Wild ginseng shelf life

It is best to store wild ginseng after drying it, so that it can be stored for a longer time, generally more than 5 years. Wild ginseng that is not dried is very easy to mold and deteriorate, so the wild ginseng you buy cannot be put in the refrigerator, as it will absorb water and affect its medicinal value. It is best to place it in a ventilated and dry environment to avoid exposure to sunlight and moisture.

Generally, a piece of wild ginseng weighs about 3.6 grams and sells for around 1,100 yuan. However, wild ginseng also has a shelf life, and after a certain period of time, the effectiveness of wild ginseng will be greatly reduced. However, some people have no idea about the production date and shelf life of wild ginseng after buying it, which is very annoying. Moreover, some stores deceive customers, believing that the identification date is the production date of the ginseng, which is obviously incorrect.

Some people may believe that ginseng can be preserved for 5-10 years, or even longer. But is this really the case? In fact, air temperature and humidity are very important for preserving ginseng. Ginseng must be stored in a dry and low-temperature environment. In fact, the lifespan of herbal plants should not exceed 2 years, and that of woody plants should not exceed 4 years. If the storage conditions are very good, it is best not to exceed 5 years. It is not recommended to continue consuming medicines that have exceeded this period. Ginseng is a herb, so it can only be stored for two years. If it is processed ginseng, the shelf life is even shorter.

1. Storage of raw sun-dried ginseng or fresh ginseng

1. Wrap the ginseng tightly and put it in the refrigerator. It is best to keep the temperature at 5 degrees Celsius. However, you must pay attention to check the packaging more often to see if it is damaged, and strictly prevent the moisture in the refrigerator from being absorbed by the American ginseng, causing mold and insects. Once American ginseng is stored in the refrigerator, it must be eaten immediately to prevent the moisture absorbed in the air from being absorbed by the unpacked American ginseng and causing it to become moldy.

2. You can also take a glass bottle with a rubber-lined bottle cap. The bottle should preferably be dark in color. Wash and dry the bottle before use. While putting American ginseng in the bottle, you can wrap an appropriate amount of quicklime, charcoal, silica gel or other desiccant in a cloth and put it in the bottle, then seal the bottle mouth and store it in the refrigerator.

3. Place an appropriate amount of desiccant, such as quicklime, charcoal, silica gel, etc., at the bottom of a sealable cylinder, tube, or box to make the storage environment dry. Then wrap the ginseng with paper, put it in the container, cover it tightly to prevent insect infestation and mildew. Make sure that the desiccant does not come into direct contact with the ginseng.

4. For American ginseng that is truly dried, seal it in a plastic bag and store it in a cool place for use whenever you want. Ginseng that is already infested with insects can be used, depending on the severity. If the infestation is minor, you can gently tap it to remove the eggs and insect bodies, and then expose it to the sun to kill the remaining eggs and insect bodies. If there are mold spots on the surface of the American ginseng, it should be dried in the sun or in an oven first, then washed with warm water, and then exposed to the sun again to dry before reuse.

2. Storage Method of American Ginseng

1. Wrap the American ginseng tightly and place it in the refrigerator. It is best to keep the temperature at 5 degrees Celsius. However, you must pay attention to check the packaging more often to see if it is damaged, and strictly prevent the moisture in the refrigerator from being absorbed by the American ginseng, causing mold and insects. Once American ginseng is stored in the refrigerator, it must be eaten immediately to prevent the moisture absorbed in the air from being absorbed by the unpacked American ginseng and causing it to become moldy.

2. You can also take a glass bottle with a rubber-lined bottle cap. The bottle should preferably be dark in color. Wash and dry the bottle before use. While putting American ginseng in the bottle, you can wrap an appropriate amount of quicklime, charcoal, silica gel or other desiccant in a cloth and put it in the bottle, then seal the bottle mouth and store it in the refrigerator.

3. Place an appropriate amount of desiccant, such as quicklime, charcoal, silica gel, etc., at the bottom of a sealed cylinder, tube, or box to make the storage environment dry. Then wrap the ginseng with paper, put it in the container, cover it tightly to prevent insect infestation and mildew. Make sure that the desiccant does not come into direct contact with the ginseng.

4. For American ginseng that is truly dried, seal it in a plastic bag and store it in a cool place for use whenever you want. Ginseng that is already infested with insects can be used, depending on the severity. If the infestation is minor, you can gently tap it to remove the eggs and insect bodies, and then expose it to the sun to kill the remaining eggs and insect bodies. If there are mold spots on the surface of the American ginseng, it should be dried in the sun or in an oven first, then washed with warm water, and then exposed to the sun again to dry before reuse.