JP3053921U - Conditioning food - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] Diet and prevention of obesity by using natural materials that are not effectively used, increasing the concentration of useful ingredients, and adding a small amount of these to appropriately improve the symptoms of constipation Provided is a food for regulating physical condition which has effects and the like. SOLUTION: An extract obtained by extracting a senna stem extract, more preferably an aqueous alcohol having an alcohol concentration of more than 70% by weight under pressure, and an extract of a raw material for health food, more preferably a plant And / or a mushroom-derived powder, most preferably an aloe extract and / or a champignon extract, formed into a granule, capsule or tablet.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a food for regulating physical condition, comprising an extract of a stalk of a senna and an extract of a raw material to be used for health food, and molded into granules, capsules or tablets.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In recent years, due to growing health consciousness, interest in hygiene, importance of disease prevention, and the like, the effects and effects of components contained in natural products have attracted attention, and various edible products containing the same have been marketed. Among these, food raw materials containing useful ingredients such as catechins, polyphenols, oligosaccharides, and eicosapentaenoic acid, as well as vitamins and minerals, can be used as they are in foods, or the aforementioned ingredients can be extracted and concentrated and blended into processed foods. May be. In addition, natural materials and their components, which were conventionally used as crude drugs and Chinese herbs, are often used for edible purposes.

[0003] By the way, constipation symptoms may occur due to imbalance of diet or constitutional factors, etc., and the number and amount of defecations are reduced as compared to healthy times, and rough skin and breakouts occur with discomfort, It is also said that overfermentation or abnormal fermentation in the intestine causes increased defecation odor or contributes to obesity, and many women suffer from this. There are general foods and health foods containing dietary fiber, oligosaccharides, bifidobacteria, etc. for the purpose of intestinal regulation and improvement of constipation symptoms. In addition, crude drugs and herbal medicines have been used as one of the methods for treating constipation using pharmaceuticals, and senna is an example of this raw material.

[0004] Senna is a leguminous plant native to Arabia, and is well known as Cinnaberry senna (Cassia angustifolia Vahl.) From South India and Alexandria senna (C. acutifolia Delile) distributed in northeastern Africa. The leaves (leaves) and the real parts (fruits) have been used as raw materials for pharmaceuticals. Leaf and real parts of senna include rhein such as lein-dian slongul coside (sennoside A and sennoside B) and lein-aloe-emodin-dianthrone glucoside (sennoside C and D), that is, 1,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone-3-carboxylic acid. Derivatives of glucoside at 8-position of acid, anthraquinones such as lein, rhein-8-glucoside, aloe-emodin, aloe-emodin-8-glucoside, chrysophanol, flavonoids such as kaempferol, kaempferin and its glycosides, and salicylic acid Phytosterols and the like, and their powders are used as laxatives. Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 61-133042 proposes a herbal medicine pack using senna leaves or the like. It is known that the stem of senna also contains a small amount of medicinal ingredients such as sennoside A and sennoside B. However, there is no proposal to use senna stem effectively.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 In view of the current situation, the present invention uses natural materials that have not yet been effectively utilized and forms a form in which the concentration of useful ingredients contained therein is increased. It was an issue to be solved to provide a food for adjusting the physical condition which can achieve the improvement and the accompanying effect of diet and obesity prevention.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the present invention, a powder composition containing an extract of the stalk of senna and at least one or more extracts of raw materials for health food is formed into granules, capsules or tablets. A food for regulating physical condition is provided. In the food for regulating physical condition of the present invention, it is preferable that the raw material for health food is derived from a plant and / or a mushroom, and further, is selected from the group consisting of guava, gymnema sylvestre, aloe, champignon, and agaricus mushroom. Or, it is more desirable to use two or more kinds. Further, in the present invention, a powder containing at least an extract obtained by extracting a stalk of a senna with a hydroalcohol having an alcohol concentration of more than 70% by weight under pressure and an aloe extract and / or a champignon extract is provided. Provided is a food for regulating physical condition, which is obtained by forming the composition into granules, capsules or tablets.

[0007]

[Action]

 In the present invention, by blending the extract of the stalk stem of senna, it is possible to obtain a material with less impurities and a high concentration of the active ingredient as compared with the case of using conventional crushed pieces or powder, and A large amount of active ingredients can be incorporated into health foods in a small amount. Therefore, in the case of capsules or tablets made by mixing crushed pieces or powder, the intake amount per serving must be large, while a small amount of intake has a considerable effect. Can demonstrate. In addition, by incorporating an extract of the stalk portion of senna and an extract of plant and / or mushroom-derived raw materials for health food, particularly an aloe extract and / or a champignon extract, the above-mentioned effect, that is, intestinal action In addition, the effect of improving constipation, the effect of improving diet and defecation odor are more remarkably exhibited. Although the mechanism of this action is not yet clear, it is an effect that cannot be obtained by simply adding a large amount of extract of senna stalk, and it is due to the synergistic effect of the combined use of two or more of these extracts. Inferred.

