Can fresh ginseng be eaten if it is moldy?

Should fresh ginseng be thrown away or eaten if it is moldy? This question is deeply rooted in people's minds, because everyone knows that ginseng is very expensive. If you want to buy it and it is real, it will cost several hundred yuan. So people feel it is a pity to throw it away, but they are worried that eating moldy things will affect their health and bring side effects to the body. So, can fresh ginseng be eaten if it is moldy?

It is best not to eat it. No matter what it is, as long as it is moldy, it is spoiled, which means that the substance itself has changed. Even if ginseng contains elements that are beneficial to health, the moldy fungi will be harmful to humans and may cause enteritis or diarrhea, or even drug poisoning in severe cases (I have had a terrible heart attack, which was so severe that I thought I was going to die). Don't eat it just because you feel it is a pity. Don't lose the big picture for the small.

The pharmacist said that the refrigerator is relatively humid and contains many bacteria. If Chinese medicinal materials are kept in the refrigerator for a long time, they will easily become damp and deteriorate. Not only will this fail to cure diseases and improve health, it will also bring side effects. Here, the pharmacist reminds the public that precious Chinese medicines such as red ginseng, codonopsis, gastrodia, deer antler, etc. can be fried with appropriate amount of glutinous rice or sticky rice until they turn yellow. After cooling, put them into a sealed glass bottle or porcelain jar together with the Chinese medicinal materials and store them in a cool and ventilated place.

Ginseng has been known as the "king of herbs" since ancient times, and is praised by the oriental medical community as the best product for "nourishing yin, replenishing life, strengthening the body and consolidating the foundation."

Ginseng contains a variety of saponins and polysaccharides. The extract of ginseng can be slowly absorbed by the skin without any adverse stimulation to the skin. It can dilate skin capillaries, promote blood circulation in the skin, increase skin nutrition, regulate the water and oil balance of the skin, and prevent skin dehydration, hardening, and wrinkling. Long-term use of products containing ginseng can enhance skin elasticity and regenerate cells. At the same time, ginseng active substances also have the ability to inhibit the reduction of melanin, making the skin white and smooth. It has numerous beauty benefits and is the ultimate in skin care and beauty.

Ginseng added to shampoo can dilate the capillaries on the head, increase the nutrition of the hair, improve the toughness of the hair, reduce hair loss and hair breakage, and has a protective effect on damaged hair.

Taking ginseng internally not only strengthens the body but also has anti-aging and skin care and beauty effects. Soak ginseng directly in 50% glycerin, rub your face with glycerin for 10 days, or boil ginseng into thick juice, pour a little into the water for washing your face every day, rub your face with glycerin containing ginseng or wash your face with ginseng water, which can make your skin quite moisturized.

Some people believe that ginseng can only be used in winter and not in summer. These statements can easily mislead consumers. Ginseng can improve the human body's ability to adapt to harsh environments. It can be used to prevent frostbite and heatstroke. Experts believe that there is no fixed form of disease, no fixed prescription for treatment, and no fixed type of medicine. Taking ginseng cannot be generalized. Different people have different needs, so you must not take ginseng blindly.

How to eat ginseng

How to eat ginseng

my country has a long history of eating ginseng, and its magical effects are highly praised. According to historical records, ginseng has the effects of "replenishing the five internal organs, calming the spirit, settling the soul, stopping palpitations, improving eyesight, making people happy and intelligent."

In fact, fresh ginseng is difficult to preserve and often becomes moldy. You need to see if the mold is not very serious and there is no unpleasant musty smell, then you can still eat the fresh ginseng. However, if the fresh ginseng has been stored for too long and has a strong musty smell, I suggest that you best not eat it, otherwise it will easily be infected with bacteria.