A dampness-reducing and fat-reducing tea drink composition and tea drink bag

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of tea substitute, and particularly relates to a dampness-eliminating and fat-reducing tea drink composition and a tea drink bag, which are suitable for improving people with obesity, metabolic syndrome and related sub-health state caused by internal dampness. The fat-reducing tea drink composition comprises 4-6 parts of pericarpium citri reticulatae, 4-6 parts of hawthorn, 4-6 parts of poria cocos, 4-6 parts of cassia seed, 4-6 parts of raw coix seed, 4-6 parts of lotus leaf, 4-6 parts of lychee seed and 4-6 parts of red yeast. All the components of the application are homologous components of medicine and food, and the application strictly follows the principle of monarch, minister and assistant in traditional Chinese medicine. Pericarpium citri reticulatae regulates qi and invigorates the spleen, breaks dampness and turbidity, hawthorn eliminates fat, and poria cocos eliminates dampness. Cassia seed, lotus leaf and lychee seed eliminate dampness through multiple targets, and red yeast is introduced to reduce the toxicity of medicinal materials and regulate fat metabolism. The sour and sweet flavors of pericarpium citri reticulatae and hawthorn neutralize the bitter taste, so that the tea drink has strong palatability. The application solves the technical problems of the prior art, such as strong medicinal smell, poor taste, complex medicinal components, low long-term safety or poor compliance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of tea substitute technology, specifically relating to a tea composition and tea bag for removing dampness and reducing fat, suitable for people with obesity, metabolic syndrome and related sub-health conditions caused by internal dampness. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with changes in lifestyle and the Westernization of dietary structure, the incidence of obesity and related metabolic diseases (such as hyperlipidemia and fatty liver) has increased significantly. Among these, obesity caused by dampness and spleen deficiency accounts for a very high proportion. Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that such diseases are mostly related to "internal obstruction of phlegm and dampness," and need to be improved through conditioning by removing dampness and turbidity, strengthening the spleen and reducing fat. Current dampness-removing and fat-reducing products on the market have the following problems: ① Single ingredient: Most products rely on a single active ingredient (such as lotus leaf alkaloids and cassia seed anthraquinones), lacking multi-target synergistic effects, resulting in limited efficacy. ② Imbalanced formulation: Some compound preparations do not follow the TCM principle of "principal, assistant, adjuvant, and guide" formulation, leading to drug conflicts or side effects, such as diarrhea or spleen and stomach deficiency caused by long-term use. ③ Poor taste and convenience: Traditional decoctions are cumbersome to prepare, and some medicines are bitter and difficult to swallow, resulting in low user compliance. ④ Safety controversies: Some Western medicine fat-reducing products (such as orlistat) pose a risk of liver damage, while the abuse of chemical additives (such as laxatives) raises health concerns.

[0003] Existing technologies have also proposed some weight-loss teas. For example, CN109393118A discloses a white peony heat-clearing and weight-loss tea and its preparation method, which includes 35-45 parts of lily flower, 25-35 parts of euonymus, 10-20 parts of cassia seed, 10-20 parts of agastache, 10-20 parts of white peony, 20-30 parts of poria, 15-20 parts of lotus leaf, 10-20 parts of gardenia, 10-20 parts of forsythia, and 10-20 parts of hawthorn. However, it mainly uses heat-clearing herbs such as lily flower, euonymus, and gardenia. Although it contains poria and lotus leaf to remove dampness, the principal herb is not clearly identified to govern the whole formula, resulting in a dispersed effect. Its heat-clearing function is greater than its dampness-removing and weight-loss function.

[0004] For example, CN105707321A discloses a weight-loss tea containing 15-25 parts tea leaves, 10-15 parts black morning glory seeds, 10-15 parts white morning glory seeds, 3-5 parts cassia seeds, 8-10 parts alisma rhizome, 5-8 parts raw atractylodes rhizome, 8-10 parts kochia fruit, 10-20 parts hawthorn, 5-15 parts salvia miltiorrhiza, 4-8 parts mulberry, 3-6 parts lotus leaf, 3-5 parts eucommia bark, 10-15g rose petals, 8-10g g purple gromwell root, 3-5 parts wolfberry, 5-15 parts grape seed, and 5-10 parts honey. This formula relies on strong purgatives like black and white morning glory seeds, aiming for short-term drainage rather than long-term dampness removal, which can easily lead to electrolyte imbalance. The use of honey (high in sugar) may counteract the weight-loss effect; furthermore, the black and white morning glory seeds contain anthraquinone glycosides, which may cause melanosis coli with long-term use.

