Huangpi Honey from Bitterweed Flowers

Huangpi Honey from Bitterweed Flowers

Huangpi Honey from Bitterweed Flowers is a geographical indication protected product.

Huangpi Honey from Bitterweed Flowers is a geographical indication certified trademark.

　　As one of China's four famous kinds of honey, bitterweed honey comes from the flowers of the vitex plant, a wild shrub mainly found in Wuhan’s Huangpi District. The primary production area lies within the Mulan Ecotourism Zone, which is dominated by mountain forests and hilly terrain. The favorable conditions here result in a blooming period of about 36 days for the bitterweed flowers—approximately 15 days longer than in other regions. The fructose content of Huangpi bitterweed honey is about 3% higher than that of ordinary honey, and its amylase activity is more than twice that of regular honey.

　　　　Currently, the district has nurtured four leading agricultural enterprises—Leshen Sanbao, Siweite, Baochun, and Yifeng—which are engaged in the export or domestic sales of bee products. Together, they generate over 5 million yuan in foreign exchange annually, making them a key pillar of income growth and prosperity for local farmers.

　　Hubei

　　Huangpi Honey from Bitterweed Flowers

　　Huangpi District Beekeeping Association, Wuhan

　　10297666

　　Honey