Han Chuan Daylily

Han Chuan Daylily

　　Daylilies were historically known as Xuancao, also called deer onion, forget-worry flower, male-favor flower, and golden needle flower. They are highly nutritious, with 14.1 grams of protein, 11 milligrams of various vitamins, 0.5 grams of fat, and 6.7 grams of crude fiber per 100 grams. They also contain essential nutrients such as sugars, riboflavin, carotene, sulfurous acid, iron, and phosphorus. When used in cooking, they are delicious with vibrant color and sweet taste, making them a traditional delicacy at banquets. Daylilies also have medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and hemostatic effects, clearing heat and relieving pain, promoting urination and reducing swelling, as well as improving digestion and promoting lactation.

　　The planting area of Han Chuan Daylilies spans 20,000 acres, distributed across towns such as Miaotou, Chenghuang, FenShui, HuaYan, and ChenHu. The annual yield exceeds 650,000 jin (approximately 325 metric tons), among which Miaotou Town—renowned as the “Home of Three Flowers”—produces daylilies celebrated both domestically and internationally for their elegant blossoms, pleasant fragrance, vibrant color, and delicious taste. According to the "Miaotou Annals," "Miaotou daylilies were first planted during the Sui Dynasty and served as tribute in imperial courts throughout history, valued for nourishing the brain, strengthening the body, and beautifying the complexion." The Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi, during his travels to Miaotou, left behind the timeless verse: "Du Kang can relieve sorrow, but Xuancao can make one forget worry." Han Chuan Daylilies are refined using leading domestic and international techniques such as "modern fixing," "climate drying," and "controlled atmosphere preservation." The product quality reaches internationally advanced standards. The “Julong Brand” daylilies were honored as a Famous Product at the 1999 China International Agricultural Expo, and the products are sold in over fifty major and medium-sized cities across China, as well as in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asian markets. (Han Chuan)