A berry tea composite herbal tea composition for tonifying the spleen, eliminating dampness and regulating the intestines

Abstract

This invention discloses a compound tea substitute composition for strengthening the spleen, removing dampness, and regulating the intestines. The composition consists of the following ingredients in parts by weight: 1.5-2.2 parts Zhangjiajie alpine wild strawberry tea, 1.0-1.4 parts dried tangerine peel, 0.8-1.2 parts Poria cocos, 0.5-0.9 parts roasted coix seed, 0.1-0.3 parts prepared licorice root, and 0.05-0.15 parts dried ginger. This invention uses Zhangjiajie alpine wild strawberry tea to replace Pinellia ternata in the traditional Er Chen Tang formula, utilizing the high content of dihydromyricetin in wild strawberry tea to clear intestinal oils and resolve blood turbidity; a trace amount of dried ginger is added to neutralize the cold nature of the wild strawberry tea, achieving a balance of cold and heat in removing dampness without harming the spleen and clearing turbidity without harming Yang; combined with dried tangerine peel, Poria cocos, and roasted coix seed to strengthen the spleen, remove dampness, and address the root cause; and prepared licorice root to harmonize the other ingredients. The tea bags prepared from this composition can be brewed with 90℃ hot water for 5 minutes and then drunk. This solves the problems of the cumbersome decoction process of traditional decoctions, the inability of Pinellia ternata to be used in food, and the cold and stomach-damaging effects of drinking mulberry tea alone. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, and regulating intestinal metabolism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of processing technology of medicinal and edible substitute tea, specifically involving a berry tea compound substitute tea composition that invigorates the spleen, removes dampness, and regulates intestinal metabolism, and its preparation method. Background Technology

[0002] Phlegm-dampness constitution is one of the most common imbalanced constitution types among the nine constitution types in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Its main manifestations include obesity, abdominal distension, sticky and unsatisfactory bowel movements, a thick and greasy tongue coating, and heaviness in the limbs. With changes in modern lifestyles, increased intake of high-fat diets, and sedentary lifestyles, the proportion of people with phlegm-dampness constitution is showing a year-on-year upward trend. Currently, products for regulating phlegm-dampness constitution mainly suffer from the following technical deficiencies: Firstly, the traditional classic formula Er Chen Tang, composed of Pinellia ternata, Citrus reticulata peel, Poria cocos, and Glycyrrhiza uralensis, is a representative formula for drying dampness and resolving phlegm. However, Pinellia ternata has significant irritant toxicity; "chewing it raw will hurt the throat," and it must be repeatedly processed before it can be used as medicine. Moreover, the "Ben Cao Meng Quan" clearly states that "pregnant women should not use it, as it may cause miscarriage." Pinellia ternata is not a food-medicine homology substance and cannot be used as a raw material for ordinary food according to law, making it impossible to make a substitute tea product that can be consumed daily for a long time. Traditional decoctions are cumbersome to prepare and the dosage is difficult to standardize, making them unsuitable for industrial mass production.

[0003] Secondly, most existing dehumidifying tea products on the market focus on promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness, such as simply using barley and red beans. These only address the issue of "draining water" and fail to address intestinal fat metabolism and the excretion of turbid fats from the body. For those suffering from bloating and sticky stools due to oily diets and prolonged sitting, the improvement effect is limited, and there is a lack of systematic conditioning design targeting the "source of phlegm," namely the spleen and stomach function.

[0004] Third, wild strawberry tea is a unique resource from the high-altitude region of Zhangjiajie. Studies have confirmed that its total flavonoid content, calculated as dihydromyricetin, is as high as 300-400 g / kg, and the content of dihydromyricetin monomers can reach 200-300 g / kg, accounting for 70%-80% of the total flavonoids. It has significant advantages in clearing turbidity, lowering lipids, and anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, wild strawberry tea is cool and slightly cold in nature. Long-term consumption alone can easily cause discomfort such as stomach coldness, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. People with weak spleen and stomach cannot drink it continuously, which seriously limits its application scenarios. Although there are currently a few products that simply combine wild strawberry tea with chrysanthemum and goji berries, none of them have been systematically designed to balance the cold and heat properties based on the classic compatibility theory of traditional Chinese medicine.

[0005] Finally, existing technologies disclose health tea formulas for phlegm-dampness constitution, such as CN111249405A, but these are characterized by monk fruit, jujube, longan, etc., without involving berry tea ingredients, and do not solve the problem of balancing cold and heat. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the above problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A compound tea substitute made from mulberry leaves, which invigorates the spleen, removes dampness, and regulates the intestines, is composed of the following raw materials in parts by weight: Zhangjiajie Alpine Berry Tea 1.5-2.2 parts, Dried Tangerine Peel 1.0-1.4 parts, Poria 0.8-1.2 parts, Fried Coix Seed 0.5-0.9 parts, Prepared Licorice Root 0.1-0.3 parts, Dried Ginger 0.05-0.15 parts.

