A phagoedical composition for qi depression constitution brain maintenance, a preparation method and a digital application system

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of medicine food homologous composition for qi depression constitution brain maintenance, preparation method and digitization application system, it is related to medicine food homologous functional food and digitization health management technical field, including Buddha's hand, citron, rose, yujin, peach kernel, peppermint, platycodon, fuzi, yam, fried jujube kernel, medlar, walnut kernel, mulberry, dried tangerine or orange peel, cardamom, lotus leaf, ganoderma lucidum, oligofructose, inulin.The application abandons tonifying and greasy formula, can soothe liver and relieve depression, open brain orifice, will not aggravate qi stagnation, give consideration to brain maintenance+depression relief dual efficacy, adapt to emotional type brain fatigue rather than physical type brain fatigue, with turmeric, ginseng warm dry material as core, improve anxiety and miscellaneous thoughts, brain depression effect is remarkable, suitable for contemporary job high pressure crowd, rather than old age kidney deficiency forgetful crowd, rely on herbal ascending and descending qi + prebiotic intestine-brain linkage, original pass through brain qi, stop drug and not easy to relapse, no nervous hyperexcitability, sleep disorder side effect, suitable for long-term maintenance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to functional foods that are both food and medicine and digital health management, specifically to a food-medicine composition, preparation method and digital application system for brain health maintenance in individuals with qi stagnation constitution. Background Technology

[0002] The unique characteristics of Qi stagnation constitution and sub-health of the brain and unmet needs

[0003] Qi stagnation constitution and sub-health of the brain are caused by long-term emotional distress and stagnation of Qi. The core pathogenesis is Qi stagnation, obstruction of the sensory orifices, blockage of brain Qi, and dysfunction of the mind. The brain governs the mind and depends on the ascending and descending of Qi. When the Qi of the whole body is stagnant, the clear Yang cannot ascend and the turbid Qi blocks the brain orifices, resulting in specific brain function damage caused by obstruction of brain Qi and stagnation of the mind. It manifests as blockage, stuffiness, stagnation, stagnation, depression, and dullness, which is significantly different from sub-health of the brain such as blood stasis, phlegm dampness, and Qi deficiency.

[0004] Currently, most brain-boosting products on the market focus on: kidney-tonifying and essence-replenishing products, simple calming products, modern nutritional supplements, and products that improve brain circulation. No technological solution currently meets all these criteria simultaneously.

[0005] 1) Clearly define the pathogenesis of brain function impairment in individuals with Qi stagnation constitution;

[0006] 2) Layered approach to soothe the liver, promote the flow of qi, clear the meridians and relieve stagnation, calm the mind and nourish the brain;

[0007] 3) Establish a refined, digital, and quantitative scoring system + four-subtype syndrome differentiation + dynamic prescription adjustment + quantifiable efficacy system;

[0008] 4) It is made entirely of food and medicine, is safe in the long term, does not harm the body's vital energy, does not deplete vital energy, and does not harm the spirit.

[0009] 3.2 Limitations of existing related patents

[0010] CN105266155A: General brain-boosting formula, without qi stagnation pathogenesis, without liver-soothing components, without a refined constitution scoring system, and without a digital system.

[0011] CN114098085B: Focuses on memory decline due to spleen and kidney deficiency, does not treat qi stagnation and emotional distress, lacks components for promoting qi circulation, and lacks quantitative scoring and digital systems.

[0012] ZL201810184804.X: Pure modern nutrient formula, no herbal ingredients, no TCM constitution differentiation, and no scoring system.

[0013] ZL202110177041.8: Pure brain nutrition supplement, does not interfere with Qi and emotions, has no constitution classification, and no digital management.

[0014] CN107432473A: It tends to be associated with qi and blood deficiency and calming the mind, but has weak liver-soothing ability. It lacks a detailed scoring scale and a qi stagnation classification.

[0015] CN109276688A: Focuses on improving cerebral circulation and resisting cerebral ischemia, but does not target emotional distress caused by qi stagnation, and lacks a quantitative scoring system.

[0016] In summary, existing technologies have not revealed a complete technical solution for "Qi stagnation constitution with brain Qi blockage → refined percentage quantitative scoring → four subtype differentiation → stratified liver soothing + clearing the orifices and collaterals + calming the mind and nourishing the brain + digital closed loop", and there is a significant technological gap. Summary of the Invention

[0017] This invention aims to provide a medicinal and edible composition that precisely targets the sub-healthy brain of those with qi stagnation constitution, promotes tiered liver function, clears the orifices and expands qi, unblocks the meridians and disperses stagnation, relieves depression and clears heat, calms the mind and nourishes the brain, and strengthens the body and restores the spirit. It also includes its preparation method and a refined, digitalized percentage-based quantitative grading, four-subtype differentiation, dynamic formula optimization, and quantifiable effect application system. This achieves qi circulation without disrupting the body's balance, liver soothing without depleting qi, relieving depression without harming the spirit, clearing the mind without causing restlessness, and providing long-term stable maintenance, filling a gap in existing technologies.

[0018] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0019] A food-medicine composition for brain health maintenance in individuals with qi stagnation constitution, comprising the following raw materials in parts by weight:

[0020] Buddha's Hand 3-15 parts, Citron 3-15 parts, Rose 3-15 parts, Turmeric 3-12 parts, Peach Kernel 2-12 parts, Peppermint 2-9 parts, Platycodon 3-12 parts, Poria 6-20 parts, Dioscorea 5-30 parts, Fried Jujube Kernel 3-20 parts, Goji Berry 6-20 parts, Walnut Kernel 5-18 parts, Mulberry 5-18 parts, Dried Tangerine Peel 3-16 parts, Amomum Villosum 1-9 parts, Lotus Leaf 3-16 parts, Ganoderma Lucidum 2-15 parts, Fructooligosaccharides 2-12 parts, Inulin 1-6 parts.

[0021] This invention also provides the following technical solutions:

[0022] A method for preparing a medicinal and edible homologous composition for brain health maintenance in individuals with qi stagnation constitution includes the following steps: raw material selection, low-temperature drying, low-temperature cell wall breaking and pulverization, aseptic and precise proportioning, and molding processing.

[0023] S1. Raw material selection: Screen raw materials and remove unqualified products that are moldy or infested by insects;

[0024] S2. Low-temperature drying: The raw materials are placed in a low-temperature heating container at 45–55℃ for low-temperature drying. The final moisture content of the raw materials is ≤8%, which maximizes the retention of volatile oils, polysaccharides, and saponin active ingredients.

[0025] S3. Low-temperature cell wall breaking and pulverization: The dried raw materials are put into a low-temperature ultra-micro cell wall breaking machine for cell wall breaking. The particle size is set to 100-120 mesh, and the cell wall breaking rate of the raw materials is ≥95%, which improves the solubility of components and the absorption efficiency of the human body.

[0026] S4. Aseptic and precise proportioning: Weigh each group of pulverized raw materials precisely according to the specified weight parts, mix them evenly, and the mixing uniformity RSD ≤ 3%;

[0027] S5. Molding and processing: Aseptic sealing and packaging are completed in a low-temperature environment to obtain the finished product.

