Nguyen Anh Tuyet, hailing from a family steeped in the ancient art of herbal medicine, is transforming local medicinal herbs into high-value concentrated extracts, elevating their worth and healing potential.

 


 The Tuyet Nhi cooperative’s herbal processing workshop in Cao Duong commune, Luong Son district offers jobs to local workers, with a stable income ranging from 5-6 million VND per month.

Tuyet's journey began with a deep-rooted passion for preserving her family's herbal legacy while addressing the challenges faced by local farmers. As the cultivation of medicinal plants like ca gai leo (Solanum procumbens) and xa den (Celastrus hindsii) flourished, farmers grappled with unstable markets and price manipulation by traders. Tuyet saw an opportunity to stabilise the market and ensure fair prices for these precious herbs.

In 2017, Tuyet registered her business, committing to purchase xa den leaves at stable prices. However, she soon encountered a significant hurdle: the dried xa den leaves were susceptible to mold due to humidity, compromising their quality and usability. Undeterred, she invested in technology to process these herbs into concentrated extracts, preserving their potency and extending their shelf life.

After years of experimentation and perseverance, Tuyet perfected the production process in 2020, creating a high-quality, concentrated herbal extract with a distinct aroma and ease of use.

As customers recognised the convenience and effectiveness of her products, Tuyet, along with six partners, established the Tuyet Nhi cooperative in 2021, investing in a production facility with advanced machinery and standardised operations under the HACCP quality management system

The cooperative’s herbal extracts gained widespread trust for their ease of use and longer shelf life compared to raw herbs, ensuring patients could access medicinal benefits without concerns about spoilage.

Today, Tuyet has introduced 10 liquid and powdered extracts to the market, most of which are produced on demand for distribution companies. The ca gai leo and xa den extracts have been certified as 4-star OCOP (One Commune One Product), with more certifications expected this year.

 


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