香草是珍贵的香料,为外来植物,公元前138年张骞出使西域引入我国,干株有浓郁的香气,素有“王者之香”的称号。香草大量用于食品、烟草业及化妆、卫生制品的加香,其精油被誉为“液体黄金”,国际上这种精油价值甚高,需求量极大。据了解,随着我国西部开发的进展,宁夏、甘肃等省区正在积极寻求种源,扩大栽培。有关科研部门已向多层次、多领域里开发。 Vanilla is a precious spice, exotic plants, in 138 BC, Zhang Qian envoys to the West to introduce our country, dry plant has a rich aroma, known as the “king’s fragrance” title. Vanilla is widely used in food, tobacco industry and make-up, hygiene products flavoring, its essential oil is known as “liquid gold”, the international oil is of great value and great demand. It is understood that with the progress of the development of western China, Ningxia, Gansu and other provinces and autonomous regions are actively seeking provenance and expanding cultivation. The relevant scientific research departments have developed to multiple levels and fields.