In addition to seeing a doctor and prescribing drugs, the editorial department can see businesses selling Chinese herbal medicines everywhere in life, and many Chinese herbal medicines are also ingredients themselves. It's as simple and convenient as buying food on the street. However, we have heard a lot about the purchasing skills, handling and preservation methods of vegetables, fruits and meat. What's the difference between Chinese herbal medicines? We have selected ten kinds of the most common Chinese herbal medicines and made a brief introduction here. Before entering the personal introduction, Dr. Chen Wangquan, honorary chairman of Taipei Chinese Medicine Association, reminded everyone that there are several reasons to buy Chinese herbal medicines safely: 1 Buying Chinese herbal medicines from qualified and reputable Chinese herbal medicine dealers may have unknown sources and the quality is difficult to guarantee; If medicinal materials are exposed to sunlight, dust and air for a long time, they may deteriorate and rot, leading to more food safety doubts. Go to tourist attractions and try to avoid buying local specialty Chinese herbal medicines, which is easy to be deceived. 2. Clear packaging and labels of medicinal materials are more secure, but attention should be paid to clear labels, including name, weight, production date and expiration date, as well as the names and addresses of manufacturers, importers and distributors. 3. Medicinal materials should be tested. It is necessary to test Chinese herbal medicines from the perspective of drug safety and food safety. The inspection items include heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic and copper, pesticide residues, plasticizers and aflatoxins. 4. Don't buy herbs that are too bright and white. They may be smoked with sulfur, which will affect the quality and composition of herbs. Ohara is also present when medicinal materials are stored, so be careful. Wang Jingqiong, a professor of pharmacy at Taipei Medical College, pointed out: 1. Generally speaking, medicinal materials should be stored in a ventilated, dark, cool and dry environment, and the room temperature should be below 25 degrees. 2. Pay attention to the selection of containers. For example, some medicinal materials may lose their odor, so it is necessary to use closed containers. 3. If it is damp, it should be taken out to dry or heated to dry, but if it has deteriorated, it should be discarded immediately. Wu Mingzhu, a Chinese medicine doctor, reminds you that if your body is in an unhealthy state, even common medicinal materials should not be taken directly. You should make a diagnosis with Chinese medicine before you choose to eat them. Lycium barbarum is bought in traditional markets, supermarkets, dry goods stores and Chinese medicine shops. When purchasing wisely, you should choose the one with full granules, soft meat, dark red luster and obvious fragrance. If there is an outer package, it is based on the principle of non-caking. Intelligent storage should be moisture-proof and moth-proof, and should be placed in a dry and ventilated place to avoid direct sunlight. It's best to keep it in the refrigerator. Traditional markets, supermarkets and Chinese medicine shops are places to buy dates. Smart choices are full in appearance, complete in shape, thin in skin and thick in flesh, and rosy in complexion. The stone inside is very small, as soft as a sponge, and you can hear the sound when you shake it. Intelligent storage should be moisture-proof and moth-proof. It should be placed in a covered container and stored in a dry and ventilated place or refrigerator for refrigeration. Coix seed is purchased in traditional markets, supermarkets, dry goods stores and Chinese medicine shops. Clever choice of large and small coix seed on the market, in fact, the former is Chinese herbal medicine, and the latter is also called small coix seed and foreign coix seed, which is far less effective than big coix seed. Buy coix seed with big and full grains, hard and smooth texture, slightly fragrant, white and yellow surface, deep brown groove and slightly rough texture. Intelligent storage should be moisture-proof and rat-proof, and put in a dry container in a cool and ventilated place, or put in a sealed can for refrigeration. Cinnamon purchasing department dry goods store, Chinese medicine shop. Clever choice of appearance, the best skin is taupe, the inner layer is reddish brown, and the section is purple; Hard texture, heavy feel, thin skin and thick meat, rich aroma and high oil content are preferred. Should be sealed to avoid the loss of oil and fragrance, and pay attention to moisture and mildew.