The fake was replaced by other Fritillaria in the same family. Such as Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillaria thunbergii, Fritillaria thunbergii, Fritillaria thunbergii, etc. These Fritillaria are sold as Fritillaria cirrhosa, and most of them are treated and generally fumigated with sulfur. However, the appearance of Fritillaria fumigated by sulfur is mostly white or yellow-white, and it tastes bitter and sour.
2. Price comparison: Due to large consumption and shortage in the market, the price of Fritillaria cirrhosa has increased year after year. The current retail price is about 1.5-2 yuan per gram. No matter where you buy it, if the price is below per gram 1 yuan, it is not true.
3. From the appearance, first of all, the real Fritillaria cirrhosa is cone-shaped or nearly spherical, with two scales on the outer layer, which are quite different in size. The big one is close to the small one, and the uncovered part is crescent-shaped, commonly known as "holding the moon". The top is closed, the bottom is flat, and the fake one is irregular cone-shaped, with longitudinal grooves on one side, scales on the outer layer, sharp at the top and concave at the bottom.
Secondly, the genuine Fritillaria cirrhosa is white or white-like, while the fake is yellow-white or yellow-brown.
Third, the genuine product is hard and brittle, with a white cross-section and full of powder, while the fake product is hard and not easy to break, with a white or yellowish white cross-section, horny or slightly powdery. Fourth, genuine products are slightly fragrant and bitter, while counterfeit products are slightly fragrant, slightly bitter and slightly hemp.
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