Mianchi Chaihu [Henan Mianchi Specialty]

What is Mianchi Chaihu? Authentic Henan Mianchi specialty: Mianchi Chaihu

Content summary:Do you want to know what Mianchi Chaihu is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Mianchi in Henan Province - Mianchi Chaihu. It was compiled by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Mianchi Chaihu. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Mianchi Chaihu and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Mianchi Chaihu? The awards and honors of Mianchi Chaihu

Basic Introduction of Mianchi Chaihu

The rhizome of Mianchi Chaihu is short and thick, cylindrical or long conical in shape, 6-15cm long, and 0.3-0.8cm in diameter. The root head swells, leaving 3-15 stem bases or short fibrous leaf bases at the top, and branching at the bottom. The surface is black brown or light brown, with longitudinal wrinkles, root scars, and pores. Hard and tough in texture, not easily broken, with fibrous cross-section, light brown skin, and yellow white wood. The aroma is slightly fragrant, and the taste is slightly bitter. The medicinal site is the dried root of the Umbelliferae plant Bupleurum chinense or Narrow leaved Bupleurum chinense. Some of the Bupleurum species belong to the angiosperms, dicotyledonous plants, umbrella shaped plants, umbrella shaped plants, and the Apiaceae family. Chaihu is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, which has been widely used in China since ancient times. It is an essential antipyretic medicine with antipyretic, analgesic, and choleretic effects. Chaihu injection can be used to treat upper respiratory tract infections such as influenza and colds

What nutritional value does Mianchi Chaihu have

Has a significant anti damage effect on the liver and promotes bile secretion; It can stimulate smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract, enhance peristalsis, and promote ulcer healing; It has the effect of lowering blood pressure, inhibiting the heart and slowing down heart rate, and reducing serum cholesterol and triglycerides in hyperlipidemia in the cardiovascular system; It has inhibitory effects on pathogenic microorganisms and tumors, including tuberculosis, malaria parasites, leptospira, cowpox virus, influenza virus S180, and Ehrlich ascites cancer cells; It has the effect of increasing protein biosynthesis in liver slices and raising blood sugar levels in metabolism

(1) External sensory characteristics: The rhizome of Chaihu in Mianchi is short and thick, cylindrical or long conical in shape, 6-15cm long, and 0.3-0.8cm in diameter. The root head swells, leaving 3-15 stem bases or short fibrous leaf bases at the top, and branching at the bottom. The surface is black brown or light brown, with longitudinal wrinkles, root scars, and pores. Hard and tough in texture, not easily broken, with fibrous cross-section, light brown skin, and yellow white wood. The aroma is slightly fragrant, and the taste is slightly bitter. (2) Internal quality indicators: Mianchi Chaihu is famous for its excellent quality. According to the testing results of Sichuan Provincial Institute of Food and Drug Inspection and Testing, the quality indicators meet the requirements of Part I of the 2015 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Among them, the moisture content is ≤ 0.85% (standard limit value ≤ 10%), and the total content of saikosaponin a and saikosaponin d is ≥ 0.45% (standard limit value ≥ 0.3%). (3) Safety requirements: Strictly follow the "Good Agricultural Practice (GAP)" standard for the production quality management of Chinese medicinal materials, prohibit the use of agricultural inputs that have not been registered in accordance with the law and are expressly prohibited by the state, promote standardized production, and effectively ensure the quality and safety of Bupleurum chinense

Awards and honors of Mianchi Chaihu

Mianchi Chaihu, a specialty of Sanmenxia City, Henan Province, China, and a national geographical indication product