How long can Panax notoginseng powder be stored?

All medicinal materials have a shelf life, and Panax notoginseng powder is no exception. So when you buy Panax notoginseng powder, you can calculate the amount you will use before buying it. Don't buy a lot just to save money, as this will cause the Panax notoginseng powder to expire and be wasted. Panax notoginseng powder is a traditional Chinese medicine that can be used as both medicine and health-promoting tonic. People should not take too much at one time, nor should they eat expired Panax notoginseng powder. So how long can Panax notoginseng powder be kept?

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 powdery state, it is very easy to be affected by the environment and become damp or deteriorate. Therefore, it is generally recommended not to store Panax notoginseng powder for too long.

Unopened or sealed Panax notoginseng powder can be placed in the refrigerator. Generally, it can be eaten as long as it has not deteriorated (moldy, oily), that is, its color and smell have basically not changed. Of course, it is best to eat it as soon as possible. Its effective ingredients will easily be lost over time. If you don't eat it, preservation is also important. It is recommended to put it in the freezer of the refrigerator.

Generally, when you buy Panax notoginseng, such as Panax notoginseng roots or Panax notoginseng powder, the store will actually tell you the corresponding shelf life. Try to take it within the shelf life. Although some Panax notoginseng heads, or like ginseng, can be stored for three to five years, the longer it is stored, the more its medicinal properties will be lost.

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1. Insect-proof storage

The preservation of Panax notoginseng powder mainly needs to consider two aspects: moth-proofing and moisture-proofing. Panax notoginseng powder contains more sugar and is a sweet food and traditional Chinese medicine. Many insects have a special liking for sweet food and medicinal materials. Therefore, the preservation of Panax notoginseng powder needs to be sealed well, and then stored together with Sichuan pepper, tangerine peel, asarum, etc., and the amount of these medicinal materials and ingredients must be greater than the amount of Panax notoginseng powder to ensure the insect-proof effect.