Which description describes Chuan Bei Mu at good quality?

• A. Solid, unfragmented, powdery, white bulbs
• B. Fragmented bulbs; brown color
• C. Soft bulbs; yellow cross-section
• D. Powderless bulbs; dark color

Answer: (A)

Chuan Bei Mu quality is judged by how the dried bulbs look and feel. Good quality bulbs are solid and intact, not broken or fragmented, and they appear white to pale white. The interior should be powdery, which indicates proper drying and the expected tissue structure inside the bulb. This combination—firm, unbroken bulbs with a white, powdery cross-section—signals freshness and careful processing.

If the bulbs are fragmented or have brown discoloration, that points to damage during harvest, handling, or storage and marks inferior quality. Soft bulbs or a yellow cross-section suggest moisture intrusion or aging, which compromises potency. Bulbs that are powderless or dark in color indicate poor drying or deterioration.