[0028] This invention also provides the following technical solutions:

[0029] An application of a food-medicine composition for brain health maintenance in individuals with qi stagnation constitution, characterized in that the composition is prepared as a powder, tea substitute, solid beverage, granule, or paste and applied to foods related to sub-health of the brain, wherein sub-health of the brain includes symptoms such as brain stuffiness and depression, mental blockage, poor brain function, emotional sensitivity and anxiety, a multitude of distracting thoughts, mental fog upon waking, and stress-induced brain fatigue.

[0030] This invention also provides the following technical solutions:

[0031] A digital application system for brain health maintenance in individuals with Qi stagnation constitution includes:

[0032] Intelligent constitution identification module: The data acquisition terminal inputs the subject's scores in three dimensions: brainpower, physical body and sleep-emotional status, additional physical signs score and four subtype score. Combined with pulse and basic physiological data, it automatically calculates the total score, determines the level of Qi stagnation and the subtype, and generates a constitution baseline report.

[0033] Formula dynamic optimization module: Based on grade and subtype, automatically match the corresponding dosage, added medicinal materials and administration plan; for compound subtypes, automatically add the corresponding added plan.

[0034] Real-time effect monitoring module: Collects daily self-assessment symptom scores, mood, sleep, and mental state data from subjects, and combines them with physiological indicators such as heart rate variability and sleep structure collected by wearable devices to generate 7-day / 30-day dynamic effect curves and physical improvement scores; when the score does not decrease or symptoms worsen, an automatic warning is issued and suggestions for formula fine-tuning are given; after the treatment cycle ends, the total score is retested and the subsequent treatment plan is dynamically adjusted.

[0035] Blockchain traceability and knowledge graph module: The origin of raw materials, purchase batches, test reports, and production and processing procedures are stored on the blockchain, and the data is tamper-proof; at the same time, a knowledge graph of "Qi stagnation symptoms - constitution score - herbal raw materials - efficacy targets" is built to support continuous formula iteration and raw material selection.

[0036] Furthermore, the system is equipped with a digital scoring system for Qi stagnation constitution and sub-health of the brain. The scoring system divides the subtypes into four types based on the subtype scoring results: liver stagnation and Qi stagnation with brain stagnation, stagnation and fire disturbing the mind and brain agitation, Qi stagnation and phlegm obstruction with brain clouding, and prolonged depression damaging the mind and brain weakness. Corresponding formulas are added with additional medicinal materials.

[0037] Furthermore, the modified formula for treating liver qi stagnation and brain stagnation includes: 3 parts perilla leaf and 3 parts bitter orange flower;

[0038] The following ingredients were added to address the symptoms of restlessness and mental agitation caused by internal heat: 6 parts of Lophatherum gracile and 5 parts of Chrysanthemum morifolium.

[0039] The formula for treating qi stagnation and phlegm obstruction affecting brain function is: 10 parts stir-fried coix seed and 8 parts red adzuki bean;

[0040] The formula for treating mental weakness due to prolonged depression includes: 8 parts Astragalus membranaceus and 6 parts dried longan pulp.

[0041] Furthermore, for individuals with severe qi stagnation, the dosage of Buddha's Hand was uniformly adjusted to 15 doses.

[0042] Furthermore, a digital scoring system for Qi stagnation constitution and sub-health of the brain is provided, with a total score of 100 points, divided into three major scoring dimensions: brainpower, Qi stagnation and physical condition, and sleep and mood. Additional scores are also provided for pulse condition and breast distension during menstruation in women. Based on the total score, it is divided into mild (0-29 points), moderate (30-59 points), and severe (≥60 points), which correspond to a basic formula at 0.6 times the dosage, the standard full dose, and a severe intensive treatment plan, respectively.

[0043] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0044] 1. Compared to traditional herbal brain-boosting formulas such as CN105266155A, CN107432473A, and CN109276688A: This formula abandons the warming and nourishing formulas, can soothe the liver and relieve depression, and open the brain orifices without aggravating qi stagnation and depression. It has the dual effects of nourishing the brain and relieving depression, and is suitable for emotional brain fatigue rather than physical weakness brain fatigue.

[0045] 2. Compared to the CN114098085B patent on the homology of brain and kidney: It does not focus on tonifying the kidney and promoting blood circulation, but on regulating Qi. It does not contain turmeric or ginseng, which are warming and drying ingredients. It has a significant effect on improving anxiety and mental depression. It is suitable for people under high pressure in the modern workplace, rather than elderly people with kidney deficiency and forgetfulness.

[0046] 3. Compared to the nutrient patents of ZL201810184804.X and ZL202110177041.8: It does not rely on exogenous nerve substances for intervention, but relies on herbal qi-regulating mechanisms and prebiotic gut-brain linkage to fundamentally open up brain qi. It is not easy to relapse after stopping the medication, and there are no side effects such as nerve excitation and sleep disorders. It is suitable for long-term maintenance.

[0047] 4. The entire system is quantifiable and replicable: the scoring and classification of medications are standardized, and chain health and wellness stores can implement it even with zero experience, which is different from the drawbacks of existing patents that have high professional thresholds and cannot be standardized and promoted.

[0048] 5. Adaptable to compliant mass production across multiple business formats: All raw materials are included in the national catalog of food and medicine homology, and can be used to make health food, substitute tea, and health care services. Its commercial applicability far exceeds that of existing patents for single dosage forms.

[0049] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0050] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the system of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0052] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0053] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0054] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0055] Example 1: Moderate simple Qi stagnation and cerebral obstruction type (total score 30-59 points, standard dose powder)

[0056] Formula: 12g Buddha's Hand, 8g Citron, 4g Rose, 6g Turmeric, 3g Peach Kernel, 3g Peppermint, 5g Platycodon, 10g Poria, 10g Dioscorea, 12g Fried Jujube Seed, 10g Goji Berry, 10g Walnut Kernel, 6g Mulberry, 5g Dried Tangerine Peel, 2g Amomum Villosum, 5g Lotus Leaf, 6g Ganoderma Lucidum, 10g Fructooligosaccharides, 5g Inulin.

[0057] Process: 50℃ low-temperature drying → 120-mesh low-temperature cell disruption → addition of fructooligosaccharides and inulin---aseptic mixing → packaging into 10g / bag powder.

[0058] Dosage: Take 3-4 sachets daily, divided into 2-3 doses, dissolved in warm water. One treatment cycle is 30 days.

[0059] Example 2: Severe case of restlessness and mental agitation (total score ≥ 60 points, enhanced formula with added ingredients)

[0060] The basic formula is the same as in Example 1, except that the amount of Buddha's Hand is increased to 15g, and 6g of Lophatherum gracile and 5g of Chrysanthemum are added.

[0061] Process: After low-temperature cell wall disruption, water is added for extraction, concentrated to a relative density of 1.25, and then fructooligosaccharides and inulin are added---the extract is collected and bottled;

[0062] Dosage: 15g (raw herb equivalent) three times a day, taken with warm water.

