A native herbal purple rice health-care bead string and a combined fragrance processing method thereof

Abstract

This invention discloses a health-preserving bead string made from raw purple rice and its blending and processing method. The bead string is composed of several beads strung together. The beads are made solely from the amylopectin in the dried pulp of ancient glutinous purple rice, and are made from 27 ingredients including dried purple rice pulp, agarwood, sandalwood, mugwort, Senecio scandens, lychee grass, Smilax china, aged lime, and Litsea cubeba oil, in proportion to their weight. The amylopectin and aged lime undergo biomineralization to form a dense, crystalline mineralized protective layer, with mugwort serving as a transdermal drug delivery agent. The processing method includes, in sequence, initial processing of the herbs, refining the purple rice into pulp, blending and pounding the incense, shaping and drilling the beads, sealing and mineralizing with cedar wood, polishing and finishing the pulp, and stringing. This invention uses whole grain pulp as a binder and does not use chemical additives. The beads tend to be dense and hardened, which is beneficial for resistance to mold and cracking and long-term preservation. Furthermore, the herbal components can be slowly released layer by layer by the body's temperature and penetrate the meridians through the skin, achieving non-invasive herbal health preservation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of herbal health-preserving ornaments processing technology, specifically referring to a raw herbal purple rice health-preserving bead string and its fragrance processing method. Background Technology

[0002] The craft of making fragrant beads and pendants from the pulp of grains such as glutinous rice and millet has a long history in my country. It involves the application of various herbs according to traditional Chinese medicine principles, using the grain pulp as a natural binding agent. When worn, the beads are absorbed through the body's warmth. This technique was later introduced to Dehua in southern Fujian through trade, where it combined local grain cultivation with wild mountain herbal resources, gradually forming the folk handicraft of grain-based bead making in southern Fujian.

[0003] Since modern times, impacted by industrialized raw materials, the ancient methods of using natural grain pulp as glue and native mountain herbs as medicine have gradually simplified. Most incense beads and medicinal beads on the market are now made by bonding wood powder, chemical resins, and industrial glues. Existing incense beads and medicinal beads generally suffer from the following shortcomings:

[0004] Existing products are mostly made of wood flour, chemical resins, and industrial glue, abandoning the ancient method of using whole grains as the base and introducing chemical adhesives and synthetic additives. This deviates from the traditional method of blending incense and making beads from whole grains, which uses natural grains as the binder. Conventional medicinal beads mostly use artificially grown herbs from lowland areas, lacking authentic herbs from high-altitude native forests, resulting in a relatively weak foundation of herbal active substances. Traditional whole grain medicinal beads are limited by the inherent characteristics of grain starch, making them susceptible to moisture, mold, insect infestation, and cracking. They can usually only be preserved for a few years, making it difficult to meet the requirements for long-term collection and inheritance. Ordinary incense beads mainly rely on the surface to release fragrance, lacking a transdermal drug delivery design. Herbal ingredients cannot penetrate the skin and meridians, making it difficult to fully realize the health benefits of wearing beads as medicine.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a type of original herbal purple rice health bead string and its fragrance processing method that uses natural grain pulp as the sole binding material, does not use chemical adhesives, can improve the beads' resistance to mold and cracking, and has transdermal slow-release health benefits. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In response to the above-mentioned deficiencies of existing incense beads and medicinal beads, this invention provides a string of original herbal purple rice health-preserving beads made from grains using ancient methods, with dense and durable beads that have transdermal slow-release health benefits, as well as a method for blending and processing them with incense.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: This solution proposes a health-preserving beaded string of native herbal purple rice, which is composed of several beads strung together. The beads are made from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 63-68 parts of dried powder of ancient glutinous purple rice pulp, 2.8-3.3 parts of agarwood, 1.6-2.1 parts of sandalwood, 0.3-0.45 parts of natural borneol, 2.2-2.8 parts of sandalwood, 1.3-1.7 parts of benzoin, 4.5-5.5 parts of mugwort, 4.0-5.0 parts of mulberry leaves, 3.6-4.6 parts of Phyllanthus urinaria, 3.2-4.0 parts of wild licorice, 3.3-4.2 parts of Achyranthes bidentata, 3.0-3.9 parts of Senecio scandens, 2.9-3.8 parts of lychee grass, 3.1-3.9 parts of Smilax china, and pine needles. 2.2–3.0 parts, pine pollen 1.8–2.5 parts, sweet potato leaves 3.8–4.8 parts, pumpkin leaves 2.8–3.7 parts, Poria cocos 3.2–3.9 parts, jujube seed 2.3–3.0 parts, patchouli 2.2–2.9 parts, angelica dahurica 1.8–2.4 parts, albizia bark 1.9–2.3 parts, honeysuckle 1.8–2.3 parts, dried ginger 1.3–1.7 parts, aged lime 1.5–1.9 parts, and litsea cubeba oil 0.18–0.28 parts; the raw glutinous ancient purple rice pulp powder is rich in amylopectin, which is the only binding substrate of the beads. The amylopectin and the aged lime form a dense crystalline mineralized protective layer through biomineralization. The beads do not contain chemical adhesives or industrial synthetic additives.

