It is urgent to restore the production of Pinellia ternata.

It is urgent to restore the production of Pinellia ternata.

Dry Pinellia ternata before the last century, a large number of wild rice fields, wet grass or sparse forests by the stream can be seen everywhere, which is rich in resources. However, with the adjustment of planting structure and the transformation of planting mode, the widespread use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and other factors have seriously damaged the survival and growth environment of Pinellia ternata, and its resources have gradually decreased and are now on the verge of exhaustion. Pinellia ternata, which used to be wild in the field, has basically disappeared, but now some of their remains can be found occasionally in front and behind the house and along the ditch.

Pinellia ternata is one of the main varieties of traditional Chinese medicine and export in China. The depletion of its wild resources and the increasing gap between supply and demand are rare among the commonly used varieties of traditional Chinese medicine. The market price has gradually risen from 20 yuan / kg in 2000 to 120 yuan / kg now, and the supply is small and the price is strong. With the deepening of standardized production of traditional Chinese medicine in China, traditional Chinese medicine factories across the country must implement GMP standard certification, and prepared piece factories must also be produced according to GMP standard. In addition, with the strengthening of anti-counterfeiting efforts in the future, the medicinal varieties of Pinellia ternata (tip of plough) and Xiaonanxing (palmleaf Pinellia ternata) instead of Pinellia ternata will be eliminated, and Pinellia ternata has less goods and higher prices. In the next few years, Pinellia ternata will continue to be in shortage.

Therefore, in order to protect traditional wild Pinellia ternata resources, continue frequently endangered varieties, develop agricultural economy and increase farmers' income, qualified farmers should develop Pinellia ternata production as soon as possible to meet the needs of the market. It is suggested that the relevant departments should study, develop, demonstrate and formulate standardized production procedures for Pinellia ternata (SOP) as soon as possible, the needs of farmers and the expectations of the country. Use a scientific, standardized, large-scale, easy-to-operate Pinellia production demonstration base to promote China's agricultural development, rural affluence and farmers' income.

Li Hongjun, Runkang Institute of traditional Chinese Medicine, Heze City, Shandong Tel: 0530-3978801

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