[0063] Example 3: Mild Qi stagnation and phlegm obstruction brain silencing type (total score 0-29 points, 0.6 times the dose of substitute tea)

[0064] The basic formula is the same as in Example 1, except that 10g of roasted Job's tears and 8g of red beans are added;

[0065] Process: After low-temperature drying and coarse grinding, add fructooligosaccharides and inulin, and pack into tea bags (12g / bag).

[0066] Dosage: Take 1 packet twice daily, brewed with boiling water.

[0067] The Five-Dimensional Allocation Logic of Ruler, Minister, Assistant, and Envoy

[0068] The principal herbs are: Buddha's Hand, Citron, Rose, Turmeric, and Peach Kernel. Buddha's Hand, Citron, and Rose gently clear and soothe the liver, specifically regulating superficial qi stagnation, promoting qi circulation without disrupting the body's balance, and soothing the liver without harming the spleen. They also broaden the chest and open the orifices, relax the brain, relieve depression, and harmonize blood. Turmeric is slightly cold and penetrating, entering the liver and heart, specifically targeting deep-seated stagnation, internal heat disturbance, and blocked orifices. A trace amount of Peach Kernel is neutral in nature and unblocks the meridians, entering the blood vessels of the brain to resolve deep-seated stagnation caused by "long-term stagnation entering the meridians, qi stagnation with slight blood stasis," and clearing the fine blood vessels in the brain. The five herbs combined form a two-tiered framework for relieving depression: superficial qi soothing, deep-seated stagnation breaking, clearing heat, and unblocking meridians.

[0069] The accompanying herbs are: peppermint, platycodon, lotus leaf, and dried tangerine peel. Peppermint is light and refreshing, clearing the orifices and relieving stagnation in the head and face; platycodon carries qi upward and promotes the flow of clear yang, serving as a specific guiding herb for the brain orifices; lotus leaf raises clear qi and lowers turbid qi, regulating the qi mechanism of the upper jiao; dried tangerine peel regulates qi and strengthens the spleen, unblocking the qi mechanism of the middle jiao and preventing the root cause of qi stagnation recurrence.

[0070] The auxiliary ingredients are: Poria cocos, Dioscorea opposita, Amomum villosum, stir-fried Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, Ganoderma lucidum, Lycium barbarum, Walnut kernels, and Mulberry. Poria cocos and Dioscorea opposita strengthen the spleen and consolidate the foundation, overcoming the deficiency of traditional liver-soothing formulas that deplete qi and damage the spleen with prolonged use; Amomum villosum invigorates the spleen and resolves stagnation, preventing qi-regulating and nourishing ingredients from clogging the stomach; Ganoderma lucidum consolidates the foundation and calms the mind, repairing brain damage caused by prolonged depression; stir-fried Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa nourishes the heart and calms the mind, improving anxiety, insomnia, and fatigue; Lycium barbarum, Walnut kernels, and Mulberry, combined, replenish marrow, nourish the brain, and repair cognitive decline.

[0071] Harmonizing agents: fructooligosaccharides, inulin. Regulates the gut microbiota, unblocks the gut-brain axis metabolism, standardizes the body's Qi circulation, reduces Qi stagnation recurrence, and stabilizes the brain's permeability and homeostasis.

[0072] I. A detailed description of medicinal and edible ingredients in prescriptions

[0073] 1. Ganoderma lucidum: Sweet in taste, neutral in nature; enters the heart, lung, liver, and kidney meridians. Functions: Tonifies qi and calms the mind, relieves cough and asthma. *Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica*: "Preserves the spirit and benefits essence and qi"; *Compendium of Materia Medica*: "Benefits heart qi, enters the heart to replenish blood, assists the heart to replenish the pulse, calms the mind, benefits lung qi. Tonifies the middle jiao, enhances wisdom, improves complexion, benefits joints, strengthens tendons and bones, eliminates phlegm, strengthens bones, and promotes blood circulation."

[0074] Indications: Restlessness, insomnia, palpitations; cough with excessive phlegm; general weakness.

[0075] 2. Longan pulp: Sweet in taste and warm in nature. It enters the heart and spleen meridians.

[0076] Efficacy: Nourishes the heart and spleen, replenishes blood and calms the mind.

[0077] Indications: Used for palpitations, insomnia, and forgetfulness due to deficiency of the heart and spleen, and insufficiency of qi and blood. It nourishes the heart and spleen, replenishes blood, and calms the mind; it is a mild and nourishing tonic. It is effective on its own; it is also often used in combination with astragalus, ginseng, angelica, and jujube seed, such as in Gui Pi Tang (Spleen-Nourishing Decoction). For the elderly, weak, postpartum, or those recovering from serious illness, who exhibit qi and blood deficiency, it can be steamed with white sugar, dissolved in boiling water, and taken as Yu Ling Gao (Ginseng Substitute), which can replenish qi and blood.

[0078] 3. Buddha's Hand: It has a pungent and bitter taste, and is warm in nature. It enters the liver, spleen, stomach, and lung meridians.

[0079] Efficacy: Soothes the liver and regulates qi, harmonizes the stomach and relieves pain, dries dampness and resolves phlegm.

[0080] Indications: Liver stagnation causing chest and rib distension and pain; liver and stomach qi stagnation syndrome; spleen and stomach qi stagnation syndrome; chronic cough with excessive phlegm, chest tightness and rib pain.

[0081] 4. Dried tangerine peel: It has a pungent and bitter taste and is warm in nature. It enters the spleen and lung meridians.

[0082] Efficacy: Regulates Qi and strengthens the spleen, dries dampness and resolves phlegm.

[0083] Indications: Spleen and stomach qi stagnation syndrome; vomiting and hiccups; cough and asthma due to damp phlegm or cold phlegm; chest pain.

[0084] 5. Peach kernel: Bitter and sweet in taste, neutral in nature. Slightly toxic. Enters the heart, liver, and large intestine meridians.

[0085] Efficacy: Promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movement, relieves cough and asthma.

[0086] Indications: Various symptoms caused by blood stasis; lung abscess, intestinal abscess; constipation due to intestinal dryness; cough and asthma.

[0087] 6. Citron: It has a pungent, slightly bitter, and sour taste, and is warm in nature. It enters the liver, spleen, stomach, and lung meridians.

[0088] Efficacy: Soothes the liver and relieves depression, regulates qi and relieves chest tightness, resolves phlegm and stops cough.

[0089] Indications:

[0090] (1) Used for liver stagnation and chest and rib pain: It has the same effect as Buddha's Hand, but is less effective.

[0091] (2) Used for abdominal distension and pain due to stagnation of spleen and stomach qi, belching, acid reflux, nausea and vomiting, and poor appetite. This product is used to regulate qi and relieve chest tightness by taking advantage of its pungent and downward-moving properties. It can be used together with costus root, amomum villosum, and agastache rugosa.

