How to preserve decocted Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine can achieve the effect of treating both the symptoms and the root causes of diseases without causing any side effects. It can help us regulate the physiological functions of the whole body. However, the decocted Chinese medicine must be consumed as soon as possible, otherwise the efficacy may dissipate. It can be sealed in a special sealed bag. Let's explain in detail how to preserve the decocted Chinese medicine.

Generally speaking, medicinal materials are best stored in the refrigerator, especially precious medicinal materials such as Cordyceps and bird's nest, which can prevent both insects and moisture.

To prevent insect infestation and mildew, the "antagonistic storage method" is used to rationally match medicinal materials. For example, medicinal materials with spicy aroma such as Sichuan pepper, star anise, cinnamon and certain medicinal materials can be put together to prevent insect infestation and mildew. For example, Sichuan pepper can be stored with gecko and seahorse; and red peony root can be stored with yam and atractylodes together.

Moisture-proof. Some medicinal materials should be dried in the sun to remove moisture, and then stored in sealed bottles to prevent discoloration and odor. However, Beiqi, tangerine peel, angelica, and yam (yam) should not be exposed to the sun. Beiqi and yam will change color when exposed to the sun.

Drying is done by the "baking" method; exposing dried tangerine peel and angelica to the sun will cause the smell of the medicinal materials to dissipate, so they should be stored in the refrigerator.

It is best to place the decocted Chinese medicine in a sealed plastic film, which can effectively prevent the efficacy of the medicine. At the same time, try not to expose it to direct sunlight for a long time. It is best to drink the decocted Chinese medicine within two days, which can help us exert its medicinal effects more effectively and cure our diseases as soon as possible.