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Recently, there has been a tendency that the acquisition of medicinal raw materials from the population becomes almost impossible, because all free lands are gradually bought out, and therefore, there is nowhere to collect herbs. Therefore, the cultivation of medicinal plants as a business is a fairly profitable enterprise, moreover, it is quite in demand. Depending on the plant species, pharmaceutical companies accept the following plant parts:
- roots and stems;
- flowers and fruits;
- bark and leaves.
Business organization
If you have a land plot at your disposal, then you can safely organize the cultivation of medicinal herbs as a business. The ideal option would be to undergo special training that will help you understand all the intricacies of this process.
In addition, the success of the company will depend on successful deals and the absence of competitors, it is better if you work with pharmaceutical companies on official terms. The largest part of the profit comes from them.
The demand for medicinal raw materials is quite large, moreover, large areas will not be required for these purposes, but this business cannot be organized in an apartment either. It is necessary to take into account the conditions in which the plant of your choice will grow. In addition to natural factors, sunlight and soil moisture, territorial factors are taken into account.
In addition, compliance with other important conditions will be required:
- Land acquisition.
- Purchase the necessary plant seeds. It should be noted that wild medicinal herbs, unlike domestic ones, are not whimsical to weather conditions or special care. And by choosing a plant that matches the climatic conditions of your region, you will avoid additional waste on watering.
- A utility room that will be well ventilated. Its purpose is to store the collected raw materials until the moment of sale. If the business develops at an accelerated pace, then the utility room will have to be expanded so that it meets all the necessary standards.
- Equipment, based on the direction of the work performed. It can be washing machines (when collecting roots), and equipment for oil extraction (in the case of growing oilseeds), as well as drying equipment, with a small amount of raw materials, a canopy is also suitable, and with large volumes, dryers are simply necessary.
- The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation will need to undergo certification in order to permit activities. Quite serious requirements are imposed on this business, the results of which are strictly controlled by the relevant authorities.
Based on the experience of other companies, it will be most profitable to grow several types of plants in the same area, with the same ripening and collection times.
For example: sage, mint and lavender plants are essential oil crops. All of them can grow in one area without conflicting with each other.
Plant species
For a herbal business to flourish, you need to decide which plants will grow on your site. To make the right choice in favor of a particular plant, it is necessary to study the demand for medicinal raw materials.And also ask future business partners what plants they need for the production of medicines.
According to research, there are 12 groups of medicinal crops that hold leading positions in demand:
- myrtle cultures;
- lavender crops;
- bitter cultures;
- coniferous crops;
- sweet-flower cultures;
- camphor cultures;
- tree crops;
- sweet and spicy plants;
- honey crops;
- citrus plants;
- menthol cultures;
- spicy plants.
Before you start growing medicinal crops on your site, you need to carefully study the technology of its growth, what kind of soil is suitable, the climate and the light regime. Let's look at some examples.
Calendula: the main raw material is flowers
Sprouting
A fairly common culture in all regions of Russia, undemanding to weather conditions and temperature extremes.
Medicinal species
On the basis of inflorescences, ointments, decoctions, tinctures are made.
Applied as:
- anti-inflammatory;
- sedative.
As a supplement to the main treatment, use:
- with gastroenterological diseases;
- with dental diseases;
- for burns and wounds.
Chamomile: main raw material - flowers and stems
Sprouting
Distributed in most regions of Russia, undemanding to climatic conditions, easily grown in a summer cottage.
Dosage forms
Dry raw materials are used to prepare decoctions or infusions.
Application
Used as:
- antiseptic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antispasmodic;
- choleretic agent.
For treatment:
- gastroenterological diseases;
- gynecological diseases;
- excretory organs, liver.
In addition, it is used in cosmetic procedures.
Coltsfoot. The main raw materials are inflorescences and leaves
Sprouting
For cultivation, it does not require special climatic conditions, it is common in many regions of Russia.
Dosage forms
Decoctions and infusions are prepared from inflorescences and leaves.
