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    The production of medicinal herbs has been reduced to a sharp increase in prices! Chinese medicine raw materials are facing many tests

    • Last Update: 2022-09-07
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    Since April 2022, there have been rare high temperatures in the provinces surrounding the Yangtze River Basin, and with the continuation of high temperatures, drought conditions have become increasingly serious
    everywhere.
     
    As of August 22, the China Meteorological Administration has issued a total of 181 drought warnings, of which Jiangxi, Hubei, Inner Mongolia, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Henan, Hunan, Xinjiang and other provinces (regions) are high-incidence areas
    for drought warnings.
    Since August 11, six provinces and cities in the Yangtze River Basin, including Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi and Anhui, have launched a four-level response to drought defense, and the drought situation is mainly at the end of the irrigation area in the Yangtze River Basin, hilly hills and "Wangtiantian"
    .
     
    Under the ravages of high temperature and drought, what kind of test will the production of Chinese medicine raw materials face?
     
    Ups and downs
     
    It has the greatest impact on rhizomes, fruit seeds and animals
     
    From the perspective of rising and falling varieties, the provinces with a high proportion of rising varieties of raw materials are mainly concentrated at the end of the irrigation areas of the
    Yangtze River Basin.
    As of August 2022, in the quarterly ranking of 331 varieties (involving 431 product specifications), the provinces with a high proportion of rising varieties are mainly concentrated in Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan and Zhejiang, of which Jiangsu, Jiangxi and Zhejiang are more severely affected by high temperatures and droughts than other provinces due to their position at the end of the irrigation area of the Yangtze River Basin, and the rise in the variety market is prominent
    .
     
    In provinces with a high proportion of declining varieties, such as Anhui, Hubei, Hunan, etc.
    , due to the weaker subthermal high pressure than the provinces concentrated in the Yangtze River Basin, the surge in raw material production capacity is more prominent, and the number of declining varieties is slightly higher
    .
     
    Judging from the rise and fall of the category, the rhizome and fruit seed kernel categories account for a relatively high
    proportion.
    Among the 431 raw material specifications, there are 107 varieties that have risen, accounting for 24.
    83%; There are 211 flat varieties, accounting for 48.
    96%; There are 113 varieties in decline, accounting for 26.
    22%.

     
    Among the rising varieties, the TOP3 categories are rhizomes, fruit seeds, and animals, such as: Yanhuso, Shayuanzi, Neem, Buffalo Horn, Appendage, Lily, Loofah, etc.
    , accounting for 46.
    44%; Among the flat varieties, the TOP3 categories are whole grass, fruit seed kernel, rhizome, such as sarsaparilla, baifang, baiqian, Sichuan cow's knee, Chuanwu, piercing stone, bili nanxing, self-defense, powdery amaranth, etc.
    , accounting for up to 71.
    03%; Among the declining varieties, the TOP3 categories are rhizomes, fruit seeds, and flowers, such as citrus aurantium, three ridges, peach kernels, stone calamus, water half summer, baizhi, acute seeds, snakes, locust rice, and mimong flowers, accounting for up to 65.
    48%.

     
    Under the ravages of high temperature and drought in the Fang region and the Yangtze River Basin, the reduction of variety production will continue to intensify, especially in the next few months of concentrated production, the overall market will still usher in shocks
    .
     
    Crisis response
     
    Hoarding is more harmful than drought and yield reduction
     
    1, natural disasters should not become a hype gimmick as an agricultural and sideline products, the production and planting of Chinese herbal medicines over the years will be more or less accompanied by natural disasters
    .
    Although the overall high temperature and drought situation in the Yangtze River Basin this year is more prominent, the market and production areas are extremely popular, stimulated by the high prices in the past two years, the production area of traditional Chinese medicine has surged significantly
    .
    In the face of abnormal changes in the market, we should pay more attention to the real contradiction between supply and demand, rather than blindly following the trend
    .
     
