Cordyceps CORDYCEPS
[Source] This product is a dry complex of the larvae and the corpse of the larvae of the larvae of the Hepidiaceae fungus Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.
) Sacc
.
[Character] This product is formed by connecting the worm body and the fungal sub-base that grows from the worm head
.
The insect body resembles a silkworm, 3～5cm long and 0.
3～0.
8cm in diameter; the surface is dark yellow to yellow-brown, with 20-30 ring patterns, the ring pattern near the head is thin; the head is reddish brown; 8 pairs of feet, middle 4 pairs are more obvious; brittle texture, easy to break, slightly flat section, pale yellowish white
.
The pedestal is slender and cylindrical, with a length of 4-7cm and a diameter of about 0.
3cm; the surface is dark brown to brown with fine longitudinal wrinkles, and the upper part is slightly enlarged; the texture is flexible and the cross section is almost white (Figure 18-5)
.
Slightly fishy smell and slightly bitter taste
.
【Character identification characteristics】
(1) It is formed by connecting the body of the worm with the fungus seat that grows from the head
.
Figure 18-5 Cordyceps sinensis
A.
Cordyceps sinensis B.
Ascus shell and infertile tip C.
Infertile tip mycelium
D.
Insect body sharp spines E.
Ascus shell half-embedded F.
Insect body cross section
(2) The insect body resembles a silkworm, with a length of 3 to 5 cm and a diameter of 0.
3 to 0.
8 cm
.
(3) The surface is dark yellow to yellowish brown, with 20-30 rings
.
(4) The head is reddish brown
.
(5) There are 8 pairs in full, 4 pairs in the middle are more obvious
.
(6) The pedestal is slender and cylindrical, and the surface is dark brown to brown
.
Dragon Blood DRACONISSANGUIS
[Source] This product is made of resin exuded from the fruit of Daemonorops dracoBl.
, a palm plant
.
[Properties] This product is slightly round, square or square brick-shaped, with a dark red and shiny surface, with red powder formed by friction
.
The quality is hard and brittle, the broken surface is red, and the powder is brick red (Figure 18-6A)
.
Smell and tasteless
.
Insoluble in water, softened in hot water
.
【Character identification characteristics】
(1) It is in the shape of a round square or square brick
.
(2) The surface is dark red powder and shiny
.
(3) The broken surface is red, and the powder is brick red
.
(4) It is insoluble in water, but softens in hot water
.
【Microscopic identification features】
(1) This product is irregularly lumpy under a microscope, with different sizes
.
(2) There are many particles scattered on the surface, and white crystals can be seen embedded in the clumps
.
(3) When it meets with chloral hydrate, it gradually melts and turns into bright green and yellow
.
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