Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of functional foods made from ingredients with both food and traditional uses. It discloses a Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill formula, composed of the following raw materials in parts by weight:

Codonopsis (Dangshen): 12.0–18.0 parts

Cistanche (Rou Cong Rong): 18.0–22.0 parts

Polygonatum (Huangjing): 16.0–20.0 parts

Maca: 10.0–14.0 parts

Mulberry (Sangshen): 8.0–12.0 parts

Honey: 7.0–9.0 parts

 

 

 

 

The Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill prepared via a "nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying" process, and its formula and preparation method targeting kidney function decline, employ a scientifically designed ratio: Codonopsis is used to tonify middle qi, Cistanche to warm and support kidney yang and moisten the intestines, Polygonatum to nourish yin and support the kidney, Maca and Mulberry to synergistically support kidney qi, and Honey to moisten the intestines. This combination forms a multi-target synergistic support approach.

Specifically, Codonopsis supports the spleen and stomach's transformation/transport functions to provide an overall energy foundation; Cistanche warms and supports kidney yang and is described as directly improving sexual function–related concerns, offering supportive benefits for patterns associated with kidney qi deficiency and diminished libido in both men and women; Polygonatum nourishes yin and supports the kidney to balance yin and yang; Maca and Mulberry synergistically enhance kidney qi, more precisely covering the combined characteristics of kidney function decline and low libido, thereby improving the overall efficiency of comprehensive support for combined symptoms.

 

Claims

Claim 1 - Formula

A Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill formula, characterized in that it comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: Codonopsis 12.0–18.0 parts, Cistanche 18.0–22.0 parts, Polygonatum 16.0–20.0 parts, Maca 10.0–14.0 parts, Mulberry 8.0–12.0 parts, and Honey 7.0–9.0 parts.

Claim 2 - Manufacturing Method (Nine-Steaming and Nine-Sun-Drying)

A method for preparing a Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill prepared via a nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying process, characterized in that it includes the formula of Claim 1 and the following steps:

Step 1: Mix Codonopsis, Cistanche, Polygonatum, Maca, and Mulberry and grind to a particle size of ≤ 500.0 μm.
Step 2: Start dedicated equipment to carry out the nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying process: steam at 100°C for 8 hours each cycle, then sun-dry for 1–3 days until the material becomes brittle/dry, and repeat for a total of nine steaming-and-drying cycles.
Step 3: After completion of the 9th steaming cycle, allow the material to cool fully to room temperature.
Step 4: Grind the cooled material to a particle size of ≤ 150.0 μm.
Step 5: Add honey and mix for 30.0 minutes at 40.0°C.
Step 6: Form pills using a pill-forming machine; each pill weighs 9.0 g.

Claim 3 - Dedicated Equipment

The method according to Claim 2, wherein in Step 2, the dedicated equipment includes three layers of steaming chambers, each layer having independent temperature control accuracy of ± 0.5°C, and a clean, sealed, solar drying yard that is dust-proof and insect-proof.

Claim 4 - Honey Addition Temperature

The method according to Claim 2, wherein in Step 5, the temperature during honey addition is 40.0°C.

Claim 5 - Pill Hardness

The method according to Claim 2, wherein in Step 6, the pill hardness is 6.0 kg/cm² ± 0.2 kg/cm².

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of functional foods using ingredients traditionally consumed as both food and herbal materials, and specifically relates to a nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying process–prepared Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill, and its formula and manufacturing method targeting kidney function decline.

 

Background

[0002] With accelerated population aging and increased life stress, kidney function decline and low libido have become common concerns affecting the health of middle-aged and older populations. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, these symptoms are attributed to patterns such as kidney yang deficiency and insufficiency of kidney essence, and are traditionally addressed with herbal approaches that support the kidney and replenish essence.

[0003] Current interventions for kidney function decline and low libido generally fall into two categories: (1) health products based on single-ingredient extracts, and (2) compound formulations as pharmaceutical products.

[0004] However, the market still lacks a more targeted functional food solution aimed at people experiencing kidney function decline accompanied by low libido. Existing supplements are often based on extracts of Maca and ginseng-related ingredients; the limited ingredient profile leads to less-than-ideal results and may not effectively support the combined symptom pattern. While existing drug products may use compound formulas, their process parameters can be unclear, resulting in fluctuations in key component extraction yield. In addition, pill physical properties-such as hardness and disintegration time-may not be adapted to the reduced digestive capacity often associated with kidney function decline, which can easily cause stomach discomfort and indigestion, significantly reducing adherence. Therefore, a nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying process–prepared Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill and a targeted formula and manufacturing method are proposed.