[0005] For example, CN108782858A describes a beauty and weight-loss tea, which is formulated from the following ingredients in parts by weight: 20 parts Eucommia ulmoides leaves, 9 parts Pu-erh tea, 9 parts lotus leaves, 9 parts chrysanthemum, 0.5 parts pearl powder, 9 parts lemon slices, 12 parts black sesame seeds, 9 parts Polygonum multiflorum, 9 parts Ganoderma lucidum, 9 parts wolfberries, 9 parts longan pulp, and 12 parts hawthorn. This formula focuses on beauty (pearl powder, black sesame seeds), with insufficient proportion of dampness-removing ingredients (Eucommia ulmoides leaves, lotus leaves), resulting in a weak weight-loss mechanism. Furthermore, Polygonum multiflorum (containing anthraquinones) and Ganoderma lucidum (potentially causing immune hyperactivity) pose a risk of liver damage.

[0006] In summary, existing dehumidifying and fat-reducing teas primarily use traditional Chinese medicine ingredients rather than a complete formula of food-grade medicinal materials. Furthermore, they contain a wide variety of medicinal herbs, have a strong medicinal flavor, and taste bitter, resulting in poor long-term adherence. Some of these herbs also have significant toxic side effects (containing strong purgatives or hepatotoxic components), making them unsuitable for long-term use and resulting in unsatisfactory dehumidifying and fat-reducing effects. Summary of the Invention

[0007] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0008] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea composition and tea bag, all of which are medicinal and edible ingredients, strictly following the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. It uses tangerine peel to regulate qi and strengthen the spleen, breaking up dampness and stagnation; hawthorn to reduce fat; poria to promote diuresis; cassia seed, lotus leaf, and lychee seed to remove dampness at multiple targets; and red yeast rice to reduce the toxicity of the medicinal materials and regulate lipid metabolism. The sweet and sour flavors of tangerine peel and hawthorn neutralize the bitterness, making the tea more palatable. This invention solves the technical problems of existing similar products, such as strong medicinal taste, poor taste, many and complex medicinal components, low long-term safety, or poor compliance.

[0009] (II) Technical Solution

[0010] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a tea composition for removing dampness and reducing fat, comprising: 4-6 parts by weight of dried tangerine peel, 4-6 parts by weight of hawthorn, 4-6 parts by weight of poria cocos, 4-6 parts by weight of cassia seed, 4-6 parts by weight of raw coix seed, 4-6 parts by weight of lotus leaf, 4-6 parts by weight of lychee seed, and 4-6 parts by weight of red yeast rice.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea composition comprises: 5 parts by weight of dried tangerine peel, 5 parts by weight of hawthorn, 5 parts by weight of poria cocos, 5 parts by weight of cassia seed, 5 parts by weight of raw coix seed, 5 parts by weight of lotus leaf, 5 parts by weight of lychee seed, and 5 parts by weight of red yeast rice.

[0012] Preferably, the dried tangerine peel is honey-processed dried tangerine peel; or, the hawthorn is charred hawthorn; or, the poria is bran-fried poria; or, the coix seed is fried coix seed; or, the lychee seed is salt-processed lychee seed.

[0013] Secondly, the present invention provides a dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea bag, comprising: a non-woven fabric tea bag and a composition contained within the non-woven fabric tea bag, wherein the composition comprises 4-6 parts by weight of dried tangerine peel, 4-6 parts by weight of hawthorn, 4-6 parts by weight of poria cocos, 4-6 parts by weight of cassia seed, 4-6 parts by weight of raw coix seed, 4-6 parts by weight of lotus leaf, 4-6 parts by weight of lychee seed, and 4-6 parts by weight of red yeast rice.

[0014] Preferably, the composition in the non-woven tea bag consists of 5g of dried tangerine peel, 5g of hawthorn, 5g of poria cocos, 5g of cassia seed, 5g of coix seed, 5g of lotus leaf, 5g of lychee seed and 5g of red yeast rice.

[0015] Preferably, the dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea bag is 40g / bag.

[0016] Preferably, the dried tangerine peel is honey-processed dried tangerine peel; or, the hawthorn is charred hawthorn; or, the poria is bran-fried poria; or, the coix seed is fried coix seed; or, the lychee seed is salt-processed lychee seed.

