What is the shelf life of Panax notoginseng?

In daily life, most things have a shelf life. Panax notoginseng powder is actually the powder made from Panax notoginseng. It has many functions and effects, but they are all good for human health. Panax notoginseng has the functions of regulating three highs, beautifying and delaying aging. However, the Panax notoginseng powder that people usually buy home is usually not easy to preserve. How long is the shelf life of Panax notoginseng in general?

What is the shelf life of Panax notoginseng?

As a medicinal material, it should not be subject to a shelf life limit. However, due to its processing reasons, the general shelf life of Panax notoginseng powder is about three years. Sometimes it can be stored for up to seven years, but it is generally recommended to take it within three years. Because Panax notoginseng powder is in a powdery state, it is very easy to be affected by the environment and become damp or deteriorate. Therefore, it is generally recommended that Panax notoginseng powder should not be stored for too long.

How to preserve Panax notoginseng powder

After knowing the shelf life of Panax notoginseng powder, some friends will worry about how to preserve it. As a powder, it is indeed not easy to preserve. If the air is humid, it will become damp and moldy, and may also attract small insects. Therefore, it is very important to preserve Panax notoginseng powder correctly. The Panax notoginseng powder you buy must first be dried. After drying, you can seal it in a sealed jar or put it in a sealed bag and store it in the refrigerator. Drying is very important. If it is not dried, it will be difficult to preserve.

Storage environment of Panax notoginseng powder:

Cool, ventilated and sealed. Because the air may contain moisture, mixing it with Panax notoginseng powder may cause mold and deterioration. Do not store in the refrigerator.

How to store Panax notoginseng powder:

Place in a dry glass container in a ventilated and temperature-appropriate environment, avoiding direct sunlight. Dry the powder in dry weather before storing it, or use a desiccant to absorb moisture before packaging. The medication needs to be used quickly or the active drug ingredient will be lost.

The shelf life of Panax notoginseng powder after opening is:

Unopened Panax notoginseng powder: After the powdering process, Panax notoginseng is in full contact with the air. Even if it is sealed in a can, it cannot avoid a small amount of air contact. Therefore, the shelf life of unopened Panax notoginseng powder is about three years.

Panax notoginseng powder after opening the lid: Friends who often take Panax notoginseng powder have to open the lid every time they take it. The Panax notoginseng powder will come into contact with humid air, thus greatly shortening the shelf life of the Panax notoginseng powder. Even if it is stored in a cool and ventilated place, the shelf life will usually not exceed one year. Generally speaking, we recommend that you consume Panax notoginseng powder within six months after opening it.

When buying Panax notoginseng powder, be sure to pay attention to whether the bottle cap is tightened. Shake the Panax notoginseng powder bottle to see if there are large particles of powder clots inside. If so, it is recommended to replace it.

How to use Panax notoginseng powder

1. Daily health care: Take with warm water or honey water before meals, once in the morning and evening, about 1-2 grams each time. If you have a bad stomach, take it half an hour after meals.

2. Make soup for food supplement: Make soup or stew with eggs or meat, 5 to 10 grams each time.

3. Regulate menstruation and nourish the skin: 1 week before menstruation, take with warm water, 3 grams each time, once in the morning and once in the evening.

4. Facial mask: Take 5-10g of Panax notoginseng powder, mix it into a paste with water, egg white, or milk, apply it evenly on the face, and wash it off after 20 minutes. 2-3 times a week.

5. Treatment of blood lipid diseases: Take before meals, with warm water, 3 grams each time, 3 times a day, it is recommended to take for a long time