[0008] Furthermore, the mineralized protective layer makes the beads denser and harder, locking in the herbal active ingredients, which is beneficial for the long-term retention of the herbal active ingredients.

[0009] Furthermore, the mugwort leaves, mulberry leaves, Phyllanthus urinaria, wild licorice, Achyranthes bidentata, Senecio scandens, Lychee grass, Smilax china, pine needles, sweet potato leaves, and pumpkin leaves are all harvested from native mountain forests above 1000 meters in altitude, harvested manually on time, and then naturally air-dried and stone-ground through a 180-mesh sieve; the preserved glutinous ancient variety purple rice pulp powder is made by boiling and concentrating the original pulp of non-hybridized glutinous ancient variety purple rice.

[0010] Furthermore, using the mugwort leaves as a transdermal drug delivery agent, when the bead is worn on the wrist, the herbal active ingredients are released layer by layer by the body temperature and penetrate into the meridians through the skin.

[0011] Furthermore, the bead is a round bead, and the bead has three diameters: 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm. The beads in the same string have the same diameter. The bead has a hole in the center for threading the cord. The surface of the bead is polished with cotton cloth to form a purplish-brown patina layer. Several beads are strung together through the hole to form a string.

[0012] Furthermore, as an optional component, the raw materials also include 2.7 to 3.6 parts of tiger dung gourd seedlings, which are the tender stems and leaves of wild cucurbitaceous plants harvested from mountain forests above 1000 meters altitude in Dehua County. They are a commonly used health-preserving herb in Dehua.

[0013] This invention also provides a method for processing the above-mentioned native herbal purple rice health-preserving beads into a blended fragrance, comprising the following steps:

[0014] Step 1: Initial processing of herbs. The medicinal plants are harvested by hand on time, diseased plants and residual leaves are removed, and the plants are naturally dried in the shade to dehydrate. They are then ground by hand with a stone mill and sieved to obtain various medicinal powders.

[0015] Step 2: Purple rice syrup preparation. The ancient variety of glutinous purple rice is soaked in spring water at room temperature and then simmered over low heat in several batches. The rice residue is repeatedly crushed, filtered out, and concentrated to obtain purple rice collagen syrup. It is then sealed and naturally fermented to saccharify and thicken the syrup.

[0016] Step 3: Mix the incense and pound the mud. Mix the various medicinal powders obtained in Step 1 according to the formula ratio. Add the warm purple rice collagen paste obtained in Step 2 in batches. Continue to pound by hand. Then add a small amount of dried ginger powder, aged lime and Litsea cubeba oil in batches. Knead until the mud is firm and not sticky. Seal and store in a cellar to let the mud mature.

[0017] Step 4: Rolling and shaping the beads. Roll the prepared medicinal mud into round beads by hand and punch a hole in the center to obtain a semi-finished bead. Place it in a cool, dark place to air dry naturally.

[0018] Step 5: Herbal mineralization and preservation. The semi-finished beads that have been initially air-dried are transferred into a sealed cedar wood bead-growing box lined with native dried herbs for constant temperature and airtight preservation. This allows the starch contained in the purple rice and the aged lime to slowly mineralize and crystallize, and the semi-finished beads to become dense and hardened.

[0019] Step 6: Polishing, conditioning, and stringing. The semi-finished beads are repeatedly polished by hand using natural pure cotton cloth. They are then left to stand at room temperature to form a patina before being strung together to create a string of original herbal purple rice health beads.