[0017] Preferably, the composition is encapsulated in a nonwoven tea bag in the form of an ultrafine powder.

[0018] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0019] This invention relates to a dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea composition, whose formula is entirely based on medicinal and edible ingredients, strictly adhering to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine's "principal, assistant, adjuvant, and guide" approach. Among these, dried tangerine peel (Chenpi) regulates qi and strengthens the spleen, effectively resolving dampness and stagnation; hawthorn has fat-reducing effects; poria helps to eliminate dampness; and cassia seed, lotus leaf, and lychee seed target dampness on multiple levels. Furthermore, red yeast rice is specially introduced to directly regulate lipid metabolism. The sweet and sour flavors of dried tangerine peel and hawthorn naturally neutralize any bitterness that may be imparted by other ingredients, thus eliminating the need for any artificial additives. The tea is presented in tea bags, which are not only convenient to use but also have a pleasant taste, greatly increasing user acceptance. This solves the technical problems commonly found in similar products on the market, such as strong medicinal taste, poor palatability, complex medicinal ingredients, and low safety and compliance with long-term use.

[0020] Based on the traditional Chinese medicine theory of "phlegm-dampness leading to obesity," this invention proposes a tea composition with multi-dimensional synergistic effects, the innovation of which includes:

[0021] (1) Scientific Combination: This invention uses tangerine peel as the principal ingredient, responsible for its pungent and aromatic properties, regulating qi and strengthening the spleen, and resolving dampness and stagnation, serving as the core guiding principle for the overall efficacy of the formula. Hawthorn and Poria are used as assistant ingredients; hawthorn promotes digestion, eliminates stagnation, and lowers lipids; Poria strengthens the spleen and promotes diuresis, and the two work synergistically to enhance the effects of removing dampness and reducing lipids. Cassia seed, raw coix seed, lotus leaf, and litchi seed are used as adjuvant ingredients; cassia seed moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movements, raw coix seed eliminates dampness and reduces swelling, lotus leaf clears the mind and lowers turbidity, and litchi seed regulates qi and disperses stagnation, all four resolving damp-heat stagnation through different pathways. Red yeast rice is used as the guiding ingredient; red yeast rice provides a natural source of statins (monacolin K), directly inhibiting cholesterol synthesis, serving as a key bridge between modern pharmacology and traditional Chinese medicine theory.

[0022] (2) The composition is simple, with only eight medicinal and food homologous ingredients, no chemical additives, and strictly follows the principle of monarch, minister, assistant and guide. It has the dual core of removing dampness and reducing fat, avoiding the waste of ingredients or antagonism of efficacy caused by the "disparity in the proportion of monarch and minister" in traditional compound prescriptions. It has almost no bitter taste, the medicinal taste is light, and the sweet and sour taste of tangerine peel and hawthorn balances the bitterness, with a natural sweet and sour flavor. It can be brewed and drunk immediately without decoction, which improves user experience and long-term compliance. The composition does not contain drastic drugs and hepatotoxic ingredients, so it is safe for long-term use. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To better explain and facilitate understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0024] This invention provides a tea composition for removing dampness and reducing fat, comprising: 4-6 parts by weight of dried tangerine peel, 4-6 parts by weight of hawthorn, 4-6 parts by weight of poria cocos, 4-6 parts by weight of cassia seed, 4-6 parts by weight of raw coix seed, 4-6 parts by weight of lotus leaf, 4-6 parts by weight of lychee seed, and 4-6 parts by weight of red yeast rice.

