Can Cordyceps sinensis be eaten if it is moldy?

Cordyceps sinensis is moldy, what should I do? Whether Cordyceps sinensis is toxic after it becomes moldy and whether it has a serious impact on the body are very critical issues for those friends who bought a large amount of Cordyceps sinensis but did not use it up in time and thus suffered bad luck. Cordyceps sinensis is very precious, so people are reluctant to throw it away. So, can Cordyceps sinensis be eaten if it is moldy? Is there any way to save it?

Chinese medicine is not easy to store and will become moldy if exposed to moisture. If you are not careful, deer antlers and ginseng may even be infested with worms. Cordyceps sinensis only grows mold. If it does not change color, but just becomes damp, soft and moldy, then it will be fine. Just lightly dry and shake it. If the condition is more serious, boil some water in a basin. The scalding time should not be too long, 10 seconds at most. Just wash and dry it. Keep it tightly closed during storage.

The amount of Cordyceps that an average family buys each time will be slightly more than the amount for one dose, so it is necessary to pay attention to the storage of Cordyceps. The key points of Cordyceps storage are moisture-proof, moth-proof and insect-proof. If the quantity is small and the storage time is short, just put it in a cool and dry place. Or place it with Sichuan pepper or Cortex Moutan in a sealed glass, refrigerate it, and take it out when needed. If the quantity is large or needs to be kept for a long time, it is best to put some desiccant such as silica gel where the Cordyceps is placed, because the newly purchased Cordyceps are a little damp and will easily become moldy and infested with insects if left for a long time. When Cordyceps is exposed to moisture, it will turn into a seedling, that is, the worm body will become a hollow shell and become flat after being pinched, but the quality of the Cordyceps will be reduced. If you spray Cordyceps with white wine (250 ml of wine per kilogram), spray it with water after spraying, and fumigate it with sulfur, it can be kept from rotting for several months. If Cordyceps is found to be damp, it should be exposed to the sun immediately. If there are insects, you can fumigate it with sulfur or bake it slightly with charcoal fire, and then sift out the pests and wood debris.

In fact, many people have too much concerns about the question of whether Cordyceps sinensis can be eaten if it is moldy. According to the analysis of some doctors and professionals, as long as the Chinese herbal medicine does not undergo particularly severe mold growth, things like Cordyceps sinensis can be used again after a little processing and will not affect everyone's health. At the same time, everyone can learn some of the processing methods taught above.