Zhongning County, the hometown of Lycium barbarum in China, is located on the west side of the central part of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It is the birthplace and authentic origin of Lycium barbarum in the world and has a history of more than 6 years. In 196

1 year, Zhongning County was identified as the only Lycium barbarum production base county in China by the State Council. In 1995, it was named "Hometown of Lycium barbarum in China" by the State Council. In 2, it was named as

"Hometown of China Specialty"; Known as "Ningxia in Huang Hefu is the best in the world, and Lycium barbarum in Zhongning is the best in the world". Zhongning Lycium barbarum won the gold medal at the National Famous and Excellent Products Expo in 1994 and the Kunming World Horticultural Expo in 1999 < P >. As one of China's traditional export products, Zhongning Lycium barbarum has a history of one hundred years. The certification trademark of Zhongning Lycium barbarum has been publicly approved by the Chinese people and the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. This is the first certificate of origin

trademark in the history of Lycium barbarum cultivation and the only patent trademark in the Chinese Lycium barbarum industry. The brand status of "Zhongning Lycium barbarum is the best in the world" has been confirmed and protected by law.

Lycium barbarum in Zhongning belongs to Solanaceae and Lycium genus in plant classification. It's named after thorns like gourds and stems like qi. Lycium barbarum L. is a kind of economic forest species which likes sunshine, bears drought, salt and alkali, and has strong stress resistance. Zhongning County is located in the transitional zone between Inner Mongolia Plateau and Loess Plateau, and belongs to the continental monsoon climate zone in the north temperate zone. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, there is plenty of light, less fish in drought, strong evaporation, high effective accumulated temperature and large temperature difference between day and night. The alluvial soil originated from the intersection of Qingshui River and Yellow River in Liupanshan is extremely rich in mineral content, humus, high maturity, convenient irrigation and unique water quality. The natural beauty of the world, Zhong Ling Yuxiu, adopts the essence of Zhongning mountains and rivers, and becomes a famous brand at home and abroad. It is this unique geographical environment and microclimate that provides the most superior natural environment for the growth of Lycium barbarum L.. Dozens of generations of cultivators have accumulated valuable experience through persistent exploration. After years of natural hybridization and artificial breeding, they have created the best variety of Lycium barbarum with superior quality < P > in China. Zhongning Lycium barbarum L. has large grains, fresh color, thin skin and thick flesh, pure taste, sweet and refreshing, flat but not round, long but not thin, obvious fruit navel, sharp fruit end, white navel < P > tip, beautiful fruit shape, no caking in packaging and no decay after long storage. Many tests by authoritative departments such as Tsinghua University and China Medical University have proved that among similar products in China, the content of iron, zinc, lithium, selenium and germanium in Zhongning Gouqi is the first. The content of Lycium barbarum polysaccharide is the first, and it is rich in inorganic salts, protein, vitamins and other essential substances < P >, but the content of 18 amino acids needed by the human body is the first, especially the five amino acids such as aspartic acid and threonine are the highest.

Zhongning Lycium barbarum is a famous agricultural product, which is a valuable Chinese herbal medicine developed under the special environment of Ning 'anbao by inheriting the traditional experience of long-term utilization of wild Lycium barbarum in China.

ever since its birth, Lycium barbarum L. has been ranked first among the five treasures in Ningxia, and it is known as the "Red Treasure of Ningxia" in China, all over the world and five states.

2. Lycium barbarum, one of the five treasures of Ningxia

The five treasures of Ningxia refer to Lycium barbarum, licorice, Helan stone, beach sheepskin and Nostoc flagelliforme, which are respectively known as the five treasures of red, yellow, blue, white and black. Zhongning Lycium barbarum L., known as "Hongbao", has a long history of cultivation, excellent product quality and unique medicinal value, and stands out among others, ranking first among the "five treasures" in Ningxia.

Zhongning Lycium barbarum L. is famous at home and abroad for its high medicinal, edible, health care and beauty value, and its strong anti-cancer, intelligence-improving, beauty-caring and nourishing effects. It has been a tribute to the courts of past dynasties, enjoyed by emperors, generals and dignitaries.

Up to now, it has become a treasure that all people can't do without for treating diseases, strengthening health and beauty, drinking tea with meals and giving gifts to relatives and friends. With the development of science and technology, the continuous improvement of people's material life < P > level and the continuous enhancement of health awareness, Zhongning Lycium barbarum has rapidly expanded from the original single medicine to the present health food, drinks, beauty cosmetics and other fields. Fructus Lycii is a medicinal herb, which is a good medicine for strengthening the body resistance, nourishing essence and marrow, nourishing yin and tonifying kidney, invigorating qi and calming the nerves, strengthening the body and delaying aging, and has obvious curative effects on chronic hepatitis, central retinitis and optic nerve atrophy. It also has good curative effect on diabetes and pulmonary tuberculosis. Anti-tumor, liver protection, blood pressure reduction, blood sugar reduction and aging diseases of organ decline in the elderly have a strong effect of improving < P >. As a tonic, it has a good curative effect on various deficiency diseases and liver and kidney diseases, and can significantly increase the content of plasma testosterone in human body, thus achieving the effect of strengthening the body and strengthening yang. Taking Lycium barbarum every day can significantly improve the phagocytosis of macrophages, enhance human immune function, inhibit the growth of cancer cells and effectively prevent AIDS. Lycium barbarum L. is eaten, soaked in wine and boiled in cream, chewed in the morning and evening, < P > brewed tea and soaked in water, and made soup and medicated diet, each with its own flavor; Fresh and tender Lycium barbarum seedlings cook, which is cool but not astringent and has a unique flavor; The stem of Lycium barbarum is unique in shape, natural and natural, hard in wood and beautiful in texture, so it is a good material for root carving.

3. Development of Lycium barbarum industry in Zhongning

The construction of Lycium barbarum planting park in Zhongning has begun to take shape, and Lycium barbarum series products such as Lycium barbarum, chinese wolfberry wine, Lycium barbarum soy milk powder, Lycium barbarum tea and Lycium barbarum milk are exported at home and abroad. Zhongning has become a veritable national Lycium barbarum trade distribution center. Lycium barbarum has been known as the tree of life since ancient times. With the Chinese civilization coming from the Shang culture more than 4, years ago, from ancient times to now, in people's minds, Lycium barbarum is a perfect gourmet and divine product in terms of keeping fit and prolonging life, and it is praised as "super fruit" in the west. The medlar and jujube milk < P > developed and produced by Xiajin Dairy has a unique taste, and products such as "Ningxiahong" brewed from medlar are well-known at home and abroad. "Ningxiahong" has become a famous brand product and well-known trademark in China.