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【Takungpao News 2006-4-25】
Hong Kong newspapers reported today that some Cordyceps sold in Guangzhou have been soaked in aluminum sulfate, which can accelerate human aging and even lead to dementia after consumption.
The report stated that in the Qingping Road herbal medicine wholesale market in Guangzhou, some unscrupulous merchants soak Cordyceps in iron powder and aluminum sulfate, commonly known as alum, to increase their weight and obtain higher profits.
Experts pointed out that aluminum sulfate is an industrial raw material with certain toxicity, which can accelerate the aging process of the human body and even cause dementia.
A staff member at a herbal medicine shop noted that Cordyceps soaked in aluminum sulfate have a lighter color, are very hard, and taste salty. They are common in the market. "If you're not an expert, it's easy to buy them because they are heavy, and some people even mix them with genuine products to sell."
As for Cordyceps soaked in iron powder, "if you touch its tail with your hand, your hand will turn black, and when soaked in water, the tail sinks."
Tan Shuhui, a medicinal material identification expert at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, pointed out that soaked Cordyceps can increase in weight by 30% to 50%, not only failing to cure diseases but also causing side effects.
"Central News Agency" Taipei, 25th
Source: http://www. takungpao. com/ news/ 06/ 04/ 25/ ZM- 557111. htm
Black-Hearted Cordyceps May Cause Alzheimer's
Hong Kong newspapers reported today that some Cordyceps sold in Guangzhou have been soaked in aluminum sulfate, which can accelerate human aging and even lead to dementia after consumption.
The report stated that in the Qingping Road herbal medicine wholesale market in Guangzhou, some unscrupulous merchants soak Cordyceps in iron powder and aluminum sulfate, commonly known as alum, to increase their weight and obtain higher profits.
Experts pointed out that aluminum sulfate is an industrial raw material with certain toxicity, which can accelerate the aging process of the human body and even cause dementia.
A staff member at a herbal medicine shop noted that Cordyceps soaked in aluminum sulfate have a lighter color, are very hard, and taste salty. They are common in the market. "If you're not an expert, it's easy to buy them because they are heavy, and some people even mix them with genuine products to sell."
As for Cordyceps soaked in iron powder, "if you touch its tail with your hand, your hand will turn black, and when soaked in water, the tail sinks."
Tan Shuhui, a medicinal material identification expert at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, pointed out that soaked Cordyceps can increase in weight by 30% to 50%, not only failing to cure diseases but also causing side effects.
"Central News Agency" Taipei, 25th
Source: http://www. takungpao. com/ news/ 06/ 04/ 25/ ZM- 557111. htm