Lichuan water shield refers to the water shield produced in the administrative area under the jurisdiction of Lichuan City, Hubei Province. Sargassum fusiforme is a precious aquatic vegetable. Shepherd's purse tastes smooth, worse than any other vegetable, and it is a must. At the same time, glucomannan contained in the gum of water shield does have certain anti-cancer effect. Lichuan water shield is superior to other products in taste and gum content because of its unique growth environment. In 2004, it was identified by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine as a geographical indication product to be protected. ..
Lichuan is an extension of the northeast of Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and belongs to extremely cold areas. The remaining veins of Wushan and Wuling Mountain meet here. The territory is surrounded by mountains and the middle is flat. The altitude is generally 1, 000 ~ 1, 300m m. The terrain of the whole territory is higher than that of neighboring counties (cities). It is a typical alpine hanging garden. The subtropical continental monsoon climate makes the summer here not hot, cloudy and foggy, with less sunshine, abundant rainfall and humid air, which is very suitable for the growth of the aquatic herb water shield.
According to "People's Republic of China (PRC) Product Quality Law" and "Provisions on the Protection of Products of Origin", AQSIQ passed the examination of the application for the protection of products of origin of Lichuan water shield, and approved the implementation of the protection of the origin of Lichuan water shield from 65438+ on February 23rd, 2004 (Announcement No.200, 2004). .
Regional protection scope
The geographical scope of origin of water shield in Lichuan, Hubei Province is subject to the geographical scope proposed in the Letter on Defining the Protection Scope of Water shield products in Lichuan (Han [2004] No.95) by People No.0 in Lichuan, Hubei Province, and it is the administrative area under the jurisdiction of Lichuan City, Hubei Province.