[0007] The Zhangjiajie alpine berry tea is made from the tender stems and leaves of *Ampelopsis grossedentata* grown at an altitude of over 800m. The surface is naturally covered with a white frost, and the total flavonoid content, calculated as dihydromyricetin, is no less than 250g / kg. Dihydromyricetin is the main flavonoid monomer in the berry tea, accounting for 70%–80% of the total flavonoids, and possesses significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lipid metabolism-regulating biological activities.

[0008] Preferably, the composition consists of the following raw materials in parts by weight: 1.8 parts Zhangjiajie alpine strawberry tea, 1.2 parts dried tangerine peel, 1.0 part Poria cocos, 0.7 parts roasted coix seed, 0.2 parts prepared licorice root, and 0.1 parts dried ginger, with a total weight of 5g per bag.

[0009] The tangerine peel is from Xinhui and is over three years old. The volatile oils and hesperidin in the tangerine peel have the effects of regulating qi, strengthening the spleen, and resolving dampness and phlegm. The poria cocos is used to promote diuresis, eliminate dampness, strengthen the spleen, and harmonize the stomach. The roasted coix seed is obtained by roasting coix seeds over low heat until slightly yellow; roasting reduces its cooling properties and enhances its warming, stomach-harmonizing, spleen-strengthening, and dampness-eliminating effects. The dried ginger is peeled and has a pungent and hot nature; it warms the middle jiao and dispels cold, used to neutralize the cooling properties of the berry tea.

[0010] The present invention also provides a method for preparing the aforementioned berry tea compound substitute tea composition, comprising the following steps: Raw material sorting: Zhangjiajie alpine berry tea with a natural white frost on the surface and free from mold, sulfur-free tangerine peel, whole pieces of Poria cocos, sulfur-free roasted licorice, and peeled dried ginger are selected. Low-temperature drying: Dry all raw materials at 40-50℃ until the moisture content is ≤8%, preferably at 45℃ for 2-4 hours. Low-temperature drying can avoid high-temperature damage to the flavonoid active substances in the berry tea. Crushing and sieving: The dried raw materials are crushed separately and passed through a 20-40 mesh sieve to obtain fine granular raw materials. The fineness of the particles is conducive to the rapid dissolution of the active ingredients during brewing. Metering and mixing: Weigh each raw material granule according to the ratio, put them into the mixer and stir evenly for 5-15 minutes to ensure that the composition of each bag is uniform. Aseptic packaging: The mixed materials are quantitatively packaged into food-grade non-woven tea bags at a rate of 4-6g per bag, and then sealed with an aluminum foil outer bag for light protection.

[0011] This invention has the following beneficial effects: It removes the toxic ingredient Pinellia ternata from Er Chen Tang (a traditional Chinese medicine formula) and introduces Zhangjiajie alpine berry tea to replace it, thus replacing its function of drying dampness and resolving phlegm. Utilizing the high flavonoid content of berry tea to clear intestinal oils and resolve blood turbidity, this classic formula is transformed into a food form suitable for daily consumption. It retains the core formulaic idea of ​​"drying dampness and resolving phlegm" of Er Chen Tang while overcoming the regulatory obstacle that Pinellia ternata cannot be used in ordinary food. By adding a trace amount of dried ginger, its warming and dispersing properties neutralize the coldness of berry tea, solving the technical problem that long-term consumption of berry tea alone can easily lead to stomach cold and diarrhea. The combination of dried ginger, tangerine peel, Poria cocos, and roasted coix seed forms a balanced system of cold and heat, making the product suitable for long-term consumption by various constitutions such as phlegm-dampness, damp-heat, and mild yang deficiency. The berry tea clears damp-heat and breaks down intestinal oils as the symptomatic treatment, while tangerine peel, Poria cocos, and roasted coix seed strengthen the spleen and remove dampness as the fundamental treatment. Dried ginger warms the yang to aid digestion, and roasted licorice root harmonizes the other herbs and protects the stomach qi. The six ingredients work synergistically to improve symptoms of phlegm and dampness such as sticky stools and abdominal bloating, and also promote intestinal fat metabolism, providing a dual regulatory effect for people with puffy and obese bodies. Detailed Implementation

[0012] Example 1 This embodiment provides a compound tea substitute made from berry tea that invigorates the spleen, removes dampness, and regulates the intestines, composed of the following raw materials: Zhangjiajie Alpine Berry Tea 1.8g, Three-Year-Old Xinhui Tangerine Peel 1.2g, Poria 1.0g, Fried Coix Seed 0.7g, Prepared Licorice Root 0.2g, Dried Ginger 0.1g, Total Weight per Bag 5.0g.

[0013] Preparation method: Raw material selection: Select tender stems and leaves of Zhangjiajie alpine berry tea grown at an altitude of 1200m, with abundant natural white frost on the surface and no mold; select Xinhui tangerine peel that is over three years old and has not been sulfur-fumigated; select intact Yunnan Poria cocos pieces that are free from insects; select sulfur-free roasted licorice; and select peeled dried ginger.

[0014] Low-temperature drying: Place all raw materials separately in a hot air circulating oven and dry at a constant temperature of 45℃ for 3 hours until the moisture content is ≤8%.

