The storage process of fresh Sophora japonica flowers is cleaning, draining, packaging, storage, etc.

1. Cleaning

The life span of Sophora japonica is relatively short, so correct storage method is crucial. First, pick the Sophora japonica flowers and wash them carefully with clean water to remove as much soil and impurities as possible.

2. Drain

Put the cleaned Sophora japonica into a basket or basin, dry it slightly, and let the excess water on the surface drain away.

3. Packaging

Put the Sophora japonica into a plastic bag, squeeze out the air, and seal the mouth tightly. The water of Sophora japonica flowers evaporates less and can be stored for a long time. At the same time, it blocks oxygen from the outside world and maintains the fragrance of Sophora japonica flowers. Packaging and storage are key to maintaining the quality of fresh Sophora japonica flowers.

4. Storage

Put the packaged Sophora japonica into the refrigerator or freezer for longer storage. Although sophora flowers can be stored frozen, they need to be taken out of the refrigerator or freezer and allowed to warm naturally before use.

Appearance characteristics of Sophora japonica:

The flower of Sophora japonica is a small gray-green flower, crown-shaped, about 1 to 1.5 cm long and 0.5 to 0.8 cm in diameter. The corolla is symmetrical and consists of 5 petals, usually light yellow or white. The petals have a slightly fan-shaped outline and an elongated mesh texture on them. The inflorescence of Sophora japonica is a cyme, which is spherical or conical in shape and densely packed together. Each flower has 5 stamens and 1 ovary. The flowering period is from mid-May to mid-June.

The leaves of Sophora japonica are pinnately compound leaves, which grow in an alternating arrangement on the branches of the Sophora japonica tree. Each compound leaf is composed of 7 to 19 small leaves. The small leaves are oval or oval, about 2.5 to 4 cm long and 1.5 to 3 cm wide. They are dark green or gray green and shiny. The edges of the leaves have finely serrated edges and the roots have short stalks. The entire leaves show characteristics such as broad base, blunt tip, and dome shape.

The fruits of Sophora japonica are pods, which are flat or oval in shape of varying lengths. They are about 2 to 4 cm long and 1 to 3 cm wide. They have a smooth surface and are yellowish brown or light brown in color. The pods contain brown seeds, which usually ripen in the fall and emit a faint aroma.