Longxi astragalus

Longxi astragalus, a specialty of Longxi county, Gansu province. [Photo/gansu.gov.cn]

Gansu’s Longxi county, known as a land of herbal medicines with a long history, is home to more than 100 traditional Chinese medicines.

All the medical herbs from Longxi, including codonopsis, astragalus, and radix bupleuri, enjoy great popularity among domestic and foreign purchasers. The county is growing into a center of medical herb production, sales, growing and information services in Northwest China.

The cold weather and damp climate in the county provide perfect conditions for growing this herbal medicine, which is warm-natured and has a sweet flavor. It is a good gift for families and friends.