. The Lung Meridian Descending Formula consists of 35 parts by weight of Atlantic cedarwood essential oil, 15 parts by weight of dried tangerine peel essential oil, 35 parts by weight of Roman chamomile essential oil, and 15 parts by weight of frankincense essential oil. The formula for promoting Yang in the Large Intestine Meridian consists of 40 parts by weight of ginger essential oil, 30 parts by weight of sweet orange essential oil, 20 parts by weight of costus essential oil, and 10 parts by weight of peppermint essential oil.

[0036] Example 2 Aromatherapy Essential Oil Composition The Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula consists of 30 parts by weight of agarwood essential oil, 15 parts by weight of lavender essential oil, 5 parts by weight of bergamot essential oil, and 10 parts by weight of vetiver essential oil. The Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula consists of 40 parts by weight of sandalwood essential oil, 20 parts by weight of rose essential oil, 50 parts by weight of lavender essential oil, and 30 parts by weight of frankincense essential oil. The Lung Meridian Descending Formula consists of 35 parts by weight of Atlantic cedarwood essential oil, 15 parts by weight of dried tangerine peel essential oil, 35 parts by weight of Roman chamomile essential oil, and 15 parts by weight of frankincense essential oil. The formula for promoting Yang in the Large Intestine Meridian consists of 40 parts by weight of ginger essential oil, 30 parts by weight of sweet orange essential oil, 20 parts by weight of costus essential oil, and 10 parts by weight of peppermint essential oil.

[0037] Example 3 Aromatherapy Essential Oil Composition The Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula consists of 40 parts by weight of agarwood essential oil, 25 parts by weight of lavender essential oil, 15 parts by weight of bergamot essential oil, and 20 parts by weight of vetiver essential oil. The Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula consists of 30 parts by weight of sandalwood essential oil, 10 parts by weight of rose essential oil, 40 parts by weight of lavender essential oil, and 20 parts by weight of frankincense essential oil. The Lung Meridian Descending Formula consists of 25 parts by weight of Atlantic cedarwood essential oil, 10 parts by weight of dried tangerine peel essential oil, 30 parts by weight of Roman chamomile essential oil and 10 parts by weight of frankincense essential oil. The formula for promoting Yang in the Large Intestine Meridian consists of 50 parts by weight of ginger essential oil, 40 parts by weight of sweet orange essential oil, 30 parts by weight of costus essential oil, and 15 parts by weight of peppermint essential oil.

[0038] Example 4: Aromatherapy Essential Oil Composition The Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula consists of 50 parts by weight of agarwood essential oil, 35 parts by weight of lavender essential oil, 25 parts by weight of bergamot essential oil, and 30 parts by weight of vetiver essential oil. The Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula consists of 20 parts by weight of sandalwood essential oil, 5 parts by weight of rose essential oil, 30 parts by weight of lavender essential oil, and 10 parts by weight of frankincense essential oil. The Lung Meridian Descending Formula consists of 35 parts by weight of Atlantic cedarwood essential oil, 15 parts by weight of dried tangerine peel essential oil, 35 parts by weight of Roman chamomile essential oil, and 15 parts by weight of frankincense essential oil. The formula for promoting Yang in the Large Intestine Meridian consists of 40 parts by weight of ginger essential oil, 30 parts by weight of sweet orange essential oil, 20 parts by weight of costus essential oil, and 10 parts by weight of peppermint essential oil.

[0039] Example 5 Aromatherapy Essential Oil Composition The Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula consists of 40 parts by weight of agarwood essential oil, 25 parts by weight of lavender essential oil, 15 parts by weight of bergamot essential oil, and 20 parts by weight of vetiver essential oil. The Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula consists of 30 parts by weight of sandalwood essential oil, 10 parts by weight of rose essential oil, 40 parts by weight of lavender essential oil, and 20 parts by weight of frankincense essential oil. The Lung Meridian Descending Formula consists of 40 parts by weight of Atlantic cedarwood essential oil, 20 parts by weight of dried tangerine peel essential oil, 50 parts by weight of Roman chamomile essential oil and 20 parts by weight of frankincense essential oil. The formula for promoting Yang in the Large Intestine Meridian consists of 30 parts by weight of ginger essential oil, 20 parts by weight of sweet orange essential oil, 10 parts by weight of costus essential oil and 10 parts by weight of peppermint essential oil.

[0040] Comparative Example 1 Only the gallbladder meridian calming formula in Example 1 is used.

[0041] Comparative Example 2 Only the Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula from Example 1 is used.

[0042] Comparative Example 3 Only the Lung Meridian Descending Formula from Example 1 is used.

[0043] Comparative Example 4 Only the Large Intestine Meridian Yang-raising formula in Example 1 is used.