[0025] In this formula, dried tangerine peel is the principal ingredient, hawthorn and poria are the assistant ingredients, cassia seed, raw coix seed, lotus leaf, and lychee seed are the adjuvant ingredients, and red yeast rice is the guiding ingredient. Dried tangerine peel primarily functions to regulate qi and strengthen the spleen, as well as to dry dampness and resolve phlegm. It promotes the digestive function of the spleen and stomach, helping to clear dampness and stagnation in the body. Hawthorn is known for its digestive, lipid-lowering, and weight-loss effects, making it particularly suitable for improving indigestion and reducing body fat accumulation. Poria has diuretic, dampness-removing, spleen-strengthening, and calming effects, helping the body eliminate excess water and reduce edema, while also benefiting the spleen and stomach. Cassia seed has liver-clearing and vision-improving, bowel-regulating effects, and is often used as an adjunct treatment for constipation and regulating damp-heat in the body. Raw coix seed excels at diuresis, dampness-removing, spleen-strengthening, and diarrhea-stopping effects, showing significant effects in removing dampness and improving diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency. Lotus leaf can promote the upward movement of clear yang, cool the blood and stop bleeding, and also has certain weight-loss effects, helping to clear damp-heat from the body. Traditionally, lychee seeds are used to promote qi circulation, dispel stagnation, and relieve pain, and can be used to treat stomach pain, hernia pain, etc. In this invention, they are mainly used to eliminate dampness in the body, and in synergy with dried tangerine peel, they can lower blood sugar and liver glycogen levels. Red yeast rice contains natural statins, which can directly regulate lipid metabolism and lower blood lipid levels, making it an important ingredient for weight loss. The sweet and sour taste of dried tangerine peel and hawthorn can neutralize the bitterness of other ingredients such as cassia seed and lotus leaf, making the tea more palatable. Poria cocos and raw coix seed work together to promote diuresis and eliminate dampness, enhancing the dampness-removing effect; both can also assist the spleen and stomach, further supporting the spleen-strengthening effect of dried tangerine peel. Cassia seed and lotus leaf both help to clear damp heat in the body, and their combination can more effectively regulate the damp heat balance in the body. Red yeast rice directly regulates lipid metabolism, and together with other ingredients, it comprehensively regulates the body from different angles (such as promoting digestion, diuresis and dampness removal), achieving a better effect of removing dampness and reducing fat. These ingredients work together not only to target the goals of removing dampness and reducing fat, but also to improve the overall efficacy and safety through their synergistic effect.

[0026] This invention's tea composition is designed based on the metabolic characteristics of "phlegm-dampness constitution," suitable for obesity caused by dampness and spleen deficiency. It focuses on addressing "phlegm-dampness leading to obesity," emphasizing both dampness removal (tangerine peel, poria, and coix seed) and fat reduction (red yeast rice, hawthorn, and lotus leaf), aligning with the traditional Chinese medicine theory of "treating both the root cause and the symptoms." Red yeast rice (natural monacolin K) is introduced into the traditional Chinese medicine formula to reduce cholesterol synthesis, synergistically enhancing efficacy. The combination of red yeast rice, hawthorn, and lotus leaf lowers lipids through multiple pathways with a clear pharmacological mechanism. All ingredients are food-grade medicinal materials (such as tangerine peel, hawthorn, and coix seed), with no chemical additives. The raw materials are readily available and low-cost, ensuring high safety for long-term use. The tea has a mild, pleasant taste, high acceptance, and a naturally sweet and sour flavor; it can be brewed and consumed immediately without decoction.

[0027] The processing method of each medicinal material in the dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea composition of the present invention is as follows:

[0028] Dried tangerine peel: After removing impurities, wash it clean, then cut it into strips and dry it in the sun; or make it into honey-fried dried tangerine peel: that is, stir-fry it with honey to enhance its effect of regulating qi and strengthening the spleen.

[0029] Hawthorn: After harvesting, remove the pits and slice, then sun-dry; or make charred hawthorn: enhance its digestive and relieving effects by frying until the surface is slightly charred.

[0030] Poria cocos: After peeling, cut into cubes or thin slices and air dry; or stir-fry with wheat bran: that is, stir-fry in wheat bran to enhance its function of strengthening the spleen and stomach.

[0031] Cassia seeds: Stir-fry until slightly yellow to reduce their cold nature and better exert their effects of clearing the liver and improving eyesight, as well as moisturizing the intestines and relieving constipation.

[0032] Raw Job's tears: can be used directly after sun-drying, or roasted Job's tears: roast Job's tears until the surface is slightly yellow to enhance the effect of removing dampness.

[0033] Lotus leaves: After picking fresh lotus leaves, wash them clean, then sun-dry or dry them at low temperature, or chop the lotus leaves and then dry them so that the active ingredients can be released when decocting.

