What should I do if Chinese medicine produces parasites? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the problem of worms caused by improper storage of traditional Chinese medicine has become a hot topic on the Internet. Due to poor storage conditions in many households or pharmacies, expensive Chinese medicinal materials have become infested by insects, causing widespread concern. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions.
1. The popularity of topics related to traditional Chinese medicines that produce parasites in the past 10 days across the entire network
| Platform | Related topics | amount of discussion | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| #The precious Chinese medicines at home are infested with worms# | 123,000 | 85.6 | |
| Douyin | "Insect-proof Tips with Chinese Herbal Medicines" | 87,000 | 78.2 |
| Zhihu | "Can Chinese medicine still be used to treat parasites?" | 32,000 | 72.4 |
| Baidu | "The Best Way to Prevent Insects with Traditional Chinese Medicine" | Average daily search volume: 15,000 | 68.9 |
2. Ranking list of common Chinese medicinal materials prone to insect infestation
| Ranking | Medicinal material name | Probability of infestation | high risk season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | wolfberry | 92% | summer |
| 2 | Ginseng | 85% | rainy season |
| 3 | Angelica sinensis | 78% | All year round |
| 4 | Astragalus | 72% | summer |
| 5 | Rehmannia glutinosa | 68% | wet season |
3. The correct way to deal with parasites caused by traditional Chinese medicine
1.Mild insect infestation treatment: If the area infested by insects is less than 10%, the insects and excrement can be screened out and stored in a sealed container after being exposed to the sun for 6 hours.
2.Moderate insect infestation treatment: The insect-infested area is 10-30%. It is recommended to spray it with 50% liquor and then dry it in the shade, or use professional fumigation equipment.
3.Severe insect infestation treatment: If the insect-infested area exceeds 30%, or if insect eggs are found densely, it should be discarded immediately to avoid contaminating other medicinal materials.
4. Seven Golden Rules of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Pest Control
| method | Operational points | Applicable medicinal materials | effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealed and refrigerated | Store in 4℃ after vacuum packaging | Precious medicinal materials | 95% |
| Zanthoxylum bungeanum insect repellent | For every 500g of medicinal materials, add 20g of Sichuan peppercorns | Rhizome | 85% |
| Garlic pest control | Place 3-5 cloves of peeled garlic | Fruits | 80% |
| lime drying | Lime bags and medicinal materials stored in layers | Yichao medicinal materials | 90% |
| Dry regularly | Ventilate and dry for 2 hours every month | All categories | 75% |
| Liquor spray | Lightly spray the surface with 50% liquor | Easily moth-prone medicinal materials | 88% |
| Professional fumigation | Professional fumigation once a year | bulk storage | 98% |
5. Answers to the 5 questions that netizens are most concerned about
1.Are Chinese medicines used to treat parasites still effective?Experts say that slight insect infestation will not affect the main ingredients, but the insect body needs to be removed; severe insect infestation will lead to the loss of active ingredients.
2.Can freezing in the refrigerator kill insect eggs?Freezing at -18°C for 48 hours can kill most eggs, but it needs to be used immediately after thawing.
3.Will insect-eaten Chinese medicine produce toxins?Ordinary medicinal materials will not produce toxins if they are infested by insects, but moldy medicinal materials must not be eaten.
4.How to prevent insects when buying traditional Chinese medicine online?It is recommended to choose small vacuum packaging, inspect and transfer to sealed containers immediately after receipt.
5.Is traditional sulfur fumigation still safe?The country has banned sulfur fumigation and recommended the use of modern low-temperature pest control technology instead.
6. Professional doctor’s advice
Professor Wang from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine pointed out: "Prevention is better than cure, and medicinal materials should be stored in accordance withDry, sealed, protected from lightThree principles. When insects are discovered, they should be dealt with promptly to avoid cross-infection. For precious medicinal materials, it is recommended to pack them into small portions to reduce the number of openings. "
Director Li of the Quality Department of Shanghai Medicinal Materials Company reminded: "Before summer comes, we must be prepared for pest control. It is recommended to use professional controlled atmosphere grain storage technology for bulk storage. Keeping the oxygen concentration below 2% can completely suppress pests."
Through the above structured data analysis and solutions, we hope to help you effectively deal with the problem of parasites in traditional Chinese medicines and protect precious medicinal resources. Remember, correct storage method is the fundamental solution.
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