[0008]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 In implementing the present invention, extracts of senna stalks and extracts of raw materials for health food are used as essential. The stem of the senna is the part of the senna plant from which the leaves and the real part are removed, and the leaves and the real part can be used only as raw materials for pharmaceuticals. The stem contains a stem (stem) and a branch, but useful components are more contained in the branch. Senna stems are appropriately cut and subjected to extraction processing.However, if they are too finely ground or processed into powder, they swell during the extraction processing, and the whole extraction system becomes a paste, separating insolubles and filtering. Separation becomes difficult and the yield of the extract decreases. Conversely, if the cut pieces are too large, it takes a long time to extract the useful components. For this reason, the stalk of the senna may be cut to a length of about 5 mm or more, and more preferably about 3 cm. It should be noted that the stem portion of the senna can be used as it is, but the use of dried senna improves the extraction efficiency.

In the extraction treatment, any of water, a hydrophilic organic solvent and a mixed solvent thereof can be used as an extraction solvent. As the hydrophilic organic solvent, a lower alcohol is preferable, and more specifically, a linear or side chain alcohol having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, for example, methanol, ethanol, n-propyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, n- Examples thereof include butanol and isobutanol, and it is possible to use the extract as an additive in foods. However, ethanol is desirable in consideration of the case where it is directly used for foods. The hydrated hydrophilic organic solvent preferably has an alcohol concentration of more than 70% by weight. If the water content is more than 30% by weight, swelling of the cut pieces of the senna stalk during the extraction process becomes remarkable, which causes not only difficulty in workability in filtering the insoluble matter but also resin in the extract. Substances, viscous substances, and other high molecular compounds are mixed. The so-called impurities increase, which is a factor that partially reduces the effect of the present invention.

[0010] In the extraction treatment, 100 to 1,000 parts, more preferably 200 to 500 parts, of the above-mentioned extraction solvent is used for 100 parts (weight basis; the same applies hereinafter) of the cut pieces of the stalk of senna. As the water content of the extraction solvent increases, the amount used should be increased. Next, the mixture is appropriately stirred, extracted under pressure, preferably under pressure of about 1.1 to 5 atm, and if necessary while heating to about 70 ° C. for 0.5 to 5 hours. The concentrate according to the present invention which is separated by an appropriate means such as separation or filtration, and the solvent is distilled off under reduced pressure from the obtained extract, or a powdery form obtained by subjecting the concentrate to freeze-drying or spray-drying and drying. This is an extract in a small lump (see FIG. 1).

In the present invention, a composition is prepared by using the extract of senna stalk as described above in combination with the extract of a raw material for health food. Here, known raw materials for health foods or extracts thereof can be used, such as ginkgo biloba, blueberry, five-peeled skin, saw palmetto, agaricus mushroom, chlorella, spirulina, yeast, perilla, hypericum, royal jelly, propolis, and the like. Mushrooms, bifidobacteria, lactic acid bacteria, capsicum, placenta, collagen, garcinia, various herbs, sesame, pine oil, turmeric, nucleic acids, peptides, guava leaves, chitin, chitosan, eucommia leaves, ginseng, garlic, gim nema sylvesta leaves , oysters, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, grapes seeds, echinacea, tea polyphenols, aloe, yellow杞茶leaves, phospholipids, vitamin _{A, B 1, B 2,} B 6, B 12, C, E, F And K, xylose, xylooligosaccharide, soybean oligosaccharide, fract Oligosaccharides, tomato lycopene, conjugated linoleic acid, cat's claw, soy isoflavones, maitake, can Ganoderma, guarana, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, psyllium, guggul, acerola, and the Ageruko a Jew like.

In practicing the present invention, one or more of these can be used, but more preferably those derived from plants and / or mushrooms. The extract of the above-mentioned raw materials for health food can be obtained by subjecting each raw material to an extraction treatment by a conventional method. That is, the raw material is subjected to a treatment such as drying, cutting, and pulverization as necessary, and extracted with water, the hydrophilic organic solvent or a mixed solvent thereof, and the residue is separated to obtain an extract. By concentrating and drying, a powdery or small lumpy extract can be prepared. In addition, these various extracts are commercially available, and it is convenient to appropriately select and use them.

