a small amount of Cordyceps in the family, and it will be eaten in the near future. This kind of Cordyceps can be stored directly in the refrigerator. Low temperature can delay the loss of cordyceps components, and can prevent cordyceps from mildew and insects.

Note: Cordyceps stored in refrigerator is only suitable for fresh-keeping layer and should not be frozen.

2 dry preservation

If the amount of Cordyceps is relatively large, it can't be eaten up in the near future, and it is expected to be preserved for more than one year. If it needs to be preserved for a long time, you can choose dry preservation, and the method of dry preservation:

1. Choose a clean and dry container, put some solid desiccant in it, and put Cordyceps in it to seal it. Can be stored for more than one year.

2. Choose a box with a lid (both paper and plastic), put Cordyceps sinensis, dried tangerine peel and pepper together in the box, just cover it, and it can be stored for several months.

3 Vacuum storage

If you are engaged in the business of Cordyceps sinensis and some other perishable dried Chinese herbal medicines, you will receive a large amount of dried Cordyceps sinensis and other Chinese herbal medicines during the purchase period. You can choose to store them in vacuum, and then pump out the air after putting the medicine in, so that the container can reach a near vacuum state. This method can preserve Cordyceps for 2~5 years.

4 Precautions for the preservation of Cordyceps sinensis

1. Cordyceps sinensis is not suitable for long-term storage, even if it is stored in vacuum, its efficacy will be lost over time, so it is best to eat it fresh.

2. Cordyceps should be inspected regularly during non-vacuum storage to see if it is damp and moldy, and exposed to the sun regularly.