What Is The Shelf Life And Storage Method Of Cistanche?

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Cistanche contains hundreds of chemical components, such as hydrocarbons, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenethyl alcohol glycosides, iridoids, D-mannitol, B-sitosterol, etc., among which phenyl ethanol glycosides (Echinacoside, verbascoside) and flavonoids are the main functional ingredients. Modern medical research believes that Cistanche has the advantages of anti-aging, anti-oxidation, protection of myocardial ischemia, anti-radiation, protection of the liver, improvement of memory ability, anti-fatigue, and regulation of the immune system.

Cistanche is a very precious Chinese medicinal material. If you buy a lot, you must keep it well. So how long is the shelf life of Cistanche? How should Cistanche be stored correctly?

The shelf life of Cistanche:

The shelf life of Cistanche is about 2-3 years. For Chinese medicinal materials, general herbs can be stored for about 2 years; the shelf life of native plants is about 4 years, and minerals are about 10 years.

Cistanche is a parasitic plant. Its shelf life is related to the degree of dryness. If there is more water remaining in it, the shelf life will be shorter. Generally, if the degree of dryness of Cistanche is better, the preservation method is appropriate. Usually, it can be stored for about 3 years. Even longer.

How to judge whether Cistanche is expired?

1. Look at the color: If the Cistanche has expired, the surface will look green or white mold spots, and may even grow white hairs, borers, etc.

2. Smell the smell: The unexpired Cistanche has a slight smell. If the Cistanche has a musty smell, it means that the Cistanche has expired.

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Can the expired Cistanche be still eaten?

Moldy Cistanche is not recommended for consumption. For Cistanche, expiration means moldy or worms. Such Cistanche is generally not recommended to continue to eat because moldy food will produce various harmful substances to the human body. It may damage the liver, intestines and stomach, and even the respiratory system, and affect human health.

The storage method of Cistanche:

Cistanche is prone to mildew and is easily eaten by insects. Therefore, care should be taken to prevent mildew and insects when storing Cistanche. It should be kept in a dry and ventilated place.