How to Select Dang Shen

How to select Dang Shen

Dang Shen is a kind of Chinese herb which is very good for daily health care. It is relatively common in our life. Many people add Dang Shen in the drinking water to nourish the body. so how can people select good Dang Shen?

1. Touch it by hand

when we choose Dang Shen, we can touch it with our hands to feel how it feels. Generally speaking, The quality of Dang Shen is better when the branches are thicker, the cortex is delicate, the flesh is firm and also with the "lion pan head" at the head of the root.

2. Select the color

Then we can look at the color of Dang Shen, because the color is the most intuitive way to select the herbal materials. Dang Shen of good quality is generally yellowish-white, light brown or tan, with cracks on the surface, yellowish-white cross-section and chrysanthemum heart.

3. Taste

Finally, we use our sense of taste to identify and choose Dang Shen. Good quality Dang Shen has a slightly fragrant smell, sweet taste, and no residue when chewing. In addition, Dang Shen tastes sweet and has the fragrance of herbs. If it tastes bitter and has a pungent smell, it is not suitable to buy it.