[0044] The calming and sleep-inducing effects of Examples 1-5 and Comparative Examples 1-4 were verified. 1. Treatment subjects 1.1 Case Source: 45 participants with insomnia were recruited voluntarily from outpatient clinics. All participants were randomly assigned to 9 groups of 5 each using a completely randomized number table: Example 1, Example 2, Example 3, Example 4, Example 5, Comparative Example 1, Comparative Example 2, Comparative Example 3, and Comparative Example 4. Each group received the corresponding aromatherapy essential oil intervention. There were no statistically significant differences in baseline data (gender, age, duration of insomnia, severity of insomnia) between groups (P>0.05), indicating comparability between groups. During the trial, one participant dropped out and one was excluded, resulting in a total of 43 participants who completed the entire trial with valid data.

[0045] 1.2 Diagnostic criteria: The diagnostic criteria for adult insomnia shall be followed in the "Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Insomnia in China (2017 Edition)".

[0046] 1.3 Inclusion criteria: (1) Meeting the above diagnostic criteria for adult insomnia and being in the insomnia attack phase; (2) Age 18-70 years, gender not limited; (3) Clear consciousness, normal language expression, able to independently understand the research content and complete the scale, willing to participate in this study and sign the informed consent form; (4) Not participating in other clinical trials within 1 month prior to enrollment, and not receiving other insomnia-related treatments during the study period; (5) Able to strictly cooperate with aromatherapy intervention, scale assessment and follow-up work. Only those who meet all 5 criteria above can be included in this study.

[0047] 1.4 Exclusion criteria: (1) Those with serious organic diseases of the heart, liver, kidney, respiratory system, or mental system; (2) Pregnant or lactating women; (3) Those with a history of allergy to plant essential oils or aromatic substances; (4) Those with visual or auditory impairments or cognitive impairments who are unable to cooperate in completing the test and questionnaire; (5) Those with secondary insomnia caused by fixed external factors such as shift work, environmental changes, or temporary stress. 1.5 Dropout and Exclusion Criteria: (1) Those who voluntarily withdraw, lose contact, or fail to complete the entire aromatherapy intervention according to the protocol during the trial period are considered dropouts; (2) Those who use hypnotic drugs, other physical therapy, or insomnia intervention methods without authorization are considered exclusions; (3) Those who experience adverse reactions such as dizziness, dry nose, nausea, or itchy skin during the intervention and are unable to continue the trial are exclusions; (4) Those whose questionnaires are incomplete, whose information is incomplete, or whose data is deemed invalid are exclusions.

[0048] 1.6. Explanation of dropout and exclusion cases: (1) Dropout case: One subject in the control group 4 voluntarily withdrew from the trial on the 12th day of intervention for personal reasons. This case was treated as a dropout and was not included in the final efficacy statistics. (2) Exclusion case: One subject in the example group 5 started taking sleep aids on the 18th day of intervention, violating the trial protocol. This case was excluded according to the exclusion criteria and was not included in the final efficacy statistics.

[0049] 2 Treatment methods 2.1 The experimental equipment and environment were uniform, using four identical timed smart aroma diffusers. The room was quiet, dark, and free of odor interference, and the aroma diffusers were placed in a fixed position throughout the experiment. Each group of subjects used the corresponding formula of aromatherapy essential oil.

[0050] 2.2 Intervention timing and duration: Intervention periods are divided according to the twelve two-hour periods of the day, with aromatherapy interventions conducted at four fixed times each day: Zi Shi (23:00-01:00), Chou Shi (01:00-03:00), Yin Shi (03:00-05:00), and Mao Shi (05:00-07:00); the duration of each aromatherapy session is set to 20 minutes. 2.3 Treatment course setup: 7 days is one treatment course, and 4 consecutive treatment courses are carried out, with a total intervention duration of 28 days.

[0051] During the trial, participants were required to maintain regular sleep patterns and not change their living or sleeping environments arbitrarily.

[0052] 3. Evaluation Methods 3.1 Experimental Design This study adopted a "single-blind" design, in which the subjects were unaware of their group assignments and the essential oil formulas used, in order to minimize subjective bias. 3.2 The internationally recognized Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to assess sleep quality. This scale is used to evaluate the subjects' sleep status over the past month. Eighteen self-assessment items were selected from the scale, forming seven evaluation dimensions. Each dimension was scored on a four-point scale from 0 to 3, with 0 indicating no sleep difficulties and 3 indicating extremely severe sleep difficulties. The scores of the seven dimensions were added together to obtain the total PSQI score, ranging from 0 to 21. A higher score indicates poorer sleep quality. 3.3 Assessment time points were set at "before intervention (on the day of enrollment)," "after the first course of treatment," "after the second course of treatment," "after the third course of treatment," and "after all courses of treatment (the day after 28 days of intervention)." Subjects were uniformly organized to complete the PSQI scale assessment, and the total score of the five assessments was recorded. Dropout and excluded cases were not included in the endpoint assessment. 3.4 The efficacy evaluation criteria adopt the efficacy index to determine clinical efficacy. The calculation formula is as follows: The efficacy index = (pre-intervention score - post-intervention score) / pre-intervention score × 100%.