[0034] Lychee seeds: Remove the pulp, then sun-dry or oven-dry the seeds; or salt-roast (mix with salt water and then stir-fry until dry) to help promote qi circulation, disperse stagnation, warm the kidneys, and relieve pain. Lychee seeds rarely appear in classic TCM formulas for dispelling dampness (such as Wu Ling San and Shen Ling Bai Zhu San) or for reducing fat (such as Fang Feng Tong Sheng San). Their core effects are promoting qi circulation, dispelling stagnation, dispelling cold, and relieving pain. They are more often used to treat hernia, dysmenorrhea, or cold pain in the stomach. Their application reflects the expansion of the TCM concept of "treating different diseases with the same method," shifting from qi stagnation and pain to dampness obstructing qi. In this invention, they are mainly used to eliminate dampness in the body.

[0035] Red yeast rice is a dried granule or powder made from rice fermented with specific molds. It does not require any additional processing steps and can be used directly in the formula.

[0036] The following description is based on preferred embodiments of the present invention.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] This embodiment provides a dehumidifying and slimming tea bag, comprising a non-woven fabric tea bag and a composition contained within the non-woven fabric tea bag. The composition consists of 5g of dried tangerine peel, 5g of hawthorn, 5g of poria cocos, 5g of cassia seed, 5g of coix seed, 5g of lotus leaf, 5g of lychee seed, and 5g of red yeast rice. The dried tangerine peel, hawthorn, poria cocos, cassia seed, coix seed, lotus leaf, and lychee seed are mixed and subjected to airflow ultrafine pulverization to obtain ultrafine powder with a particle size of 1-75μm (of which 10-50μm ≥60%). The ultrafine powder is then encapsulated in a non-woven fabric tea bag, the micropores of which prevent the ultrafine powder from spilling out. The tea bag is 40g / bag.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] This embodiment provides a dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea bag, comprising a non-woven fabric tea bag and a composition contained within the non-woven fabric tea bag. The composition consists of 5g of honey-fried tangerine peel, 5g of charred hawthorn, 5g of bran-fried poria cocos, 5g of cassia seed, 5g of fried coix seed, 5g of lotus leaf, 5g of salt-fried lychee seed, and 5g of red yeast rice. The honey-fried tangerine peel, charred hawthorn, bran-fried poria cocos, cassia seed, fried coix seed, lotus leaf, and salt-fried lychee seed are mixed and subjected to airflow ultra-fine pulverization to obtain ultra-fine powder with a particle size of 1-75μm (of which 10-50μm ≥60%). The ultra-fine powder is then encapsulated in a non-woven fabric tea bag, the micropores of which prevent the ultra-fine powder from spilling out. The tea bag is 40g / bag.

[0041] Comparative Example 1

[0042] This comparative example is based on Example 1 but without the lychee seed. All other components are the same as in Example 1, resulting in tea bags packaged in 36g / bag sizes.

[0043] Example 3

[0044] This embodiment evaluates the effects of the above-mentioned tea bags on removing dampness and reducing fat.

[0045] This study established a rat model of dampness-induced obesity by feeding the rats with a high-fat diet and inducing a high-humidity factor. After intervention with the composition of this invention and the comparative composition, the rats in each example group and the comparative group were observed for their body shape, fur, activity, and other dampness-removing evaluation indicators, as well as their body weight and fat body ratio as fat-reducing evaluation indicators, to verify that the composition of this invention has the effect of removing dampness and reducing fat.

[0046] 1. Test substances: tea bags from Examples 1 to 2 and Comparative Example 1.

[0047] 2. Animal Grouping: Fifty rats with an average weight of 200g were acclimatized for one week and then randomly divided into 5 groups of 10 rats each using a random number method. The 5 groups were: healthy control group, model control group, Example 1 group, Example 2 group, and Comparative Example 1 group. The weight of rats in each group ranged from 190-205g, and the average weight of each group was 200g ± 2g, ensuring the comparability of experimental results.

[0048] 3. Experimental Design

[0049] Healthy control group: The temperature inside the rat enclosure was 25-30℃, and the humidity was 50%-60%.

[0050] Model control group, example group, and comparative group: The rats were kept in an enclosure at a temperature of 25-30℃ and a humidity of 90%-100%. Except for the healthy control group, which was given a normal diet, all other groups were fed a high-fat diet for 12 days. Afterwards, the example and comparative groups were given the corresponding tea bag infusion for 28 consecutive days. The healthy and model control groups were given the same volume of deionized water by gavage. During the drug administration period, all groups were fed normal diet and water. The experimental period was 40 days in total.

