Which Chinese herbal medicine is the most expensive? Revealing the top ten most expensive Chinese medicinal materials in the world
In recent years, the Chinese herbal medicine market has continued to heat up, and the prices of some rare medicinal materials have repeatedly reached new highs. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to reveal the current ranking of the most expensive Chinese herbal medicines, and attach detailed structured data.
1. Top 10 most expensive Chinese herbal medicines in the world in 2023
| Ranking | Medicinal material name | Market price (yuan/gram) | Main origin | medicinal value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | wild cordyceps | 800-1200 | Tibet, Qinghai | Nourishes the kidneys and lungs, stops bleeding and resolves phlegm |
| 2 | natural musk | 600-900 | Sichuan, Yunnan | Rejuvenate the mind, activate blood circulation and stimulate menstruation |
| 3 | wild ginseng | 500-800 | Changbai Mountain | Replenish vitality, rejuvenate the pulse and strengthen the pulse |
| 4 | saffron | 300-500 | Iran, Tibet | Promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, cools blood and detoxifies |
| 5 | Wild Ganoderma | 200-400 | Yunnan, Guizhou | Reinforcing Qi and calming the nerves, relieving cough and asthma |
| 6 | Bezoar | 150-300 | All over the country | Clears the heart and removes phlegm, cools the liver and relieves wind |
| 7 | Agarwood | 120-250 | Hainan, Vietnam | Promote qi and relieve pain, warm and relieve vomiting |
| 8 | Fritillary fritillary | 100-200 | Sichuan, Gansu | Clear away heat and moisturize the lungs, resolve phlegm and relieve cough |
| 9 | donkey hide gelatin | 80-150 | Shandong | Nourish blood and nourish yin, moisturize dryness and stop bleeding |
| 10 | bird's nest | 50-120 | Southeast Asia | Nourishes yin and moisturizes dryness, replenishes qi and nourishes the heart |
2. Analysis of price influencing factors
1.scarcity: The price of wild medicinal materials has soared due to resource depletion. For example, the annual output of wild Cordyceps sinensis has been less than 20 tons.
2.Labor cost: Saffron needs to be picked manually, requiring 150,000 flowers per kilogram, which takes 400 hours.
3.medicinal value: Bezoar has a significant effect in treating stroke, and its clinical demand has greatly increased.
4.international market: Agarwood is sought after by wealthy people in the Middle East, with top-grade products costing over 3,000 yuan per gram.
3. Recent market hot spots
| hot events | Occurrence time | Affected species | price fluctuations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordyceps production reduced in Tibet | 2023.10.05 | Cordyceps sinensis | up 15% |
| New regulations for musk farming | 2023.10.08 | natural musk | up 20% |
| Ginseng Auction | 2023.10.12 | wild ginseng | record price |
4. Consumption warning
1. Beware of counterfeits: The adulteration rate of Cordyceps sinensis on the market is as high as 40%. It is recommended to purchase through formal channels.
2. Rational consumption: The more expensive, the better. For example, Sichuan Fritillaria and Zhejiang Fritillary have similar effects but the price difference is 10 times.
3. Protect the ecology: Refuse to purchase products from endangered species, such as tiger bones, rhino horns, etc.
5. Forecast of future trends
1. Breakthroughs in artificial cultivation technology will reduce the price of some medicinal materials. For example, 98% of Ganoderma lucidum has been artificially cultivated.
2. As the aging population intensifies, the demand for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular medicinal materials will continue to grow, and the price of bezoar is expected to double within three years.
3. The improvement of the international certification system will promote the export of Chinese medicinal materials, and high-quality saffron is expected to exceed 1,000 yuan/gram.
As a treasure of Chinese culture, the value of Chinese medicinal materials is not only reflected in the price, but also in the crystallization of wisdom passed down for thousands of years. Consumers should make reasonable choices based on actual needs and jointly maintain the healthy development of the Chinese herbal medicine market.
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