[0092] (3) Used for cough with excessive phlegm due to dampness. This product has the function of drying dampness, resolving phlegm and relieving cough. It can be used together with Pinellia ternata, Poria cocos and other herbs.

[0093] 7. Fructooligosaccharides: Main functions: Regulates intestinal flora, promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacteria; promotes gastrointestinal motility and prevents constipation; promotes metabolism and helps lower cholesterol.

[0094] Resistant dextrin: A low-calorie, water-soluble dietary fiber made from starch through acid-heat treatment and enzymatic hydrolysis. It is named "resistant" because it is difficult for the small intestine to digest and absorb. Main benefits:

[0095] (1) Regulating blood sugar: Resistant dextrin can delay the absorption of glucose in the small intestine, reduce the peak blood sugar after meals, and help maintain stable blood sugar. It has a certain auxiliary effect on diabetic patients or people who need to control their blood sugar.

[0096] (2) Promoting intestinal health: As a prebiotic, it can be fermented and utilized by beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus in the large intestine to produce short-chain fatty acids, improve the intestinal environment, and relieve constipation.

[0097] (3) Assisted weight management: Because it can increase satiety and reduce calorie intake, it is often added to weight loss products such as meal replacement shakes and functional drinks.

[0098] (4) Regulating blood lipids: Some studies have shown that it helps to lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which is beneficial to cardiovascular health.

[0099] 8. Poria cocos: Sweet and bland in taste, neutral in nature. It enters the heart, lung, spleen, and kidney meridians.

[0100] Efficacy: Promotes diuresis and eliminates dampness, strengthens the spleen, and calms the mind.

[0101] Indications: Edema, difficulty urinating; phlegm retention; diarrhea due to spleen deficiency; palpitations, insomnia.

[0102] 9. Yam: Sweet in taste and neutral in nature. It enters the spleen, lung, and kidney meridians.

[0103] Efficacy: Tonifies the spleen and stomach, promotes the production of body fluids and benefits the lungs, and tonifies the kidneys and astringes essence.

[0104] Indications: Spleen deficiency with poor appetite, chronic diarrhea, loose stools; Lung deficiency with wheezing and cough; Kidney deficiency with seminal emission, leukorrhea, and frequent urination; and deficiency heat with thirst.

[0105] 10. Goji berries: Sweet in taste, neutral in nature. They enter the liver and kidney meridians.

[0106] Efficacy: Nourishes the liver and kidneys, benefits essence and improves eyesight.

[0107] Indications: Deficiency of essence and blood, soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, dizziness and tinnitus, impotence and seminal emission, internal heat and thirst, blood deficiency and chlorosis, and blurred vision.

[0108] 11. Amomum villosum: It has a pungent taste and warm properties. It enters the spleen and stomach meridians.

[0109] Efficacy: It can resolve dampness and stimulate appetite, warm the spleen and stop diarrhea, regulate qi and calm the fetus.

[0110] Indications: Dampness obstructing the middle jiao and stagnation of qi in the spleen and stomach; vomiting and diarrhea due to deficiency and cold in the spleen and stomach; morning sickness and threatened abortion due to qi stagnation.

[0111] 12. Inulin: Main effects: Regulates intestinal flora and promotes the proliferation of beneficial bacteria; improves blood lipids and blood sugar; promotes mineral absorption.

[0112] 13. Sour jujube seed: sweet and sour in taste, neutral in nature. It enters the heart, liver, and gallbladder meridians.

[0113] Efficacy: Nourishes the heart and liver, calms the mind and soothes the nerves, reduces sweating, and promotes the production of body fluids.

[0114] Indications: (1) Insomnia due to deficiency and restlessness, palpitations and excessive dreaming. This product can nourish the Yin of the heart, benefit the blood of the heart and liver and has a calming effect. It is an essential medicine for nourishing the heart and calming the mind.

[0115] (2) Weak constitution and excessive sweating.

[0116] In addition, it has the effect of astringing and promoting the production of body fluids to quench thirst, and can also be used to treat thirst and dry throat caused by dehydration.

[0117] 14. Mulberry: Sweet in taste and cold in nature. It enters the liver and kidney meridians.

[0118] Functions: Nourishes Yin and blood, promotes body fluid production, and moistens the lungs.

[0119] Indications: (1) Used for dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision, insomnia, premature graying of hair, and seminal emission due to deficiency of yin and blood. It has the effect of nourishing the yin of the liver and kidneys and replenishing blood. It can be used alone or in combination with other herbs such as Polygonum multiflorum, Ligustrum lucidum, and Eclipta prostrata.

[0120] (2) Used for thirst due to fluid depletion, thirst due to internal heat, and constipation due to intestinal dryness. It has the effects of promoting body fluid production, quenching thirst, moistening dryness, and lubricating the intestines. For thirst due to fluid depletion or diabetes, it can be combined with Ophiopogon japonicus, Trichosanthes kirilowii, etc.; for constipation due to intestinal dryness, it can be used with Polygonum multiflorum, Cannabis sativa, black sesame, etc.

[0121] 15. Chrysanthemum: Sweet and bitter in taste, slightly cold in nature. It enters the lung and liver meridians.

[0122] Efficacy: Disperses wind-heat, calms liver yang, clears liver and improves eyesight, clears heat and detoxifies.

[0123] Indications:

[0124] (1) Wind-heat common cold, the initial stage of febrile disease.

[0125] (2) Hyperactivity of liver yang, headache and dizziness.

[0126] (3) Red and blurred vision. This is caused by insufficient liver and kidney essence and blood. It is often combined with other drugs such as wolfberry, prepared rehmannia root, and cornus officinalis.

[0127] (4) Sores, carbuncles and boils.

[0128] 15. Astragalus: Sweet in taste, slightly warm in nature; enters the spleen and lung meridians.

[0129] Efficacy: Tonifies Qi and raises Yang, strengthens the exterior and stops sweating, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling, and promotes tissue regeneration.

[0130] Indications: Spleen deficiency and qi sinking syndrome; Lung qi deficiency syndrome; Qi deficiency and spontaneous sweating syndrome; Qi and blood deficiency, sores that are difficult to ulcerate or heal; internal heat and thirst, blood deficiency and chlorosis; hemiplegia, numbness and pain.

[0131] 16. Perilla leaves: warm in nature, pungent in taste, and enter the lung and spleen meridians.

[0132] Efficacy and Function

[0133] Relieving exterior symptoms and dispelling cold: It can alleviate discomfort such as chills, fever, headache, and nasal congestion caused by wind-cold. It is often used in combination with ginger, and its diaphoretic effect is mild.

[0134] It regulates Qi and harmonizes the stomach: It can improve abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting caused by stagnation of Qi in the spleen and stomach, and can also be used to treat vomiting during pregnancy.

[0135] Detoxification: It can neutralize the cold toxins in fish and crabs, and alleviate symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating seafood.

[0136] Modern pharmacology shows that it contains perillaldehyde, rosmarinic acid and other components, which have certain antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and gastrointestinal regulating effects.