[0053] Final efficacy index = (pre-intervention score - post-intervention score after the fourth course of treatment) / pre-intervention score × 100%.

[0054] Therapeutic efficacy grading criteria: 1. Cured: Efficacy index ≥ 75%; 2. Significantly effective: 50% ≤ Efficacy index < 75%; 3. Effective: 25% ≤ Efficacy index < 50%; 4. Ineffective: Efficacy index < 25%.

[0055] The overall efficacy distribution of each group is shown in Table 1.

[0056] Table 1

[0057] Typical Case Case 1 Male, 62 years old Present Illness: Insomnia for 2 years, mainly characterized by difficulty falling asleep, frequent urination at night, frequent awakenings at night, and difficulty falling back asleep after waking up. Enrolled in Example 1. PSQI Total Score at Each Time Point: 20 (before intervention), 12 (day 7), 8 (day 14), 6 (day 21), 5 (day 28). Efficacy Index: 75%. Efficacy Assessment: Cured. Treatment Results: Significant improvement in sleep status was observed in the first course of intervention, with efficacy continuously improving and gradually stabilizing as the course of treatment progressed. The speed of falling asleep significantly increased throughout the intervention, with no nighttime awakenings, complete disappearance of daytime drowsiness and fatigue, and restoration of normal sleep quality. Short-term follow-up showed stable sleep status.

[0058] Case 2: Female, 36 years old Present Illness: Insomnia for 8 months, with main symptoms being vivid dreams and easy awakening. Enrolled in Example 2. PSQI Total Score at Each Time Point: 17 (before intervention), 11 (day 7), 6 (day 14), 5 (day 21), 4 (day 28). Efficacy Index: 76.47%. Efficacy Judgment: Cured. Treatment Results: After intervention, the symptoms of vivid dreams and easy awakening gradually subsided. After the second course of treatment, sleep improvement tended to stabilize, with continuous sleep duration reaching more than 6 hours at night. Daytime mental state was good, meeting the clinical cure criteria.

[0059] Case 3, female, 52 years old Present Illness: Perimenopause insomnia for 1.5 years, mainly characterized by difficulty falling asleep, inconsistent sleep patterns, and early awakening. Enrolled in Example 3. PSQI Total Score at Each Time Point: 18 (before intervention), 11 (day 7), 7 (day 14), 5 (day 21), 4 (day 28). Efficacy Index: 77.78%. Efficacy Assessment: Cured. Treatment Results: Sleep quality improved significantly in the initial intervention period, with a substantial reduction in time to fall asleep and a significant decrease in the number of nighttime awakenings. The therapeutic effect steadily consolidated throughout the intervention, with daytime fatigue, irritability, and other discomforts gradually improving, and sleep returning to normal levels.

[0060] Case 4 Male, 37 years old Present Illness: Insomnia caused by long-term sleep deprivation, with a course of illness of 1 year, enrolled in Example 4. PSQI Total Score at Each Time Point: 19 (before intervention), 11 (day 7), 7 (day 14), 5 (day 21), 4 (day 28). Efficacy Index: 78.95%. Efficacy Judgment: Cured. Treatment Results: As the intervention progressed, sleep depth continued to increase, morning fatigue disappeared, sleep rhythm returned to normal, and various insomnia-related symptoms improved. The clinical efficacy met the criteria for cure.

[0061] Case 5 Male, 25 years old Present Illness: Stress-related insomnia for six months, mainly characterized by difficulty falling asleep and vivid dreams. Enrolled in Example 5. PSQI Total Score at Each Time Point: 18 (before intervention), 13 (day 7), 10 (day 14), 8 (day 21), 7 (day 28). Efficacy Index: 61.11%. Efficacy Assessment: Significantly Effective. Treatment Results: Sleep onset improved progressively with each course of treatment; occasional brief awakenings at night; overall sleep duration and depth significantly improved; insomnia symptoms were greatly relieved; and sleep quality showed significant improvement.

[0062] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Those skilled in the art, under the guidance of the present invention, can make various other modifications without departing from the spirit and claims of the present invention. In other words, such modifications all fall within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A temporal sleep-aiding aromatherapy essential oil composition based on the meridian flow theory, characterized in that, Including formulas for calming the mind via the gallbladder meridian, nourishing blood via the liver meridian, clearing and descending via the lung meridian, and raising yang via the large intestine meridian; The Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula consists of the following medicinal oils: agarwood essential oil, lavender essential oil, bergamot essential oil, and vetiver essential oil; The Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula consists of the following medicinal oils: sandalwood essential oil, rose essential oil, lavender essential oil, and frankincense essential oil; The Lung Meridian Descending Formula consists of the following medicinal oils: Atlantic cedarwood essential oil, dried tangerine peel essential oil, Roman chamomile essential oil, and frankincense essential oil; The formula for promoting Yang in the Large Intestine Meridian consists of the following medicinal oils: ginger essential oil, sweet orange essential oil, costus root essential oil, and peppermint essential oil.