[0020] Preferably, in step 1, the stone mill hand grinding is passed through an 180-mesh sieve; in step 2, the room temperature soaking time is 12 hours, the simmering time over a low flame in several stages is more than 3.5 hours, and the sealed natural fermentation is room temperature earthenware jar sealed fermentation for 24 hours; in step 3, the hand pounding time is more than 50 minutes, and the sealed cellar aging of the mud is placed in an earthenware jar and sealed for 72 hours.

[0021] Preferably, in step 4, three sizes of beads with diameters of 8mm, 10mm and 12mm are hand-rolled. The natural initial air-drying time is 3 days, and no sun exposure or machine drying is carried out during the initial air-drying process.

[0022] Preferably, the native dried herbs placed in the cedar wood sealed pearl culture box in step 5 are collected from the native forests of Daiyun Mountain, and the constant temperature sealed culture temperature is 22℃ and the culture time is 30 days.

[0023] This invention also provides a health-preserving beaded string made of raw herbal purple rice, which is obtained by processing using the above-mentioned blending and processing method for raw herbal purple rice health-preserving beads.

[0024] The beneficial effects achieved by the present invention using the above technical solution are as follows:

[0025] 1. Using the branched-chain starch of the original glutinous purple rice pulp powder as the sole binding material, no chemical adhesives or industrial synthetic additives are used throughout the process. This method, which returns to the ancient method of using grains as the binding agent, helps to avoid the irritation and odor caused by chemical auxiliary materials. In addition, the original purple rice pulp itself has natural antibacterial and aroma-locking properties.

[0026] 2. The beads are formed by the biomineralization of amylopectin and aged lime to form a dense mineral protective layer, which makes the beads dense and hard, which helps to block external moisture, inhibit insect infestation and cracking. The design goal is that the beads are durable and can be preserved for generations. This long-term durability still needs to be verified by natural aging.

[0027] 3. Select authentic herbs from native mountain forests and combine them according to the principles of monarch, minister, assistant and guide. Use mugwort as a transdermal drug delivery guide. When the beads are worn, they are slowly released layer by layer by the body temperature and penetrate into the meridians through the skin, which is conducive to achieving the effect of herbal health preservation that is portable and non-invasive.

[0028] 4. The process involves hand-grinding with a stone mill to retain the volatile oils and natural minerals of the herbs. The clay is then manually pounded and mixed with earthenware jars for aging to release the stress within the clay body. Finally, it is sealed and mineralized with cedar wood and herbs, which helps to reduce cracking of the beads later and stabilize the quality of each batch.

[0029] 5. The beads are hand-polished with cotton cloth to form a warm, natural purplish-brown patina, and are available in various sizes, combining the attributes of personal health ornaments with the texture of antique collectibles. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solution of the present invention will be fully described below with reference to specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that the following embodiments are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention; equivalent substitutions and conventional parameter adjustments made by those skilled in the art based on the essential technical solution of the present invention all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the operating conditions in the embodiments all adopt conventional processes for traditional Chinese medicine manufacturing, and the raw materials used are all Chinese medicinal materials listed in the pharmacopoeia.

[0031] The processing method for blending and processing raw herbal purple rice health-preserving beads includes the following steps:

[0032] Step 1: Initial processing of herbs

[0033] Various medicinal plants are harvested from the pristine forests above 1000 meters in the Daiyun Mountains of Dehua. Harvesting is done manually according to the season, and after removing diseased plants and damaged leaves, the plants are naturally air-dried and dehydrated. They are then manually ground using a traditional stone mill and sieved through a 180-mesh sieve to obtain various medicinal powders. Using a low-speed stone mill instead of high-temperature machine grinding helps retain the volatile oils and natural mineral components of the herbs. The origins and medicinal parts of each raw material are as follows:

[0034] Agarwood is made from the resinous wood of trees belonging to the genus Aquilaria in the family Thymelaeaceae.

[0035] Sandalwood is made from the dried heartwood of sandalwood (Santalum album).

[0036] Natural borneol is dextrorotatory borneol.

[0037] Benzoin is made from the dried resin of the white-flowered tree, a plant in the benzoinaceae family.

[0038] Artemisia argyi Lévl. et Vant., a plant in the Asteraceae family, are dried leaves.

[0039] Mulberry leaves are the dried leaves of the mulberry tree (Morus alba L.), a plant belonging to the Moraceae family.

