Hengfeng Kudzu

Hengfeng Kudzu

Hengfeng Kudzu is a geographical indication protected product.

　　Kudzu, also known as wild kudzu, is a perennial leguminous vine plant that originally grows in high-altitude wilderness areas. It is a typical purely natural green food and organic product—free from pollution and harm, pure and cooling—with effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, lowering blood lipids and blood pressure, preventing heatstroke and cancer. Kudzu, also called deer vetch, yellow gold, or chicken root, is a perennial wild leguminous vine plant used both for medicine and food. It is abundantly produced in the mountainous areas of Geyuan Town, Hengfeng County, Jiangxi Province. The kudzu from Geyuan is renowned worldwide for its superior quality due to its unique growing environment. Kudzu has extremely high nutritional and medicinal value, and is honored in China as the “ginseng of the south.” Kudzu flowers, which are purple-red, and kudzu grains, shaped like pods, are both ideal remedies for hangovers. Kudzu leaves, rich in protein, can be used as traditional Chinese medicine and are also premium feed for livestock and poultry. Kudzu vines can be used to weave baskets, make ropes, spin yarn, and weave cloth, as well as serve as traditional Chinese medicine. Kudzu roots are large, sweet, slightly spicy, neutral in nature, and non-toxic. They are processed to extract starch for consumption and are also used medicinally. Unit price: 45 yuan per kilogram. Contact address: Office of the Hengfeng County Committee, Jiangxi Province. Postal code: 334300. Contact number: 0793-5782604. Contact person: Xu Taiqun

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　　The geographical indication protection area for Hengfeng Kudzu is based on the scope proposed in the “Report on the Geographical Indication Protection Area for Hengfeng Kudzu” (Hengfu Wen [2005] No. 19) issued by the People’s Government of Hengfeng County, Jiangxi Province, covering the entire current administrative region of Hengfeng County, Jiangxi Province.