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...
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...
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...
Northern Cangzhu: Nodular cylindrical, with a dark brown surface. Northern Cangzhu. Southern Cangzhu: Beaded, jointed, curved, grayish-brown. Maoshan Cangzhu: Easily broken, grows white mold and frost when stored. Sliced Cangzhu. Sliced Cangzhu processed with rice-washing water. Distinct cinnabar spots visible...
Sichuan White Peony Root: The 3 large roots on the upper left are first-grade, and the remaining 4 are second-grade. The medicinal material is cylindrical and less curved. Eastern Peony Root: Longitudinal striations are clearly visible on its surface. Sliced...