    2.
    Disaster and production early warning work should be strengthened In the context of frequent natural disasters and high labor costs, it is indispensable to establish a production early warning and information navigation platform; If necessary, we can rely on the main demand enterprises to establish a dynamic strategic reserve plan
    for core raw materials that are vulnerable to disaster reduction.
    Reasonable storage to calm the capriciousness of market changes, so as to ensure the long-term, stable and sustainable supply
    of Chinese medicine raw materials.
     
    3.
    Carry out order agricultural precision production and marketing docking for areas
    with conditions or relevant poverty alleviation policies.
    On the one hand, we should actively provide local farmers with scientific popularization of knowledge related to the cultivation and production of Chinese herbal medicines, and actively guide local farmers to produce scientifically and accurately; On the other hand, it is necessary to build a production and marketing docking platform or organize various product promotion activities, introduce strategic partners, carry out order agriculture, and achieve smooth
    market docking.
    Effectively ensure the virtuous circle
    of planting, production and consumption.
     
     
    Related <<<
     
    High temperature and drought affect the category typically
     
    Wheat Winter (rhizome)
     
    The annual demand is 8000~10000 tons
    .
    Among them, the main production of domestic species is distributed in Zhejiang, Sichuan, Fujian, Hunan and Hubei, and the main wild production areas are distributed in Guizhou, Sichuan and Hunan
    .
    Wheat winter needs to grow
    normally in areas with warm climate, abundant rainfall and large shade, with an average annual rainfall of 1111.
    4 mm and a relative humidity of 78%.
     
    After April 2022, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Hunan, Hubei and other provinces began to experience sustained high temperature conditions, the number of days above 35 °C was as high as 40 days, and the cumulative rainfall was only 639.
    5 mm, far below the average annual rainfall
    .
    In the high temperature and drought environment, the part of the wheat winter ground is roasted due to continuous high temperature, and the performance is wilted and the growth is not good; Due to the lack of adequate moisture in the underground part, the tubers are small and poorly
    full.
    Stimulated by last year's high market, the planting production in various production areas of Maidong has expanded significantly, and the impact of this high temperature and drought will be weakened to a certain extent, and the future market still needs to pay close attention
    .
     
      
     
    Leeches (animals)
     
    The annual demand is 600~650 tons
    .
    It is mainly produced in lakes, ponds and paddy fields in anhui, southern Shandong, all of Jiangsu, north of Jiangxi, all of Shanghai, northern Zhejiang, central Hubei, southern Henan, south of the Yellow River and east of Dongting Lake in the Yangtze River Basin, with the largest
    output in Jiangsu.
    Although leeches have a high reproductive rate, it is not easy to
    reproduce in alternate generations.
    It is most suitable for growing in the slow flow zone
    of weeds at a water temperature of 10 to 30 °C.
     
    After April 2022, the number of days with temperatures above 35 °C in Anhui, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Hubei and other provinces is as high as 45 days, and the cumulative rainfall is 682.
    83mm, which is much lower than the average annual rainfall
    .
    High temperatures can easily lead to leeches growing too fast, peeling and dying, and leech production is expected to decline
    this year.
    However, due to the rapid expansion of production, the overall supply of leeches should be guaranteed
    .
     
     
     
    Fragrant sand kernels (fruit seeds)
     
    The annual demand is 9000~10000 tons
    .
    It is mainly produced in Yibin County, Xuzhou District, Gao County, Pingshan County, Muchuan County, Qianwei County, and Rong County of Zigong in Yibin, Sichuan; The sub-production areas are Zhaotong and Dali in Yunnan and Luodian
    in Guizhou.
     
    In 2021, due to the impact of weather anomalies, production capacity declined slightly, and the market ushered in a slight rebound
    .
    In 2022, under the continuous blessing of high temperature and drought, the popularity has increased slightly, but the overall attention is still limited
    .
    Fragrant sand kernels are mainly used for food and veterinary medicine, are perennial plants, do not occupy arable land, do not consume too much labor, and it is easy to restore production
    with a little attention in the production area when the price is high.
    The drought may drive a slight increase in the market of fragrant sand kernels, but if there is no capital to participate in the speculation, the upside of the future market is limited
    .
     
    Since April 2022, there have been rare high temperatures in the provinces surrounding the Yangtze River Basin, and with the continuation of high temperatures, drought conditions have become increasingly serious
    everywhere.
     
