How to store fresh ginseng?

Ginseng is a very good tonic, especially for some elderly people. Regular consumption of ginseng can effectively prevent many diseases. Eating more ginseng can also effectively help us teenagers greatly improve their memory. Especially for some high school students who overuse their brains, eating more ginseng will have a very good effect. However, special attention should be paid to how to preserve fresh ginseng.

Because ginseng contains more sugars, mucus and volatile oils, it is easy to be affected by moisture, oil, mold, discoloration, insects and other deterioration phenomena. There are several ways to store ginseng:

① Conventional storage method: For ginseng that is completely dry, seal it with a plastic bag to isolate it from air and store it in a cool place.

② Desiccant drying method: Place an appropriate amount of desiccant, such as quicklime, charcoal, etc., at the bottom of a sealed cylinder, tube, or box, then wrap the ginseng in paper and put it in, and seal it tightly.

③ Low temperature preservation method: This is the ideal method. Ginseng should be dried before storage. The best exposure time is between 9 am and 4 pm, but ginseng should not be exposed to the sun for a long time. At the same time, ginseng for medicinal use has reached a certain degree of dryness. Generally, you only need to turn the ginseng over in the afternoon for 1 to 2 hours. After it cools down, wrap it in a plastic bag, tie the bag tightly, and place it in the freezer of the refrigerator, so that it can be stored for a long time.

Fresh ginseng can be preserved using conventional methods. It can be sealed with plastic film and stored in a dry and ventilated place to extend the shelf life of ginseng. It can also be dried using a diluent and some quicklime, charcoal, etc. These can help us achieve a good effect of extending the shelf life. Try to eat it as soon as possible to prevent it from spoiling.