Zhongde Color Sorter Revolutionizes Traditional Chinese Medicine Sorting Process, Enables Efficient Purification of Goji Berries and Astragalus
Date: April 10, 2026
Source: Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
As the global traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) industry continues to raise its standards for raw material quality, traditional manual sorting methods are increasingly unable to meet the demands of large-scale, high-standard production. Leveraging years of technological expertise in the intelligent sorting field, Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. has successfully launched its new-generation series of Zhongde Color Sorters. Designed specifically to address the sorting challenges of TCM materials such as Goji berries and Astragalus, these machines achieve efficient and precise automated purification, injecting technological momentum into the upgrading of the TCM industry.
In TCM processing, the purity of raw materials directly impacts the efficacy and safety of the final product. Commonly used herbs like Goji berries and Astragalus often contain impurities such as stems, leaves, soil, stones, moldy particles, and discolored materials after harvesting. Traditional sorting methods are not only inefficient but also prone to human error due to fatigue. The Zhongde Color Sorter employs advanced multi-spectral imaging technology and artificial intelligence algorithms to identify the color, shape, and texture characteristics of medicinal materials in real-time. It accurately removes impurities, ensuring uniform color and consistent quality of the sorted herbs.
Taking Goji berry sorting as an example, the Zhongde Color Sorter is equipped with high-resolution CCD sensors and a full-spectrum light source system, capable of detecting subtle color differences on the material's surface. Even Goji berries that are sun-damaged or discolored due to fermentation can be identified and separated within milliseconds, while intact, high-quality berries are preserved. For root and rhizome herbs like Astragalus, the device utilizes shape analysis to effectively distinguish the main medicinal material from fragments and soil clumps. Its sorting accuracy exceeds 99.9%, significantly reducing the cost of manual re-inspection.
Beyond precision sorting, the Zhongde Color Sorter is designed with the specific needs of the TCM industry in mind. The equipment uses food-grade stainless steel materials, ensuring all contact parts meet hygiene standards. Its modular structure facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance, preventing cross-contamination between different herbs. Furthermore, the intelligent control system allows users to customize sorting parameters based on the characteristics of various herbs like Goji berries, Astragalus, and chrysanthemums, providing flexibility for multi-variety, small-batch production scenarios.
The R&D lead at Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. stated, "Traditional Chinese medicine is a treasure of Chinese culture, and its quality concerns the health of millions of consumers. We aim to empower TCM enterprises through the technological capabilities of the Zhongde Color Sorter, helping them transition from 'relying on experience' to 'relying on data,' ensuring every batch of herbs meets traceable, verifiable high standards." Currently, this equipment has been deployed in TCM bases in regions such as Ningxia and Gansu. Customer feedback indicates improvements of over 70% in sorting efficiency, a 60% reduction in labor costs, and a significant increase in the premium potential of finished herbal products.
With the deepening implementation of the "Healthy China" strategy, the TCM industry is entering a critical period of standardization and scale development. The Zhongde Color Sorter not only addresses pain points in TCM sorting but also provides reliable solutions for grading and purifying a wider range of medicinal materials, such as Lingzhi (Reishi mushroom), Cassia seeds, and red dates. Moving forward, Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. will continue to innovate, expanding intelligent sorting technology into more fields and promoting the greater value of Chinese intelligent manufacturing on the global stage.
