The latest distribution of Coptis chinensis

Coptis chinensis is a perennial herb belonging to Ranunculaceae. It is mainly distributed in the cool, wet, shady and dense forests in the valleys of Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei, Shaanxi and other places. It has the effect of clearing heat and dryness, purging fire and detoxification. Let's take a look at the distribution of Coptis chinensis.

Distribution of producing area of Coptis chinensis

Coptis chinensis is wild or cultivated in the shady places of mountain forests or valleys between 500 and 2000 meters above sea level. The main producing areas in China are Sichuan, Chongqing, Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei, Shaanxi and other places.

The producing environment of Coptis chinensis

Huanglian Xi cold, moist, shaded, avoid high temperature, drought, need low temperature, high air humidity of the natural environment, can not be subjected to strong sunlight, like weak light, so need shade, shallow root plants, distributed in the soil layer of 5cm to 10cm, suitable for loose and fertile topsoil, rich humus, deep soil, pH5.5~6.5, is slightly acidic.

The hometown of Coptis chinensis in China

1. Zhuxi County, Hubei Province: Zhuxi County is located in the hinterland of the north slope of the eastern section of the Dabashan Mountains, adjacent to Shaanxi and Chongqing. It is one of the main producing areas of the famous "Qin Gui Chuan Lian" and the earliest "hometown of Huanglian" recognized by the state. As early as 1956, the county government of Zhuxi County selected a Sichuan farmer from Taoyuan Village, Taoyuan Township, an expert in Huanglian planting, as a representative to attend the national meeting of heroes. Premier Zhou Enlai personally awarded the brocade flag with four glittering characters of "hometown of Huanglian" to the representative of Zhuxi.

2. Shizhu County, Chongqing: Shizhu County is located in the east of Chongqing, the south bank of the Yangtze River and the heart of the three Gorges Reservoir area. It is famous for its long cultivation history, large planting scale, high yield and good quality. In November 2001, it was designated as "demonstration planting Base of Chinese High quality traditional Chinese Medicine (Coptis chinensis)" by the Ministry of Science and Technology. In 1954, "Shizhu Coptis was listed as national medicine". "Shizhu Coptis chinensis Origin Protection" has been approved by experts on December 23, 2003, and identified as "Chongqing famous Brand Agricultural products" by Chongqing famous Brand Agricultural products Identification Committee in December 2003.