Phytochemical enhanced water
OwnerThomas Nadackal Thomas, Prem Mani Thomasinventors
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Abstract
A method and formulation for fluids, such as drinking water, containing plant phytochemicals are disclosed. Some plants can survive in water without a root system, and the formulation includes fluid, such as water, with one or more of the plants maintained in the fluid. Cold storage resulted in enhanced production and excretion of phytochemicals from the plants into the fluid, including bacosides and bacopasides. These phytochemicals have been shown to exhibit antioxidant properties, promote memory and provide additional health benefits, as well as replace bottled water or other fluids as a means to ensure proper hydration. The fluids are useful for enhancing alertness.
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A method of preparing phytochemical-fortified fluid, comprising the steps:
- obtaining aerial or leafy sections of Bacopa, Centella, or a combination thereof;
- obtaining a fluid having at least trace amounts of minerals;
- wherein the trace amounts of minerals are at least sodium, calcium, and potassium;
- wherein the fluid has a pH of 5.5 or greater;
- placing the aerial or leafy sections of Bacopa, Centella, or a combination thereof into the fluid to form an extraction fluid;
- storing the extraction fluid at about 1.7° C. for at least 2 weeks.
A method for stimulating the production of phytochemicals in medicinal plants, comprising:
- obtaining at least an aerial or leafy section of Bacopa, Centella, or a combination thereof;
- obtaining a fluid having at least trace amounts of minerals;
- wherein the trace amounts of minerals are at least sodium, calcium, and potassium;
- wherein the fluid has a pH of 5.5 or greater;
- placing the aerial or leafy sections of Bacopa, Centella, or a combination thereof into the fluid to form an extraction fluid;
- storing the extraction fluid at about 1.7° C. for at least 2 weeks.
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