[0137] 17. Bitter orange flower: It is neutral in nature, pungent, sweet and slightly bitter in taste, and enters the spleen and stomach meridians.

[0138] Efficacy and indications:

[0139] Regulates Qi and relieves chest tightness: It can relieve stagnation of Qi in the liver and stomach, improve chest and rib pain and chest tightness caused by emotional distress and stress, and relieve tension.

[0140] Soothes the stomach and relieves nausea: It harmonizes the stomach qi and relieves discomfort such as indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, nausea, acid reflux, and belching.

[0141] Calming and soothing: Its refreshing citrus scent can reduce anxiety and fatigue, help stabilize emotions, and improve low mood caused by emotional distress.

[0142] Modern research shows that it contains volatile oils and flavonoids, which can stimulate the secretion of digestive juices and promote gastrointestinal motility. It also has antioxidant and lipid-regulating effects.

[0143] 18. Lotus leaf: bitter in taste, neutral in nature, enters the liver, spleen, and stomach meridians.

[0144] Functions: Clears summer heat and dampness, promotes the upward movement of clear yang, cools the blood and stops bleeding. Lotus leaf charcoal has astringent, blood-stasis-removing, and hemostatic effects.

[0145] Indications: Primarily used for summer heat and thirst, summer-damp diarrhea, spleen deficiency diarrhea, hematemesis and epistaxis due to blood heat, hematochezia and metrorrhagia. Lotus leaf charcoal is used for hemorrhage and postpartum hemorrhage.

[0146] 19. Peppermint: Spicy in taste, cool in nature. It enters the lung and liver meridians.

[0147] Efficacy: Disperses wind-heat, clears the head and eyes, soothes the throat and promotes rash eruption, and soothes the liver and regulates qi.

[0148] Indications:

[0149] (1) Wind-heat common cold, early stage of febrile disease. This product is light and cooling, and is good at relieving wind-heat, such as Yinqiao Powder.

[0150] (2) Wind-heat headache, red and watery eyes, sore throat. This product is light and ascending, and is good at dispersing wind-heat in the upper burner and clearing the head and eyes.

[0151] (3) Measles does not fully erupt, and rubella is itchy.

[0152] (4) Liver Qi stagnation, chest tightness and hypochondriac pain. This product has a certain effect of soothing the liver and regulating Qi, such as Xiaoyao San.

[0153] (5) When exposed to hot, damp, and foul air in summer, one may experience abdominal distension and pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. This product is aromatic and can dispel foulness, as well as resolve dampness and harmonize the middle jiao.

[0154] 20. Rose: Sweet and slightly bitter in taste, warm in nature. It enters the liver and spleen meridians.

[0155] Efficacy: Promotes qi circulation and relieves depression, invigorates blood circulation and relieves pain.

[0156] Indications:

[0157] (1) Used for liver and stomach qi pain. This product is aromatic and has the functions of soothing the liver and relieving depression, invigorating the spleen and stomach, and promoting qi circulation and relieving pain. It is used to treat chest, rib, abdominal distension and pain, nausea and vomiting and poor appetite caused by liver qi invading the stomach. It can be used with Cyperus rotundus, Citrus medica, Amomum villosum and other herbs.

[0158] (2) Used for menstrual disorders, premenstrual breast distension and pain, and traumatic injuries. This product can regulate menstruation by promoting qi and relieving depression, and relieve pain by activating blood and dispersing phlegm. For menstrual disorders and premenstrual breast distension caused by liver qi stagnation, it can be used with Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, and Paeonia lactiflora. For traumatic injuries, it is often used with Paeonia veitchii, Prunus persica, and Carthamus tinctorius.

[0159] 21. Platycodon grandiflorus: Bitter and pungent in taste, neutral in nature. It enters the Lung Meridian.

[0160] Efficacy: Clears the lungs and eliminates phlegm, soothes the throat, and drains pus.

[0161] Indications:

[0162] (1) Used for cough with excessive phlegm and chest tightness due to impaired lung qi circulation. This herb is pungent and bitter, which helps to open up and disperse lung qi, eliminate phlegm and promote qi circulation. It can be used regardless of whether the condition is due to cold or heat. For those with wind-cold, it can be combined with perilla and apricot kernel, such as Xing Su San; for those with wind-heat, it can be combined with mulberry leaf, chrysanthemum and apricot kernel, such as Sang Ju Yin; if there is chest tightness and fullness, phlegm obstruction and qi stagnation, and disordered ascending and descending of qi, it can be combined with bitter orange peel to regulate qi and relieve chest tightness.

[0163] (2) Used for sore throat and loss of voice. This product can clear the lungs, soothe the throat, and restore voice. When external pathogens invade the lungs, causing sore throat and loss of voice, it can be combined with licorice, burdock fruit, etc., such as in Platycodon grandiflorus decoction.

[0164] (3) Used for lung abscess with cough and expectoration of purulent sputum. For lung pain, cough with chest pain, occasional expectoration of foul-smelling sputum, and persistent expectoration of pus, it is used with licorice, such as in the Platycodon grandiflorus decoction in the Golden Chamber. Clinically, it is also combined with houttuynia cordata and winter melon seeds to enhance the effect of clearing the lungs and draining pus.

[0165] In addition, this product opens up the lung qi and promotes urination and defecation, and can be used to treat urinary retention and constipation.

[0166] 22. Walnut kernels: sweet in taste and warm in nature. They enter the kidney, lung, and large intestine meridians.

[0167] Efficacy: Tonifies the kidneys, warms the lungs, and moistens the intestines.

[0168] Indications:

[0169] (1) Used for cough and wheezing due to deficiency of both lung and kidney. It can warm and tonify the lung and kidney, and also moisten and astringe the lung, so it can relieve wheezing. It is often used with ginseng and ginger to treat cough and wheezing due to deficiency of lung and kidney qi, such as the Ginseng and Walnut Decoction in Jishengfang.

[0170] (2) Used for lower back and knee pain, seminal emission and frequent urination due to kidney yang deficiency. It can tonify the kidney and warm yang, and strengthen the lower back and knees. It is often used with Eucommia ulmoides, Psoralea corylifolia, etc., such as in Qing'e Pill.

[0171] (3) Used for constipation due to intestinal dryness. It is rich in oil, which can moisten dryness and lubricate the intestines. It is often used with hemp seeds, angelica, and cistanche to treat constipation due to deficiency of body fluids and dryness of the intestines.

[0172] 23. Job's tears: sweet and bland in taste, cool in nature. It enters the spleen, stomach, and lung meridians.

[0173] Efficacy: Promotes diuresis and eliminates dampness, strengthens the spleen and stops diarrhea, relieves numbness, clears heat and drains pus.

[0174] Indications: (1) Edema, difficulty urinating, beriberi edema. This product promotes diuresis and strengthens the spleen, with effects similar to Poria cocos. It is especially suitable for those with spleen deficiency and dampness retention.

[0175] (2) Spleen deficiency diarrhea. For diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency and dampness, it is often used in combination with ginseng, poria, etc., such as Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder.