    As of August 22, the China Meteorological Administration has issued a total of 181 drought warnings, of which Jiangxi, Hubei, Inner Mongolia, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Henan, Hunan, Xinjiang and other provinces (regions) are high-incidence areas
    for drought warnings.
    Since August 11, six provinces and cities in the Yangtze River Basin, including Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi and Anhui, have launched a four-level response to drought defense, and the drought situation is mainly at the end of the irrigation area in the Yangtze River Basin, hilly hills and "Wangtiantian"
    .
     
    Under the ravages of high temperature and drought, what kind of test will the production of Chinese medicine raw materials face?
     
    Ups and downs
    Ups and downs
     
    It has the greatest impact on rhizomes, fruit seeds and animals
    It has the greatest impact on rhizomes, fruit seeds and animals
     
    From the perspective of rising and falling varieties, the provinces with a high proportion of rising varieties of raw materials are mainly concentrated at the end of the irrigation areas of the
    Yangtze River Basin.
    As of August 2022, in the quarterly ranking of 331 varieties (involving 431 product specifications), the provinces with a high proportion of rising varieties are mainly concentrated in Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan and Zhejiang, of which Jiangsu, Jiangxi and Zhejiang are more severely affected by high temperatures and droughts than other provinces due to their position at the end of the irrigation area of the Yangtze River Basin, and the rise in the variety market is prominent
    .
     
    In provinces with a high proportion of declining varieties, such as Anhui, Hubei, Hunan, etc.
    , due to the weaker subthermal high pressure than the provinces concentrated in the Yangtze River Basin, the surge in raw material production capacity is more prominent, and the number of declining varieties is slightly higher
    .
     
    Judging from the rise and fall of the category, the rhizome and fruit seed kernel categories account for a relatively high
    proportion.
    Among the 431 raw material specifications, there are 107 varieties that have risen, accounting for 24.
    83%; There are 211 flat varieties, accounting for 48.
    96%; There are 113 varieties in decline, accounting for 26.
    22%.

     
    Among the rising varieties, the TOP3 categories are rhizomes, fruit seeds, and animals, such as: Yanhuso, Shayuanzi, Neem, Buffalo Horn, Appendage, Lily, Loofah, etc.
    , accounting for 46.
    44%; Among the flat varieties, the TOP3 categories are whole grass, fruit seed kernel, rhizome, such as sarsaparilla, baifang, baiqian, Sichuan cow's knee, Chuanwu, piercing stone, bili nanxing, self-defense, powdery amaranth, etc.
    , accounting for up to 71.
    03%; Among the declining varieties, the TOP3 categories are rhizomes, fruit seeds, and flowers, such as citrus aurantium, three ridges, peach kernels, stone calamus, water half summer, baizhi, acute seeds, snakes, locust rice, and mimong flowers, accounting for up to 65.
    48%.

     
    Under the ravages of high temperature and drought in the Fang region and the Yangtze River Basin, the reduction of variety production will continue to intensify, especially in the next few months of concentrated production, the overall market will still usher in shocks
    .
     
    Crisis response
    Crisis response
     
    Hoarding is more harmful than drought and yield reduction
    Hoarding is more harmful than drought and yield reduction
     
    1, natural disasters should not become a hype gimmick as an agricultural and sideline products, the production and planting of Chinese herbal medicines over the years will be more or less accompanied by natural disasters
    .
    Although the overall high temperature and drought situation in the Yangtze River Basin this year is more prominent, the market and production areas are extremely popular, stimulated by the high prices in the past two years, the production area of traditional Chinese medicine has surged significantly
    .
    In the face of abnormal changes in the market, we should pay more attention to the real contradiction between supply and demand, rather than blindly following the trend
    .
    Chinese herbal medicines
     
    2.
    Disaster and production early warning work should be strengthened In the context of frequent natural disasters and high labor costs, it is indispensable to establish a production early warning and information navigation platform; If necessary, we can rely on the main demand enterprises to establish a dynamic strategic reserve plan
    for core raw materials that are vulnerable to disaster reduction.
    Reasonable storage to calm the capriciousness of market changes, so as to ensure the long-term, stable and sustainable supply
    of Chinese medicine raw materials.
    Enterprise enterprise
     
