How long is the shelf life of Dendrobium candidum?

There are many very precious Chinese herbal medicines around us. The most common one is ginseng. The price is generally relatively high, and the effect is very powerful. It is loved by people who pay attention to their health. In addition to ginseng, another relatively precious one is Dendrobium officinale, and many consumers buy a lot of it and keep it at home, so they don’t have to go out and buy it frequently. So, how long is the shelf life of Dendrobium candidum?

[Does Dendrobium officinale have a shelf life?]

The answer is: Dendrobium officinale has a shelf life.

Dendrobium officinale is a precious Chinese herbal medicine. It not only has high medicinal value, but also has significant health-care effects. However, many people do not know whether Dendrobium officinale has a shelf life. In fact, although Dendrobium officinale is a Chinese medicine, it is the same as other foods and has a certain shelf life. The difference from food is that it may have a longer shelf life than ordinary foods.

[How long is the shelf life of Dendrobium candidum?]

The answer is: fresh Dendrobium officinale lasts about one week, and dried Dendrobium officinale lasts about one to two years.

For Chinese medicinal materials, the shelf life of different types is also different. Generally, herbal medicinal materials can be stored for about two years; the shelf life of wood plant medicinal materials is about four years; and the shelf life of mineral medicinal materials is about ten years. Dendrobium officinale is an orchid herb. If it is fresh, it can generally be stored in the refrigerator for one week; if the dried Dendrobium officinale is well preserved, it can be stored for about one to two years.

[How to determine whether Dendrobium candidum is expired?]

Dried Dendrobium Officinale is made by drying fresh stems of Dendrobium Officinale. Usually there will be some moisture left in it. If it is expired, it will have the following characteristics:

1. Appearance changes: The surface color of unexpired Dendrobium officinale is mostly yellow-green or golden yellow, with obvious fine longitudinal wrinkles. After breaking, the cross-section is flat and grayish white or grayish green. However, expired Dendrobium officinale will become damp and soft, and mold spots may grow on the surface.

2. Taste changes: Unexpired Dendrobium Officinale has a slight odor with a hint of vanilla, and is sticky when chewed; while expired Dendrobium Officinale may have a damp smell or other sour and bitter tastes.