(HBO) – Xa den, a plant scientifically named Celastrus hindsii Benth, is used to treat a number of liver diseases and inflammation, detoxify the body, prevent cancer, and aid cancer treatment. The Yen Tri Agricultural Cooperative in Yen Thuy district has formed a business based on concentrates made from the herb, with their product recognised as a three-star OCOP (One Commune, One Product) goods at the provincial level.

The cooperative’s Xa den concentrate has been recognised as
a three-star OCOP goods at provincial level.
In modern medicine, the concentrate is used to support the
elimination of tumors and the treatment of hepatitis, among others. Aiming to offer consumers best products possible, the
cooperative has been operating a standardised production process to ensure
quality and food safety.
Each 100gr of the traditional medicine is equivalent to 1.5
kg of dried xa den. The black-coloured product with a typical aroma dissolves
quickly in water and is very consumer friendly, with its container being
compact.
The cooperative has also worked to encourage and help local
households to cultivate the valuable herb. The Celastrus hindsii Benth product
has thus far brought about a stable output, helping to improve the lives of
farmers.
Bui Phi Nam, director of the Yen Tri cooperative, said the
business targets sustainable growth and becoming a leading brand of Celastrus
hindsii Benth concentrate in Vietnam. "We are committed to delivering best products and
services to customers," he added.
Each of its 100gr box is sold for 250,000 VND. From the
beginning of the year, the cooperative has sold over 1,000 boxes in Hoa Binh
and many other localities nationwide, including Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong,
Gia Lai, Binh Dinh, and Quang Ninh./.
Once a mountainous province facing many challenges, Hoa Binh has, after more than a decade of implementing the national target programme on new-style rural area development, emerged as a bright spot in Vietnam’s northern midland and mountainous region. In the first quarter of 2025, the province recorded positive results, paving the way for Hoa Binh to enter a phase of accelerated growth with a proactive and confident mindset.
Hoa Binh province is steadily advancing its agricultural sector through the adoption of high-tech solutions, seen as a sustainable path for long-term development.
The steering committee for key projects of Hoa Binh province convened on May 14 to assess the progress of major ongoing developments
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Hoa Binh province joined Vietnam’s national "One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme in 2019, not simply as a mountainous region following central policy, but with a clear vision to revive the cultural and agricultural values in its villages and crops.
From just 16 certified products in its inaugural year to 158 by early 2025, the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme in Hoa Binh province has followed a steady and strategic path. But beyond the numbers, it has reawakened local heritage, turning oranges, bamboo shoots, brocade, and herbal remedies into branded, market-ready goods - and, more profoundly, transformed how local communities value and present their own cultural identity.