[0176] (3) Dampness-induced arthralgia and contracture. This product can eliminate dampness and relieve arthralgia, as well as relax muscles and tendons and relieve contracture.

[0177] (4) Lung abscess and intestinal abscess. This product can clear heat from the lungs and intestines, drain pus and eliminate abscesses.

[0178] [Pharmacology] Coix seed has anti-tumor, immune-enhancing, blood sugar-lowering, blood calcium-lowering, blood pressure-lowering, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiviral, osteoporosis-inhibiting, antithrombotic, antipyretic, sedative, and uterine-stimulating effects.

[0179] 24. Lophatherum gracile: Sweet and bland in taste, cold in nature. It enters the heart, stomach, and small intestine meridians.

[0180] Efficacy: Clears heat and relieves irritability, promotes urination.

[0181] Indications:

[0182] (1) Used for fever and thirst. This product is sweet and cold in nature. It has the function of clearing heat from the heart and relieving thirst. It is used for fever and thirst caused by depletion of body fluids. It is often used with gypsum, reed rhizome and other herbs.

[0183] (2) Used for oral ulcers with reddish urine, edema with scanty urine, and jaundice with reddish urine. This product is sweet, bland, and cold in nature. Its function is to clear the heart and reduce fire, and to promote diuresis and eliminate dampness. It is used for symptoms such as excessive heart fire, oral ulcers, heat transfer to the small intestine, and painful urination due to heat.

[0184] 25. Red adzuki beans: sweet and sour in taste, neutral (or slightly cold) in nature, and enter the heart and small intestine meridians. They are neutral to slightly cool in nature, neither drying nor greasy, and have both heat-clearing and diuretic properties. They are a food and medicine of the same origin, and are especially good at promoting urination and clearing heat and toxins from the blood.

[0185] Efficacy and indications:

[0186] Diuretic and swelling-reducing: It is mainly used to treat edema, beriberi, nephritis edema, ascites due to cirrhosis, etc. It achieves drainage and swelling reduction by promoting sodium-potassium balance and increasing urine output.

[0187] Detoxification and pus drainage: Used for carbuncles, boils, erysipelas, mastitis, and intestinal abscesses (similar to the early stage of acute appendicitis). It can be taken internally to clear heat and detoxify, or ground into powder and applied topically to the affected area.

[0188] Strengthening the spleen and removing dampness: It improves symptoms such as loss of appetite, heaviness of the body, thick and greasy tongue coating, and loose stools caused by spleen deficiency and dampness. It is often used in combination with Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, and Coix lacryma-jobi.

[0189] II. Grading of Total Score Reduction (Core Efficacy Criteria)

[0190] (I) Standards

[0191] Basic scoring criteria (out of 100 points)

[0192] Mental ability dimension (40 points in total)

[0193] ① Headache and throbbing pain (gradient score: 0 / 5 / 10 / 20 points)

[0194] 0 points: The mind is clear and there is no feeling of tightness or discomfort;

[0195] 5 points: Headache and tightness occur after getting angry, but the symptoms are quickly relieved after calming down;

[0196] 10 points: Frequent headaches, mild in nature;

[0197] 20 points: A feeling of tightness and stuffiness in the head all day long, which does not subside.

[0198] ② Excessive thinking and forgetfulness (gradient score: 0 / 5 / 10 / 20 points)

[0199] 0 points: Clear thinking, normal thinking and memory abilities;

[0200] 5 points: Overthinking, occasional forgetfulness, but it does not affect normal brain function;

[0201] 10 points: Thoughts are jumbled and random, difficulty using the brain actively;

[0202] 20 points: Unable to control their thoughts, completely unable to use their brain normally.

[0203] Qi stagnation in physical dimensions (total 35 points)

[0204] ①Sighing and lamenting (gradient score: 0 / 5 / 10 points)

[0205] 0 points: Rarely sighs, Qi flows smoothly;

[0206] 5 points: Sighs when things don't go well, but infrequently;

[0207] 10 points: Frequent, unconscious sighing has become the norm.

[0208] ②Distension of the hypochondrium (gradient score: 0 / 5 / 10 points)

[0209] 0 points: No tightness or discomfort in the rib area;

[0210] 5 points: Distending pain in the hypochondrium after emotional agitation or anger;

[0211] 10 points: Persistent distension in both sides of the body under normal conditions.

[0212] ③ Qi stagnation in the epigastric and abdominal region (gradient score: 0 / 5 / 15 points)

[0213] 0 points: Smooth gastrointestinal digestion, no bloating or fullness in the stomach;

[0214] 5 points: Brief abdominal bloating after meals, which can be relieved on its own;

[0215] 15 points: The stomach feels blocked and bloated all day long, and the flow of Qi is obstructed.

[0216] Sleep-related emotional dimension (total 25 points)

[0217] ① Sleepless nights due to worry (gradient score: 0 / 5 / 10 points)

[0218] 0 points: Falling asleep easily, good sleep quality;

[0219] 5 points: Too much thinking before bed, resulting in delayed sleep onset;

[0220] 10 / 10: My thoughts were in turmoil all night, and I had difficulty falling asleep.

[0221] ② Anxiety sensitivity (gradient score: 0 / 5 / 10 points)

[0222] 0 points: Open-minded and emotionally stable;

[0223] 5 points: Prone to anxiety when faced with problems;

[0224] 10 points: Sensitive and suspicious personality, with a long-term tendency to be depressed.

[0225] ③ Frequent dreaming and easy waking (gradient score: 0 / 0 / 5 points)

[0226] 0 points: Few dreams at night, sleeps soundly until dawn;

[0227] 0 points: Frequent dreaming but able to fall back asleep quickly after waking up;

[0228] 5 points: Frequent awakenings at night, followed by chaotic thoughts and inability to fall back asleep.

[0229] (2) Additional scoring items (maximum +15 points, which are added to the total score)

[0230] A wiry pulse indicates a condition that meets the criteria; add 8 points if the pulse pattern matches (a typical sign of Qi stagnation in Traditional Chinese Medicine).

[0231] Menstrual breast tenderness (female subjects only): 7 points for those who meet the criteria.

[0232] (3) Scoring and grading standards (determine the dosage of the basic formula)

[0233] Mild Qi stagnation and brain stagnation: Total score 0-29 points → Use 0.6 times the dose of the basic formula;

[0234] Moderate Qi stagnation cerebral obstruction: Total score 30-59 points → Use the standard full dose of the basic formula;

[0235] Severe Qi stagnation and brain closure: Total score ≥ 60 points → Basic formula plus severe special enhancement program.

[0236] (4) Scoring and Judgment Rules for Four Major Subtypes with Concurrent Evidence (30 points for a single subtype)

[0237] Single syndrome determination: If the score of a single subtype is ≥20 points and the scores of other concurrent syndromes are <15 points, it is determined to be a single subtype and only the corresponding single group of added medicinal materials is matched.

