Yimeng Scorpio
Specialty product of Linyi: Yimeng Scorpio
The Scorpion, commonly known as Quanchong (the whole insect), is one of the valuable animal medicines with a history of over 1,100 years. As one of the specialty products in Linyi, Yimeng Scorpio, big, reddish and in prime condition, is characterized by 2 pincers and 8 legs, different from scorpions with 2 pincers and 6 legs in other areas. Mengshan Mountains, in the northwest of Linyi, is rich in scorpions for its livable climate and environment. Linyi has a high yield of scorpions, with a great potential of more than 30,000kg. The annual product of Yimeng Scorpio here is about 100,000kg. Compared with other scorpions, Yimeng Scorpio is of the superior quality not only as a valuable Chinese medicine, but also a delicious food.
Editor:梁子硕