How much is Guangxi Evodia rutaecarpa per jin? Is there a future in growing it?

Evodia rutaecarpa, also known as Wu Zhuyu (Evodia rutaecarpa), bears fruit that is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. It is hot in nature and bitter and pungent in taste, with the effects of dispelling cold and relieving pain, and descending rebellious qi to stop vomiting. It is used to treat headaches or stomach duct pain caused by deficiency-cold of the liver and stomach and upward rebellion of yin turbidity. So how much is Guangxi Evodia rutaecarpa per jin?

1. The price of Evodia rutaecarpa

Evodia rutaecarpa is grown in most parts of southern China. Prices vary slightly by region and quality. Generally speaking, the price of Evodia rutaecarpa is around 80 yuan to 180 yuan per jin. Guangxi is one of the main producing areas for Evodia rutaecarpa, and prices there are slightly lower, around 70 yuan to 160 yuan, with actual local conditions prevailing in some cases.

2. The growing prospects of Evodia rutaecarpa

The price of Evodia rutaecarpa is currently still relatively high, mainly because the market is relatively scarce. Before 2014, the price of Evodia rutaecarpa stayed at a low level below 50 yuan for more than ten years. From 2014 to early 2016, a reduction in supply led to a rise in the price of Evodia rutaecarpa.

After the new harvest came onto the market in 2016, the scarce supply drove the market higher, and the high prices also spurred growers' enthusiasm. In 2017 alone, the planted area in Guangxi exceeded 30,000 mu. Evodia rutaecarpa begins to bear fruit 2-3 years after planting, and since 2016 the various producing areas have expanded planting on a large scale. Although this year's output cannot recover, per-unit yield is still higher than in previous years thanks to careful farmer management. Current production capacity has basically recovered.

At present, the planted area of Evodia rutaecarpa has recovered, and production capacity and supply are gradually recovering, but demand in the domestic market is currently weak. High-priced Evodia rutaecarpa still carries a certain risk, and traders may appropriately choose to wait and see.

3. What effects and benefits does Evodia rutaecarpa have?

1. Lowering blood pressure. The medicinal value of Evodia rutaecarpa is quite good. Taken appropriately, it has a clear effect of dilating peripheral blood vessels, thereby reducing vascular resistance.

2. Treating digestive system diseases: Evodia rutaecarpa can effectively prevent and treat many digestive system diseases, and is also very beneficial for promoting the health of the human digestive system. The bitter principles it contains can strengthen the stomach and have a very good improving effect on diseases such as gastric ulcers and gastritis.

3. Expelling parasites and fighting bacteria: Evodia rutaecarpa has very good antiparasitic and antibacterial effects, and taken appropriately it can effectively address bacterial diseases.

The price of Evodia rutaecarpa is currently still relatively expensive. After production capacity stabilizes over the next few years, the price may become more stable.