Linh Duoc Son agricultural cooperative conserves, develops medicinal plant genetic resources

12/11/2024 - 12:21:38 PM

Vietnam is home to a rich ecosystem with over 4,000 plant species used in medicine, forming the foundation for the cultural diversity and traditional medical knowledge of various ethnic groups.

Biopharm Hoa Binh applies plant tissue culture technology in its production process.

In the context of integration and development, the conservation and development of precious medicinal plants have become essential, particularly in light of current challenges related to the planning, conservation, and standardisation of medicinal resources.

The model "Conservation and Development of Genetic Resources of Some Indigenous Medicinal Plants on Limestone Mountains for Treating Bone and joint Diseases of the Muong and Dao Ethnic Groups," implemented by the Linh Duoc Son Agricultural Cooperative, is expected to help address these challenges while promoting green economic potential for ethnic minority communities in Hoa Binh.

According to Director of Biopharma Hoa Binh Dang Thi Phuong Hao, Hoa Binh province has a rich natural ecosystem, especially in limestone mountain areas, which account for over 70% of its natural forest area. With the goal of conserving local medicinal resources and helping reduce poverty in the local community, Hao has developed a model for cultivating valuable medicinal plants of the Muong and Dao ethnic groups.

As a result, the model has successfully bred over 100,000 high-quality young medicinal plants to supply various cooperatives for medicinal plant cultivation both within and outside the province.

Additionally, the model applies in-vitro technology (tissue culture) to rapidly multiply medicinal orchid varieties for the pharmaceutical market. The move helps conserve rare plant species while creating a stable raw material source for medicinal production.

The effectiveness of the model lies not only in the conservation and development of medicinal plant varieties but also significantly contributes to local economic development. The Linh Duoc Son cooperative currently provides stable jobs for 16 employees, with a monthly income ranging from 7 to 8 million VND per person (275-315 USD), and supports hundreds of households in cultivating medicinal plants. The model also generates considerable income from previously abandoned limestone areas, with an average revenue of 200 million VND per hectare.

A distinctive feature of the model is its ability to provide high-quality plant varieties, enhancing economic value of medicinal plants, creating stable livelihoods for ethnic communities while helping to prevent and combat bone and joint diseases within the community. With the current area of over 5 ha in the districts of Mai Chau, Da Bac, Kim Boi, Lac Son, Tan Lac, and Yen Thuy, this model also cultivates medicinal plants on cliffs and in natural degraded forests, helping to protect the environment and restore forest ecosystems.

According to the Hoa Binh Oriental Medicine Association, throughout the implementation of the model, the success of the Linh Duoc Son Agricultural Cooperative has opened up a sustainable development direction for the medicinal economy in limestone mountain areas of Hoa Binh.

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