[0040] Senecio scandens refers to the dried aerial parts of the plant Senecio scandens Buch.-Ham., belonging to the Asteraceae family.

[0041] Salvia plebeia R.Br., a plant belonging to the genus Salvia in the family Lamiaceae, is the dried whole herb.

[0042] Smilax china L. is the dried rhizome of the plant Smilax china L., belonging to the Liliaceae family.

[0043] Phyllanthus urinaria L. is the dried whole herb of the plant Phyllanthus urinaria L., belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family.

[0044] Wild licorice is the dried whole herb of *Scoparia dulcis* L., a plant belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family.

[0045] Achyranthes aspera L. is the dried root and rhizome of the plant Achyranthes aspera L. (family Amaranthaceae).

[0046] Pine needles are the needles and leaves of plants in the genus *Pinus*.

[0047] Pine pollen is the dried pollen of plants in the genus *Pinus* of the family Pinaceae.

[0048] Sweet potato leaves are the leaves of the sweet potato plant (Ipomoea purpurea), which belongs to the Convolvulaceae family

[0049] The pumpkin leaves are from the cucurbita, a member of the Cucurbitaceae family.

[0050] Poria cocos extract uses the part of Poria cocos that contains pine roots.

[0051] Sour jujube seed, agastache, angelica dahurica, albizia bark, honeysuckle, and dried ginger are all prepared using standard medicinal slices.

[0052] Aged lime is a traditional mineral auxiliary material obtained by hydration and aging of lime, with calcium hydroxide as its main component. It is from the same source as the glutinous rice mortar used in ancient buildings.

[0053] Litsea cubeba oil is an essential oil obtained by distillation of the fruit of Litsea cubeba, a plant belonging to the Lauraceae family.

[0054] Step 2: Purple rice paste

[0055] Selected native, non-hybridized ancient glutinous purple rice from Dehua is soaked in spring water at room temperature for 12 hours, then simmered over a low fire for at least 3.5 hours in several stages. The rice is repeatedly crushed and filtered to remove residue, concentrating the mixture to obtain a thick purple rice collagen paste. This paste is then placed in a ceramic jar and allowed to ferment naturally at room temperature for 24 hours to saccharify and thicken. The ancient glutinous purple rice has a high amylopectin content, which is the material basis for bead formation and subsequent biomineralization.

[0056] Step 3: Mix the incense and pound it into a paste.

[0057] Mix all the medicinal powders prepared in step 1 according to the formula ratio, and add them in batches to the warm purple rice collagen paste prepared in step 2. The craftsman continuously pounds and kneads the mixture by hand for more than 50 minutes. During the pounding process, small amounts of dried ginger powder, aged lime and Litsea cubeba oil are added in batches. The mixture is kneaded until the medicinal paste is firm and not sticky. Then, it is placed in a ceramic jar and sealed for 72 hours to allow the medicinal properties to blend and release the stress in the clay body, thereby reducing the tendency of the beads to crack later.

[0058] Step 4: Rolling beads, opening holes, and shaping

[0059] The prepared medicinal mud is hand-rolled into three sizes of beads with diameters of 8mm, 10mm and 12mm. A hole is punched in the center by hand to obtain a semi-finished bead. The semi-finished bead is placed in a cool, dark place to air dry naturally for 3 days. During the air drying process, it is not exposed to sunlight or machine-dried.

[0060] Step 5: Herbal Sealed Mineralization Maintenance

[0061] The semi-finished beads, which had been initially air-dried, were transferred into a sealed bead-growing box made of native cedar wood. The box was lined with dried herbs collected from the native forests of Daiyun Mountain and kept at a constant temperature of 22°C for 30 days. During the growing period, the amylopectin of purple rice and aged lime slowly underwent biomineralization and crystallization, causing the beads to become dense and hardened, forming a dense and crystalline mineralized protective layer.

[0062] Step 6: Polishing, curing, and jointing

[0063] The beads are repeatedly hand-polished with natural pure cotton cloth after conditioning, and then left at room temperature to allow the surface to develop a warm, natural purplish-brown patina with a subtle fragrance. After being sorted according to specifications, they are strung together to obtain the original herbal purple rice health-preserving bead bracelet. The finished product is worn on the wrist, where there are many meridians. Using mugwort leaves as a transdermal drug delivery agent, the active ingredients of the herbs are slowly released layer by layer through the constant body temperature and penetrate into the meridians through the skin.

