Sulfur-fumigated herbs may not be as safe as thought, new markers reveal.
Sulfur-fumigated Moutan Cortex was studied to see if sulfur dioxide residue accurately reflects its quality. By analyzing sulfur-containing markers, researchers found that sulfur dioxide residue may not always indicate the quality of sulfur-fumigated herbs. After eight months, sulfur dioxide decreased, but new sulfur-containing markers remained, suggesting a need for better quality control methods.