Application
Dry raw materials are used by coltsfoot for such diseases:
- eating disorders;
- renal failure;
- skin diseases;
- diseases of the respiratory system.
Used as:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antispasmodic;
- atherosclerotic agent.
In addition to the above plants, it is possible to advise the cultivation of burdock, plantain, St. John's wort, celandine and Jerusalem artichoke.
All plants grow quite easily in any region, are not demanding on special climatic conditions, and also occupy a leading position in popularity.
Collection rules
The consumption capacity of pharmaceutical factories is increasing every year, on average they need about 50 thousand tons. The procurement figure is much less, therefore, the collection of medicinal herbs as a business is considered a way out of this situation. With minimal costs, you can get good results.
The following medicinal raw materials are in great demand among pharmaceutical companies:
- coltsfoot;
- succession;
- St. John's wort;
- oregano;
- plantain and many other crops.
In addition to dry raw materials, pharmaceutical factories need freshly harvested raw materials:
- belladonna leaves;
- fern;
- flax seeds;
- foxgloves;
- henbane;
- dope.
This raw material takes up half of the procured material.
When collecting medicinal herbs, you must strictly observe the time and method of collection. Some plants are for collecting leaves, others for collecting roots, and some are entirely for medicinal purposes.
In the autumn or early spring, it is customary to harvest the underground part of the plants, it is during this period that the roots or bulbs contain the maximum amount of necessary substances. The excavated parts are very thoroughly cleaned of earth residues, and washed in running water, then cut into small pieces and dried.
There is also a time for the parts that are above the ground.It occurs at the time of bud setting, or at the time of flowering of a plant culture. The exception to these rules is the coltsfoot plant, and several other medicinal crops, the collection of which begins after the end of flowering.
At this time, in the collected leaves or flowers there is a huge concentration of biologically active substances that are used for medicines. Such crops are harvested using a sickle or a garden knife. There is a belief that the collected raw materials in the morning have the most healing properties.
There are no clear rules for collecting leaves from trees and shrubs, this can be done at any convenient time of the year, but more often, young leaves are required. If flowers are harvested, then the initial flowering phase is chosen. To collect seeds and fruits, the time of full ripening is chosen. The bark and branches are harvested in the spring, when there is an active sap flow, it is better to choose the time in the evening, after 16-18 hours. When collecting buds, you need to be in time before they open, usually in early spring. If it is pine or birch, then the buds can be harvested even in winter.
When collecting medicinal crops, it is considered important to comply with some of the points on which the success of your business depends:
- the place of growth must meet the requirements of the plants;
- ensure the timely collection of raw materials;
- dry the prepared material qualitatively;
- strictly monitor the storage periods of plants in your warehouse;
- the prepared raw materials should not deteriorate or rot;
- the collected material must be environmentally friendly.
The land on which it is planned to cultivate and collect medicinal crops should be located away from highways or highways.
Plants surround us everywhere: flowers, grasses, trees and shrubs. Without plants, there would be no life on earth. Plants help us breathe. And with their help, you can cure some diseases. You just need to know which plants are medicinal and use them correctly.
Each plant is created by nature for the good. People studied plants, passed on to the next generation their knowledge about the medicinal properties of plants, made up "Herbalists".
Our pharmacy is practically under our feet. Children should see the beauty of the surrounding nature, understand the benefits of plants, flowers and herbs. We, adults, walk with children, go on excursions, to the park, forest, in the field, introduce them to our mother nature. In spring and summer, you can walk a lot and observe plants, birds, insects. Children are interested in everything.
Let's tell for children about medicinal plants... What plants are called medicinal, how to collect them correctly. Teach children to distinguish between medicinal herbs and foster a respect for nature.
Medicinal plants with a description for children
And in the thickets of the forest,
In the fields and in the meadows
Where everything is sweet for the heart
Where clean air is so sweet to breathe.
Eat in herbs and flowers
Healing power,
For all who can
Solve their secret.
(Sun. Rozhdestvensky)
When we are sick, it is not always necessary to run to the pharmacy for pills. We are surrounded by many plants that can be healed.