[0051] The tea bags from Examples 1-2 and Comparative Example 1 were brewed with 200 mL of boiling water at 80°C, left to steep naturally for 4 hours, and then cooled. Each rat was given 5 mL of the tea bags by gavage twice a day, morning and evening.

[0052] 4. Observation indicators: (1) General status: Observe and record the changes in appearance and behavior of each group of rats in the modeling process, such as hair color, behavior, body weight, and stool. (2) Body weight: Weigh the rats once before the start of the experiment and once after the end of the experiment. (3) Fat-to-body ratio: Fast for 16 hours before the end of the experiment, remove the fat (testes and perirenal fat pads) from the abdomen, weigh it, and calculate the body fat / final body weight ratio.

[0053] 5. Results

[0054] (1) Visual observation of the rats: After modeling, the rats were obese, had greasy fur, withered and dull fur, loose stools, slowed down, were lethargic and curled up, and had significantly reduced activity. After being given the compositions of the examples and the comparative examples, the above symptoms of the rats disappeared and the number of activities increased.

[0055] (2) Weight changes

[0056] Table 1: Changes in rat body weight ( n=10)

[0057]

[0058] Note: Compared with the healthy control group, ##P<0.01; compared with the model control group, **P<0.01, *P<0.05.

[0059] As shown in Table 1, the healthy control group rats experienced slow weight gain after 40 days of feeding with a normal diet, which is within the normal range. However, the other groups, fed a high-fat diet for 12 days, showed significant weight gain in the mice. Even after switching to a normal diet for the following 28 days, the mice in the model control group still maintained their maximum weight. This indicates that the excessive weight induced by a high-fat diet is difficult to reverse and return to a healthy weight on its own. In contrast, groups 1 and 2, treated with the infusion of a dehumidifying and weight-reducing tea bag by gavage for 28 days in conjunction with a normal diet, showed that the rats' weights approached those of the healthy control group. This demonstrates that the tea bags from Examples 1 and 2 have a good weight-reducing effect.

[0060] (3) Body fat percentage

[0061] Table 2: Changes in fat weight and fat-body ratio in rats ( n=10)

[0062] Group Final body weight (g) Endpoint: Body fat weight (g) Fat body percentage healthy control group 277.64 7.25 2.61 Model control group 368.26 14.32 3.89 Example 1 Group 312.33 8.78 2.81 Example 2 group 293.67 8.08 2.75 Comparative Example 1 334.16 10.39 3.11

[0063] Table 2 shows that the healthy control group rats had a low fat body ratio after being fed a normal diet for 40 days. However, after being fed a high-fat diet for 12 days, even after switching to a normal diet for the next 28 days, the mice in the model control group still had the highest fat body ratio. This indicates that the high fat body ratio induced by a high-fat diet is difficult to restore to a healthy range by changing the diet. In Examples 1 and 2, the rats were treated with the infusion of a dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea bag by gavage for 28 days, supplemented with a normal diet. This allowed the fat body ratio of obese rats induced by the 12-day high-fat diet to gradually approach that of healthy rats. Example 2 showed a better fat-reducing effect on the rats induced by the high-fat diet, followed by Example 1. Comparative Example 1 also showed a good fat-reducing effect, but not as good as Examples 1 and 2. This indicates that the tea bag and its components work together to exert a significant fat-reducing effect.

[0064] Example 4

[0065] Thirty 8-month-old male C57BL / 6 mice were purchased, and an MAFLD animal model was constructed as follows: C57BL / 6 mice were fed a diet containing 60% fat (D12492 formula) plus 30% fructose water for 12 weeks to induce fatty liver, accelerate insulin resistance, and induce hepatocyte ballooning degeneration. An obesity model was considered successfully constructed when the body weight increased by ≥20% (vs. control group), Oil Red O staining quantitatively showed a liver area greater than 5%, a NAS score ≥4 (hepatocyte ballooning degeneration, lobular inflammation), MDA level >2 nmol / mg protein, and SOD activity decreased by 30%. Thirteen MAFLD mouse models were ultimately obtained.

[0066] In the following period, the mice were fed the soaking water from Example 1 instead of their usual drinking water, and their high-fat diet was replaced with their usual low-fat diet for two consecutive weeks. The changes in various indicators of the mice are shown in Table 3.

