Zhejiang Atractylodes

Last updated 2026-11-09 — Atractylodes is cultivated in many regions across China, but the most renowned authentic medicinal variety is Zhejiang Atractylodes from Pan’an County in Zhejiang Province. The county has approximately 20,000 mu of Atractylodes cultivation area, with an annual output of over 3,000 tons, accounting for about 25% of the national total. Its shape resembles a frog (commonly known as “frog atractylodes”), with a cross-section featuring chrysanthemum-like patterns and a fragrant aroma, making it a premium-grade product among Atractylodes varieties. In 1998, it was recognized as a high-quality agricultural product of Zhejiang Province, and in August 2000, it won a gold award at the Changchun International Agricultural and Food Expo. This year, a 6,000-mu demonstration base for standardized (GAP) Atractylodes cultivation has been established.