Reed Shoots of Swan Islet

Reed Shoots of Swan Islet

The Reed Shoots of Swan Islet are a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　 Reed shoots are a wild plant that naturally grows on the riverbanks and islets of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. They are the tender stems of reed and Miscanthus grass, commonly known as firewood shoots or wild asparagus. Reed shoots are entirely wild and grow in an environment untouched by modern industry and human activity. Their cultivation avoids the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and plant growth regulators, and they are rich in essential amino acids, trace elements, dietary fiber, and other nutrients beneficial to the human body. They offer health benefits such as reducing greasiness, cleansing the stomach and intestines, aiding in weight loss, and improving skin health. With their delicate texture, delicious taste, ability to stay tender even after prolonged cooking, and unique flavor, reed shoots are highly favored and considered an excellent choice for entertaining guests or giving as gifts.

　　Swan Islet is located on the northern side of the Yangtze River in Shishou City, at the southern edge of the Jianghan Plain. It lies along the lower Jingjiang section of the middle and lower Yangtze River. Due to the river’s course straightening, a series of former river channels and wetlands have formed, among which the Swan Islet old Yangtze channel features crisscrossing islets, a pristine ecological environment, and unique landforms.

　　Reed is a wild plant that naturally grows on the riverbanks and islets of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Reed shoots are the tender stems of reed and Miscanthus grass, commonly known as firewood shoots or wild asparagus. Reed shoots are entirely wild and grow in an environment untouched by modern industry and human activity. Their cultivation avoids the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and plant growth regulators, and they are rich in essential amino acids, trace elements, dietary fiber, and other nutrients beneficial to the human body. They offer health benefits such as reducing greasiness, cleansing the stomach and intestines, aiding in weight loss, and improving skin health. With their delicate texture, delicious taste, ability to stay tender even after prolonged cooking, and unique flavor, reed shoots are highly favored and considered an excellent choice for entertaining guests or giving as gifts.

　　In 2013, the "Reed Shoots of Swan Islet" application submitted by the Shishou Reed Shoots Association was approved and registered by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce as a China National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark, with the trademark registration number: 12469660.

　　Shishou Reed Shoots Association

　　12469660

　　Processed Reed Shoots