sulfur fumigation

A Discussion on Bai Shao (White Peony)

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Bai Shao (白芍), also known as Jin Shao (金芍), is the root of the perennial herbaceous plant Paeonia lactiflora, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, and is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb. In the market, there are instances where the dried roots of a related plant, Paeonia veitchii, are sold as Bai Shao, so care … Read more

Comprehensive Identification of Codonopsis (Dang Shen): Analysis of Sulfur Fumigation, Origin, Quality, Habitat, Product Specifications, and Production Conditions

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Comprehensive Identification of Codonopsis (Dang Shen): Analysis of Sulfur Fumigation, Origin, Quality, Habitat, Product Specifications, and Production Conditions

Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a medicinal and edible herb with significant usage in both fields. How can we distinguish the quality? What are the origins of Codonopsis, and how can we differentiate them? Why does the patterned Codonopsis have a unique milky fragrance? With these questions in mind, let’s explore Codonopsis. 1 How to Distinguish … Read more