 

Summary of the Invention

[0005] (I) Technical Problem to Be Solved
To address the limitations of existing technologies, the invention provides a nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying process–prepared Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill and a formula and manufacturing method targeting kidney function decline. The method is described as offering benefits such as improving extraction yield of effective components, supporting kidney function–related symptoms, and enhancing product stability and efficacy, thereby addressing problems including single-ingredient supplement limitations, unclear process parameters and unstable yields for key components, and pill hardness/disintegration not matched to reduced digestive function-leading to stomach discomfort and indigestion.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution
To achieve the above goals, the invention provides the following technical solutions:

A Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill formula composed of: Codonopsis 12.0–18.0 parts, Cistanche 18.0–22.0 parts, Polygonatum 16.0–20.0 parts, Maca 10.0–14.0 parts, Mulberry 8.0–12.0 parts, Honey 7.0–9.0 parts, by weight.

 

TCM HERB CISTANCHE FOR SEXUAL FUNCTION AND TREATMENT OF KIDNEY DEFICIENCY

 

[0007] A manufacturing method for a nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying process–prepared Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill, including the above formula and the steps:

Step 1: Mix and grind Codonopsis, Cistanche, Polygonatum, Maca, and Mulberry to ≤ 500.0 μm.

Step 2: Perform nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying cycles: steam at 100°C for 8 hours each cycle, then sun-dry 1–3 days until brittle/dry, repeating for nine cycles.

[0008] - Step 3: After the 9th steaming, cool to room temperature.

Step 4: Grind to ≤ 150.0 μm.

Step 5: Add honey; mix 30.0 minutes at 40.0°C.

Step 6: Form pills with a pill-forming machine, 9.0 g per pill.

[0009] Preferably, in Step 2, the dedicated equipment includes three-layer steaming chambers with independent temperature control accuracy of ± 0.5°C, and a clean, sealed solar drying yard that is dust-proof and insect-proof.

[0010] Preferably, in Step 5, the honey addition temperature is 40.0°C.

[0011] Preferably, in Step 6, pill hardness is 6.0 kg/cm² ± 0.2 kg/cm².

 

Advantages / Beneficial Effects

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the invention provides the following beneficial effects:

Through a scientific ratio of Codonopsis (supporting middle qi), Cistanche (warming and supporting kidney yang; moistening the intestines), Polygonatum (nourishing yin and supporting the kidney), Maca and Mulberry (synergistically supporting kidney qi), and Honey (moistening the intestines), the formula forms a multi-target synergistic support approach. Codonopsis supports spleen and stomach function to provide an energy foundation; Cistanche is described as directly supporting sexual function–related concerns; Polygonatum helps balance yin and yang; Maca and Mulberry further support kidney qi to cover combined characteristics of kidney function decline and low libido. This avoids limitations of single-ingredient supplements and improves comprehensive support efficiency for combined symptoms.

By combining a nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying process with a dedicated pill-forming machine, the three-layer steaming chambers enable precise temperature control, and the clean sealed solar drying yard helps stabilize processing conditions, thereby supporting stable extraction of key active components. The pill-forming machine precisely controls hardness and disintegration time so the pills disintegrate more slowly in the stomach environment, adapting to reduced digestive function. This helps avoid stomach discomfort and indigestion associated with pills that are too hard or disintegrate too quickly, improving adherence and meeting the targeted needs of people experiencing kidney function decline with low libido.

 

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0014] Fig. 1 is a flowchart of the manufacturing method for the nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying process–prepared Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill of the present invention.

Detailed Description of Embodiments

[0015] The embodiments of the present invention are described clearly and completely below with reference to the examples and drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments, not all embodiments. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work based on these embodiments fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0016] Referring to Fig. 1, a Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill formula comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: Codonopsis 12.0–18.0 parts, Cistanche 18.0–22.0 parts, Polygonatum 16.0–20.0 parts, Maca 10.0–14.0 parts, Mulberry 8.0–12.0 parts, Honey 7.0–9.0 parts.

[0017] A manufacturing method for a nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying process–prepared Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill includes the formula and the following steps:

Step 1: Mix Codonopsis, Cistanche, Polygonatum, Maca, and Mulberry and grind to ≤ 500.0 μm.

Step 2: Start dedicated equipment to perform nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying cycles: steam at 100°C for 8 hours, then sun-dry 1–3 days until brittle/dry, repeating nine times.

[0018] - Step 3: After the ninth steaming, cool fully to room temperature.

Step 4: Grind to ≤ 150.0 μm.

Step 5: Add honey; mix at 40.0°C for 30.0 minutes.

Step 6: Form pills using a pill-forming machine; 9.0 g per pill.

 

Embodiment 1

[0019] A Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill formula comprises (parts by weight): Codonopsis 12.0, Cistanche 18.0, Polygonatum 16.0, Maca 10.0, Mulberry 8.0, and Honey 7.0.

