Tongjiang Tianma [Sichuan Tongjiang Specialty]

What is Tongjiang Tianma? Authentic Sichuan Tongjiang specialty: Tongjiang Tianma

Content summary:Do you want to know what Tongjiang Tianma is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Sichuan Tongjiang specialty - Tongjiang Tianma. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Tongjiang Tianma. The full text takes about 4 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Tongjiang Tianma and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Tongjiang Tianma? How to distinguish the authenticity of Tongjiang Tianma? Tasting and eating methods of Tongjiang Tianma

Basic Introduction of Tongjiang Gastrodia elata

Tongjiang Wild Gastrodia elata selects high-quality and superior wild Gastrodia elata from the primitive forest at an altitude of 1500 meters in Tongjiang, Sichuan. It is processed through manual selection and modern baking techniques, and then processed with advanced scientific crushing technology. It is a dual-use product for medicine and food, and is rich in nutrients

is in the shape of an elongated ellipse. Flattening and bending, removing the rough bark, the surface is yellow white with horizontal ring patterns, and there are residual stem bases or red yellow withered buds at the top. There is a disc-shaped concave navel scar at the end. Solid and translucent in quality. Cross sectional keratin, white teeth. Sweet and slightly spicy in taste

How to distinguish the authenticity of Tongjiang Tianma

Common false gastrodia in the market include the roots of the purple jasmine plant, the Dali chrysanthemum plant, the hairy crab beetle plant, the potato plant, the red climbing tuber of the gourd plant, the root of the Shanglu plant, the Qiang Shanglu plant, and the rhizome of the banana plant. The shape of these plant rhizomes is very similar to gastrodia, and sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between true and false, so it is necessary to master the essentials for identification. According to the experience of experienced pharmacists, the method of distinguishing genuine and fake Tianma can be summarized as follows: Tianma is long, flat, slightly curved, with more than ten circles of dotted ring patterns; The top of the head has a stem based parrot beak, and the scar at the bottom looks like a round navel. If it cannot be identified again, experts need to be consulted for microscopic and physicochemical identification

Tasting and eating methods of Tongjiang Tianma

1. Tianma should not be fried together for a long time. The main component of gastrodia elata is gastrodin, which is highly volatile when exposed to heat. The co decoction of Tianma and other medicines will lose the effective ingredients of sedation and analgesia due to heat. Therefore, it is best to moisten Tianma with a small amount of water first, and then cut it into thin slices after softening. After drying or sun drying, grind it into powder and take it with decoction or grind it into pills or powders