Ningxiang Gardenia [Hunan Ningxiang Specialty]

What is Ningxiang gardenia? Authentic Hunan Ningxiang Specialty: Ningxiang Gardenia

Content Summary:Do you want to know what Ningxiang Gardenia is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Ningxiang, Hunan Province - Ningxiang Gardenia. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Ningxiang Gardenia. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Ningxiang Gardenia and the product characteristics of Ningxiang Gardenia? How did the history of Ningxiang gardenia come about? The awards and honors of Ningxiang Gardenia

Basic Introduction of Ningxiang Gardenia

Yujiaao Township, located in the north central part of Ningxiang, has many mountain valleys, gentle slopes, developed water systems, and unique red soil and climate environment, which have nurtured the high-quality genes of Ningxiang Gardenia. In difficult times, gardenia was the food that local people relied on for survival. Once the conditions are favorable, consuming gardenia flowers remains their unchanged custom. The flower, fruit, leaf and root of Gardenia jasminoides can be used as medicine. It has the effects of protecting the liver, cholagogic and clearing away heat. It can extract spices and make perfume. In addition, gardenia is also a folk delicacy, with mellow petals and lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth after cooking. Gardenia is fragrant and beautiful, and can be used as both food and medicine. Its cultivation history in Ningxiang has exceeded 2000 years. The main production area of Ningxiang Gardenia jasminoides is located in Yujiaao Township. There are many mountain valleys and gentle slopes in the township, and the water system is developed. In addition, the unique red soil and climate environment here have nurtured the high-quality genes of Ningxiang Gardenia jasminoides. Ningxiang gardenia can be used for both flowers and fruits, with a perfect combination of color, fragrance, and evergreen all year round. Its content of geniposide is as high as 5.2%, which is about three times the national pharmacopoeia standard

The geographical indication protection area of Ningxiang Gardenia agricultural products includes: Yujiaao Township, Jinghuapu Township, Shatian Township, Weishan Township, Datunying Town, Daolin Town, Huaminglou Town, Donghutang Town, Xiaduopu Town, Batang Town, Zifu Town, Huitang Town, Liushahe Town, Qingshanqiao Town, Longtian Town, Xiangzikou Town, Huangcai Town, Laoliangcang Town, Meitanba Town, Shuangfupu Town, Hengshi Town, Dachengqiao Town, Huilongpu Town, Shuangjiangkou Town, Jinzhou Town, 25 townships and 234 administrative villages. The geographical coordinates are between 111 ° 53 ′ 48 ″ E and 112 ° 46 ′ 11 ″ E, and 27 ° 55 ′ 41 ″ N to 28 ° 28 ′ 40 ″ N. The protected production area is 10000 hectares, and the annual output is 127500 tons

The fruit of Ningxiang Gardenia jasminoides has plump edges, thin skin, a red yellow or brownish red surface, and six wing shaped longitudinal edges. There is often one obvious longitudinal vein between the edges, and there are branches. The top has residual sepals, the base is slightly pointed, and there are residual fruit stalks. It has a slight aroma and a slightly sour and bitter taste

How did the history of Ningxiang gardenia come about

Awards and honors of Ningxiang gardenia

In 2016, Ningxiang gardenia was listed as a medicinal herb, and it was listed as a national geographical indication product for agricultural products in 2020. In 2021, it was elected as the city flower of Ningxiang.