Polygonatum odoratum, also known as Wei Shen, Ying, Wei, Nv Wei, etc. It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Liliaceae family. It is a traditional Chinese medicinal material whose tubers are used as medicine. It has the effects of nourishing yin, moistening dryness, producing body fluid and quenching thirst. It is often used for lung and stomach yin injuries, dry-heat cough, internal heat, dry throat and thirst. Let's take a look at the prospects for growing Polygonatum odorifera.

The market prospects of Polygonatum odoratum

Polygonatum odoratum has the same origin as medicine and food, and has no toxic or side effects. It is an important raw material for the pharmaceutical industry and food industry. Market demand is expanding day by day, and the consumption of medicines and food is increasing day by day. It is also an important product for foreign trade exports.

Planting benefits of Polygonatum odorifera

1. Planting efficiency is very high: Polygonatum odorifera is generally harvested 2-3 years after sowing, and the seed amount per mu is generally 300-500kg. The amount of seeds used is directly proportional to the yield. The yield of annual Polygonatum odorifera is 4 times that of the seeds used, that is, 1,200-2,000 kilograms per mu. The yield of biennial Polygonatum odorifera is 8-10 times that of fresh Polygonatum odorifera, that is, 4,000-4,000 kilograms per mu. Two-year-old Polygonatum odoratum is easier to dig. Calculated based on the market price of fresh polygonatum in 2010, the output value per mu was 32,000-40,000 yuan, which was 1,200 yuan higher than that of rice, with an increase of 30,000-38,800 yuan per mu. The output value per unit area is about 30 times that of rice. The price of Polygonatum odorifera has been rising every year in recent years, and the current price is much higher than the 8 yuan in 2010.

2. The planting technology is simple: The planting time of home-grown Polygonatum odoratum is from mid-July to early December. The earlier the variety is planted, the better. Planting Polygonatum odorifera from Hunan is similar to planting ginger, but it is simpler than planting ginger. There is no need to take mother seeds or shed shade, and it can be planted and managed well. Judging from the market situation, the price of Polygonatum odoratum will continue to rise.

Planting value of Polygonatum odorifera

1. Medicinal value: Polygonatum odoratum contains medicinal ingredients such as steroids, phytosterols, flavonoid polysaccharides, alkaloids, and chelidonium acid. These ingredients have the effects of treating diabetes, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, heart disease, removing facial dark spots, beautifying and anti-aging. There are Chinese patent medicines such as Polygonatum odoratum ointment, Polygonatum odoratum granules, Polygonatum odoratum syrup, Polygonatum odorifera powder, Polygonatum odoratum tablets, Polygonatum odorifera polysaccharide granules, etc. And 50% of the traditional Chinese medicine formulas in the world contain Polygonatum odoratum.

2. Edible value: There are Polygonatum spp. stewed chicken, Polygonatum spermum stewed meat, Polygonatum spermum stewed duck, Polygonatum spermum stewed fish, Polygonatum spermum stewed turtle, Polygonatum spermum stewed mutton, Polygonatum spermum stewed ribs, Polygonatum spp. It has a nourishing effect, which is beneficial to strengthening the body, resisting the occurrence of diseases, overcoming indigestion, beautifying the skin, and delaying human aging. Commercial products of Polygonatum odoratum include Polygonatum odoratum slices, Polygonatum odoratum beverages, Polygonatum odoratum preserved fruit, Polygonatum odoratum candy, Polygonatum odorifera cake, Polygonatum odoratum cans, Polygonatum odorifera tea and other products.

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