Can ginseng be stored in the refrigerator?

In the past, ginseng was a tonic that many people could not afford. However, with the continuous improvement of people's living standards and the continuous increase in consumption capacity, more and more people can afford to eat ginseng. There are many benefits of eating ginseng for the human body. However, many people do not know about the preservation of ginseng. So, can ginseng be refrigerated? This will be introduced below!

1. How long can ginseng be stored?

If it is fresh ginseng, it cannot be kept for a long time. Ginseng is easily eaten by insects, so it must be stored well. The editor will tell you about this later. Ginseng that has been processed can be stored for several years, but it needs to be taken out occasionally to breathe and get some sun, and be careful not to let the ginseng get damp. Generally speaking, there is no clear regulation on the storage time of processed ginseng, but the longer the storage time, the weaker the medicinal effect of the ginseng will be.

2. Can it be put in the refrigerator?

Ginseng can be stored in the refrigerator. There are several ways to store ginseng: one is to store it together with the Chinese medicine Asarum. Asarum has a unique aromatic smell and can repel insects. This can prevent ginseng from being eaten by insects and will not affect the medicinal effects of ginseng. Second, put some peppercorns in the container where you put ginseng to prevent insects. The third is to first pack the ginseng in a dry and clean food bag and tie the seal, then put it in a basin and place charcoal around it to absorb moisture and prevent mold and insect infestation.

3. How to store ginseng

Many ginsengs have been processed, so there is basically no moisture. The best way to preserve them is to store them at low temperatures. Because ginseng contains a lot of volatile oils, it needs to be dried in the sun, especially fresh ginseng, but it cannot be exposed to the sun for a long time and then stored in the refrigerator at low temperatures.

4. Can fresh ginseng be frozen?

Chinese medicine should not be placed in the refrigerator. If the medicinal materials are placed in the refrigerator and mixed with other foods for a long time, not only will various bacteria easily invade the medicinal materials, but they will also be easily affected by moisture, which will destroy the medicinal properties of the medicinal materials. Therefore, for some precious medicinal materials, such as ginseng, deer antler, gastrodia elata, codonopsis, etc., if they need to be stored for a long time, they can be placed in a clean glass bottle, and then put in an appropriate amount of glutinous rice that has been fried over low heat until dark yellow, and then put it in after it has cooled down, seal the bottle cap tightly, and place it in a cool and ventilated place.