Where does Ophiopogon japonicus produce best?

Where does Ophiopogon japonicus produce best?

Ophiopogon japonicus is a Chinese herbal medicine and the dried root of Ophiopogon japonicus in Liliaceae. Mainly produced in Shandong, Henan, Jiangsu, Anhui, Hebei and other places. Generally speaking, the quality of Ophiopogon japonicus in Jiangsu and Zhejiang is the highest.

Ophiopogon japonicus is usually harvested in April-May in spring, but it can only be harvested after three or four years of planting. At this time, the drying rate of Ophiopogon japonicus is the highest, and it has the functions of nourishing yin and moistening lung, benefiting stomach and promoting fluid production, and clearing heart fire and removing annoyance.

Study on Ophiopogon japonicus from Different Producing Areas in Shaanxi Province

Shaanxi is rich in Ophiopogon japonicus, most of which grow in the grass on the hillside. The underground roots of plants are thick and short, and the leaves are overgrown and sticky to chew. It has the functions of nourishing yin, promoting fluid production, moistening lung and relieving cough, and the price per catty is around 20 yuan.

Ophiopogon Anhui

There is Ophiopogon japonicus in Anhui. This kind of Ophiopogon japonicus is rare because of its dark leaves, short plants and axillary inflorescences. After taking the medicine, it has certain pharmacological effects on immunomodulation, hypoxia tolerance and antiallergic.

Ophiopogon hupehensis

Hubei is rich in broad-leaved Ophiopogon japonicus, most of which grow in the grass on the hillside. Produced in Huangpi, Tongshan, Tongcheng and other places. After processing, it is compact and symmetrical with a green color. The maturity time is around May in spring.

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Sichuan province is mostly Fucheng Ophiopogon japonicus, also known as Sichuan Ophiopogon japonicus, which is a national geographical indication product. Its taste is slightly bitter and cold, translucent and elastic, and it has certain curative effect on symptoms such as lung dryness, dry cough, upset and insomnia.