Songxian Chaihu [Henan Songxian Specialty]

What is Songxian Chaihu? Authentic specialty of Songxian County, Henan Province: Songxian Chaihu

Summary:Do you want to know what Songxian Chaihu is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Songxian County, Henan Province - Songxian Chaihu. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Songxian Chaihu. The full text takes about 4 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Songxian Chaihu and the product characteristics of Songxian Chaihu? How did the history of Chaihu in Song County come about? The production method of Chaihu in Song County, etc

Basic Introduction of Chaihu in Song County

Song County, Henan Province has a long history of producing Chaihu, and because Chaihu is produced in various parts of Song County, it is a major specialty of Song County, also known as "Songhu". The roots of Bupleurum chinense produced in Song County are coarse and have a strong qi, and the content of active ingredient "total saponins" is higher than that of similar products from other production areas. Starting from the Yuan and Ming dynasties, medicinal merchants from all over the country flocked to purchase Bupleurum chinense from Song County, some of which were exported, earning it a certain reputation internationally

Chaihu in Song County is cold and drought resistant, suitable for growing on dry slopes, forest edges, gaps in forests, grasslands, and beside ditches in shallow mountain areas at altitudes of 600-800 meters. The ideal soil is loam, sandy loam, or humus soil. Song County is located in hilly and mountainous areas with a warm climate, suitable for the growth of various medicinal herbs. According to a survey of medicinal resources conducted by relevant departments in Song County, there are 1162 types of medicinal herbs in the area, of which 364 have entered the market. In order to develop and utilize local medicinal resources, wild Bupleurum chinense in Song County was included in a scientific research project in 1980, and a series of studies were conducted on its characteristics, seedling cultivation, sowing, management, harvesting, and processing. Since the successful trial planting in 1983, it has successively won the third prize of Henan Province Science and Technology Achievements and the first prize of Luoyang City Science and Technology Achievements. In December 2004, after being reviewed and approved by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, it was decided to implement geographical protection of origin for Bupleurum chinense in Song County

1. Characteristics

The main root is thick and robust, with few lateral roots, yellow brown color, and strong aroma and fragrance

2. Physical and chemical indicators

Volatile oil ≥ 1.20%, saikosaponin ≥ 1.0%

Song County has a long history of producing Bupleurum chinense, and because Bupleurum chinense is produced in various parts of Song County, it is a major local specialty and is also known as "Songhu". The roots of Bupleurum chinense produced in Song County are coarse and have a strong qi, and the content of active ingredient "total saponins" is higher than that of similar products from other production areas. From the Yuan and Ming dynasties to the present day, medicinal merchants from all over the country have flocked to purchase Bupleurum chinense from Song County, some of which have been exported, earning it a certain reputation both domestically and internationally

Production method of Chaihu in Song County

(1) Soil conditions

The soil is yellow brown loam or brown soil, with a pH value of 6.2 to 7.0, organic matter ≥ 1.2%, and an altitude of 260 to 1500 meters

(II) Cultivation Management

1. Seed selection: Select mature seeds from the previous year, with a sowing rate of 2.5 kg to 3.0 kg per mu

2. Harvesting and processing: Harvesting from September to October of the second year, cutting off the roots, and dividing and packaging