Medicinal materials expected to increase in price in 2022 (predicting which medicinal materials will increase in price this year)

Chinese medicinal materials that will increase in price in the future

2022 is destined to be a year of overheated planting of Chinese medicinal materials. Choosing the right planting varieties is the key, and it is recommended that you choose carefully. The following epidemic varieties are also commonly used bulk varieties or options for everyone to choose.

Isatis root

Isatis root is a cruciferous herb and a traditional major medicinal material. It is an annual plant, and its roots and leaves are used as medicine. The root is called "Isatis root" and the leaf is called "Daqingye". At present, the COVID-19 epidemic has recurred at home and abroad, and the market demand continues to increase, so there is no worry about planting and sales.

The dry product yield of Isatis root is generally 200-300 kg per mu, and the drip irrigation + mulch film technology can achieve more than 400 kg. The current market price is 12 yuan, and the output value per mu is more than 3,600 yuan .

Windproof

Saposhnikovia divaricata is an annual herb and a major Chinese medicinal material. Its root is used as medicine. Saposhnikovia divaricata is in short supply in the pharmaceutical market, and its price is increasing year by year. According to the requirements of the 2020 edition of the Pharmacopoeia, the prospect of choosing wild varieties is very promising. At present, wild products are in a state of long-term shortage.

Fangfeng is generally propagated by root division, with an output of 1000-1500 kg of fresh goods per mu and 300-400 kg of dry goods. The normal market price is 13-16 yuan. Based on the 2021 market price of 28 yuan, the output value per mu can reach more than 8,000 yuan .

Salvia miltiorrhiza

Salvia miltiorrhiza is an annual herb and a common bulk Chinese herbal medicine. It is mainly used to treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and has a good effect. The demand for Salvia miltiorrhiza is relatively large, with an annual demand of more than 16,000 tons.

Salvia miltiorrhiza is generally propagated by root division, with an output of 300-400 kg of dry goods per mu. According to the normal market price of 15-16 yuan, the output value per mu is also more than 4,000 yuan .

Pseudostellaria heterophylla

Pseudostellaria heterophylla is an annual Chinese herbal medicine that is both a medicine and a food. This Chinese herbal medicine has the effects of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, promoting the production of body fluids and moistening the lungs. Because of its mild medicinal properties and its ability to nourish yin, it is very popular in the Chinese medicine and health care product industries as a substitute for ginseng and even American ginseng, leading to an increase in its usage.

With the improvement of people's living standards and the development of medical care, the usage has increased year by year. It is widely used in the comprehensive development and utilization of health foods, tonic beverages, new drug research, etc., and is quite promising.

Prunella vulgaris

It is a kind of food and medicine that grows twice a year. It is an important raw material for many popular health drinks in my country and has a huge market demand. Prunella vulgaris can be harvested continuously for 3 years after planting. In the first two years, only the bulbs and stems are harvested. After 3 years, the roots can be dug. Generally, the yield will decrease after 4 years and it needs to be replanted.