How is Lycoris radiata processed? These processing methods must be mastered

Lycoris radiata mostly grows in shady, damp forest edges, on embankments, in cemeteries, or beside roads. The underground bulb is broadly elliptical or nearly spherical, with a grayish-black outer skin; the linear leaves grow in clusters, dark green on the surface and glaucous green on the underside. The margins are entire; the flowers appear before the leaves, and in autumn a flower stalk emerges from the bulb, bearing several stalked flowers at the top arranged in an umbel. The flowers are bisexual, with large petals that curl backward, usually bright red or with white edges, and no fragrance; the stamens and pistils are very long and protrude beyond the flower. Lycoris radiata can be dug up year-round; when digging, be careful not to bruise the bulb, or it will easily rot. After digging, it is best to process it immediately so it can be stored for a longer time. If it cannot be processed in time, remove the leaves, keep 6 cm of stem and the fibrous roots, and spread the bulbs out separately; they will not deteriorate within a few days. In processing, first remove the stem, fibrous roots and impurities, peel off the outer black skin, and wash by hand; then cut into straight, long thin slices 4-5 mm thick. Do not wash with water while cutting, so as not to wash away the sap and affect quality; and dry them promptly in the sun or by heat until they can be crushed into pieces by hand. The finished product should be dry, pale yellow or pale white, with no mold and no impurities. If the Lycoris radiata slices are ground into powder with a grinder or separator or a noodle roller, and then sifted, Lycoris radiata powder is obtained. The slices or powder can be packaged in bags or bamboo baskets and stored in a dry place, but they should not be mixed with food, so as not to contaminate the food.