    3.
    Carry out order agricultural precision production and marketing docking for areas
    with conditions or relevant poverty alleviation policies.
    On the one hand, we should actively provide local farmers with scientific popularization of knowledge related to the cultivation and production of Chinese herbal medicines, and actively guide local farmers to produce scientifically and accurately; On the other hand, it is necessary to build a production and marketing docking platform or organize various product promotion activities, introduce strategic partners, carry out order agriculture, and achieve smooth
    market docking.
    Effectively ensure the virtuous circle
    of planting, production and consumption.
    Medicinal herbs
     
     
    Related <<<
    Related <<<
     
    High temperature and drought affect the category typically
    High temperature and drought affect the category typically
     
    Wheat Winter (rhizome)
    Wheat Winter (rhizome)
     
    The annual demand is 8000~10000 tons
    .
    Among them, the main production of domestic species is distributed in Zhejiang, Sichuan, Fujian, Hunan and Hubei, and the main wild production areas are distributed in Guizhou, Sichuan and Hunan
    .
    Wheat winter needs to grow
    normally in areas with warm climate, abundant rainfall and large shade, with an average annual rainfall of 1111.
    4 mm and a relative humidity of 78%.
     
    After April 2022, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Hunan, Hubei and other provinces began to experience sustained high temperature conditions, the number of days above 35 °C was as high as 40 days, and the cumulative rainfall was only 639.
    5 mm, far below the average annual rainfall
    .
    In the high temperature and drought environment, the part of the wheat winter ground is roasted due to continuous high temperature, and the performance is wilted and the growth is not good; Due to the lack of adequate moisture in the underground part, the tubers are small and poorly
    full.
    Stimulated by last year's high market, the planting production in various production areas of Maidong has expanded significantly, and the impact of this high temperature and drought will be weakened to a certain extent, and the future market still needs to pay close attention
    .
     
      
     
    Leeches (animals)
    Leeches (animals)
     
    The annual demand is 600~650 tons
    .
    It is mainly produced in lakes, ponds and paddy fields in anhui, southern Shandong, all of Jiangsu, north of Jiangxi, all of Shanghai, northern Zhejiang, central Hubei, southern Henan, south of the Yellow River and east of Dongting Lake in the Yangtze River Basin, with the largest
    output in Jiangsu.
    Although leeches have a high reproductive rate, it is not easy to
    reproduce in alternate generations.
    It is most suitable for growing in the slow flow zone
    of weeds at a water temperature of 10 to 30 °C.
     
    After April 2022, the number of days with temperatures above 35 °C in Anhui, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Hubei and other provinces is as high as 45 days, and the cumulative rainfall is 682.
    83mm, which is much lower than the average annual rainfall
    .
    High temperatures can easily lead to leeches growing too fast, peeling and dying, and leech production is expected to decline
    this year.
    However, due to the rapid expansion of production, the overall supply of leeches should be guaranteed
    .
     
     
     
    Fragrant sand kernels (fruit seeds)
    Fragrant sand kernels (fruit seeds)
     
    The annual demand is 9000~10000 tons
    .
    It is mainly produced in Yibin County, Xuzhou District, Gao County, Pingshan County, Muchuan County, Qianwei County, and Rong County of Zigong in Yibin, Sichuan; The sub-production areas are Zhaotong and Dali in Yunnan and Luodian
    in Guizhou.
     
    In 2021, due to the impact of weather anomalies, production capacity declined slightly, and the market ushered in a slight rebound
    .
    In 2022, under the continuous blessing of high temperature and drought, the popularity has increased slightly, but the overall attention is still limited
    .
    Fragrant sand kernels are mainly used for food and veterinary medicine, are perennial plants, do not occupy arable land, do not consume too much labor, and it is easy to restore production
    with a little attention in the production area when the price is high.
    The drought may drive a slight increase in the market of fragrant sand kernels, but if there is no capital to participate in the speculation, the upside of the future market is limited
    .
     
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