[0064] Formula compatibility and health benefits

[0065] This invention employs a formula based on the principles of monarch, minister, assistant, and guide: The raw, dry powder of ancient glutinous purple rice is the main binding material, with its amylopectin serving both a shaping function and forming a mineralized protective layer together with aged lime; Agarwood, sandalwood, natural borneol, sandalwood, and benzoin are the principal fragrances, responsible for opening the orifices, dispelling foulness, fixing the fragrance, strengthening the body, and preserving the herbal aroma for a long time; Artemisia argyi, mulberry leaves, Phyllanthus urinaria, wild licorice, Achyranthes bidentata, Senecio scandens, Lychee grass, Smilax china, pine needles, pine pollen, sweet potato leaves, and pumpkin leaves are the assistant herbs, with Artemisia argyi being the most effective due to its transdermal properties. The formula uses a variety of herbs to guide the effects of various herbs. Achyranthes bidentata and sweet potato leaves work synergistically on the heart meridian; Senecio scandens on the eyes and lungs; Lychee herb on the throat and lung system; Smilax china with pine needles and pine pollen on the kidneys and lower back and knees; and mulberry leaves and wild licorice work synergistically to regulate glucose and lipid metabolism. Poria cocos, Ziziphus jujuba seed, Pogostemon cablin, Angelica dahurica, Albizia julibrissin bark, and Lonicera japonica serve as adjuvant herbs, balancing heat and cold, dispelling dampness and relieving depression, and calming the mind. Dried ginger acts as a guiding herb, warming the middle jiao, guiding the flow of qi through the meridians, and assisting in antibacterial and insect-repelling effects. Aged lime and Litsea cubeba oil work synergistically to participate in mineralization and form natural protection. The beaded bracelet is worn on the wrist, where meridians are abundant. Artemisia argyi acts as a transdermal drug delivery guide, allowing the herbal components to be released layer by layer through the body's constant temperature and penetrate the meridians via the skin, providing a portable, non-invasive, comprehensive health-regulating effect. Tiger dung gourd seedlings, as an optional component, work synergistically with pumpkin leaves and adjuvant herbs to dispel dampness and soothe the skin. Example 1

[0066] The raw materials for the original herbal purple rice health-preserving beads are weighed according to the weight proportions listed in Example 1 of Table 1. The processing method adopts the above steps 1 to 6: Step 2: Soak in spring water at room temperature for 12 hours, simmer over a low fire for more than 3.5 hours in batches, and ferment in a sealed earthenware jar at room temperature for 24 hours; Step 3: Pound by hand for more than 50 minutes, and store in a sealed earthenware jar for 72 hours to awaken the mud; Step 4: After shaping, air dry naturally in a cool, dark place for 3 days without exposure to sunlight or machine drying; Step 5: Maintain in a sealed cedar bead-growing box at a constant temperature of 22°C for 30 days with raw dried herbs from Daiyun Mountain; Step 6: Polish by hand with cotton cloth and string together the beads. Example 2

[0067] The difference from Example 1 is that the raw materials for the beads are weighed according to the weight proportions in Example 2 in Table 1, and the processing method is the same as that in Example 1. Example 3

[0068] The difference from Example 1 is that the raw materials for the beads are weighed according to the weight proportions listed in Example 3 in Table 1, and an additional 3.2 parts of tiger dung melon seedlings are added to the 27 raw materials. The tiger dung melon seedlings are the tender stems and leaves of wild cucurbitaceous plants harvested from mountain forests above 1000 meters altitude in Dehua County. The processing method is the same as in Example 1.

[0069] Table 1. Raw material weight parts for Examples 1 to 3 (unit: parts by weight)

[0070]

[0071] Example 1 uses proportions near the lower limit of the weight range of each component; Example 2 uses proportions near the median of the weight range of each component; Example 3 uses proportions near the upper limit of the weight range of each component and adds the optional component, tiger dung seedlings. The beads obtained from all three examples can be successfully shaped, are naturally purplish-brown, have a light herbal aroma, and develop a warm patina after polishing. Example 4

[0072] A type of native herbal purple rice health-preserving beaded bracelet is obtained by processing the blended fragrance processing method described in any one of the embodiments 1 to 3. The beads have three specifications with diameters of 8mm, 10mm and 12mm respectively. The surface of the beads has a purplish-brown patina. Several beads are strung together through a cord hole to form a bracelet.

