Flea grass revitalizes village's economy
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The villagers have cultivated the grass on a large scale and harnessed its medical properties. Their Flea Grass essential oil has been developed into a line of products designed to repel mosquitoes and relieve itching, which has received warm welcome in the market.
Around 100 households from the village participated in the planting of this unique herb, covering an area of over 46 hectares in 2023, and they have extracted 750 kilograms of Flea Grass essential oil, generating a combined income of 1.76 million yuan ($240,000).