Cordyceps sinensis: Insect body with stroma, old silkworm, deep yellow, with many transverse wrinkles on the back. The stroma is rod-shaped, the body is curved, and the perithecia on the upper part are slightly enlarged, appearing blackish-brown. Cordyceps sinensis: The...
Mulberry Mistletoe: Cylindrical and twisted, reddish-brown, young branches are hairy, and the texture is hard. Raw Mulberry Mistletoe. Mulberry Mistletoe: The surface is reddish-brown or grayish-brown, with numerous small raised brown lenticels. Left: Section of Mulberry Mistletoe. Right six slices:...
The genuine Suanzaoren is on the left, and the adulterated product Dianzaoren is on the right. Photo provided by Dr. Chen Dazhen. Suanzaoren: The raw form is on the left, and the stir-fried form is on the right. It is...
Dried Longan Meat: The left shows a slightly peeled appearance, the right shows the shell. Dried Longan Meat: Flat pieces, reddish-brown, semi-transparent, thick and oily, sweet in taste. "Why is it called the 'slave of lychee,' so beautiful and rich...
Longan flesh: The left shows a slightly opened state, the right is with shell. Longan flesh: Flat pieces, reddish-brown, semi-transparent, thick flesh, oily and shiny, sweet taste. "Why is it called the servant of lychee? Its alluring richness surpasses all...
Dried Longan Meat: Partially peeled on the left, with husk on the right. Dried Longan Meat: Flat, brownish-red, translucent, thick, oily, and sweet. "Why is it called the slave of the lychee,When its sweetness surpasses all fruits.Its rich nectar shames...
Red Lotus Seeds: Oval-shaped, reddish-brown, with prominent longitudinal ribbed protuberances and clear cracks. Fresh Lotus Seeds Xiang Lotus Seeds White Lotus Seeds: Outer skin removed. Sweet Stone Lotus Seeds: Oval, grey-black, slightly pointed at both ends, with a greyish-white powdery...
Top right: White Job's Tears; Bottom right: Fried Job's Tears; Top left: Prunus persica seed; Bottom left: Sterculia seed Fried Job's Tears Red Job's Tears Job's Tears: Oval and spherical in appearance, milky white and smooth, with a blunt apex,...
Grade 1 Du Zhong: Platelike, outer bark is grayish-brown and rough, with longitudinal cracks and transverse lenticels. Grade 2 Du Zhong: Inner surface is smooth and dark purple, with white gummy threads connecting when broken. Grade 1 Du Zhong: Thickness...
Adzuki bean: Slightly cylindrical and flattened, seed coat is brown, smooth, slightly lustrous, with a white linear hilum. Pigeon pea: Round, a deeper red color, usually lacks luster. Left: Adzuki bean, Middle: Pigeon pea, Two rows on the right: *Rosa...
