Enhancing the value of medicinal herbs

The southern region of Luong Son district, Hoa Binh province (old), including Cao Duong commune, is considered the cradle of traditional medicine. The rugged, barren limestone foothills are an ideal environment for many precious herbs to grow and develop, especially the black xạ tree and the climbing eggplant tree. In the past, they were grasses on the edge of the forest, along the mountain slopes. They are a type of tea that the Muong people drink every day. Fresh leaves are used to make Muong girls' skin white and smooth; Muong boys' physique is strong and muscular. The fruit is used to make a thick syrup and drink it, making tired people become healthy, making lethargic people become alert, eating better, and sleeping more deeply.

The raw material area of black ginseng is grown according to standards.

From the limestone foothills, people bring xạ đen and cà gai leo to grow en masse on garden land and rice fields with a total area of over 100 hectares in the whole commune. Struggling to find a stable outlet for xạ đen and cà gai leo, hoping to revive the value of xạ đen and cà gai leo by completely retaining the medicinal properties of fresh xạ đen and cà gai leo without drying, in 2021, Tuyet Nhi Cooperative was established in Dong Bon village, Cao Duong commune, specializing in the production of medicinal herbs from xạ đen and cà gai leo. The Cooperative focuses on fresh input materials, absolutely does not use preservatives, so the medicinal properties are high, maintains the characteristic aroma, so it is well received by the market.

Black sesame extract and Solanum procumbens extract products of Tuyet Nhi Cooperative achieved 4-star OCOP

Black tea extract contains active ingredients such as flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins, and saponins, which can inhibit the growth of cancer cells, prevent metastasis, and support the treatment of tumors and cancers. Solanum procumbens extract is extracted from the Solanum procumbens plant, which helps detoxify the liver, lower liver enzymes, support the treatment of liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and protect liver cells.

As a businessman who often has to entertain guests, Mr. Nguyen Van Duc, in Cau Giay Ward, Hanoi, has signs of high liver enzymes and fatigue. Since learning about the product of the climbing eggplant extract of Tuyet Nhi Cooperative, Mr. Duc regularly mixes 1 spoon of climbing eggplant extract with 150ml of warm water twice a day to drink after meals or before going to bed. Especially, drink before and after drinking alcohol. After only 6 months, going for a health check, Mr. Duc's liver enzymes have decreased and he sleeps well, no longer tired as before.

Solanum procumbens extract mixed with water to drink daily is a health food.

In 2021, two products of Solanum procumbens extract and Xạ đen extract of Tuyet Nhi Cooperative were recognized as 4-star OCOP products at the provincial level, contributing to increasing the value of local Solanum procumbens and Xạ đen plants, affirming their quality and reputation in the market. The Cooperative has cooperated with local farmers to develop clean raw material areas, creating stable income for raw material growers.

In order to improve product quality and meet market demand, Tuyet Nhi Cooperative has invested in modern infrastructure and equipment according to the HACCP quality management system. Processed from black xạ and cà gai leo plants harvested and grown naturally according to standards in Cao Duong commune and neighboring areas. Currently, the Cooperative is purchasing fresh black xạ and cà gai leo plants for people at a price of 8-10,000 VND/kg.

The raw materials are carefully screened before being extracted, so the product has a particularly good and clean quality. On average, 100 kg of fresh leaves after 24 hours of cooking will yield 2.7 kg of concentrated extract. Each month, the cooperative consumes 15-20 tons of raw materials. To meet the increasing demand of consumers, the cooperative has focused on innovating packaging, designing small, convenient bottles suitable for users.

Tuyet Nhi Cooperative invests in modern equipment according to HACCP quality management system to ensure high quality production.

The application of advanced production processes has helped the cooperative produce medicinal products such as black xạ cao and cà gai leo cao that ensure food safety, traceable origin, and are beautifully packaged and convenient to use. Currently, Tuyet Nhi Cooperative's products are consumed in many provinces and cities across the country, through traditional medicine pharmacies and on e-commerce platforms.

Ms. Nguyen Anh Tuyet - Director of Tuyet Nhi Cooperative said: Realizing the importance of e-commerce in the digital age, the Cooperative has actively deployed online sales channels. The Cooperative's products are introduced and sold on the province's e-commerce trading floor, helping to reach customers conveniently and effectively.

In addition, the cooperative also uses social networking platforms to promote products and interact with customers. Organizing livestream sales sessions has attracted the attention of many consumers, helping to increase sales and expand the consumer market.

High quality product in convenient jar.

With constant efforts in applying technology to production and business, Tuyet Nhi Cooperative is gradually affirming its position in the market, contributing to increasing the value of local agricultural products, bringing valuable health protection products to consumers.

Dinh Thang

Source: https://baophutho.vn/nang-tam-gia-tri-duoc-lieu-238068.htm