Northern Bupleurum in Fangxian County is the dried root of the perennial herb Bupleurum. Fangxian County is uniquely located between Wudang Mountain and Shennongjia, and is the main producing area of ​​Bupleurum in China. "Fangchai Bupleurum" is a good product in Bupleurum. It has the characteristics of short head, thick root, fullness, firm texture and strong odor. The content of total saponins of Bupleurum is as high as 0.9%-1.5%, and the effect is very remarkable.

Technical requirements for quality of North Bupleurum in Fangxian County 1. Variety Bupleurum chinense. Second, the site conditions soil type is slightly acidic or neutral pH value of 6.0 to 7.0, soil loose, good ventilation and drainage, soil thickness ≥ 30cm, organic matter content ≥ 1.5%. Third, cultivation management 1. Seeding and seedling: autumn sowing in the middle and late October, spring sowing in the middle and late April. Voluntary broadcast from late June to mid-July. Seeding dosage: 2.5 to 3 kg per acre. 2. Transplanting: transplanting period: mid-October in autumn, mid-late April in spring. Planting density: no more than 60,000 plants per mu. 3. Fertilization: ≥15,000 kg of fertilized organic fertilizer per hectare per year. 4. Harvest: The cultivation can be excavated for 2 years, and the harvesting time is from mid-September to early October. 5. Processing: After the excavation and cleaning, freshly cut the reed head, remove the roots, place the sun under the sun or bake until the semi-dry, straighten the roots, bundle them into small pieces, and then dry or bake until the water is ≤ 9.0%. Fourth, the quality characteristics 1. Sensory characteristics: the root is thick, cylindrical or long conical, length 8 to 12 cm, diameter ≥ 0.5 cm. The roots are swollen, with 5 to 15 stem bases or short fibrous leaf bases at the top and lower branches. The surface is light brown, solid, slightly fragrant, and slightly bitter. 2. Physical and chemical indicators: (1) Using ethanol as solvent, the amount of leachate is ≥15.0%. (2) The total amount of saikosaponin a (C42H68O13) and saikosaponin d (C42H68O13) is ≥ 0.40%. 3. Safety and other quality requirements: Product safety and other quality requirements Safety indicators must meet the relevant national regulations for similar products.

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Producers within the scope of the North Chaihu production area of ​​Fangxian County may apply to the Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision of Fangxian County of Hubei Province for the use of the “Special Mark for Geographical Indication Products”, which shall be reviewed by the Hubei Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision and submitted to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine for approval. announcement.