Plants that are used to treat various diseases are called medicinal.What plants are medicinal?
Many medicinal plants have been known to children since childhood. These are: dandelion, chamomile, nettle, plantain, coltsfoot, lilies of the valley, linden.
Consider the most famous plants for children.
Stinging nettle
The word comes from the ancient Russian word "coprene" - silk. Nettle was used to make fiber and fabrics.
Previously, nettles were considered a means to expel evil spirits.
In difficult years, nettles helped people a lot. It was eaten, soups, salads were prepared. It has been known as a medicinal plant for a long time. Popular wisdom says: “One nettles will replace seven doctors. "
Use nettle for pneumonia, bleeding, gargle, use to strengthen hair.
The stalks and leaves of the nettle are covered with stinging hairs. This feature of the plant is reflected in riddles and proverbs.
To mess with him that sit in nettles.
Though not fire, it burns.
What kind of grass does a blind man recognize?
It grows like a green wall
They pass her by
A prickly and angry diva
What is the name of the herb?
(Nettle)
pharmaceutical camomile
Sisters stand in the field
Yellow eyes look at the sun,
Every sister -
White eyelashes
(Chamomile)
The name comes from the Latin "romona" - Roman, borrowed from the Polish language. In literature, her image is associated with the image of modest beauty and kindness.
Description of chamomile
Chamomile is an annual herb from the Asteraceae family.
The flowers are collected in a basket, which consists of white tongue-shaped petals and yellow tubular flowers. Chamomile blooms from May to September. It grows everywhere: in the fields, along the roads, near a person's dwelling.
Medicinal properties of chamomile.
Used as a sedative, anti-inflammatory, diuretic.
Gargle with a decoction of chamomile, used as an anti-inflammatory agent for gastrointestinal diseases. Used as a cosmetic, chamomile decoction gives light hair a golden tint.
How is chamomile harvested?
Flowers are collected in dry weather, dried in a well-warmed room by the sun, scattered in a thin layer on a cloth or paper.
Dandelion medicinal
This plant has been familiar to children since childhood. Who doesn't like collecting yellow dandelions and making wreaths from them? It is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family.
They bloom for a long time, forming many seeds during the season.
When the dandelions are blooming, it seems that the children of the sun have descended to the ground and covered it with a beautiful carpet.
Dandelion is very similar to the sun.
Poems about the sun for children
Dandelion has long been used for medicinal purposes. It is called "the elixir of life" for a reason: all parts of the plant are useful. And roots, leaves, flowers.
Dandelion flowers are used to make a jam similar to honey. The leaves can be used to make healthy salads in spring.
Dandelion salad:
100 g dandelion leaves;
90 g green onions;
25 g parsley;
15 g of vegetable oil;
1 boiled egg;
salt and pepper to taste.
Soak dandelion leaves in salted water for 30 minutes, grind, add herbs, oil, decorate with a boiled egg.
Dandelion is a diaphoretic, antipyretic and expectorant.
You can read more about dandelion on the blog.
For children about dandelion. Poems, games
Plantain
Grows along the roads. Its Russian names are "plantain", "fellow traveler". It is also called "poreznik", "runnik" - for its wound healing properties.
In medicine, leaves are used to heal wounds, cuts. Also used for stings of bees, wasps and even snakes. A freshly crushed mass of plantain leaves prevents the appearance of edema.
Plantain is used for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, for gastritis, stomach diseases.
Plantain seeds are sticky, stick to human shoes, to the paws of animals and are carried over long distances.
You will meet him along the paths,
You can heal abrasion wounds
Tear off the leaf carefully.
Who will heal us?
(Plantain)
Coltsfoot
I'm not famous for flowers
And with ordinary sheets:
That hard, cold
That is soft and dark.
The plant got its name from the structure of the leaf. Below they are white, fluffy, soft, like a mother's hands. Above, green, cold - like a stepmother.
Perennial plant of the Asteraceae family, with straight stems covered with brownish scaly leaves.
