Chinese Herbal Composition with Dual Extraction for Immunity and Fatigue
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing moxibustion therapies lack comprehensive research on prescriptions that effectively enhance immunity and address fatigue, and traditional Chinese medicinal materials from the Lingnan region have not been fully utilized to optimize their efficacy.
Innovation Solution
A Chinese herbal medicine composition is prepared using Lingnan authentic medicinal materials such as Exocarpium Citri Grandis, dried tangerine peel, and Rhizoma Atractylodis, supplemented with Rosa roxburghii fruit, Fructus Lycii, and saffron, optimized through specific extraction and combination methods, and used in conjunction with moxibustion therapy to boost immunity and relieve fatigue.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional moxibustion therapy is used without optimized herbal composition, then the treatment process is simple, but the immune-enhancing effect is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple Lingnan authentic medicinal materials (Exocarpium Citri Grandis, dried tangerine peel, Rhizoma Atractylodis, Rosa roxburghii fruit, Fructus Lycii, Herba Cistanches, and saffron) into a composite herbal composition. Each material contributes specific immune-enhancing properties, creating a synergistic effect that significantly improves immune function compared to single-herb treatments. This composite approach directly addresses the insufficient immune-enhancing effect while maintaining a manageable prescription structure through standardized preparation methods.
2Reliability
If Lingnan authentic medicinal materials are used to optimize efficacy, then the therapeutic effect is enhanced, but the cost of materials increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent selects Lingnan authentic medicinal materials that possess multiple therapeutic functions. For example, Exocarpium Citri Grandis not only enhances immunity but also regulates digestion and reduces inflammation. Rhizoma Atractylodis provides both immune support and spleen-strengthening effects. This multi-functionality allows the prescription to address multiple health concerns simultaneously, maximizing therapeutic value while optimizing cost-effectiveness by using materials that provide broad health benefits rather than requiring multiple separate treatments.
3Reliability
If comprehensive herbal composition is prepared with multiple extraction steps, then the preparation complexity increases, but the extraction efficiency and efficacy are improved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the herbal composition into two distinct groups with different extraction methods: Group 1 (Exocarpium Citri Grandis, dried tangerine peel, Rhizoma Atractylodis) is extracted using ethanol, while Group 2 (Rosa roxburghii fruit, Fructus Lycii, Herba Cistanches, saffron) is extracted using water. This segmentation allows each group to be optimized for its specific active ingredients' solubility characteristics, maximizing extraction efficiency. The divided approach also simplifies the manufacturing process by allowing parallel extraction of the two groups, reducing overall preparation time and complexity compared to extracting all herbs together.
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 composition effectively enhances immune function, relieves fatigue, and demonstrates synergistic effects through optimized preparation methods, offering economic benefits and improved therapeutic outcomes compared to traditional approaches.
Implementation Method 1
conducting extraction with an 80% to 95% ethanol solution
Implementation Method 2
conducting extraction with water
Implementation Method 3
adding ethanol to allow alcohol precipitation
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AI summary
A Chinese herbal medicine composition for boosting immunity, and a preparation method and use thereof are provided, belonging to the technical field of pharmaceutical preparations. The Chinese herbal medicine composition for boosting immunity is prepared with Lingnan authentic medicinal materials (Exocarpium Citri Grandis, dried tangerine peel, and Rhizoma Atractylodis) as a main drug, which is supplemented with affordable medicinal materials (Rosa roxburghii fruit, Fructus Lycii, Herba Cistanches, and saffron). The Chinese herbal medicine composition can be used in conjunction with moxibustion therapy to effectively improve the immunity of human body and relieve fatigue. Moreover, optimization of the preparation method can further improve a use effect of the drugs.