Seven-star tea without excipient and method of preparing the same

Abstract

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.

Claims

1. A method of preparing a seven-star tea without excipient comprising the following materials: Coicis Semen, Oryzae Fructus Germinatus, Triticum Aestivum, Herba Lophatheri, Fructus Crataegi, Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, Periostracum Cicadae and Radix Et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae, wherein the method comprises: (a) weighing the medicinal materials wherein the weight percentages are as follows: 15-30% of Coicis Semen, 15-30% of Oryzae Fructus Germinatus, 15-25% of Triticum Aestivum, 10-20% of Herba Lophatheri, 5-15% of Fructus Crataegi, 5-10% of Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, 1-8% of Periostracum Cicadae and 1-8% of Radix Et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae, based on the total weight of the medicinal materials; (b) mixing the medicinal materials except for Triticum Aestivum together, and decocting the resulting mixture with water 1-3 time(s), wherein each decocting step lasts for 0.5-2 hours; (c) combining the decoctions obtained from step (b), filtering, and concentrating the resulting filtrate into a concentrated solution with relative density of 1.0-1.3 g/cm.sup.3; (d) pulverizing the weighed Triticum Aestivum into particles of 15-40 (1060-371 m) mesh size, and then dispersing the concentrated solution obtained from the step (c) to the pulverized particles of Triticum Aestivum; and (e) fully drying the pulverized particles of Triticum Aestivum loaded with the concentrated solution obtained from the step (d), then packing the particles in a desired product form.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method comprises (b) mixing the other medicinal materials except for Triticum Aestivum together, and decocting the resulting mixture with water 2 times, wherein each decocting step lasts for 1 hour; and (c) combining the decoctions obtained from step (b), filtering, and concentrating the resulting filtrate into a concentrated solution with relative density of 1.1-1.2 g/cm.sup.3.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the step (d) comprises: pulverizing the weighed Triticum Aestivum into particles of 25-35 (593-424 m) mesh size, and then spraying the concentrated solution obtained from step (c) to the pulverized particles of Triticum Aestivum by utilizing flow layer drying equipment.

4. The method of according to claim 3, wherein the Triticum Aestivum is pulverized into about 30 (494 m) mesh size in the step (d).

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the pulverized Triticum Aestivum is packed in tea bags in the step (e).

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the weight percentages of the medicinal materials are as follows: 18-25% of Coicis Semen, 18-25% of Oryzae Fructus Germinatus, 18-22% of Triticum Aestivum, 12-18% of Herba Lophatheri, 8-12% of Fructus Crataegi, 6-8% of Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, 2-5% of Periostracum Cicadae and 2-5% of Radix Et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae, based on the total weight of the medicinal materials.

7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the weight percentages of the medicinal materials are as follows: 20.64% of Coicis Semen, 20.64% of Oryzae Fructus Germinatus, 20.00% of Triticum Aestivum, 15.49% of Herba Lophatheri, 10.31% of Fructus Crataegi, 7.74% of Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, 2.59% of Periostracum Cicadae and 2.59% of Radix Et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae, based on the total weight of the medicinal materials.

8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the seven-star the further comprises Pseudostellariae Radix.

9. The method according to claim 8, wherein the weight percentages of the medicinal materials are as follows: 18.76% of Coicis Semen, 18.18% of Oryzae Fructus Germinatus, 18.76% of Triticum Aestivum, 14.08% of Herba Lophatheri, 9.37% of Fructus Crataegi, 7.04% of Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, 2.35% of Periostracum Cicadae, 2.35% of Radix Et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae and 9.09% Pseudostellariae Radix.

10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the seven-star tea further comprises Radix Ophiopogonis.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the weight percentages of the medicinal materials are as follows: 18.76% of Coicis Semen, 18.18% of Oryzae Fructus Germinatus, 18.76% of Triticum Aestivum, 14.08% of Herba Lophatheri, 9.37% of Fructus Crataegi, 7.04% of Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, 2.35% of Periostracum Cicadae, 2.35% of Radix Et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae and 9.09% of Radix Ophiopogonis.

12. The method according to claim 1, wherein the seven-star tea further comprises Semen Lablab Album.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the weight percentages of the medicinal materials are as follows: 18.76% of Coicis Semen, 18.18% of Oryzae Fructus Germinatus, 18.76% of Triticum Aestivum, 14.08% of Herba Lophatheri, 9.37% of Fructus Crataegi, 7.04% of Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, 2.35% of Periostracum Cicadae, 2.35% of Radix Et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae and 9.09% of Semen Lablab Album.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(1) The seven-star tea without excipient and the method of preparing the same according to the present invention will be described in detail by the following embodiments. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and the invention may be varied in other manner so as to not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.

EXAMPLES

Example 1

(2) The medicinal materials of seven-star tea of the present invention are weighed according to the following weight percentages: 20.64% of Coicis Semen, 20.64% of Oryzae Fructus Germinatus, 20.00% of Triticum Aestivum, 15.49% of Herba Lophatheri, 10.31% of Fructus Crataegi, 7.74% of Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, 2.59% of Periostracum Cicadae, and 2.59% of Radix Et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae. The total weight of the above eight medicinal materials is 100 g. Seven medicinal materials, namely Coicis Semen, Oryzae Fructus Germinatus, Fructus Crataegi, Herba Lophatheri, Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, Periostracum Cicadae and Radix Et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae are mixed together. The resulting mixture is decocted with water 2 times, and each decocting time lasts for 1 hour, then the decoctions obtained from each time are combined and filtered. Thereafter, the resulting filtrate is concentrated into a concentrated solution with relative density of about 1.1 g/cm.sup.3 (45-50 C.) and the weight of the concentrated solution is 40 g by utilizing flow layer drying equipment. The weighed Triticum Aestivum is pulverized into particles of about 30 mesh size, and the concentrated solution obtained is sprayed into the pulverized particles of Triticum Aestivum. The pulverized particles of Triticum Aestivum loaded with the concentrated solution are fully dried into 30 g of final product, which is packed in tea bags of 2 grams/bag and 10 bags/box.

