Zhaoxian Prickly Ash

Zhaoxian Prickly Ash

Zhaoxian Prickly Ash is a protected geographical indication product.

Zhaoxian Prickly Ash is a certified geographical indication trademark.

　　Zhaoxian Prickly Ash, walnuts, and persimmons are hailed as the “Three Treasures of Zhaoxian.” The county leads the nation in prickly ash production, and ranks first in the province for both walnuts and persimmons.

　　Zhaoxian is a concentrated production area for prickly ash. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, as living standards have improved, demand for prickly ash has grown steadily, leading to a significant increase in both cultivation area and yield. Especially in recent years, Zhaoxian has focused on developing prickly ash as a key industry to help farmers escape poverty and achieve prosperity. This has greatly accelerated the industrialization of prickly ash production. By the end of 1999, the county had 25 million prickly ash trees, with a total output of 4.5 million jin. It has become a major source of economic income for local farmers.

　　The main varieties of Zhaoxian Prickly Ash include Dahongpao, Erhongpao, Xiaohongpao, Baishajiao, and Goujiao. Among them, Dahongpao and Erhongpao are the highest quality, renowned for their large grains, thick skin, bright color, and aromatic flavor. Known locally as the “Fragrance for Miles,” it is one of Zhaoxian’s three famous local specialties, enjoying a high reputation both domestically and internationally.

　　Zhaoxian Prickly Ash is a national protected geographical indication product. With its bright color, uniform grain size, strong numbing effect, rich oil content, and intense aroma, it is popular throughout the country. The county produces over 5,000 tons of prickly ash annually, generating an output value of 130 million yuan.