[0073] Comparative Example 1 (without closed mineralization curing)

[0074] The preparation process is the same as in Example 2, except that in step 5, the semi-finished beads are not subjected to constant temperature and airtight curing in a sealed cedar bead-growing box after initial air drying, and directly proceed to step 6 for polishing. The design expectation is that since the amylopectin and aged lime are not fully mineralized and crystallized, it is difficult to form a complete mineralized protective layer, resulting in insufficient density of the beads. Consequently, their resistance to moisture and mildew and their resistance to cracking are lower than those in Example 2. This difference still needs to be verified by comparative tests.

[0075] Comparative Example 2 (using chemical adhesives instead of purple rice pulp)

[0076] The preparation process is the same as in Example 2, except that an equal amount of chemical adhesive is used instead of the original glutinous rice pulp powder as the bonding substrate. The intended design is that while it can be bonded and molded, it lacks the material basis of amylopectin and aged lime biomineralization, as well as the natural antibacterial and fragrance-locking properties of purple rice pulp. Furthermore, it introduces the chemical additives avoided in this invention, which may reduce its long-term wearing experience and storage durability, and this remains to be verified.

[0077] Comparative Example 3 (excluding aged lime and Litsea cubeba oil)

[0078] The preparation process is the same as in Example 2, except that aged lime and Litsea cubeba oil are not added to the formula. The design expectation is that, without the aged lime required for the mineralization reaction, the amylopectin will have difficulty forming a dense and crystalline mineralized protective layer, resulting in decreased density, hardening, corrosion resistance, and crack resistance of the beads. This still needs to be verified. Comparison and summary of implementation examples

[0079] As can be seen from the differences between Examples 1 to 3 and Comparative Examples 1 to 3, the branched-chain starch binding system of purple rice pulp and the closed biomineralization and curing of cedar wood with the participation of aged lime are the key links in achieving zero chemical molding and dense and durable beads in this invention. Omitting mineralization and curing, removing aged lime, and replacing purple rice pulp with chemical adhesives will weaken the corresponding technical effects.

[0080] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can make various modifications, substitutions and fine-tunings to the present invention without departing from the principles and core concepts of the invention. All equivalent variations fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

[0081] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and, without departing from the spirit of the invention, design similar structures and embodiments without creative effort, all such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A type of native herbal purple rice health-preserving beaded string, composed of several beads strung together, characterized in that, The beads are made from the following parts by weight of raw materials: The ingredients include: 63-68 parts of dried glutinous rice pulp from ancient varieties, 2.8-3.3 parts of agarwood, 1.6-2.1 parts of sandalwood, 0.3-0.45 parts of natural borneol, 2.2-2.8 parts of sandalwood, 1.3-1.7 parts of benzoin, 4.5-5.5 parts of mugwort, 4.0-5.0 parts of mulberry leaves, 3.6-4.6 parts of Phyllanthus urinaria, 3.2-4.0 parts of wild licorice, 3.3-4.2 parts of Achyranthes bidentata, 3.0-3.9 parts of Senecio scandens, 2.9-3.8 parts of lychee grass, 3.1-3.9 parts of Smilax china, 2.2-3.0 parts of pine needles, 1.8-2.5 parts of pine pollen, 3.8-4.8 parts of sweet potato leaves, and other ingredients. The ingredients include: 2.8–3.7 parts of melon leaves, 3.2–3.9 parts of Poria cocos, 2.3–3.0 parts of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, 2.2–2.9 parts of Agastache rugosa, 1.8–2.4 parts of Angelica dahurica, 1.9–2.3 parts of Albizia julibrissin bark, 1.8–2.3 parts of Lonicera japonica, 1.3–1.7 parts of dried ginger, 1.5–1.9 parts of aged lime, and 0.18–0.28 parts of Litsea cubeba oil. The raw glutinous ancient purple rice pulp powder is rich in amylopectin, which is the only binding substrate of the beads. The amylopectin and the aged lime form a dense mineralized protective layer through biomineralization. The beads do not contain chemical adhesives or industrial synthetic additives.

2. The original herbal purple rice health-preserving beaded string according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mineralized protective layer is used to make the beads denser and harder and to lock in the herbal active ingredients.

