What to do if Korean ginseng gets moldy?

Everyone knows that Korean ginseng is one of the most precious medicinal materials, but many people are troubled by the moldy Korean ginseng. If stored improperly, many problems will arise, such as ginseng becoming moldy or being eaten by insects. No matter what, it will cause great trouble to everyone. It will affect their mood and also have a great impact on their finances. So, what should we do if Korean ginseng gets moldy?

If Korean ginseng has been stored for a long time, you need to check whether there are worms on its surface. As long as there are no worms. Because of its solid texture, it rarely goes bad. Even if it gets moldy, you can still eat it after washing off the mold.

Korean ginseng (scientific name: Panax ginseng) is also known as Korean ginseng and red ginseng (generally refers to red ginseng produced in the Korean Peninsula). The root of ginseng with rhizome, a plant of the Araliaceae family, is processed and steamed. There are North Korean red ginseng and South Korean red ginseng. Ginseng produced in the Korean Peninsula can be divided into water ginseng, Tai Chi ginseng, white ginseng and Korean ginseng (red ginseng) according to the processing technology. Korean ginseng has the effects of replenishing vital energy, promoting fluid production and calming the mind. It is suitable for people with palpitations and insomnia, weak body, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, etc. Modern medical research shows that Korean ginseng has multiple nourishing effects. Japanese and Korean scholars have found through research that Korean ginseng has obvious effects in preventing diabetes, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, etc. Korean ginseng also has the effects of anti-cancer, disease control, promoting blood circulation, preventing fatigue, and enhancing immunity.

Korean ginseng is a precious Chinese medicinal material that can easily deteriorate; therefore, when purchasing Korean ginseng, you need to pay attention to proper storage to prevent it from deteriorating.

Korean ginseng is made from ginseng that has grown for 6 years. It is divided into two types: white ginseng and red ginseng, but the Korean ginseng usually refers to red ginseng. The authentic "Cheong Kwan Jang" Korean ginseng is equivalent to the officially certified Korean ginseng. Its preparation process and the types and proportions of other medicinal materials are kept confidential. Korean ginseng should be stored away from air, dried and sealed, and protected from moisture and insects. The storage period of Korean ginseng is generally 5-10 years. If stored properly, it can be stored for more than 10 years with almost no change in medicinal ingredients.

Korean ginseng is generally not easily eaten by insects, but it must be kept dry. When drying, it must be covered with white paper to prevent discoloration. It can be stored in a sealed wooden box or porcelain bottle.

The following three methods are often used to preserve Korean ginseng for a long time with good preservation effect.

Storage in a paper box: Place the ginseng in a paper box made of horse manure paper and store it in a warehouse or basement where there is little climate change. This way, it can be preserved from autumn to winter.

Moss preservation: This is a method of preserving ginseng in large quantities in a cool place. Put the ginseng and moss in a box or container in layers and spray them with sufficient water. It can be preserved for a week.

As for what to do if Korean ginseng becomes moldy, the above content tells you in detail. I hope this can help everyone. I also hope it can teach you some ways to preserve Korean ginseng. When using it, you should also pay attention to the storage method, so as to avoid problems caused by improper storage and avoid any economic losses. So it’s better for everyone to take a good look at it.