Example 2

(3) The medicinal materials of seven-star tea of the present invention are weighed according to the following weight percentages: 18.76% of Coicis Semen, 18.18% of Oryzae Fructus Germinatus, 18.76% of Triticum Aestivum, 14.08% of Herba Lophatheri, 9.37% of Fructus Crataegi, 7.04% of Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, 2.35% of Periostracum Cicadae, 2.35% of Radix Et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae and 9.09% Pseudostellariae Radix. The total weight of the above nine medicinal materials is 100 g. The above eight medicinal materials except for Triticum Aestivum are mixed together. The resulting mixture is decocted with water 2 times, and each decocting time lasts for 1 hour, then the decoctions obtained from each time are combined and filtered. Thereafter, the resulting filtrate is concentrated into a concentrated solution with relative density of about 1.1 g/cm.sup.3 (45-50 C.) and the weight of the concentrated solution is 40 g by utilizing flow layer drying equipment. The weighed Triticum Aestivum is pulverized into particles of about 30 mesh size, and the concentrated solution obtained is sprayed into the pulverized particles of Triticum Aestivum. The pulverized particles of Triticum Aestivum loaded with the concentrated solution are fully dried into 30 g of final product, which is packed in tea bags of 2 grams/bag and 10 bags/box.

(4) In this example, Pseudostellariae Radix is added into the basic formula of seven-star tea of the present invention. Therefore, the seven-star tea prepared in this example not only has the essential functions described above, but also can strengthen the effect of invigorating spleen and replenishing qi, and the effect of promoting production of fluid and moistening lung.

Example 3

(5) The medicinal materials of seven-star tea of the present invention are weighed according to the following weight percentages: 18.76% of Coicis Semen, 18.18% of Oryzae Fructus Germinatus, 18.76% of Triticum Aestivum, 14.08% of Herba Lophatheri, 9.37% of Fructus Crataegi, 7.04% of Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, 2.35% of Periostracum Cicadae, 2.35% of Radix Et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae and 9.09% of Radix Ophiopogonis. The total weight of the above nine medicinal materials is 100 g. The above eight medicinal materials except for Triticum Aestivum are mixed together. The resulting mixture is decocted with water 2 times, and each decocting time lasts for 1.5 hours, then the decoctions obtained from each time are combined and filtered. Thereafter, the resulting filtrate is concentrated into a concentrated solution with relative density of about 1.2 g/cm.sup.3 (45-50 C.) and the weight of the concentrated solution is 40 g by utilizing flow layer drying equipment. The weighed Triticum Aestivum is pulverized into particles of about 30 mesh size, and the concentrated solution obtained is sprayed into the pulverized particles of Triticum Aestivum. The pulverized particles of Triticum Aestivum loaded with the concentrated solution are fully dried into 30 g of final product, which is packed in tea bags of 2 grams/bag and 10 bags/box.

(6) In this example, Radix Ophiopogonis is added into the basic formula of seven-star tea of the present invention. Therefore, the seven-star tea prepared in this example not only has the essential functions described in the invention, but also can strengthen the effect of nourishing yin for promoting production of fluid, and the effect of moistening lung and promoting production of fluid.

Example 4

(7) The medicinal materials of seven-star tea of the present invention are weighed according to the following weight percentages: 18.76% of Coicis Semen, 18.18% of Oryzae Fructus Germinatus, 18.76% of Triticum Aestivum, 14.08% of Herba Lophatheri, 9.37% of Fructus Crataegi, 7.04% of Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, 2.35% of Periostracum Cicadae, 2.35% of Radix Et Rhizoma Glycynhizae and 9.09% of Semen Lablab Album. The total weight of the above nine medicinal materials is 100 g. The above eight medicinal materials except for Triticum Aestivum are mixed together. The resulting mixture is decocted with water 3 times, and each decocting time lasts for 0.8 hour, then the decoctions obtained from each time are combined and filtered. Thereafter, the resulting filtrate is concentrated into a concentrated solution with relative density of about 1.2 g/cm.sup.3 (45-50 C.) and the weight of the concentrated solution is 40 g by utilizing flow layer drying equipment. The weighed Triticum Aestivum is pulverized into particles of about 30 mesh size, and the concentrated solution obtained is sprayed into the pulverized particles of Triticum Aestivum. The pulverized particles of Triticum Aestivum loaded with the concentrated solution are fully dried into 30 g of final product, which is packed in tea bags of 2 grams/bag and 10 bags/box.

(8) In this example, Semen Lablab Album is added into the basic formula of seven-star tea of the present invention. Therefore, the seven-star tea prepared in this example not only has the essential functions described in the invention, but also can strengthen the effect of invigorating spleen for eliminating dampness, and the effect of regulating stomach and clearing summer heat.