Daixian Huangqi (a specialty of Daixian County, Shanxi Province)

Introduction to Daixian Huangqi

Daixian Huangqi has long and straight stems, few branches, a thicker upper end, and uneven longitudinal wrinkles on the surface. The center of the old roots is withered and black brown in color. Soft and flexible in texture, with a high degree of softness, sufficient in powder, and a sweet taste

The mountain slopes of the north and south are rich in natural light resources, with large temperature differences between day and night. Rain and heat occur in the same season and are affected by monsoon circulation. There are forests and shrubs around the base, and specific climatic conditions promote the growth and accumulation of medicinal properties of Astragalus membranaceus. The Astragalus membranaceus produced is a nationally authentic medicinal herb

The soil in Dai County is developed from loess like parent material, and regardless of whether it is from mountains or slopes, its texture is mostly light soil. The organic matter content in the soil is 2.97%, the total nitrogen is 0.0159%, the total phosphorus is 0.067%, and the potassium content is 107 ppm, making it suitable for planting Astragalus membranaceus. Seasonal precipitation is significant and unevenly distributed, concentrated in the summer months of June, July, and August. The annual precipitation varies from 397mm to 770mm, with an average annual runoff of 184 million cubic meters and a total groundwater volume of 1.2 billion cubic meters. Surface water and groundwater recharge each other, ensuring the basic irrigation needs for the growth of Astragalus membranaceus

The geographical indication protection scope of Huangqi agricultural products in Daixian County is Daixian County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, including Yangmingbao Town, Nieying Town, Zaolin Town, Tanshang Town, Yanmenguan Township, Huyu Township, Yukou Township, Shangmian Mill Township, and Xingao Township. There are a total of 9 townships and 45 administrative villages (residential areas), with geographical coordinates of 111 ° 58 ′ 26 "to 112 ° 32 ′ 26" east longitude and 36 ° 20 ′ 11 "to 37 ° 00 ′ 48" north latitude. The protected area is 8000 hectares and the annual total output is 90000 tons

What are the product characteristics of Daixian Huangqi

The Huangqi roots in Daixian County are long and straight, with few branches and a thicker upper end. There are irregular longitudinal wrinkles on the surface, and the center of the old roots is withered and black brown. Soft and flexible in texture, with a high degree of softness, sufficient in powder, and a sweet taste

Awards and honors of Daixian Huangqi

Daixian Huangqi has been approved as the first batch of national organic agricultural product (Huangqi) bases

Successfully applied for and certified the geographical indication of "Daixian Huangqi" agricultural product in 2021

In April 2021, it was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs as the "First Batch of Geographical Indication Registered Agricultural Products of 2021"