The present invention relates to a seven-star tea without excipient comprising Coicis Semen, Oryzae Fructus Germinatus, Triticum Aestivum, Herba Lophatheri, Fructus Crataegi, Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, Periostracum Cicadae and Radix Et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae, wherein the Triticum Aestivum is used as a forming agent in the seven-star tea, and methods for the preparation thereof. The seven-star tea of the present invention is specially suitable for children, since it has the effects of promoting appetite and removing food stagnation, clearing heat and arresting convulsion, and long-term intake of sucrose or other excipients which are not beneficial for their health is avoided.

A steviol glycoside composition with reduced surface tension. The reduced surface tension steviol glycoside composition includes an aqueous solution of a steviol glycoside and a surface tension reducing compound in an amount effective to reduce surface tension. Method for reducing surface tension in a steviol glycoside solution includes contacting a steviol glycoside and a surface tension reducing compound.

A steviol glycoside composition with reduced surface tension. The reduced surface tension steviol glycoside composition includes an aqueous solution of a steviol glycoside and a surface tension reducing compound in an amount effective to reduce surface tension. Method for reducing surface tension in a steviol glycoside solution includes contacting a steviol glycoside and a surface tension reducing compound.

A method and composition to extract of several processed herbal medicinal plants and an herbal tea composition for ingestion which contains the extract. The functional herbal extraction method and composition is used to relieve the symptoms of cough and throat discomfort. This composition creates a synergy between different ingredients that works to suppress cough, yellow or green phlegm, sore throat and specifically to treat hot cough. The composition can include Shi Gao, Hai Fu Shi, Chuan Bei Mu, Tian Zhu Huang, Ban Xia, Yu Xing Cao, Tian Kui Zi, Gan Cao, Tian Nan Xing, Chai Hu, Huang Qin, Zhi Shi, Bai Shao, Chen Pi, Kuan Dong Hua, Zi Wan, Sheng Jiang. The effectiveness of the herbal tea is at least partially dependent on the desired means of preparation and administering the composition.

A method and composition to extract of several processed herbal medicinal plants and an herbal tea composition for ingestion which contains the extract. The functional herbal extraction method and composition is used to relieve the symptoms of cough and throat discomfort. This composition creates a synergy between different ingredients that works to suppress cough, yellow or green phlegm, sore throat and specifically to treat hot cough. The composition can include Shi Gao, Hai Fu Shi, Chuan Bei Mu, Tian Zhu Huang, Ban Xia, Yu Xing Cao, Tian Kui Zi, Gan Cao, Tian Nan Xing, Chai Hu, Huang Qin, Zhi Shi, Bai Shao, Chen Pi, Kuan Dong Hua, Zi Wan, Sheng Jiang. The effectiveness of the herbal tea is at least partially dependent on the desired means of preparation and administering the composition.

A non-tobacco formulation for oral administration in dry form includes a non-tobacco tea-like composition comprising plant material, an additive mixed with the composition and responsive to being wetted by a user's saliva to cause gaseous bubbles to be released and provide a popping or cracking sensation in the user's mouth, and a liquid-porous container (e.g., a pouch) having walls enclosing the composition and additive therein while permitting liquid to pass therethrough. Alternatively the additive may coat the pouch walls.

A non-tobacco formulation for oral administration in dry form includes a non-tobacco tea-like composition comprising plant material, an additive mixed with the composition and responsive to being wetted by a user's saliva to cause gaseous bubbles to be released and provide a popping or cracking sensation in the user's mouth, and a liquid-porous container (e.g., a pouch) having walls enclosing the composition and additive therein while permitting liquid to pass therethrough. Alternatively the additive may coat the pouch walls.

This invention concerns an enhanced green tea based product for oral use whereby the nutritional and health benefits of green tea, and additives which shall include some combination of flavoring, preservatives, caffeine, humectants, and water, can be ingested and absorbed by the user.

This invention concerns an enhanced green tea based product for oral use whereby the nutritional and health benefits of green tea, and additives which shall include some combination of flavoring, preservatives, caffeine, humectants, and water, can be ingested and absorbed by the user.

A wellness drink is disclosed comprising a mixture of apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, lemon juice, honey, olive oil and at least two spices selected from cayenne pepper, cinnamon, turmeric and ginger. The wellness drink may be high pressure processed to cold pasteurize the drink and then refrigerated and bottled. The typical ten ounce serving for an adult may be taken in the morning with breakfast. The drink may be sold comprising the liquid and spice ingredients without the water to save weight and then mixed with pure water. If taken on a regular basis, the wellness drink may reduce abdominal pain, belching and bloating and induce weight loss and a general sense of well-being. The drink tastes like apple cider with added spices and has a dark yellow orange color. Other forms include capsule, a tea bag, a spice pack and a pill.