Fiberless Pueraria

Fiberless Pueraria

　　Fiberless Pueraria

　　Pueraria, scientifically known as Pueraria lobata, has a cool nature and sweet-spicy flavor. It possesses various functions such as releasing the exterior to reduce fever, promoting fluid production, clearing rashes, lifting yang, and stopping diarrhea. It can treat a variety of conditions including cold-induced fever and headache, hypertension with stiff neck, thirst, diabetes, blocked measles rash, heat rash, and diarrhea. Regular Pueraria tends to be tough with strong fibers, but due to the unique soil quality in Chenjiang, the Pueraria produced there features thick, crisp flesh with minimal fiber, leaving no residue after eating, making it both edible and medicinal.

　　Pueraria has been cultivated in Xinsheao Town, Zhenjiang District for a long time, mainly distributed in villages such as Chenjiang, Tujing, Dongshan, Shuikou, and Huanglangshui. The planting area covers nearly 2,000 acres with a total yield of up to 2,400 tons. It is harvested in late autumn and early winter and can be stored for one year. Currently, most of the Pueraria sold in major markets across Shaoguan City is the fiberless variety from this town. The current market price is 3–4 yuan per kilogram. Pueraria combines food and medicinal uses and is also one of the raw materials used in starch production.