In the present invention, one or two or more selected from the group consisting of guava, gymnema sylvestre, aloe, champignon and agaricus mushrooms are used as raw materials for health foods, and the extract of the raw materials and the senna stem are used. It is desirable to use the extract together. The guava extract is obtained by extracting the leaves of guava (Psidium guajava L.) with water or aqueous ethanol and removing the solvent from the extract, and contains tannin, polyphenols and the like. The extract of Gymnema sylvestre (Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.) Is obtained by similarly extracting fresh or dried leaves of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. And contains gymnema acid as a useful component. The aloe extract is obtained by similarly extracting the leaf meat of aloe vera and aloe vera, and contains useful components such as aloin and emodin. The extract of champignon is obtained by extracting the fruit body or mycelium of mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) generally used for food with water or hydrated ethanol, etc., and obtains β-1,3-D-glucan polysaccharide. Containing. The extract of Agaricus blazei is similarly extracted from the fruit body or mycelium of Agaricus blazei Murill and contains β-1,3-D-glucan polysaccharides.

The most preferred embodiment of the food for regulating physical condition of the present invention is an extract obtained by extracting a stalk of a senna with a hydroalcohol having an alcohol concentration of more than 70% by weight under pressure, an aloe extract and / or an aloe extract. Alternatively, a powder composition containing at least a champignon extract is formed into granules, capsules or tablets, and in this case, a particularly remarkable physical condition adjusting effect is exhibited. This effect cannot be obtained even if a large amount of the extract of the stalk portion of senna alone is simply blended. In the case of an extract having an alcohol concentration of up to 70% by weight at the time of extraction, the desired effect of the present invention may be reduced.

In preparing the food for regulating physical condition of the present invention, an extract of senna stalk and an extract of a raw material for health food are blended to form a powder composition. The latter is 0.01 to 100 parts, more preferably 0.1 to 10 parts, and even more preferably 0.5 to 5 parts with respect to parts. Outside this range, no synergistic effect can be expected. The ratio of the extract of the senna stem and the extract of the raw material for health food contained in the powder composition is 1 to 70 parts, more preferably 10 to 60 parts when the whole composition is 100 parts. Department. If the amount is less than 1 part, the intake amount must be increased, and if it exceeds 70 parts, the workability at the time of tableting may be reduced. It cannot be used for the production of capsules and granules. If necessary, the powder composition may contain a binder such as lactose, crystalline cellulose and maltitol, a fluidizing agent such as tribasic calcium phosphate, etc., as well as sucrose fatty acid esters, dextrins, flavors, pigments, and acidulants. Edible ingredients such as sweeteners, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals may be appropriately blended.

The shape-regulating food of the present invention can be in any shape. For example, a powder in the form of the powder, a granule obtained by processing the powder into an appropriate size, an aqueous solution or dispersion, and a glass bottle For example, liquids contained in appropriate containers such as beverage cans, synthetic resins, and paper, capsules coated with a powder composition such as gelatin, and tablets formed by tablet compression can be used. However, since the extract of the senna stalk has a specific bitterness, it is preferable that the extract does not stay in the mouth for a long time at the time of ingestion, and the capsule form shown in FIG. 2 and the tablet form shown in FIG. 3 are desirable. .

[0017]

【Example】

 Example 1 100 kg of stalks of senna (content of sennoside A by HPLC analysis: 480 mg / 100 g stalk, content of sennoside B: 530 mg / 100 g stalk) were cut into pieces having a length of about 1 to 2 cm, and the alcohol concentration was reduced. 500 liters of 80% by weight aqueous ethanol was added, and the mixture was occasionally stirred gently to perform an extraction treatment at 40 ° C. under a pressure of 1.1 to 1.5 atm for 1.5 hours. Then, the residue was separated by filtration, and the solvent of the extract was distilled off at 30 to 40 ° C. under reduced pressure to obtain a concentrate, which was further spray-dried to obtain 10 kg of extract of senna stem. Sennosides A and B were contained in this extract at a recovery of 85% by weight.

On the other hand, 100 kg of Kidachi aloe was cut into a size of about 1 cm, 300 liters of water was added thereto, extracted at room temperature for 1 hour, and treated in the same manner as above to obtain 15 kg of powdered aloe extract. Also, 50 kg of fruit bodies of fresh mushrooms (white type) are sliced, and 100 l of water is added thereto, and the mixture is extracted at 60 to 70 ° C. for 2 hours, and treated in the same manner as described above to obtain 6.5 kg of a powdery champignon extract. I got Further, 50 kg of dried guava leaves were pulverized, and 300 liters of aqueous ethanol having an alcohol concentration of 60% by weight was added, extracted at 60 ° C. for 1 hour, and treated in the same manner as above to obtain 4 kg of a powdery guava extract. Was.

