Pan'an Baizhu [Zhejiang Pan'an Specialty]

What is Pan'an Baizhu? Authentic Zhejiang Pan'an specialty: Pan'an Baijiu

Content summary:Do you want to know what Pan'an Baijiu is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Zhejiang Pan'an specialty - Pan'an Atractylodes macrocephala. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information on Pan'an Atractylodes macrocephala. The full text takes about 4 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Pan'an Atractylodes macrocephala and its nutritional value? What are the product features of Pan'an Baizhu? How did the history of Pan'an Baizhu come about? The production method of Pan'an Baijiu and the awards and honors of Pan'an Baijiu

Basic Introduction to Pan'an Atractylodes macrocephala

Atractylodes macrocephala is also known as Yu Shu, Dong Shu, and Zhe Shu. Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz., a plant in the Asteraceae family. Using roots and rhizomes as medicine has the effect of treating spleen deficiency, food shortage, indigestion, chronic diarrhea, edema, spontaneous sweating, and preventing miscarriage. There are many production areas of Baizhu, a specialty of Pan'an in China. Baizhu produced in Pan'an, Zhejiang is a famous authentic medicinal herb of Zhejiang Baizhu. In 2009, the planting area of Atractylodes macrocephala in Pan'an was about 20000 mu, with an annual output of over 3000 tons, accounting for about 25% of the total national output

It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and tonifying qi, drying dampness and promoting diuresis, stabilizing the surface and stopping sweating, and stabilizing the fetus.

It is mainly used for treating weak temperament, insufficient food intake, bloating, and loose stools; Phlegm, edema, difficulty urinating, dampness and soreness, qi deficiency and sweating, and restless fetal movements

Pan'an Atractylodes macrocephala resembles a frog (commonly known as "frog art"), with chrysanthemum patterns on its cross-section, and a fragrant and enticing aroma. It is known as "frog art" and is listed as a treasure

How did the history of Pan'an Baizhu come about

The production method of Pan'an Atractylodes macrocephala

Harvesting

Generally, it can be harvested in late October or mid November when the stems and leaves of the Atractylodes macrocephala plants turn dry brown. When harvesting, choose a sunny day to dig out the plants, knock off the soil, cut off the stems, and leave the roots and stems for processing

Processing

When drying, the firepower should not be too strong, and the temperature should not be too hot. After drying for 4 hours, flip it up and down once to evenly heat it, and at the same time, the fine roots will naturally fall off. When drying to 80% dryness, remove and stack it for 5 hours to allow the internal moisture to seep out and the skin to soften, and then dry it again. Do not use oily fuels such as pine and cypress during drying to avoid blackening and affecting the quality