Yonghe Plantain Seeds

Yonghe Plantain Seeds

　　Plantain seeds are the dried seeds of the plantain herb, a member of the Plantago genus. They are sweet and slightly cold in nature, containing dozens of components such as aucubin, plantaginin, protein, fatty oil, succinic acid, choline, vitamin A, and vitamin B1. They have shown remarkable efficacy in relieving coughs and expelling phlegm, easing pain, promoting urination and clearing urinary blockages, improving liver function and vision, nourishing the lungs and improving eyesight, stopping diarrhea and dysentery, and treating red eyes.

　　　　Our region is the country’s main producer of plantain seeds, with a cultivation history of over 330 years. The annual production accounts for about half of the national total, primarily from counties such as Ji’an, Taihe, and Jishui. Among them, the Yonghe plantain seeds produced in Ji’an County and Zhen are known for their large, uniform size, purity without impurities, distinct black-and-white coloration, and fully intact "phoenix eye" kernels. They not only rank first in quality nationwide, but also lead the world in color, texture, and medicinal properties. Currently, the annual output is about 350 tons, with exports exceeding 75 tons. The product is exported to regions and countries including Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, and Singapore.