The annual reserves of wild Cordyceps sinensis in Qinghai is 600 to 800 tons, with an output value of 18-20 billion yuan.
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- Li Yuling, a researcher at the Cordyceps Research Laboratory of the College of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences of Qinghai University, said that Qinghai’s wild Cordyceps is distributed in six states and two cities in the province, with an annual reserve of about 600 to 800 tons.
- Its output accounts for more than 60% of China’s output.
- The annual output value of the Cordyceps industry reaches 18 billion to 20 billion yuan.
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Why It Matters
Qinghai is the core Cordyceps sinensis producing area, accounting for more than 60% of China's output. The Cordyceps Sinensis Research Laboratory of the College of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences of Qinghai University has been engaged in research on wild Cordyceps sinensis for nearly 50 years.
China News Service, Xining, September 23 (Qi Zenbei) "Qinghai wild Cordyceps sinensis is distributed in six states and two cities in the province, with annual reserves of about 600 to 800 tons." On the 22nd, Li Yuling, a researcher at the Cordyceps Sinensis Research Laboratory of the College of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences of Qinghai University, introduced at a press conference held by the Qinghai Provincial Forestry and Grassland Bureau.
The data picture shows that on June 4, at the Jiuying Cordyceps Market in Xining City, Qinghai Province, merchants sorted Cordyceps sinensis for sale. Photo by Zhang Zhongping
Qinghai is the core main producing area of Cordyceps sinensis, accounting for more than 60% of China's output. The annual output value of the Cordyceps industry reaches 18 billion to 20 billion yuan.
Li Yuling introduced that the Cordyceps Sinensis Research Laboratory of the College of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences of Qinghai University has been deeply involved in the research of wild Cordyceps sinensis for nearly 50 years. It has continued to carry out systematic scientific research and achieved a number of phased results.
In terms of basic mechanism research, researchers from the laboratory used multi-omics technology to analyze the formation rules of active substances of Cordyceps Sinensis, and confirmed that the unique soil and climate conditions in high-altitude areas are more conducive to the accumulation of wild Cordyceps sinensis lipid substances and enhance its antioxidant activity.
The data picture shows that on June 4, at the Jiuying Cordyceps Market in Xining City, Qinghai Province, an anchor selling Cordyceps sinensis was live broadcasting the goods. Photo by Zhang Zhongping
Sample research shows that the active substance content of Cordyceps sinensis stored for more than three years is at a relatively high level; the freeze-drying process can retain the active ingredients such as Cordyceps sinensis polysaccharides, proteins, lipids and its antioxidant activity to the greatest extent.
Pharmacological studies have shown that wild Cordyceps sinensis has good protective and intervention effects on hyperlipidemia, and its blood active ingredients can regulate intestinal microbial metabolic pathways and achieve lipid-lowering effects. (over)
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The annual output value of Qinghai Cordyceps sinensis industry is expected to remain at 18-20 billion yuan.
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