[0238] Determination of complex syndrome: If the score of two or more concurrent syndromes is ≥15 points, it is determined to be a complex subtype. The added medicinal materials in each group are used simultaneously and the dosage remains unchanged.

[0239] Simple Qi stagnation diagnosis: All concurrent symptoms scored <15 points, no additional herbs were added, only the basic formula was used to soothe the liver and regulate Qi, open the orifices and promote Qi circulation, relieve depression and soothe the mind.

[0240] (5) Definition of the four subtypes

[0241] Liver Qi Stagnation and Brain Stagnation Type: Liver Qi stagnation and brain Qi stagnation manifest as a feeling of oppression in the brain, difficulty in thinking, and impaired mental function. Symptoms of brain fatigue worsen when the mood is low.

[0242] The type of restlessness due to stagnant heat: prolonged stagnation transforms into heat, and deficiency fire disturbs the orifices, manifesting as restlessness, irritability, numerous distracting thoughts, tangled thoughts, and disturbed sleep at night;

[0243] Qi stagnation and phlegm obstruction causing brain fog: Qi stagnation generates phlegm, and phlegm and Qi obstruct each other, manifested as a foggy and unclear mind, sluggish thinking, and easy drowsiness when using the brain;

[0244] Prolonged depression damages the spirit and weakens the brain: Long-term stagnation of Qi and depletion of the spirit and brain manifest as mental weakness, anxiety, timidity, inattention, and extremely low emotional tolerance.

[0245] 1. Significant improvement (visible effect)

[0246] Total score decreases by ≥20 points;

[0247] Level shift: Severe → Moderate / Moderate → Mild;

[0248] For example: Before treatment, the score was 65 (severe); after 30 days, it was 42 (moderate), a decrease of 23 points, indicating significant effectiveness.

[0249] 2. Effectively improves (effective)

[0250] The total score decreased by 10 to 19 points;

[0251] The level remains unchanged, but the score drops significantly, and the symptoms are noticeably alleviated.

[0252] For example: Before treatment, the score was 48 (moderate); after 30 days, it was 33 (moderate), a decrease of 15 points, indicating effectiveness.

[0253] 3. Slight improvement (minor effect)

[0254] The total score dropped by 3 to 9 points;

[0255] Only a small number of symptoms were relieved, and the signs of blood stasis did not change significantly;

[0256] 4. No improvement (ineffective)

[0257] The total score decreased by less than 3 points, or even increased; the symptoms and signs of cerebral stasis did not improve or even worsened.

[0258] Subtype score matching judgment (distinguishing between evidence of improvement)

[0259] (II) Effects and Analysis After One Month of Treatment

[0260] From March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, a group of individuals with blood stasis constitution who participated in brain sub-health conditioning were selected. Two participants who dropped out were excluded, leaving 165 participants. The analysis is as follows:

[0261] Efficacy records and analysis of the basic formula and the modified formula after one month of treatment

[0262] Total cases: 165

[0263] Original data table of therapeutic effects

[0264]

[0265] (III) Analysis

[0266] 1. Basic type

[0267] Using the basic formula, the overall effectiveness rate was 82.86%.

[0268] 2. Liver Qi Stagnation and Brain Stagnation Type

[0269] ① Using the basic formula: effective rate 18.75%; efficacy rate 31.25%; total efficacy rate 50%.

[0270] ② The modified formula group showed a significant efficacy of 44.44%; an effective rate of 33.33%; and a total effective rate of 77.78%.

[0271] Summary: The total effective rate and the significant effective rate both increased significantly when using the modified formula.

[0272] 3. Type of mental turmoil and restlessness

[0273] ① Using the basic formula: effective rate 23.08%; efficacy rate 23.08%; total efficacy rate 46.15%.

[0274] ② Using the modified formula: significant efficacy 38.46%; effective rate 38.46%; total effective rate 76.92%.

[0275] Summary: Using the modified formula significantly improved both the efficacy and the overall efficacy.

[0276] 4. Qi stagnation and phlegm obstruction causing brain fog

[0277] ① Using the basic formula: apparent efficiency 0; effective rate 37.5%; total effective rate 37.5%.

[0278] ② Using the modified formula: significant efficacy 33.33%; effective rate 33.33%; total effective rate 66.67%.

[0279] Summary: Using the modified formula significantly improved both the efficacy and the overall efficacy.

[0280] 5. Prolonged depression damaging the mind and causing brain weakness

[0281] ① Using the basic formula: apparent efficiency 0; effective rate 28.57%; total effective rate 28.57%.

[0282] ② Using the modified formula: significant efficacy 25%; effective rate 37.5%; total effective rate 62.5%.

[0283] Summary: Using the modified formula significantly improved both the efficacy and the overall efficacy.

[0284] 6. Mixed type (liver qi stagnation and brain stagnation + internal heat disturbing the mind and causing dryness of the brain)

[0285] ① Using the basic formula group: apparent efficiency 0; effective rate 20%; total effective rate 20%.

[0286] ② Using the modified formula: significant efficacy 27.27%; slight efficacy 36.36%; total effective rate 63.63%.

[0287] Summary: Using the modified formula significantly improved both the efficacy and the overall efficacy.

[0288] 7. Mixed type (liver qi stagnation and brain stagnation + qi stagnation and phlegm obstruction causing brain fog)

[0289] ① Using the basic formula: apparent efficiency 0; effective rate 12.5%; total effective rate 12.5%.

[0290] ② Using the modified formula: significant efficacy 22.22%; effective rate 33.33%; total effective rate 55.55%.

[0291] Summary: The use of the modified formula significantly improved both the efficacy and the overall efficacy.

[0292] (IV) Overall Summary

[0293] 1. The basic form can be used;

[0294] 2. For the Siyue type, it is better to use a flavored formula.

[0295] Each of the four subtypes of documents is worth 30 points, scored independently and without offsetting each other.

[0296] (v) Classification rules:

[0297] Single subtype: The score of a single subtype is ≥20 points, and the scores of the other three subtypes are all <15 points;

[0298] Complex subtype: Two or more subtypes with a score ≥15 points, multiple sets of added medicinal materials are used simultaneously;

[0299] Simple basic Qi stagnation: All four subtypes scored <15 points, using only the basic formula without any additional ingredients;

[0300] The total score (0–100 points) of the Qi stagnation formula in the previous text determines the dosage of the basic formula. The subtype score is only used to add or subtract medicinal materials.

[0301]

[0302] Supporting Implementation Rules (Digital Implementation Rules)

[0303] Scoring process: First, complete the basic total score (0-100 points) for Qi stagnation constitution and brain sub-health to determine the basic prescription dosage multiple, then score each of the 4 subtypes in turn and calculate the total score for each subtype;

[0304] Composite stacking rule: When any two or more subtypes score ≥15 points, all the corresponding subtype-specific added medicinal materials are stacked without reducing the dosage, so as to achieve a balanced combination of soothing the liver, clearing heat, resolving phlegm and nourishing the spirit.

