Zhangjiajie Kudzu Root Powder

Zhangjiajie Kudzu Root Powder

Zhangjiajie Kudzu Root Powder is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　    It is a pure natural nutritional product extracted from the kudzu vine plant. It has various health benefits such as clearing heat and detoxifying, quenching thirst, nourishing kidneys and spleen, benefiting stomach and calming the nerves, clearing the heart and improving eyesight, lubricating the intestines and facilitating bowel movements, and relieving alcohol intoxication. Clinical studies have shown that it plays an extremely important role in preventing arteriosclerosis, lowering blood pressure, combating aging, treating coronary heart disease, beautifying the skin, increasing blood flow to the brain and coronary vessels, enhancing memory, and improving children's IQ. (Zhangjiajie)

　　    Kudzu root powder is one of the three treasures of Zhangjiajie, available in two types: rice kudzu powder and firewood kudzu powder. Traditionally, firewood kudzu powder grown at altitudes above 720 meters is considered the most authentic, as Zhangjiajie’s elevation exceeds 1,200 meters. Kudzu root powder offers multiple effects including skin beautification and anti-aging, and is praised as a beauty-enhancing vitamin supplement.

　　    The traditional production process of authentic Zhangjiajie specialty kudzu root powder:

　　    Step 1: Harvesting Kudzu Roots

　　    Kudzu roots grow deep in the mountains, rarely found in areas with convenient transportation. In the tough years of the 1960s–70s, farmers relied on them to fight hunger. Today, wild kudzu roots in the mountains are one of the staple foods for wild boars. Harvesting authentic wild mountain kudzu roots is no easy task, mostly carried out manually with shoulder poles and backloads. Only those who actually participate in the harvesting can truly appreciate the hard labor involved.

　　    Step 2: Pounding Kudzu Roots

　　    This is also a physically demanding task—placing the kudzu roots on hard rocks and pounding them one strike at a time with specially made wooden hammers.

　　    Step 3: Rinsing Kudzu Roots

　　    The pounded kudzu roots are rinsed, allowing the starch to dissolve into clean water. This is usually done twice (once roughly and once finely), then pounded again and rinsed once more. This completes the kudzu root rinsing process.

　　    Step 4: Separating and Extracting Starch

　　    This is also completed in two parts: first, separating the starch from sand and mud using a sieve tube, then precipitating and bleaching it to obtain sweet and delicious kudzu root powder.

　　    Benefits and Effects of Kudzu Root Powder:

　　    It has special effects such as clearing heat and reducing internal heat, stimulating appetite, promoting urination, and relieving alcohol intoxication. Eating it raw can quickly relieve swollen gums and oral ulcers. Additionally, kudzu contains over ten types of amino acids needed by the human body and more than ten kinds of trace elements. It also helps to some extent in lowering blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids.

　　    In addition, stir-fried kudzu root powder with meat is also a signature dish of Zhangjiajie. Combining the cooling, beauty-enhancing, and stomach-nourishing properties of kudzu root powder with Zhangjiajie’s Tujia cured pork creates a uniquely flavorful dish. The kudzu root powder is mixed into a paste, cooled, then sliced and stir-fried with cured pork. The kudzu slices absorb the oil from the pork and take on its aroma, making it so delicious you’ll want more. Most Tujia restaurants serve this dish.

　　    Zhangjiajie Kudzu Root Powder

　　    Zhangjiajie Huangshizhai Kudzu Root Powder Research Institute

　　    10986929

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