Artichokes produced in Lào Cai Province contain a high concentration of cynarin, which can assist in lowering cholesterol and breaking down unwanted fat. Farmers in the region are cashing in on increased demand. 

Sapa is a land blessed with a cool climate, high humidity to develop precious herbs. Including artichoke flower – a valuable medicinal plant grown on the high peaks of Sapa. Sapa artichokes are considered to have a much higher quality content than other regions, so this herb is very popular with many people every time they come to Sapa.  

Enfoliv Cordyceps belongs to the species Cordyceps Militaris which is cultivated from a strain of Japanese mushrooms certified by the Institute of Biology and Technology of Japan (very few units actively cultivate and have certification for the origin of the cultivated mushroom strain).  

Sapa commune is continuing to increase development investments in order to become the primary site for medicinal plant production in Lao Cai by 2025.