[0305] Severe Adaptation Rules: For individuals with severe Qi stagnation who have a base total score of ≥60, first increase the amount of Buddha's Hand to 15g for basic enhancement, and then combine the subtype score to add corresponding flavorings.

[0306] Periodic retesting standard: After each 30-day treatment cycle, the basic total score plus the scores of the four subtypes are retested simultaneously. Based on the decrease in score, the dosage of the basic prescription is reduced and the corresponding subtype of added medicinal materials are removed.

[0307] In summary, this invention provides a medicinal and edible homologous composition, preparation method, and digital application system for brain health maintenance in individuals with qi stagnation constitution. Compared to traditional herbal brain-nourishing formulas, this composition abandons warming and greasy ingredients, can soothe the liver and relieve depression, and open the brain orifices without aggravating qi stagnation. It combines the dual effects of nourishing the brain and relieving depression, making it suitable for emotional-related brain fatigue rather than physical weakness-related brain fatigue. Compared to brain-kidney homologous patents, it does not focus on tonifying the kidney and promoting blood circulation, but rather on regulating qi. It contains no warming and drying ingredients such as turmeric and ginseng, and has a significant effect on improving anxiety, distracting thoughts, and mental suppression. It is suitable for high-pressure working professionals in modern times, rather than elderly people with kidney deficiency and forgetfulness. Compared to nutrient patents: It does not rely on exogenous neurotransmitters for intervention, but instead uses herbal qi-regulating mechanisms and prebiotic gut-brain interaction to fundamentally unblock brain qi, making relapse less likely after discontinuation of medication. It has no side effects such as nerve excitation or sleep disorders and is suitable for long-term maintenance. The entire system is quantifiable and replicable: the scoring and classification of medications are standardized, and chain health and wellness stores can implement it even with zero experience, unlike existing patents which have high professional thresholds and cannot be standardized for promotion. It is suitable for compliant mass production in multiple business formats: all raw materials are included in the national list of food and medicine homology, and can be used to make health foods, herbal teas, and health and wellness services, making its commercial applicability far exceed that of existing single-dosage form patents.

[0308] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0309] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of implementation methods of the present invention, and while the descriptions are 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 concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A medicinal and edible composition for brain health maintenance in individuals with qi stagnation constitution, characterized in that, It consists of the following raw materials in parts by weight: Buddha's Hand 3-15 parts, Citron 3-15 parts, Rose 3-15 parts, Turmeric 3-12 parts, Peach Kernel 2-12 parts, Peppermint 2-9 parts, Platycodon 3-12 parts, Poria 6-20 parts, Dioscorea 5-30 parts, Fried Jujube Kernel 3-20 parts, Goji Berry 6-20 parts, Walnut Kernel 5-18 parts, Mulberry 5-18 parts, Dried Tangerine Peel 3-16 parts, Amomum Villosum 1-9 parts, Lotus Leaf 3-16 parts, Ganoderma Lucidum 2-15 parts, Fructooligosaccharides 2-12 parts, Inulin 1-6 parts.

2. The method for preparing a medicinal and edible composition for brain health maintenance in individuals with qi stagnation constitution as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The process includes the following steps: raw material selection, low-temperature drying, low-temperature cell-wall breaking and pulverization, aseptic and precise proportioning, and molding processing. S1. Raw material selection: Screen raw materials and remove unqualified products that are moldy or infested by insects; S2. Low-temperature drying: The raw materials are placed in a low-temperature heating container at 45–55℃ for low-temperature drying. The final moisture content of the raw materials is ≤8%, which maximizes the retention of volatile oils, polysaccharides, and saponin active ingredients. S3. Low-temperature cell wall breaking and pulverization: The dried raw materials are put into a low-temperature ultra-micro cell wall breaking machine for cell wall breaking and pulverization, with the particle size set to 100-120 mesh. S4. Aseptic and precise proportioning: Weigh each group of pulverized raw materials precisely according to the specified weight parts, mix them evenly, and the mixing uniformity RSD ≤ 3%; S5. Molding and processing: Aseptic sealing and packaging are completed in a low-temperature environment to obtain the finished product.

3. The application of the medicinal and edible homologous composition for brain care in individuals with qi stagnation constitution as described in claim 1, characterized in that... The composition is prepared as a powder, tea substitute, solid beverage, granule, or paste for use in foods that address sub-optimal brain health.

4. A digital application system for brain health maintenance in individuals with Qi stagnation constitution as described in claim 1, characterized in that, include: Intelligent constitution identification module: The data acquisition terminal inputs the subject's scores in three dimensions: brainpower, physical body and sleep-emotional status, additional physical signs score and four subtype score. Combined with pulse and basic physiological data, it automatically calculates the total score, determines the level of Qi stagnation and the subtype, and generates a constitution baseline report. Formula dynamic optimization module: Based on grade and subtype, automatically match the corresponding dosage, added medicinal materials and administration plan; for compound subtypes, automatically add the corresponding added plan. Real-time effect monitoring module: Collects daily self-assessment symptom scores, mood, sleep, and mental state data from subjects, and combines them with physiological indicators such as heart rate variability and sleep structure collected by wearable devices to generate 7-day / 30-day dynamic effect curves and physical improvement scores; when the score does not decrease or symptoms worsen, an automatic warning is issued and suggestions for formula fine-tuning are given; after the treatment cycle ends, the total score is retested and the subsequent treatment plan is dynamically adjusted. Blockchain traceability and knowledge graph module: The origin of raw materials, purchase batches, test reports, and production and processing procedures are stored on the blockchain, and the data is tamper-proof; at the same time, a knowledge graph of "Qi stagnation symptoms - constitution score - herbal raw materials - efficacy targets" is built to support continuous formula iteration and raw material selection.

5. A digital application system for brain health maintenance in individuals with Qi stagnation constitution as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The system is equipped with a digital scoring system for Qi stagnation constitution and sub-health of the brain. The scoring system divides the subtypes into four types based on the subtype scoring results: liver stagnation and Qi stagnation with brain stagnation, stagnation and fire disturbing the mind and brain agitation, Qi stagnation and phlegm obstruction with brain clouding, and prolonged depression damaging the mind and brain weakness. Corresponding prescriptions are added with additional medicinal materials.

6. A digital application system for brain health maintenance in individuals with Qi stagnation constitution as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The modified formula for treating liver qi stagnation and brain stagnation includes: 3 parts perilla leaf and 3 parts bitter orange flower; The following ingredients were added to address the symptoms of restlessness and mental agitation caused by internal heat: 6 parts of Lophatherum gracile and 5 parts of Chrysanthemum morifolium. The formula for treating qi stagnation and phlegm obstruction affecting brain function is: 10 parts stir-fried coix seed and 8 parts red adzuki bean; The formula for treating mental weakness due to prolonged depression includes: 8 parts Astragalus membranaceus and 6 parts dried longan pulp.

7. A digital application system for brain health maintenance in individuals with Qi stagnation constitution as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The systematic review focused on individuals with severe qi stagnation, and the dosage of Buddha's Hand was uniformly adjusted to 15 servings.

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