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What are the processing methods for Angelica sinensis? Read this article to find out
After harvesting, shake off the soil, pick out the rotten roots, remove the remaining leaf stalks, and after the moisture has slightly evaporated, tie them into flat bundles weighing 0.5~1 kg and place them in a smoking shed. Inside the smoking shed, build a 130 cm high rack, lay bamboo strips on top, and place the angelica bundles on it alternately flat and upright, with a thickness of 30~50 cm. Use soybean stalks, wet poplar, willow wood, etc. as fuel; after lighting, spray water so that it only produces smoke and no open flame, smoke them to color, until the surface of the angelica turns reddish red, then switch to coal fire or firewood (grass) fire and smoke for about 10 days, then turn over
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What plant is Firmiana major? Learn about Firmiana major in one article
Firmiana major Hand.-Mazz., of the family Sterculiaceae. Aliases: Red-flowered Parasol Tree, Black-bark Parasol Tree. Deciduous tree, reaching over 14 m tall. Bark greenish with a grayish-black tinge, old bark black and slightly rough; branchlets stout, covered with short pubescence. Leaves palmately 3-lobed, 17-30 cm long, 19-40 cm wide, width often greater than length, apex acute. Base cordate, leaf surface nearly glabrous, underside densely covered with yellowish-brown short pubescence that gradually falls off later, basal veins 5-7; petiole stout, 15-45 cm long
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What plant is Caragana? Read this one article to understand
A plant of the genus Caragana in the Fabaceae family, scientific name Caragana Fabr., also known as ningtiao and Caragana korshinskii. Its English name is also peashrub. This genus has about 60 species. Native to Eurasia, China produces about 50 species, most of which are grassland psammophytic, xerophytic deciduous shrubs, and are forage and green manure plants. Widely distributed in the northwest, Inner Mongolia and other places. Mongolia and Siberia of the former Soviet Union also have distribution. Leaves often clustered or alternate, even-pinnate compound leaves or false palmate compound leaves, leaflets 4-20, entire, stipules small
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A detailed explanation of the white tea manufacturing process, understanding the whole process in one article
White tea is a specialty of China, mainly produced in Fujian Province. The surface of the dry white tea is densely covered with white downy hairs. The formation of its quality characteristics comes from, first, being made by picking young tender buds and leaves that are rich in downy hairs, and second, from adopting a drying and baking process in production that involves neither pan-firing nor rolling. At present, there are not many types of white tea, divided into bud tea (Baihao Yinzhen, also known as Silver Needle) and leaf tea (such as Gongmei). The production process is simple. The production process of Baihao Yinzhen is: tea buds, withering, baking, screening and sorting, re-firing, packing. The process of Bai Mudan (White Peony) and Gongmei is: fresh leaves, withering, baking (or shade drying), picking and sorting
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What are the common varieties of wild reishi mushrooms? One article explains it clearly
Wild reishi mushrooms, because of their different varieties, have both similarities and individual characteristics in their pharmacological effects. The individual characteristics of the different common varieties of wild reishi mushrooms are introduced below: Flat-cap reishi. Documented names: tree tongue, tree tongue flat reishi, flat reishi, flat wood reishi, soap fungus ear, etc. Morphological characteristics: fruiting body perennial, sessile, woody, cap semicircular, nearly kidney-shaped or irregular. Functions: slightly bitter, neutral. Anti-cancer, mainly treats acute and chronic hepatitis, early-stage cirrhosis, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, breast
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What are the characteristics of the Korean pine tree species? Learn about Korean pine characteristics in one article
The characteristics of the Korean pine tree species are: an evergreen tree of the pine family (Pinaceae). It can reach 50 m in height and 1.5 m in diameter at breast height. The trunk is straight and full, and the crown is conical. The tree can live more than 500 years. It is one of China's precious timber tree species. Because the trunk is straight, the wood quality is good, the lumber yield is high, and the decay resistance is strong, its craft value is extremely high. It is an excellent timber for construction, aviation, utility poles, sleepers, bridges, vehicles and ships. It is also a superior raw material for making various molds, plywood, musical instruments and sports equipment. In addition, Korean pine can also be tapped for resin; the bark can
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What does the anestrus period in dogs mean? Explained in one article
The anestrus period is also called the anestrous phase. This period is counted from the time the female dog is weaned; if she is not pregnant, it is counted from the 60-day metestrus period. The anestrus period lasts 90-140 days, with an average of 130 days. The clinical signs are the same as usual; behavior, posture, and body appearance are all normal. The egg cells in the body develop slowly, the endometrium begins to proliferate slightly, estrogen increases slightly, there are foam cells and various white blood cells in the vagina, and the vaginal epithelium is thin, with only 2-8 layers.
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What Are the Varieties of Longjing Tea? A Complete Guide in One Article
Longjing tea is a treasure among teas, and "West Lake Longjing" is renowned worldwide for its four excellences: "green color, rich fragrance, mellow taste, and beautiful shape." The quality characteristics of high-grade Longjing tea are: a tall, elegant, and pointed appearance, flat and smooth, with visible bud tips; a emerald-green color tinged with yellow; a high, fresh, and serene aroma, with an orchid-like note within its serenity; a sweet, mellow, and refreshing taste; a clear, bright apricot-green liquor color; and tender, even, and whole leaf dregs. Because Longjing tea has a unique style, strict quality requirements, and strong seasonality, the selection of varieties is also very particular. Overall, varieties suitable for making Longjing tea should possess
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What is the fresh-keeping principle for edible fungi? This article will help you understand it clearly
Fresh-keeping for edible fungi (theprincipleoffresh-keepingforediblefungi): Mushroom bodies separated from the culture substrate still have vitality, and living organisms have resistance to adverse external environments and microbial infection. However, the stronger the life activity, the faster the rate of freshness decline. Therefore, without destroying the normal physiological functions of the organism, by controlling various factors that affect the physiological and biochemical changes of fresh mushroom products, the life activity of the mushroom body can be kept as low as
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What are the tree species characteristics of the dawn redwood? Read this one article to understand
The tree species characteristics of the dawn redwood are: it is a deciduous tree of the Taxodiaceae family. It can reach a height of more than 35 m, with a diameter at breast height of 2.5 m. The trunk is upright at the top, and the base is often swollen; the crown is conical. It is a precious tree species unique to China. It is an ancient relict plant. The dawn redwood is highly adaptable, but it prefers a mild and humid climate and deep, fertile, moist soil. Drought, barrenness, low temperatures and saline-alkali conditions are not conducive to the growth of the dawn redwood. The wood of the dawn redwood has straight grain, is light and soft, has little difference in shrinkage, and is easy to process. It is suitable for timber for construction, furniture, farm tools, ships and so on, and can also be used as a raw material for papermaking. At the same
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