3. The original herbal purple rice health-preserving beaded string according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mugwort leaves, mulberry leaves, Phyllanthus urinaria, wild licorice, Achyranthes bidentata, Senecio scandens, Lychee grass, Smilax china, pine needles, sweet potato leaves, and pumpkin leaves are all harvested from native mountain forests above 1000 meters in altitude. They are harvested by hand on a regular basis and then naturally air-dried and stone-ground through a 180-mesh sieve. The raw glutinous ancient variety purple rice pulp powder is made by boiling and concentrating the raw pulp of non-hybridized native glutinous ancient variety purple rice.

4. The original herbal purple rice health-preserving beaded string according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mugwort leaf is used as a transdermal drug carrier in the raw materials. When the bead is worn on the wrist, the herbal active ingredients are released layer by layer by the body temperature and penetrate into the meridians through the skin.

5. The original herbal purple rice health-preserving beaded string according to claim 1, characterized in that, The beads are round beads with diameters of 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm, and the beads in the same string have the same diameter. Each bead has a hole in the center for threading a cord. The surface of the beads is polished with cotton cloth to form a purplish-brown patina. Several beads are strung together through the hole to form a string.

6. The original herbal purple rice health-preserving beaded string according to claim 1, characterized in that, The raw materials also include 2.7 to 3.6 parts of tiger dung melon seedlings, which are tender stems and leaves of wild cucurbitaceous plants collected from mountain forests above 1,000 meters above sea level in Dehua County.

7. A method for processing a health-preserving beaded string of native herbal purple rice, used to prepare the health-preserving beaded string of native herbal purple rice as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. Initial processing of herbs: medicinal plants are harvested by hand on time, diseased plants and residual leaves are removed, and then they are naturally dried in the shade and dehydrated. They are then ground by hand with a stone mill and sieved to obtain various medicinal powders. S2. Purple rice pulping: Baosheng glutinous ancient variety purple rice is soaked in spring water at room temperature and then simmered over low heat in several batches. The rice residue is repeatedly crushed, filtered out, and concentrated to obtain purple rice collagen pulp. The purple rice collagen pulp is then sealed and naturally fermented to saccharify and thicken. S3. Mix the various medicinal powders prepared in S1 according to the formula ratio, add the warm purple rice collagen paste prepared in S2 in batches, continue to pound by hand, and then add a small amount of dried ginger powder, aged lime and Litsea cubeba oil in batches, knead until the medicinal paste is firm and not sticky, and seal the medicinal paste in a cellar to let it awaken. S4. Rolling, drilling, and shaping the beads: The prepared medicinal mud is rolled into round beads by hand and a hole is drilled in the center to obtain a semi-finished bead. The semi-finished bead is placed in a cool, dark place to air dry naturally. S5. Herbal mineralization and preservation: The semi-finished beads that have been initially air-dried in S4 are transferred into a sealed cedar wood bead-growing box lined with native dried herbs for constant temperature and airtight preservation, so that the starch contained in the purple rice and the aged lime slowly mineralize and crystallize, and the semi-finished beads tend to become dense and hardened. S6. Polishing, nourishing, and stringing: The semi-finished beads are repeatedly hand-polished with natural pure cotton cloth, left to stand at room temperature to nourish and form a patina, and then strung together to form a string of original herbal purple rice health beads.

8. The method for processing the original herbal purple rice health-preserving beads according to claim 7, characterized in that, The stone mill hand grinding mentioned in S1 refers to passing the material through a 180-mesh sieve; the room temperature soaking time mentioned in S2 is 12 hours, the slow simmering time over a low flame is more than 3.5 hours, and the sealed natural fermentation is 24 hours of sealed fermentation in a ceramic jar at room temperature; the hand pounding time mentioned in S3 is more than 50 minutes, and the sealed cellar aging of the mud is 72 hours of sealed aging in a ceramic jar.

9. The method for processing the original herbal purple rice health-preserving beads according to claim 7, characterized in that, S4 produces three sizes of round beads with diameters of 8mm, 10mm and 12mm, which are hand-rolled. The natural initial air-drying time is 3 days, and exposure to sunlight and machine drying are prohibited during the initial air-drying process.

10. The method for processing the original herbal purple rice health-preserving beads according to claim 7, characterized in that, The native dried herbs placed in the cedar wood sealed pearl cultivation box described in S5 are collected from the native forests of Daiyun Mountain. The constant temperature and airtight preservation temperature is 22℃ and the preservation time is 30 days.

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