How Many Degrees of Temperature Is Controlled in Chinese Medicine Cold Storage?

How Many Degrees of Temperature is Controlled in Chinese Medicine Cold Storage?

Chinese medicine cold storage is an important equipment to maintain the quality and active ingredients of Chinese medicine herbs. Temperature plays a vital role in the preservation and quality of herbal medicines. So, how many degrees should the temperature control of Chinese medicine cold storage be controlled?

The temperature control of Chinese medicine cold storage is usually between 5 degrees Celsius and 8 degrees Celsius. This temperature range is based on the requirements for the characteristics of Chinese herbal medicines and the preservation of their active ingredients. Let's take a look at the reasons and effects of temperature control in Chinese medicine refrigerator.

Firstly, the characteristics of Chinese herbal medicines determine that low temperature is the better temperature for their preservation. Chinese herbal medicines generally contain a large number of active ingredients, such as alkaloids, volatile oils and so on. These active ingredients are easy to decompose and volatilise under high temperature environment, which leads to the decline of the quality of the herbs. And low temperature can effectively inhibit the growth and reproduction of harmful microorganisms in herbs, preventing the occurrence of mould, moth infestation and other problems. In addition, low temperature can also slow down the speed of oxidation reaction, slow down the decomposition and inactivation of the active ingredients in the herbs, to maintain the efficacy of the herbs.

Secondly, the role of Chinese medicine cold storage in temperature control is to ensure the quality and safety of Chinese herbal medicines. The preservation of Chinese herbal medicines needs to ensure the intactness of their colour, aroma and taste, and make sure that their appearance, smell and taste are in line with the requirements of the standard of herbal medicines. The low temperature environment of cold storage can effectively prevent herbs from moisture, deterioration and mould, thus maintaining their appearance and flavour. In addition, the low temperature can also reduce the growth of harmful microorganisms and moulds in the herbs to avoid contamination and deterioration of the herbs. Therefore, the temperature control of Chinese medicine cold storage is crucial to ensure the quality and safety of Chinese herbal medicines.

After that, the temperature control of Chinese medicine cold storage should be adjusted according to the specific herbs and requirements. Different Chinese herbal medicines have different characteristics and preservation requirements. Some herbs have higher temperature requirements, such as Scutellaria baicalensis and Paeonia lactiflora, while others have lower temperature requirements, such as Huanglian and Agaricus blazei. Therefore, during the use of cold storage, the temperature should be adjusted and controlled according to the characteristics and requirements of specific herbs to ensure the preservation quality of herbs.

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