Although American ginseng has high nutritional value, it should be eaten within the shelf life, and expired American ginseng can no longer be eaten, because expired American ginseng will breed more bacterial substances, and its nutritional composition and efficacy have been destroyed.
In the process of preservation, American ginseng should also be checked in time to see if it is damp or spoiled. If there is a serious deterioration, it is better to throw it away. If it is only slightly wet, it can be taken out to dry and used reasonably to avoid unnecessary waste.
What's the use of soaking feet in expired American ginseng?
American ginseng is rich in ginsenosides, sterols and flavonoids, but expired American ginseng can still be used to soak feet, and it can promote blood circulation, relieve fatigue and improve rough skin on the soles of feet.
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American ginseng also contains a strong fragrance of traditional Chinese medicine, so it can also be placed in places with odor at home, such as kitchens, sanitary napkins and other places, which helps to remove odor.
3 how to see if American ginseng has deteriorated? The appearance of American ginseng with good appearance is smooth, and there are no abnormal conditions such as mildew spots, black spots and cracks. The deteriorated American ginseng will be damp, moldy, rotten and black.
American ginseng with a good smell will have the clear fragrance of Chinese herbal medicine, but it will not have bitterness. The deteriorated American ginseng may give off a pungent musty smell or even rot because it breeds more bacteria.
How to preserve American ginseng for a long time? If American ginseng needs long-term preservation, it is recommended to keep it dry. For example, American ginseng can be stored in a dry and closed environment, and then a proper amount of desiccant, such as lime and charcoal, is put in the bottom.
Cryopreservation can inhibit the growth of bacteria, so if you want to preserve American ginseng for a long time, you can put it in the refrigerator, which can not only prolong the storage time, but also prevent American ginseng from getting wet.