Chinese regions are seeking to capitalize on the popularity of Chinese herbs:
“Government officials in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, in the far southeastern corner of Yunnan Province, are all too familiar with the old adage, “better late than never”.
The region started to develop its local economy only in the mid-1990s, more than a dozen of years later than other parts of the province. Its neighbours had a bit of a head start, but it has covered a lot of ground over the past decade.
The region developed rapidly after it adopted a patent strategy to encourage the growth of one of its key industries Sanqi.
Also known as ‘Tianqi’, Sanqi is a type of ginseng and one of the most favoured natural herbs in traditional Chinese medicine.
The plant is effective for treating blood diseases and tumours, building immunity, and combating fatigue. All parts of the plant can be used, including its roots, stems and flowers.
The plant is indigenous to the mountainous Wenshan area, which is also the main production base for related medicine. With a planting area of over 5,500 hectares, the region accounts for 95 per cent of the country’s total Sanqi production.
The local government has carried out a series of measures designed to capitalize on this, such as developing patent technologies, applying for legal protection on products of origin, and registering certification trademarks. It is hoped this will make the Sanqi industry more competitive and drive local economic growth, says Ma Liangjie, deputy director of the prefecture.”
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