favored by heaven and nature, Hunyuan's 1966 square kilometers of land is rich in natural resources, and Astragalus membranaceus is one of them.
Hunyuan belongs to temperate continental monsoon climate, and its landform is characterized by the middle basin on the northern slope of Nanshan Mountain. The elevation of the whole county is 118-2333 m, with great vertical elevation difference and obvious climate difference, which is suitable for the growth and cultivation of many Chinese herbal medicines. The main producing area of Hunyuan Huangqi is located in Hengshan Mountain range in this county. The climate in this area is cool, and the soil is differentiated from granite and gneiss. It belongs to sandy soil with good soil-forming properties, high organic matter content, loose soil, thick soil layer, PH value between 7 and 8, and rich in potassium and trace element selenium. The unique ecological environment makes Hunyuan Huangqi authentic, good in quality and high in grade. Tested by Institute of Pharmacy of China Academy of Sciences and Shanghai Institute of Pharmacy, Hunyuan Astragalus contains organic substances such as B- zizanol, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, 21 amino acids, D-B aspartic acid, carotene, 29 alkanes, choline, polysaccharide, etc. It is rich in trace elements such as selenium, iron, manganese, barium, nickel, etc., and its clinical application effect is remarkable. According to the authoritative theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Hunyuan Astragalus has the functions of invigorating qi, consolidating exterior, promoting diuresis, expelling pus, healing sores and promoting granulation. First of all, it can enhance human immunity, enhance the phagocytic function of reticuloendothelial system, significantly increase the number of white blood cells and polynuclear white blood cells, significantly increase the phagocytic percentage and phagocytic index of macrophages, and promote humoral immunity and cellular immunity. Secondly, it can enhance the effect of virus-induced interferon. Taking Astragalus membranaceus in cold season can not only significantly reduce the number of colds, but also make the symptoms of colds lighter and the course of disease shorter. Furthermore, it can improve the heart function. Astragalus membranaceus can strengthen the contraction of the normal heart, and the cardiotonic effect is more obvious for the heart that is exhausted due to poisoning or fatigue, which shows that it can increase the contraction amplitude of the heart and increase the blood output. Modern medicine is often used to treat colds, children's bronchial asthma, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, nephritis, viral myocarditis, backache and leg pain. Pharmacological tests show that Hengshan Astragalus contains 21 amino acids, including protein, amylase, riboflavin, β-gulitol, microelement selenium and linolenic acid. There are more than twenty kinds of nutrients such as iron, calcium and phosphorus. Regular administration has the advantages of enhancing immune function, anti-aging, anti-cancer, anti-virus, regulating blood sugar, diuresis, improving and preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In fact, it has the effect of getting rid of diseases, keeping fit and prolonging life, and is a gift of health care products. At the same time, Hunyuan Huangqi has great curative effect on anti-fatigue, lowering blood pressure, protecting liver and regulating blood sugar.
Huangqi culture in Hunyuan has a long history. According to historical records, Hunyuan had a history of planing Huangqi as medicine in the Northern Wei Dynasty more than 1,5 years ago, which was developed in a large area in the Yuan Dynasty and presented to the court as a "tribute" in the Qing Dynasty. In terms of medicinal value, the contents of saponins, flavonoids and polysaccharides, especially the trace element selenium, of Astragalus membranaceus from Hunyuan are much higher than those of Astragalus membranaceus from other places.
all previous county governments have taken the development of astragalus industry as an important strategic measure to build local brands and cultivate economic highlights. At present, there are 396, mu of Yiqi in the county, including 164, mu of Astragalus, including 65, mu of standardized area, with an annual output of 1.5 million Jin of Astragalus. A large number of leading Astragalus processing and production enterprises such as Livzon, Zhenxing, Wansheng, Hengda and Zeqing have been established, and more than 2 series of Astragalus products have been developed. At the same time, a number of related products promoted by Astragalus, such as Astragalus sheep and Beiqi mushroom, have extended the industrial chain of Astragalus. In addition, the county * * * has obtained four national certification qualifications: GAP certification of Chinese herbal medicines, GMP certification, the first batch of "genuine high-quality medicinal materials planting bases" and geographical certification trademarks. The four famous and important brands are not only huge intangible assets, but also lay a solid foundation for the leap-forward development of Hunyuan Astragalus industry.
Nowadays, Hunyuan Astragalus is not only popular in China, but also exported to Europe, America and Southeast Asian countries. Astragalus membranaceus industry is gradually becoming a new force in hun yuan's transformation and leapfrogging.