[0015] Grinding and sieving: Put the dried mulberry tea, dried tangerine peel, poria cocos, roasted coix seed, roasted licorice root, and dried ginger into a grinder and grind them separately. Then, pass them through a 20-mesh sieve and collect the fine particles that pass through the sieve for later use.

[0016] Metering and mixing: Weigh each raw material fine particle according to the above weight, put them into the three-dimensional motion mixer, mix for 10 minutes, and rotate at 20 r / min until they are mixed evenly.

[0017] Aseptic packaging: The mixed ingredients are packaged into food-grade non-woven tea bags at a quantitative rate of 5g / bag using an automatic packaging machine, heat-sealed, wrapped in an aluminum foil bag for light protection and sealed, and then boxed and stored.

[0018] Example 2 This embodiment provides a compound tea substitute made from berry tea that invigorates the spleen, removes dampness, and regulates the intestines, composed of the following raw materials: Zhangjiajie Alpine Berry Tea 2.0g, Dried Tangerine Peel 1.0g, Poria 1.1g, Fried Coix Seed 0.6g, Prepared Licorice Root 0.2g, Dried Ginger 0.1g, Total Weight per Bag 5.0g.

[0019] The preparation method is the same as in Example 1.

[0020] Example 3 This embodiment provides a compound tea substitute made from berry tea that invigorates the spleen, removes dampness, and regulates the intestines, composed of the following raw materials: Zhangjiajie Alpine Berry Tea 1.6g, Dried Tangerine Peel 1.3g, Poria 0.9g, Fried Coix Seed 0.8g, Prepared Licorice Root 0.25g, Dried Ginger 0.15g, Total Weight per Bag 5.0g.

[0021] The preparation method is the same as in Example 1.

[0022] Comparison of brewing convenience The product of this invention was compared with the traditional Er Chen Tang decoction. The Er Chen Tang formula, consisting of 6g of Pinellia ternata, 5g of Citrus reticulata peel, 5g of Poria cocos, and 3g of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, was prepared by adding 500ml of water, soaking for 30 minutes, and then decocting for 20 minutes. The traditional decoction requires soaking for more than 30 minutes before decocting, with a total time of approximately 50 minutes. The product of this invention can be consumed after steeping in 90℃ hot water for 5 minutes. This invention reduces the preparation time by approximately 90% compared to the traditional decoction, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for its use.

Claims

1. A compound tea substitute made from mulberry tea that invigorates the spleen, removes dampness, and regulates the intestines, characterized in that, It consists of the following raw materials in parts by weight: Zhangjiajie Alpine Berry Tea contains 1.5–2.2 parts of dried tangerine peel, 1.0–1.4 parts of poria cocos, 0.8–1.2 parts of roasted coix seed, 0.5–0.9 parts of roasted licorice root, and 0.1–0.3 parts of dried ginger; the total flavonoid content of Zhangjiajie Alpine Berry Tea, calculated as dihydromyricetin, is not less than 250 g / kg. The composition is in the form of tea bags, with a total weight of 4-6g per bag.

2. The berry tea compound substitute tea composition for strengthening the spleen, removing dampness, and regulating the intestines according to claim 1, characterized in that, It consists of the following raw materials in parts by weight: Zhangjiajie Alpine Berry Tea 1.8 parts, Dried Tangerine Peel 1.2 parts, Poria 1.0 part, Fried Coix Seed 0.7 parts, Prepared Licorice Root 0.2 parts, Dried Ginger 0.1 parts; The total weight of a single bag is 5g.

3. The berry tea compound substitute tea composition for strengthening the spleen, removing dampness, and regulating the intestines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tangerine peel is Xinhui tangerine peel aged for more than three years; the stir-fried coix seed is obtained by stir-frying coix seed over low heat until it turns slightly yellow; the dried ginger is peeled dried ginger.

4. The berry tea compound substitute tea composition for strengthening the spleen, removing dampness, and regulating the intestines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The composition contains not less than 50 g / kg of dihydromyricetin.

5. A method for preparing the berry tea compound substitute tea composition as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Raw material sorting: Zhangjiajie alpine berry tea with a natural white frost on the surface and free from mold, sulfur-free tangerine peel, whole pieces of Poria cocos, sulfur-free roasted licorice, and peeled dried ginger are selected. Low-temperature drying: Dry all raw materials at 40-50℃ until the moisture content is ≤8%; Crushing and sieving: The dried raw materials are crushed separately and passed through a 20-40 mesh sieve to obtain fine granular raw materials; Metering and mixing: Weigh each raw material particle according to the weight ratio described in claim 1 or 2, put them into the mixer and stir evenly for 5 to 15 minutes; Aseptic packaging: The mixed materials are quantitatively packaged into food-grade non-woven tea bags at a rate of 4-6g per bag, and then sealed with an aluminum foil outer bag for light protection.

6. The preparation method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The low-temperature drying process involves a drying temperature of 45°C and a drying time of 2–4 hours.

7. The preparation method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sieve mesh size for the crushing and screening process is 20 mesh.