The senna extract, the aloe extract, the champignon extract and the guava extract thus obtained are blended at a ratio of 2: 1: 1: 1 (weight ratio), and 60 parts thereof (by weight). 15 parts of crystalline cellulose, 15 parts of maltitol, and 10 parts of mustard seed extract (KPA-40, manufactured by Kikkoman Co., Ltd.) were added to the mixture, mixed well, and supplied to a tableting machine. Tablets (1 tablet: 0.5 g) as shown in Table 1 were prepared, and a food for adjusting the physical condition of the present invention was produced as a trial.

[0020] 30 tablets (10 males and 20 females) with constipation symptoms were ingested 1 tablet per day for 1 month using the food for physical condition adjustment, and the frequency and amount of defecation, defecation odor, and body weight The changes were examined. In addition, the meal content and the pattern were not limited. As a result, the number of defecation increased significantly: 3, slightly increased: 26, unchanged: 1 and the amount of defecation increased significantly: 19, slightly increased : 10 people who did not change: 1 person, who had weakened defecation odor: 27 people, who had no change: 3 people, who had reduced abdominal bloating: 28 people, who did not change There were 2 people who lost weight, 23 people who lost weight, 5 people who did not change, and 2 people who gained weight. From these results, it was confirmed that the food for condition control of the present invention appropriately improved the symptoms associated with constipation and also prevented diet and obesity.

Example 2 A mixture of the extract of stalk stem, the extract of aloe and the extract of champignon described in Example 1 at a ratio of 1: 1: 1 (weight ratio) is prepared by mixing 35 parts of dextrin with 51 parts. 14 parts of crystalline cellulose were added and mixed well to prepare a capsule as shown in FIG. 2 filled with 0.8 g of this powder composition, and a food for adjusting the physical condition of the present invention was produced as a trial. As a result of eating the food in the same manner as in Example 1 by 20 panelists with constipation symptoms, almost the same physical condition adjusting effect was observed.

Comparative Example 1 To 50 parts of the extract of the stalk of senna described in Example 1, 35 parts of dextrin and 15 parts of crystalline cellulose were added and mixed well, and the powder composition was tableted using a tableting machine. Tablets: 0.4 g). When this tablet was consumed by 20 panelists with constipation in the same manner as in Example 1, many people reported that the number of defecations was extremely increased as compared with Examples 1 and 2, and the effect of improvement in the amount of defecation was improved. It was small, and almost no improvement effect on defecation odor was recognized.

Comparative Example 2 In Comparative Example 1, a tablet was prepared in the same manner as in Comparative Example 1, except that 50 parts of the extract of the stalk of the senna was used and the same amount of powder obtained by simply pulverizing the stalk of the senna was used. The improvement effect was examined, but the results were only slightly smaller than those of Examples 1 and 2 and Comparative Example 1.

[0024]

[Effect of the invention]

 According to the present invention, it is possible to prepare an extract having less impurities and a higher concentration of the active ingredient by using stalks of senna that have not been effectively utilized as a raw material as compared with the case of using conventional crushed pieces or powder. It is possible to mix the extract with other raw materials for health foods, especially extracts derived from plants and / or mushrooms. The present invention can provide a food for adjusting the physical condition, which can appropriately improve the odor, eliminates concerns about the odor at the time of defecation, and is also extremely effective in preventing diet and obesity.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a powdery extract obtained by extracting a stalk of a senna.

FIG. 2 is a side view of a capsule containing the powder composition containing the extract of the stalk stem of the present invention and the extract of a raw material for health food according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view of a tablet formed by tableting a powder composition containing the extract of the stalk stem of the present invention and the extract of a raw material for health food according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1: Extract of senna stem 2: Extract powder of senna stem 3: Extract powder of raw material for health food 4: Capsule 5: Tablet

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[Submission date] June 3, 1998

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Claims (4)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A physical condition comprising forming a powder composition comprising an extract of a stalk stem portion of a senna and at least one extract of a raw material for health food into granules, capsules or tablets. For food. 2. The food for regulating physical condition according to claim 1, wherein the raw material for health food is derived from plants and / or mushrooms. 3. The food for regulating physical condition according to claim 1, wherein the raw material for health food is one or more selected from the group consisting of guava, gymnema sylvestre, aloe, champignon and agaricus mushroom. 4. A powder composition comprising at least an extract obtained by extracting a stalk stem part with a hydroalcohol having an alcohol concentration of more than 70% by weight under pressure and an aloe extract and / or a champignon extract. Is formed into granules, capsules or tablets.