A Complete Analysis of the Latest Producing Area Distribution of Codonopsis pilosula
Codonopsis pilosula is also known as Fangfeng Dangshen, Huangshen, Fangdangshen, Shangdangshen, Shitoushen, Zhonglingcao, Huangdang, etc. It is a commonly used traditional tonic medicine in China. In ancient times, the Codonopsis pilosula produced in the Shangdang area of Shanxi was regarded as the finest quality. It has the effects of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen and benefiting the lungs. Now let us take a look at the producing area distribution of Codonopsis pilosula!
Producing Area Distribution of Codonopsis pilosula
Codonopsis pilosula is mostly produced in southeastern Tibet, western Sichuan, northwestern Yunnan, eastern and southern Gansu, southern Shaanxi, Guizhou, Ningxia, eastern Qinghai, Henan, Shandong, Shanxi, Hebei, Inner Mongolia and the Northeast and other regions of China. It is also found in North Korea, Mongolia and the Far East region of the Soviet Union, and is widely cultivated throughout China.
Producing Area Environment of Codonopsis pilosula
Codonopsis pilosula prefers a mild and cool climate and is cold-resistant. Its roots can overwinter in the soil in the open field. Seedlings prefer moisture and shade and are afraid of strong light. After sowing, lack of water makes it difficult for seedlings to emerge, and after emergence, lack of water can cause mass death. High temperatures easily cause root rot. Large seedlings to mature plants prefer abundant sunlight and are suitable for cultivation in sandy loam with deep soil layers, good drainage, loose soil texture and rich in humus.
China's Hometown of Codonopsis pilosula
1. Weiyuan Codonopsis pilosula: Weiyuan County in Gansu, long known as the “Millennium Medicine Hometown”, is the “Hometown of Codonopsis pilosula in China”. Since ancient times, it has had the saying of being the “Hometown of Codonopsis pilosula”. Because of factors such as high altitude, suitable temperature, large temperature difference between day and night, and no pollution, the medicinal materials produced here have long enjoyed a high reputation.
2. Shangdang Codonopsis pilosula: Codonopsis pilosula was initially used as a substitute for the ginseng of the Araliaceae family produced in Shangdang, Shanxi (present-day Changzhi City), and continued to use the name “Shangdang Ginseng”, abbreviated as Dangshen. There are many varieties of Changzhi Codonopsis pilosula, distributed in counties such as Pingshun, Huguan, Zhangzi, Lucheng, Licheng and Wuxiang. It not only sells in large quantities across China, but also enjoys a high reputation in various Asian countries. Shangdang Codonopsis pilosula is a geographical indication certification trademark.
3. Luolong Codonopsis pilosula: Luolong Codonopsis pilosula is a specialty of Luolong Town, Daozhen County, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province. It is also called Luodang. It is deeply favored by the outside world for its tender flesh and high medicinal value, and is a geographical indication protection product.