(Baonghean.vn) - Recently, many people in the highland communes of Ky Son district have flocked to the forest to "hunt" for Ngoc Cau mushrooms to sell to traders. While many people advertise online for more than 200,000 VND/kg, in Ky Son, this type of mushroom is sold for about 20 - 50 thousand VND/kg. Despite the hardship of traveling in the highlands, many households have earned additional income from this type of mushroom.
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Recently, many people in the highland commune of Na Ngoi (Ky Son) have gone to the forest to "hunt" for Ngoc Cau mushrooms to sell to traders. |
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Cordyceps sinensis is a type of mushroom that lives in high mountainous areas with cold climates. Cordyceps sinensis is used in medicines to enrich the blood, nourish the kidneys, stimulate the digestive tract, promote urination, treat aching limbs, back pain, spermatorrhea, impotence, and is especially good for women recovering their health after giving birth. |
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However, finding a mushroom is not easy. The road to the forest has to go through many thorny bushes. |
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There are mushrooms growing right in the middle of the road, convenient for people to pick. |
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But there are also plants that grow in bushes that are very difficult.. |
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The main tool used to get jade is a small pickaxe. |
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To get the Cordyceps sinensis, people have to dig around to remove both the root and the flower. |
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Weaving through the bushes and thorns to "hunt" for jade. |
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Leeches cling to legs constantly. |
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The jade dog is brought back and washed with water. |
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With a selling price of 20-50 thousand VND/kg, many people can earn an extra 100-200 thousand VND per day. Cordyceps sinensis can be used fresh or dried and soaked in wine. |
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A batch of dried Ngoc Cau waiting to be sold to traders. |
Dao Tho