Can Chinese medicine still be used if it is infested with worms?

Chinese medicine is not as effective as Western medicine, but at least it is not as harmful to the body as Western medicine. Nowadays, most people will buy some Chinese medicines that replenish qi and blood to make medicinal foods for their families, but medicinal foods cannot be eaten every day. Therefore, leftover Chinese medicines are often piled up. Since most people are not experts, they may make mistakes in the storage of Chinese medicines, which may cause Chinese medicines stored at home to be infested with insects. Can Chinese medicines still be used if they are infested with insects?

2. If Chinese medicine has been infested with worms, it should not be boiled and taken to avoid the breeding of worm eggs. It is recommended to take omeprazole orally for treatment.

3. The storage and use of Chinese medicine are strictly limited and have a shelf life. It cannot be used after the shelf life or after it has deteriorated, so as not to cause harm to the body.

5. When medicinal materials are infested by insects, not only their appearance is affected, but also the effective ingredients of the medicinal materials are reduced at the very least, and at the worst, they completely lose their medicinal functions, affecting the clinical treatment effect. It is recommended to ask the doctor to re-diagnose and prescribe new medicine.

6. Generally, you can. If you have less, you can freeze them in the refrigerator for 1-2 days to kill them, or you can dry them in the sun at 50 degrees. If you have more, you can use aluminum phosphide for fumigation. Never use pesticides or insect repellents.