On the stem are yellow flowers.
The plant has long been used as a medicinal plant. Mother and stepmother is a melliferous plant. And these are the first spring flowers that delight us.
Mother and stepmother flowers
Like the lights of the sun.
They grow on a hillock,
Straight out of the snow - and bloom!
(L. Akinshina)
Mystery
Above the leaf is smooth,
But with a bike lining
(Coltsfoot)
The plant uses both flowers and leaves. Used for coughing, to strengthen immunity, as a diaphoretic.
Ivan tea or fireweed
In ancient times, ropes were twisted from its stems, they called it "wild flax". Good honey plant.
Brew it like tea. Used for kidney disease, as a sedative.
Shepherd's bag
This plant grows like a weed everywhere. The fruit is a triangular pod similar to a shepherd's bag.
The infusion is used for bleeding.
On vacant lots and on roads
With a white inflorescence weed.
But having studied all its properties,
You may not look like this.
The bleeding will stop
In China, he is a salad to the table.
The weed is tenacious: there are so many seeds
In a fruit that looks like a bag.
(Shepherd's bag)
What other medicinal plants are there that children know?
Mint
Add it to tea. Peppermint contains many beneficial properties. Pleasant aroma, cooling taste. Mint tinctures are soothing.
Tea is tasty and fragrant,
With her, he is easy and pleasant:
The leaves are torn off, dented.
What are you breathing in? - Smell ... (mint)
Calendula or marigold
What a strange flower
Under the name of a marigold?
So like daisies -
Everyone in orange shirts?
(Calendula)
It has an expectorant, diuretic, diaphogenic agent. Gargle with calendula for stomatitis and sore throat.
Lily of the valley
Listed in the Red Book. A fragile, beautiful and fragrant flower. But be careful. Lily of the valley is poisonous.
Lily of the valley is a very useful plant. Heart and sedative drops are prepared from it. In folk medicine, lily of the valley is used, but you need to consult a doctor, because it is unsafe.
The forest turns black
Awakened by the warmth
Embraced by spring dampness.
And on strings of pearls
Everyone trembles from the wind.
Carefully woven by nature,
Wrapped in a green leaf
A flower grows in the wilderness untouched
Cool, fragile and fragrant.
(May lily of the valley)
St. John's wort
It is a short perennial plant with a straight, thin stem. On the leaves there are light dots that look like holes. The plant is called St. John's wort.
These cells store essential oils.
On the branches there are inflorescences of yellow flowers with a balsamic scent. St. John's wort blooms from June to August. Grows in meadows, fields, along the slopes of the coast.
Contains carotene and vitamin C. A plant useful for humans.
It is also called "God's Grass", it treats 99 ailments. Why not 100? St. John's wort should not be used in patients with tumors.
The herb infusion is used for stomach diseases, for gargling, drinking like tea.
If something hurts,
Even the beast will not resist.
With what herb to drink the infusion?
With miracle weed ..
(St. John's wort)
Burdock
An unpretentious plant that grows everywhere. Just a wonderful weed. Children from its fruits sculpt figurines. Burdock is also called burdock.
In medicine, burdock roots and leaves are also used. Decoctions, infusions, extracts are prepared from them and various diseases are treated: gastritis, constipation, hemorrhoids, osteochondrosis, stomatitis.
Burdock leaves are applied to sore joints. A decoction of burdock strengthens the hair.
How to collect medicinal herbs correctly?
Collectors of medicinal plants harvest medicinal herbs. Thanks to the observation of people, folk wisdom, herbs are used to treat diseases. But the herbs still need to be harvested correctly. Children need to be told about this:
- In no case should you collect herbs near the roads, because they absorb harmful exhaust gases and there will be no benefit from them, only harm.
- Medicinal plants should only be harvested in clear and dry weather.
- Plants cannot be tasted.
- Each type of plant is harvested separately.
- After collecting the plants, wash your hands with soap and water.
- Do not pluck plants unnecessarily.
Plants grow everywhere and sometimes we simply do not notice them, although they are of great importance to humans.
