Chain Sand Ginger

Chain Sand Ginger

Chain Sand Ginger is a geographical indication protected product.

　　Chain Sand Ginger is produced in Lianhuan Township, Zhenfeng County, Guizhou Province, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Sand Ginger." The current planting area exceeds 40,000 mu, with an annual output of over 10,000 tons, making it the largest sand ginger production base in China.

　　　　Chain Sand Ginger is a perennial herb, growing to a height of 2 to 3 meters, with fleshy roots. Its leaves are large, alternate, long elliptic-lanceolate, measuring 30 to 70 cm in length and 7 to 15 cm in width, with a shortly acuminate apex and short, dense hairs along the edges. It has terminal paniculate inflorescences, often drooping, 15 to 30 cm long. The fruit is red, spherical, with a diameter of about 2 cm, containing three seed clusters with numerous seeds. The flowering period is in spring and summer. Chain Sand Ginger thrives in shade, rich soil, and humidity, and is commonly planted in valleys or near streams.

　　　The main components of Chain Sand Ginger include: α-pinene, camphene, β-pinene, caryophyllene oxide, β-phellandrene, 1.8-cineole, L-camphor, L-borneol, β-caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide, and amorphene.

　　　　Component analysis shows that this product has a relatively broad distribution of compounds, and includes all the components found in medicinal sand ginger.

　　　　Uses of Chain Sand Ginger:

　　　　Medicinal and health benefits: "Dries dampness, dispels cold, removes phlegm, intercepts malaria, strengthens the spleen, warms the stomach. Treats cold pain in the chest and abdomen, chest and abdominal distension, accumulation of phlegm and stagnation, indigestion, vomiting, and diarrhea."

　　　　Edible use: mainly used in hotels and households for cooking, making soups, steaming, and braising food.

　　　　Development of health medicines and health foods.

　　The protected geographical indication area of Chain Sand Ginger includes the current administrative regions of five townships in Zhenfeng County, Guizhou Province: Lianhuan Township, Baiceng Town, Lugong Town, Shaping Township, and Lurong Township.