Will Panax notoginseng powder expire?

The main effects of Panax notoginseng powder are stopping bleeding, dispersing blood stasis and relieving pain. It can treat many diseases and is often used in daily life. Panax notoginseng powder has strong health and medicinal value, so many people keep some Panax notoginseng powder at home. If I don't use it for a long time, I'm worried that it will expire. So, will Panax notoginseng powder expire? Let’s take a look below.

The following phenomena may occur when Panax notoginseng powder expires :

1. Agglomeration due to moisture

Panax notoginseng powder has a very low water content and a dry texture, so it is very easy to get damp and once damp it will clump.

2. Insects

Although Panax notoginseng powder does not contain much fat, protein and other ingredients, it contains certain carbohydrates and is loved by some insects, so it is easy to get infested with insects.

3. Moldy

Panax notoginseng powder may also become moldy. Generally, there will be mold spots and lumps on the surface. This is because the hyphae are entangled with each other. If you roll the Panax notoginseng powder into a ball and squeeze it open to see white hyphae, it proves that it is moldy.

How to store Panax notoginseng powder

Moisture-proof storage

Since Panax notoginseng powder has been processed into powder, it is easily affected by moisture. Therefore, the Panax notoginseng powder should be packed in a sealed plastic bag or can and placed in a dry environment.

Sun protection storage

Panax notoginseng powder is different from other Chinese medicines. Many Chinese medicines can be directly exposed to the sun for a few hours when they are damp and their efficacy will not be affected. However, Panax notoginseng powder cannot be exposed to direct sunlight for too long. Exposing it to the sun for too long will cause the loss of many volatile oils in Panax notoginseng, affecting its medicinal efficacy.

As long as you store Panax notoginseng powder well, it can be kept for at least two years. If you have stored it for 3 or 4 years, as long as the Panax notoginseng powder does not get moldy or infested with worms and tastes normal, you can take it.