Children need to be taught to take good care of nature, because without a blade of grass, a flower, we will feel bad.
And here's another good one a poem about the benefits of plants.
Memory stick
It lists the main properties of plants
Cures mint neuralgia
And beets - hypertension.
Strawberries drive salt
And sage is a toothache.
Eat watermelon with nifrite,
And lingonberries - with arthritis,
To have more strength
Don't forget about elecampane
Cranberries will cure cystitis,
Radish cough and bronchitis.
Headache - viburnum,
And a cold - tea with raspberries.
Liver heal with mountain ash,
Heart - mint and viburnum
To avoid diabetes,
Eat Topinanbur all summer
Cure asthma with isop
Bladder - with dill.
Wounds, ulcers, hemorrhoids -
Rinse with plantain
If you have swelling -
Field horsetail and flax seed.
Rub the mazoli with celandine.
And freckles - grated horseradish,
Don't forget St. John's wort
Consume tea more often
Drink rosehip infusion,
You will be cheerful, young.
Video for children "Tale of medicinal plants"
Conclusion.
- Medicinal plants help people to cure diseases.
- Medicinal plants are used to make medicines.
- Medicinal plants must be protected and not plucked unnecessarily.
It is interesting and informative to tell children about useful medicinal plants that are often found. Read poems, guess riddles about medicinal plants. Children will remember them and will treat them with care, knowing about the benefits that plants bring.
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Sincerely, Olga.
Reasons why it is beneficial to grow medicinal herbs
Medicinal plants are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry, and it is difficult to imagine its existence without their use. Many drugs are made on the basis of medicinal herbs, and therefore the demand for them will never fall.
Moreover, in recent years, drugs produced on an unnatural basis do not give the desired results and have a lot of contraindications, and side effects lead to serious complications. Statistics have shown that more than 5% of hospitalized patients have persistent complications after taking such drugs. Therefore, if we consider the cultivation of medicinal plants as a business, then we can say with confidence that this is a long-term and promising occupation.
Another economic prerequisite for doing this kind of business and creating a specialized farm for the cultivation of medicinal herbs is the intensive use of steppes, fields, meadows, forests and so on by humans, which has led to a reduction in wild-growing medicinal plants. Without their cultivation, today it is impossible to meet market demand and fully provide pharmaceutical production with such raw materials. Depending on the type of plant, the raw material can be roots, stems, leaves, bark, fruits, flowers, roots and berries.
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How to start a medicinal plant growing business
To start growing herbs, it is not necessary to have huge land areas, such a business can be organized on a small garden plot. At the moment, large industrial farms still cannot saturate domestic pharmaceutical companies, and therefore now even a small farm is a necessity. Due to the high demand for medicinal raw materials, mini-production for growing herbs will also bring a stable, rather big income.
It is important to note that this type of business is more suitable for rural areas, since even unpretentious plants need certain conditions, and basically almost all medicinal crops (except for valerian, nettle and catnip) need a lot of sunlight, thanks to which they accumulate more active substances. In order to start growing herbs, you need to study their varieties.There are 12 main categories into which medicinal plants are subdivided:
- Camphor plants - chamomile, incense, jasmine, valerian and others.
- Citrus plants - orange, bergamot, lemon, bigardia and others.
- Spicy plants - oregano, basil, marjoram, rosemary and others.
- Honey plants - fennel, anise, stevia and others.
- Menthol plants - lemon balm, mint, verbena and others.
- Sweet and spicy plants - nutmeg, pepper, cloves, bey, ginger, cinnamon and others.
- Woody plants - sandalwood, myrrh, patchouli, vetiver and others.
- Sweet floral plants - nerola, geranium, rosewood, ylang-ylang and others.
- Conifers - fir, pine, spruce and others.
- Bitter plants - eucalyptus, tea tree, thyme, wormwood, nioli and others.
- Lavender plants - juniper, cypress, lavender, sage and others.
- Myrtle plants - ginger, cedar and others.