A manufacturing method includes the formula and steps:

Step 1: Mix Codonopsis 12.0 parts, Cistanche 18.0 parts, Polygonatum 16.0 parts, Maca 10.0 parts, and Mulberry 8.0 parts; grind to ≤ 500.0 μm.

Step 2: Carry out nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying: steam at 100°C for 8 hours each cycle, then sun-dry 1–3 days until brittle/dry, repeating for nine cycles.

[0020] - Step 3: Cool to room temperature after the ninth steaming.

Step 4: Grind to ≤ 150.0 μm.

Step 5: Add Honey 8.0 parts; mix at 40.0°C for 30.0 minutes.

Step 6: Form pills with a pill-forming machine; 9.0 g per pill.

[0021] The Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pills prepared according to the parts-by-weight of this embodiment are described as suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups with moderate kidney function decline and low libido, such as those with typical kidney-yang-deficiency pattern features like soreness/weakness of the lower back and knees, aversion to cold and cold limbs, and明显下降 in sexual function. Suggested use is 1–2 pills per day (9–18 g/day). After 60 days of continuous use, the invention description states that kidney-function-related indicators improved significantly, sexual function improved, and the incidence of stomach discomfort was low, making it suitable for systematic conditioning in moderate symptom profiles.

Important compliance editing note for your blog: the above paragraph contains disease/clinical outcome language ("kidney function indicators improved significantly"). For a supplement/functional food blog-especially for the U.S.-you should rewrite it as structure/function support (e.g., "supports kidney health, vitality, and digestion") and avoid claims tied to clinical biomarkers unless you have approved clinical substantiation and compliant labeling/claims strategy.

Embodiment 2

[0022] A Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill formula comprises (parts by weight): Codonopsis 18.0, Cistanche 22.0, Polygonatum 20.0, Maca 14.0, Mulberry 12.0, and Honey 9.0.

[0023] A manufacturing method includes:

Step 1: Mix Codonopsis 18.0 parts, Cistanche 22.0 parts, Polygonatum 20.0 parts, Maca 14.0 parts, and Mulberry 12.0 parts; grind to ≤ 500.0 μm.

Step 2: Perform nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying: steam at 100°C for 8 hours each cycle; sun-dry 1–3 days until brittle/dry; repeat nine cycles.

[0024] - Step 3: Cool to room temperature after the ninth steaming.

Step 4: Grind to ≤ 150.0 μm.

Step 5: Add Honey 9.0 parts; mix at 40.0°C for 30.0 minutes.

Step 6: Form pills; 9.0 g per pill.

[0025] The pills prepared in this embodiment are described as suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups with severe kidney function decline and low libido, such as those with marked kidney-yang exhaustion, severe sexual dysfunction, and complicated conditions including chronic kidney disease. Suggested use is 2 pills per day (18 g/day). After 90 days of continuous use, the invention description states that kidney-function-related indicators improved significantly and sexual function improved; pill hardness was adapted, disintegration time was appropriate, and the incidence of stomach discomfort was low, making it suitable for rapid intervention for severe symptom profiles.

Same compliance note: This paragraph includes strong disease and therapeutic claims (e.g., CKD, severe dysfunction, "rapid intervention," "kidney indicators improved"). For a supplement blog, you'll want to replace these with non-disease structure/function language, or move such content into a "patent text excerpt" section with clear disclaimers and no marketing CTA.

 

Overall Conclusion (as stated in the invention description)

[0026] In summary, the nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying process–prepared Shen-Rong Jing-Ka honey pill and its formula/method use Codonopsis, Cistanche, Polygonatum, Maca, Mulberry, and Honey in a scientifically designed ratio to provide multi-target synergistic support, addressing limitations of single-ingredient products and improving comprehensive support efficiency for combined symptom patterns.

[0027] In addition, by coordinating the nine-steaming and nine-sun-drying process with a dedicated pill-forming machine, the three-layer steaming chambers enable precise temperature control, and a clean sealed solar drying yard helps stabilize processing conditions to support stable yields of key active components. The pill-forming machine controls pill hardness and disintegration time so the pills disintegrate slowly in the gastric environment, adapting to reduced digestive function and reducing discomfort potentially caused by overly hard pills or overly rapid disintegration. This improves adherence and addresses the limitations found in existing products and processes.

[0028] The related modules mentioned in this system are hardware modules or functional modules formed by combining existing software/protocols with hardware; the software/protocol itself is well known to persons skilled in the art and is not the improvement point. The improvement lies in the interaction/connection relationship among modules, i.e., improving the overall system structure to solve the corresponding technical problems.

[0029] Although embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, it is understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made without departing from the principle and spirit of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

 

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