摘要

Excessive arsenic content and its safety problem of Dongchongxiacao (Cordyceps sinensis) attracted much more attention in recent years. The researches on arsenic of C. sinensis was increased and deepened gradually. Based on literatures reviewing, the analysis methods of arsenic and arsenic speciation, the data ofconcentration, distribution, existential form and safetyevaluation of arsenic in C. sinensis were reviewed in this paper. Arsenic in natural and artificialbionic breeding C. sinensis was also compared. In view of current research work, the understanding andin-depth research of the arsenic in C. sinensis was prospected with aim of providing reference for further research on health safety evaluation of C. sinensis.

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