What are the methods for preserving Cordyceps sinensis?

We all know that Cordyceps sinensis is an expensive health product. We all cherish it and are reluctant to eat it, so we will collect it. However, some people don’t know how to preserve expensive Chinese medicine like Cordyceps sinensis. When they take it out when they want to eat it, they find that it has become moldy and infested with insects. So, what are the preservation methods of Cordyceps sinensis? Here we introduce the specific preservation methods.

The amount of Cordyceps that an average family buys each time will be slightly more than the amount taken at one time, so it is necessary to pay attention to the storage of Cordyceps. If the amount of Cordyceps sinensis is small and the storage time is not long, just put it together with a small amount of Sichuan pepper or Cortex Moutan in a sealed glass bottle and refrigerate it in the refrigerator. If the quantity is large or needs to be stored for a long time, it is best to put some desiccant in the storage area in addition to the pepper and moutan bark. If you find that the Cordyceps has become damp and soft, you should take it out immediately and expose it to the sun or roast it lightly over charcoal fire. If you have a kimchi jar at home, you can also put some quicklime at the bottom of the jar, put a small pad on the lime, then put the Cordyceps on the pad, cover it, and put some clean water next to the sink. This way, it can be preserved for a longer time. It is generally best to store Cordyceps for no more than a year, otherwise its effectiveness will be greatly lost.

Precautions

1. Don't use the freezing layer of the refrigerator, just use the fresh-keeping layer.

2. Be sure to seal it, which is why you need to use two layers of plastic bags, or maybe you can use three layers.

3. Check regularly, at least once a month. If you find any moisture or mold, be sure to dry it in the sun and then store it as mentioned above.

After reading the above content, you will know the preservation method of Cordyceps sinensis. The preservation of Cordyceps is different from that of other common Chinese medicinal materials. You can refer to the method of preserving Cordyceps used by Cordyceps merchants. Of course, you can also use the water absorption effect of Sichuan pepper to preserve Sichuan pepper and Cordyceps together. In this way, the Cordyceps stored in our home will not expire and mold so quickly.