Aqueous Extraction Process for Bioactive Plant Compounds
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for extracting key compounds from specific plants are inadequate for producing a chemical composition with the desired health benefits, such as treating cancer, inflammation, hair loss, and boosting immunity, due to inefficiencies in the extraction process.
Innovation Solution
An aqueous extraction process using a combination of Cinnamomum cassia, Arctium lappa, Vitex agnus castus, Lonicera japonica, Acanthopanax gracilistylis, Raphanus sativus, Astragalus membranaceus, and Hordeum vulgare, involving a static or dynamic system with reverse-osmosis filtered water and heat, to produce a biologically active extract with enhanced bioavailability and bioactivation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional extraction methods are used, then the extraction process is simple, but the chemical composition cannot reliably produce the desired health benefits
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes multiple extraction parameters including using aqueous solvent instead of organic solvents, controlling pH levels, adjusting temperature profiles, and modifying extraction time to optimize the release of bioactive compounds while maintaining safety and effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates preliminary steps such as drying and grinding plant materials to specific specifications, pre-treating the plant material, and preparing extraction buffers before the main extraction process to ensure consistent and reliable results
2Reliability
If conventional extraction methods are used, then the process is straightforward, but bioavailability and bioactivation are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies extraction parameters including pH adjustment, temperature control, and solvent composition to enhance the bioavailability of extracted compounds and promote their bioactivation in the body
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses specific excipients and carriers as intermediaries to facilitate the absorption and bioactivation of extracted compounds, improving their biological activity without complicating the overall manufacturing process
3Object-affected harmful factors
If existing extraction methods are used, then the process is simple, but side effects cannot be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adjusts extraction parameters such as pH, temperature, and solvent composition to selectively extract beneficial compounds while excluding harmful substances, thereby reducing side effects through precise control of the extraction process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent selectively extracts only the beneficial bioactive compounds from plant materials while leaving behind potentially harmful substances, effectively separating the useful components from harmful ones in the extraction process
4Productivity
If conventional methods are used, then the extraction is straightforward, but productivity is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous extraction processes where solvent circulation is maintained throughout, ensuring continuous contact between solvent and plant material to maximize extraction efficiency and productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs hydraulic systems for continuous solvent circulation and pressure-driven extraction, utilizing fluid dynamics to enhance extraction speed and efficiency while maintaining controlled conditions
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The process yields a chemical composition with significant health benefits, including anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, energy-boosting, and immune-boosting properties, with reduced side effects and increased bioavailability, effectively addressing various human health issues.
Implementation Method 1
an aqueous extraction process using a combination of Cinnamomum cassia, Arctium lappa, Vitex agnus castus, Lonicera japonica, Acanthopanax gracilistylis, Raphanus sativus, Astragalus membranaceus, and Hordeum vulgare, involving a static or dynamic system with reverse-osmosis filtered water and heat
Implementation Method 2
reverse-osmosis filtered water
Implementation Method 3
involving a static or dynamic system with reverse-osmosis filtered water and heat
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AI summary
The preparation of an aqueous extract resulting from an aqueous extraction process of Cinnamomum aromaticum, Arctium lappa, Viticis fructus, Lonicera japonica, Acanthopanax gracilistylis, Raphanus sativus, Astragalus membranaceus and Hordeum vulgare and the chemical composition comprising said extract or fraction thereof, and the use of said composition or fraction thereof for treating or preventing cancers and inflammation related diseases, hair loss, stimulating hair growth, increasing energy production, and boosting immunity.