2. The temporal sleep-aiding aromatherapy essential oil composition based on the meridian flow theory according to claim 1, characterized in that, By weight, the Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula consists of the following medicinal oils: 30-50 parts agarwood essential oil, 15-35 parts lavender essential oil, 5-25 parts bergamot essential oil, and 10-30 parts vetiver essential oil.

3. The temporal sleep-aiding aromatherapy essential oil composition based on the meridian flow theory according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula, by weight, consists of the following medicinal oils: 20-40 parts sandalwood essential oil, 5-20 parts rose essential oil, 30-50 parts lavender essential oil, and 10-30 parts frankincense essential oil.

4. The temporal sleep-aiding aromatherapy essential oil composition based on the meridian flow theory according to claim 1, characterized in that, By weight, the Lung Meridian Descending Formula consists of the following medicinal oils: 20-40 parts Atlantic cedarwood essential oil, 10-20 parts dried tangerine peel essential oil, 30-50 parts Roman chamomile essential oil, and 10-20 parts frankincense essential oil.

5. The temporal sleep-aiding aromatherapy essential oil composition based on the meridian flow theory according to claim 1, characterized in that, By weight, the Large Intestine Meridian Yang-raising formula consists of the following medicinal oils: 30-50 parts ginger essential oil, 20-40 parts sweet orange essential oil, 10-30 parts costus root essential oil, and 5-15 parts peppermint essential oil.

6. The use of the temporal sleep-aiding aromatherapy essential oil composition based on the meridian flow theory according to any one of claims 1-5 in the preparation of products for calming the nerves and improving sleep.

7. The application according to claim 6, characterized in that, The formulas for calming the mind along the gallbladder meridian, nourishing blood along the liver meridian, purifying and descending along the lung meridian, and raising yang along the large intestine meridian are released sequentially at different time periods. The release time for the formula for calming the mind along the gallbladder meridian is at midnight (11 PM - 1 AM), the release time for the formula for nourishing blood along the liver meridian is at 1 AM (1 AM - 3 AM), the release time for the formula for purifying and descending along the lung meridian is at 3 AM (3 AM - 5 AM), and the release time for the formula for raising yang along the large intestine meridian is at 5 AM (5 AM - 7 AM).

8. A calming aromatherapy method, characterized in that, Select the essential oil blend to be diffused according to the time period, and diffuse the selected essential oil blend into the surrounding air in the form of molecules or molecular clusters; the essential oil blend is selected from one of the following: Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula, Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula, Lung Meridian Purifying Formula, and Large Intestine Meridian Yang Raising Formula. The Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula consists of the following medicinal oils: agarwood essential oil, lavender essential oil, bergamot essential oil, and vetiver essential oil; The Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula consists of the following medicinal oils: sandalwood essential oil, rose essential oil, lavender essential oil, and frankincense essential oil; The Lung Meridian Descending Formula consists of the following medicinal oils: Atlantic cedarwood essential oil, dried tangerine peel essential oil, Roman chamomile essential oil, and frankincense essential oil; The formula for promoting Yang in the Large Intestine Meridian consists of the following medicinal oils: ginger essential oil, sweet orange essential oil, costus root essential oil, and peppermint essential oil; The release time of the Gallbladder Meridian Calming Formula is at midnight (11 PM - 1 AM), and the release time of the Liver Meridian Blood Nourishing Formula is at 1 AM (1 AM - 3 AM). The Lung Meridian Descending Formula is released at Yin time (3-5 AM), and the Large Intestine Meridian Ascending Formula is released at Mao time (5-7 AM).

9. The aromatherapy method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The diffusion step is one of the following modes: Diffusion Mode 1: The airflow passes through the essential oil storage container, carrying the essential oil molecules or clusters of essential oil molecules into the surrounding air, thereby achieving the purpose of diffusing the essential oil molecules into the air; Diffusion Mode 2: An ultrasonic vibration device is installed on the essential oil storage container to ultrasonically atomize the essential oil and provide an airflow to the atomized essential oil mixture, carrying the atomized essential oil mixture into the surrounding air, thereby achieving the purpose of diffusing essential oil molecules or essential oil molecule clusters into the air. Diffusion Mode 3: Install a heating device on the essential oil storage container to heat the essential oil, causing it to evaporate into the surrounding air, thereby diffusing the essential oil molecules or clusters into the air.

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