Each group of medicinal plants has individual beneficial properties and has a certain effect on the human body. Some are very difficult to grow, and some do not require special knowledge, and caring for them is simple. Therefore, until a person has gained experience in such a field of activity, one should pay attention to more unpretentious types of medicinal herbs, which, being wild in origin, are not too demanding.
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Useful properties of unpretentious medicinal plants that are in demand
Calendula flowers are widely used in the treatment of diseases such as gastritis, colitis, ulcers, tonsillitis, stomatitis, insomnia, cuts and burns. This plant has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, as well as a sedative and wound healing effect. On its basis, infusions, decoctions, ointments and so on are prepared. Calendula grows almost throughout Russia. This is an unpretentious and cold-resistant plant. It will not be difficult to grow it, and therefore calendula can be considered with confidence as a business option.
Pharmacy chamomile has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, disinfectant, anti-allergic, sedative, antispasmodic and choleretic properties. Its inflorescences are used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gall and urinary bladder, kidneys. It perfectly helps with colds and is widely used in gynecology, cosmetology.
Medicinal chamomile grows in a territory with a temperate climate. This is an unpretentious light-loving plant that does not require special care. When harvesting it, the inflorescences should be plucked along with the peduncles. They are dried in well-ventilated areas. Various pharmaceutical preparations are made from such chamomile, infusions and decoctions are prepared. Due to the high demand, it can be an excellent option for earning money.
Flowers and stems of coltsfoot have expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, atherosclerotic properties. This type of plant is widely used for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, digestive disorders, hypertension, erysipelas of the skin, kidney disease, as an astringent. For medicinal purposes, both leaves and flower baskets are used. This is a perennial plant that easily tolerates transplanting and does not require special care.
As you can see from the examples above, the list of medicinal herbs that can be grown for income is huge. It can also include such well-known plants as plantain, burdock, Jerusalem artichoke, celandine and many more popular herbs, without which the treatment of some diseases does not give the desired effect, and therefore there will always be demand for them. Of course, it is impossible to grow all types of plants at once, and before embarking on such an activity, it is necessary to more accurately determine what kind of raw materials will be produced for sale.
Since the choice of plants will directly depend on the properties of the soil on a particular land plot, the climate and the ability of the selected option to grow under certain conditions, it will be necessary to study in detail the characteristics of each species, the methods of tillage and the technology of growing the selected herbs. Even at the initial stage, it is recommended to conduct a marketing research, which will also indicate which crop is more profitable to grow in a particular case.
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What is included in marketing research:
- studying the demand for certain types of plants in a particular region;
- search for future points of sale;
- market research and obtaining information about potential competitors.
If you plan to create a farm on which crops will be grown in small volumes, then it is better to select types of herbs with the same methods of cultivation, collection and processing. This will help avoid unnecessary costs for the purchase of various types of equipment and for organizing the business in general. A mini-farm does not require large investments, and you can start small - it is enough to have a dry ventilated room and a plot on which medicinal plants will be directly grown. In this regard, the cultivation of medicinal plants is a profitable business, the profitability of which is about 150%.
The purchase of equipment will depend on what the farmer intends to produce. For example, if essential oil medicinal crops (mint, sage, lavender) are selected, then you will need to purchase a special device for extracting oil. Having chosen plants such as echinacea, licorice, chicory or valerian, from which the root is extracted, an entrepreneur will need a machine to wash it to be efficient in production.
A farmer who plans to further develop and increase production volumes should pay great attention to the premises where raw materials will be stored, since medicinal plants must comply with state and international quality standards. Any enterprise that grows raw materials and manufactures medicines is under state control and is subject to certification, which is issued by the Ministry of Health of Russia. During certification, the conditions for growing and storing such crops are checked, and the main quality criterion is their safety and effectiveness. More detailed information about what requirements exist today can be found directly in the department itself.
Growing medicinal plants as a business is suitable for rural residents and those who have their own personal plot. This profitable project has a profitability of 150% or more, and there is still no competition here. There is practically no start-up investment required, unless you are going to be involved in the processing of medicinal plants and their packaging.
