Yongding Morinda Root

Yongding Morinda Root

Yongding Morinda Root is a geographical indication certification trademark.

Yongding Morinda Root is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　"Each mu of land can be planted with about 2,000 morinda plants. The yield per mu is approximately 300 kilograms. Based on the current market price of 40–60 yuan per kilogram, the output value per mu can reach 12,000–18,000 yuan. After deducting

　　costs, the profit per mu can be 5,000–8,000 yuan." Recently, Shen Jinsong, head of Hushan Township in Yongding County, gave this calculation to the author. It is understood that this year Yongding County issued the "2009–2013 Implementation Plan for the Development of the Morinda Industry," striving to build a "Hometown of Morinda" spanning ten thousand mu.

　　Clarify the strategy and focus on morinda as a key industry. Morinda is a precious traditional Chinese medicinal material, one of the "Four Great Southern Medicines." There is a folk saying: "Ginseng in the north, morinda in the south," and it is a highly sought-after medicinal herb in the market. In March 1986, Yongding County established a 200-mu morinda production base in Hushan Township. After years of effort, morinda cultivation has spread across all nine organized villages and 34 natural villages in the township.

　　In recent years, raw morinda and its related products have gradually gained recognition and praise, with promising market prospects. Yongding County has the ideal climate conditions and abundant mountainous resources for cultivating morinda, and many farmers have accumulated rich cultivation techniques and experience. Therefore, Yongding County has decided to develop morinda as a key industry to support the local economy. The plan is to increase the morinda planting area by 10,000 mu over five years from 2009 to 2013, on the basis of renovating existing morinda gardens.

　　Plan carefully to build a "Hometown of Morinda" spanning ten thousand mu. Yongding County first made a rational layout, choosing Hushan Township as the main area and extending influence to Xialiang, Qiling, Daxi, Hukeng, Guzhu, Gaotou, and Chendong townships in the Jinfeng area, as well as 10 other mountainous townships with abundant resources at medium to high altitudes, including Hugang, Tangbao, and Hexi, for morinda cultivation. Making full use of the favorable morinda-growing conditions in Hushan Township, modern tissue culture technology is used to propagate seedlings and establish a high-quality seedling breeding base. Key demonstration areas for morinda are planned in Tangbeiji–Shangping–Wanan in Sanlai and Guiping villages of Hushan Township, Saihua Nixizi, and Huangkeng Shuangzidong.

　　Yongding Morinda Root

　　Geographic Scope

　　Yongding Morinda Root originates from and is primarily produced in Yongding County, Fujian Province. Its protected area lies between longitude 116°25′–117°5′ east and latitude 24°23′–25°5′ north. The protected region includes 11 townships: Hushan, Xialiang, Qiling, Chendong, Hukeng, Daxi, Guzhu, Gaotou, Hugang, Tangbao, and Hexi, covering 123 villages. The total protected area is 4,000 hectares, with a current production area of 100 hectares and an annual output of 120 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. Quality Features: Yongding Morinda Root is flat and cylindrical, slightly curved, varying in length, with a diameter of 0.5–2 cm. The surface is grayish-yellow with longitudinal and transverse cracks, and the texture is tough. The flesh is thick and easily peeled, appearing light purple to purple. The woody core is distinct, with a diameter of 1–5 mm. It has a fragrant aroma and a sweet taste. High-quality morinda is characterized by thick, bead-like roots, thick flesh, deep purple color, soft texture, fine woody core, and a mildly sweet and dry flavor. 2. Unique Internal Quality Indicators: Yongding Morinda Root is rich in anthraquinones, with a total anthraquinone content of over 88 mg/100 g; and a nystose content of over 6 g/100 g. 3. Quality and Safety Standards: The production area of Yongding Morinda Root meets the requirements of NY/T391 "Technical Specifications for Eco-environment of Green Food Production Areas." The production management process and product quality safety requirements comply with the relevant provisions of the "Good Agricultural Practice for Chinese Crude Drugs (Trial)," reviewed and approved by the State Drug Administration Bureau Council and implemented on June 1, 2002. The product quality standards should conform to the "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China" (2010 edition).