[0067] Table 3

[0068] variable Before treatment (n=13) After treatment (n=13) P ALT 22.90(18.90,36.10) 19.65(15.58,28.00) 0.046 AST 21.10(17.50,26.45) 17.65(15.70,23.82) 0.048 TBIL 13.30(10.75,18.10) 11.55(9.07,15.92) 0.228 TC 4.42(3.92,5.33) 4.40(3.93,4.91) 0.951 TG 1.52(0.82,2.25) 1.32(0.86,1.74) 0.450 HDL-C 1.16(1.03,1.36) 1.17(1.00,1.33) 1.000 LDL-C 2.81(2.22,3.40) 2.79(2.22,3.55) 0.820

[0069] As shown in Table 3, liver function and blood lipids improved in MAFLD mice after two weeks of treatment. The therapeutic levels of ALT (22.9 vs 19.65, P = 0.046) and AST (21.10 vs 17.65, P = 0.048), which reflect liver inflammation metabolism, significantly decreased, with statistically significant differences before and after treatment. More importantly, blood lipid-related indicators TC (4.42 vs 4.40, P = 0.951), TG (1.52 vs 1.32, P = 0.450), HDL-C (1.16 vs 1.17, P = 1.000), and LDL-C (2.81 vs 2.79, P = 0.820) showed some improvement after two weeks of treatment, demonstrating that the dehumidifying and lipid-reducing tea pack of this invention has a certain effect on reducing liver inflammation and blood lipids in MAFLD patients.

[0070] This invention uses eight ingredients that are both food and medicine, formulated according to the principles of monarch, minister, assistant, and guide in the preparation of a tea bag. Compared with pure Chinese medicine preparations, the tea bag of this invention has a mild medicinal taste and a sweet and sour flavor, making it easier to accept. It is also very safe for long-term use. People who want to lose weight can add it to their water cup every day to achieve weight loss in a subtle way and improve obesity caused by internal dampness and related sub-health conditions.

[0071] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features. These modifications or substitutions, or combinations of technical features in the above embodiments that do not conflict with each other, can be made in accordance with the manner described in the embodiments. These modifications, substitutions or combinations do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea composition, characterized in that, It includes: 4-6 parts by weight of dried tangerine peel, 4-6 parts by weight of hawthorn, 4-6 parts by weight of poria cocos, 4-6 parts by weight of cassia seed, 4-6 parts by weight of raw coix seed, 4-6 parts by weight of lotus leaf, 4-6 parts by weight of lychee seed, and 4-6 parts by weight of red yeast rice.

2. The dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea composition according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea composition includes: 5 parts by weight of dried tangerine peel, 5 parts by weight of hawthorn, 5 parts by weight of poria cocos, 5 parts by weight of cassia seed, 5 parts by weight of raw coix seed, 5 parts by weight of lotus leaf, 5 parts by weight of lychee seed, and 5 parts by weight of red yeast rice.

3. The dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea composition according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tangerine peel is honey-processed tangerine peel; or, the hawthorn is charred hawthorn; or, the poria is bran-fried poria; or, the coix seed is fried coix seed; or, the lychee seed is salt-processed lychee seed.

4. A tea bag for removing dampness and reducing fat, characterized in that, It includes: a non-woven tea bag and a composition contained in the non-woven tea bag, the composition comprising 4-6 parts by weight of dried tangerine peel, 4-6 parts by weight of hawthorn, 4-6 parts by weight of poria cocos, 4-6 parts by weight of cassia seed, 4-6 parts by weight of raw coix seed, 4-6 parts by weight of lotus leaf, 4-6 parts by weight of lychee seed, and 4-6 parts by weight of red yeast rice.

5. The dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea bag according to claim 4, characterized in that, The composition in the non-woven tea bag consists of 5g of dried tangerine peel, 5g of hawthorn, 5g of poria cocos, 5g of cassia seed, 5g of coix seed, 5g of lotus leaf, 5g of lychee seed and 5g of red yeast rice.

6. The dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea bag according to claim 4, characterized in that, The specifications of the dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea bag are 40g / bag.

7. The dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea bag according to claim 4, characterized in that, The tangerine peel is honey-processed tangerine peel; or, the hawthorn is charred hawthorn; or, the poria is bran-fried poria; or, the coix seed is fried coix seed; or, the lychee seed is salt-processed lychee seed.

8. The dehumidifying and fat-reducing tea bag according to claim 4, characterized in that, The composition is encapsulated in a non-woven tea bag in the form of an ultrafine powder.

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