Why is it beneficial to grow medicinal plants
This is a profitable project, just like the pharmacy business. People get sick all the time, and that won't change anytime soon. But even if the number of cases decreases, medicinal plants serve to improve health, so they will be in demand. The reasons why it is profitable to engage in this project are as follows:
- there is no market saturation, production does not cover existing needs;
- demand does not stand still and is constantly increasing, since the popularity of naturopathy and herbal medicine is growing, in which they are treated with natural remedies, there is a demand for herbal balms and herbal teas;
- a business can be opened from scratch by focusing efforts on wild-growing herbs, organizing their collection;
- the existence of a microclimate, for example, in the Caucasus or Crimea, the plants of which are highly valued;
- there is the potential to increase profits through increased value added by processing grown and harvested medicinal herbs.
Business options
The cultivation, collection, production and sale of plants that have medicinal properties involves several types of entrepreneurial activity:
- sale of grown and harvested plants, including rare wild-growing herbs, to perfumery and food production, pharmaceutical factories;
- production and sale of potted medicinal plants;
- organization of our own production of cosmetic and medicinal herbal preparations and infusions.
Before you start growing plants, do a market research and find out who the consumer is in your and neighboring regions. You need to find out about enterprises that are ready to purchase large volumes of goods. It is best to visit each of the potential customers and talk with a representative of the purchasing department, who will tell you exactly what the company needs, what is lacking every year, and what comes in excess.
The more enterprises you visit, the more information you will receive and will be able to draw up a business plan for the cultivation and collection of one or more types of medicinal plants. If the region does not produce perfume or medicines, the consumers of medicinal plants are canneries. They may need, for example, milk thistle, which is expensive and is added to spirits and soft drinks.
Once you have collected data on enterprises in need of medicinal plants, have learned the prices at which they are ready to purchase products, and the estimated volumes, do not hesitate. While there is no own production, get involved in organizing the collection of wild plants that the consumer needs. Advertise on the surrounding villages, setting a price of 50% of the one offered by the company. The local population willingly sells plants at even lower prices.
For example, blue cornflower (centauréa cyánus) is often taken at a price of 800 rubles. for 1 kg. Set a price for acceptance at 350-400 rubles. for 1 kg. Several centners of this plant will bring 80-100 thousand rubles. net profit. It can be grown naturally in the European part of Russia, Western Siberia and the Far East. Harvesting time is June-August during the flowering period.
But drooping or warty birch, very common in Russia, is valued for its buds, which are collected before blooming in the period from January to March. The cost of 1 kg of these kidneys reaches 400 rubles, while they can be collected from the population for 100-150 rubles. For a season, an organized collection can bring up to several tons, which is 250-300 thousand rubles. net profit.
By selecting various medicinal plants, you can earn most of the year only by organizing the collection.
But direct cultivation only needs to be done with a plant that is rarely found in nature and requires special conditions.
For example, spotted orchis is rare. This is the plant from which effective medicines are made. It is accepted for 3 thousand rubles. per 1 kg, so it makes sense to grow it on the site. To organize this, you can plant it on 1 hectare. You will get about 4 thousand flowers, which will give an average of 450-550 kg of this plant and will bring about 1.5 million rubles.
The combination of growing expensive plants and collecting the rest provides a huge potential for a highly profitable project.
We increase the added value
Growing medicinal herbs as a business can be more profitable if you organize the production of cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. The profit increases significantly, but in this case it will not be possible to do without investments - you will have to purchase equipment.For example, such equipment will be needed to produce oil from mint, sage or lavender. For the production of perfume, an expensive production is required.
The manufactured products need to be stored somewhere, and this again will require the cost of equipping the site. You need packaging, filling machines or lines that are expensive. But if you organize the marketing of medicinal plants correctly, then in a few seasons you can collect capital that will be used to purchase such equipment. Thus, a business idea for the cultivation of medicinal plants in the future can lead to the creation of a full-fledged production of medicines or perfume, which have a complex production process, but bring high income.
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