I recently bought some Schisandra, but when I opened it today, I found a layer of white frost on it. I want to ask if Schisandra with white frost can still be consumed?
Can Schisandra with white frost be consumed?
Yes, it can be consumed.
The Schisandra we commonly see is the dried mature fruit of the Schisandra plant in the Magnoliaceae family. The white frost is formed on the surface of Schisandra during the drying process as the moisture evaporates and the exudate on the surface forms a layer of frost. It has no toxic side effects on the human body, so Schisandra with white frost can still be consumed.
How to handle Schisandra with white frost
In general, the white frost on the surface of Schisandra does not have any adverse effects on the human body or the medicinal properties of Schisandra, so it can be consumed without any special treatment. However, if you are concerned, you can dry the Schisandra in the sunlight for a period of time to remove the frost.
How to distinguish between white frost and mold on Schisandra
The white frost on the surface of Schisandra can be normal frost or frost caused by mold, so it is important to distinguish between the two.
White Frost:
When Schisandra has normal frost, the frost is relatively thin, the appearance of Schisandra does not change much in color, it has a mild smell, and it has a distinct sour and sweet taste when placed in the mouth.
Mold:
The white frost caused by mold is usually thicker, the color of Schisandra may become darker than before, and it has a noticeable moldy smell.
How to consume Schisandra
Schisandra can be used to make tea, porridge, soup, and wine. Here are two simple methods of consumption.
Schisandra and Goji Berry Tea
Ingredients: 6 grams of Schisandra, 6 grams of goji berries.
Instructions:
1. Crush the Schisandra and put it in a cup.
2. Add goji berries and pour in boiling water.
3. Cover and let it steep for about 15 minutes.
4. You can add more water during this time and drink it as a substitute for tea.
Benefits: Nourishes the kidneys, strengthens essence, and improves vision.
Schisandra and Honey Tea
1. Take about 3 grams of Schisandra and 20 grams of honey.
2. Grind the Schisandra into a fine powder.
3. Then add the honey and mix well.
4. It can be consumed directly or mixed with warm water.
5. Take it three times a day.
Benefits: Calms the mind, moisturizes the throat, nourishes the intestines, and nourishes the liver.
Precautions when consuming Schisandra
1. Prevent allergic reactions
Generally, there are not many people who are allergic to Schisandra, but a small number of people with allergies may experience symptoms such as dizziness, fever, and burning sensation in the stomach when consuming Schisandra tea. If you are unsure whether you are allergic to it, you can start by consuming a small amount of Schisandra and observe your body's reaction. If there are no adverse effects, you can continue to consume it.
2. Not suitable for those with early-stage cough
Schisandra has a sour taste and has a strong effect in consolidating the lungs and stopping coughs, making it effective in treating chronic coughs and weak coughs. However, for those who have just started coughing due to external causes, the treatment should focus on dispersing and expelling pathogenic factors. Consuming Schisandra in the early stage of coughing can cause the pathogenic factors to be retained in the body, leading to aggravated symptoms such as coughing and headaches.
3. Not suitable for those with early-stage skin rash
In the early stage of a skin rash, it is not suitable to consume Schisandra because the treatment in the early stage of a skin rash should focus on dispersing and promoting the eruption of the rash. Schisandra has a consolidating effect, and consuming it in the early stage of a skin rash can cause the pathogenic factors to be retained in the body, leading to aggravated symptoms of the rash.
