Zhaotong Tianma [Yunnan Zhaotong Specialty]

What is Zhaotong Tianma? Authentic Yunnan Zhaotong specialty: Zhaotong Tianma

Content summary:Do you want to know what Zhaotong Tianma is? This article is a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Yunnan Zhaotong, Zhaotong Tianma. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Zhaotong Tianma. The full text takes about 8 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Zhaotong Tianma and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Zhaotong Tianma? How did the history of Zhaotong Tianma come about? How to distinguish the authenticity of Zhaotong Tianma? Wait

Basic Introduction to Tianma in Zhaotong

When it comes to Tianma, it is inevitable to mention the most famous Tianma production area - Xiaocaoba, Yiliang County, Zhaotong Prefecture. In fact, all 11 cities and counties in the Zhaotong region have the most suitable environment for the growth of wild gastrodia elata, with high yields and good quality, ranking first among all gastrodia elata production areas in the country. The "Complete Collection of Chinese Local Products" records that "Tianma from Zhaotong is large, plump, and bright yellow white in color, known as' Yuntianma ', and is popular both domestically and internationally. Tianma is a precious traditional Chinese medicine, mainly composed of gastrodin, which has various therapeutic and nourishing functions such as anti epileptic, anti convulsive, anti rheumatic, sedative, antispasmodic, analgesic, and tonifying deficiency. It is clinically used to treat hypertension, vascular and neuropathic headaches, sequelae of concussion, as well as language disorders, rheumatism and chills, limb spasms, and childhood startle. What is the nutritional value of Tianma from Zhaotong? Tianma from Zhaotong has significant effects. The content of beneficial brain ingredients used in medicine is as high as 0.42% -0.46%, which is about one times higher than that of similar products nationwide. The laboratory results of Xiaocaoba Tianma are even more gratifying: it contains 14 essential trace elements and 6 macro elements for the body; There are 16 types of amino acids, among which the essential components for the human body are threonine, valine, methionine, leucine, phenylalanine, amino acid, isoleucine, etc. The content of aspartic acid, glutamic acid, and arginine, which cannot be synthesized by the human body and have a beneficial effect on the brain, nerves, and liver, is 0.55%, 0.8%, and 0.25%, respectively; The average content of gastrodin is 1.13%, which is 2-4 times higher than other production areas

The medicinal and drinkable "Tianma Wine" developed by Yiliang County is amber colored, crystal clear, and has a delicious and mellow taste. It preserves the medicinal properties of Tianma and is favored by consumers for its unique taste, aroma, and charm

Firstly, the appearance is elliptical, slightly flattened, which is commonly referred to as short and full

2: The surface is grayish yellow or light brown, with longitudinal folds and fine lines, commonly known as "ginger skin"

Thirdly, there are obvious brownish black small dot shaped segments, commonly known as "sesame dots"

Four: One end is slightly pointed, with a fashionable brownish red withered bud, commonly known as the "parrot's beak", and the other end has a round navel shaped scar, commonly known as the "navel"

Five: Rosin cross-section, hard in texture, not easy to break, flat in cross-section, semi transparent leather, white or light brown, heavy and sturdy in weight

Sixth: When boiled, Yuntianma has no sour taste

Zhaotong Tianma identification mnemonic: "Parrot mouth, concave belly button, outer ring of dried ginger skin, rosin section should be remembered."