In addition to the rich aroma of Shaoxing wine, there's also a very faint but distinct herbal scent.
Fu Yu carefully sniffed it. With the aid of a sensitive nose mask, he quickly identified all the herbal ingredients within.
First was the Rhododendron molle, which contains toxic elements like grayanotoxin and andromedotoxin. Therefore, when simmered with other herbs, one must be cautious about the temperature.
Repeated steaming can affect the taste and efficacy of the herbs.
Secondly, there was Datura.
The main toxic components of Datura are scopolamine, atropine, and hyoscyamine (alkaloids extracted from Datura). They are antagonists of muscarinic receptors, interrupting the control of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Extra care must be taken with the timing during steaming.
Lastly, there's honey.
