Nanchuan Gastrodia elata

Nanchuan Gastrodia elata

Nanchuan Gastrodia elata is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Nanchuan Gastrodia elata is a plant of the Gastrodia genus in the Orchidaceae family and is a traditional and highly valued medicinal herb in China, with a history of medicinal use spanning over 2,000 years. The product is widely used in various fields such as medicine and food, boasting high medicinal and edible value.

　　Ten towns in Nanchuan District located at altitudes above 900 meters have uniquely favorable natural conditions for cultivating Nanchuan Gastrodia elata. In order to protect wild Gastrodia resources and meet market demand, research on the cultivation technique of transplanting wild Gastrodia to farmed environments began in the 1960s. After decades of unremitting efforts by several generations of researchers, hybrid breeding techniques for Nanchuan Gastrodia elata have been successfully developed, and superior local varieties have been carefully selected and cultivated. These varieties are characterized by fast growth, high yield, and excellent quality. Testing has shown that their Gastrodin content exceeds 0.5%, significantly higher than the national statutory standard of 0.2%.