How much is Chinese medicinal herb Houttuynia cordata per jin? What about its cultivation prospects?
Houttuynia cordata, also known as zhe'ergen, is a common Chinese medicinal herb in our daily lives. Because of its wide range of uses, it can be eaten as a wild vegetable and also used directly as medicine, and it is deeply welcomed by people for effects such as promoting diuresis and protecting against radiation. Many growers want to cultivate it, so how much is Houttuynia cordata per jin? What about its cultivation prospects?
I. How much is Houttuynia cordata per jin?
The price of Houttuynia cordata is not fixed. Prices vary depending on the region, variety and sales season. Under normal circumstances, the price of Houttuynia cordata is about 2-10 yuan per jin. If it is wild Houttuynia cordata, the price is higher than that of artificially cultivated ones. In addition, there is also a kind of dried Houttuynia cordata on the market. Its production cost is relatively high and the time required is relatively long, and it is also good for storage, so it is more expensive than fresh Houttuynia cordata, generally about 10-20 yuan per jin, but it also changes according to region and season. Therefore, the above prices are only for reference, and the specific price should be based on the actual situation.
II. What about the cultivation prospects of Houttuynia cordata?
1. First, analyzing from the market price, Houttuynia cordata actually used to sell for almost nothing, but with the improvement of people's living standards, people's understanding of it has also changed, and market demand has gradually increased. In recent years, under the influence of the trend of medicine and food being homologous, a large number of people have appeared who dig Houttuynia cordata to sell and eat it as a distinctive wild mountain vegetable, which has further made wild resources fall short of demand, and prices have also continued to rise accordingly. In addition, because the cultivation cost of Houttuynia cordata is very low, the price is still quite considerable.
2. In addition, Houttuynia cordata can be used to make tea, and can also be used in cooking and medicine. Its nature and flavor are pungent and cold, and it has effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and discharging pus, and promoting diuresis and treating strangury. It has a certain effect in treating lung heat cough and asthma, edema and beriberi, excessive leukorrhea, and carbuncle swelling and sores. Therefore, Houttuynia cordata has become the main medicine in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions for treating lung diseases and urinary system diseases.
3. In addition, cultivating Houttuynia cordata takes effect quickly. In the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, it is planted in February to March. Generally, after 3 months of field planting, it can be harvested in batches, or it can be planted out of season and harvested. The yield per mu is generally about 3000 kg, and at high yield it can even reach 5000 kg. Moreover, because of its unique fishy smell and strong disease resistance, it is one of the pollution-free and green vegetables, sells very well on the market, and has high cultivation benefits.
In summary, Houttuynia cordata has wide uses, strong effects and large demand, and the market is even in short supply. As wild Houttuynia cordata gradually decreases, artificial cultivation of Houttuynia cordata is imperative to meet market demand. As the selling price of Houttuynia cordata continues to increase, the market cultivation benefits will be quite good. In addition, with the improvement of science and technology, it is expected that it will be used in more health care products and medicinal materials in the future. From this point of view, the cultivation prospects of Houttuynia cordata are still very good.
Summary: The above is the relevant introduction about the price and cultivation prospects of Houttuynia cordata. I hope it will be helpful to friends in need!