Zhongde Color Sorter Helps Revolutionize the Traditional Chinese Medicine Industry, Accurately Sorting Angelica and Astragalus to Enhance Herb Quality
Date: June 14, 2026
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With the booming development of the global traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) market, the meticulous management of herb quality has become a key industry focus. Recently, Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. announced that its latest generation of Zhongde Intelligent Color Sorters has made breakthrough progress in the field of TCM raw material sorting. They have been successfully applied to the precise removal of impurities and quality grading of common herbs such as Angelica (Dang Gui) and Astragalus (Huang Qi), providing robust technical support for the modernization and upgrading of the TCM industry.
During the production and processing of Chinese medicinal materials, impurities like sand, stones, non-medicinal parts, and other discolored particles are often mixed in. Traditional manual sorting methods are not only inefficient and costly but also struggle to ensure consistency and hygiene standards. The Zhongde Color Sorter, based on hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence deep learning algorithms, can quickly and accurately identify subtle differences in the color, shape, texture, and even internal composition of herbal materials. For root and rhizome herbs like Angelica, the machine can effectively separate moldy, insect-damaged parts, and residual soil clumps. For Astragalus slices, it can precisely eliminate pieces with color variations caused by oxidation or improper processing, ensuring the final product has uniform color and pure quality.
A technical representative from Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. explained that the core advantage of this newly launched TCM-specific color sorting solution lies in its "self-adaptive" capability. The system comes with a rich database of herb characteristics. Users can quickly switch to sorting modes for different herbs (such as Goji berries, Cassia seeds, Honeysuckle, etc.) through simple parameter adjustments on the touchscreen. Equipped with ultra-high-definition CCD sensors and a multi-channel air ejection system, the machine can achieve sub-millimeter precision impurity removal while processing several kilograms of material per second. This significantly reduces the loss rate of high-quality herbs and improves overall yield.
Beyond exceptional sorting performance, the Zhongde Color Sorter is designed with the specific needs of the TCM industry in mind. The fully enclosed, food-grade stainless-steel body prevents external contamination, is easy to clean and maintain, and complies with relevant GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements. The low-energy consumption design and modular structure also reduce long-term operational and maintenance costs for users. Currently, this equipment is already in use at several large TCM decoction piece manufacturers and production bases in China, helping clients establish a standardized, visual quality control process from raw materials to finished products.
Market feedback indicates that after introducing the Zhongde Intelligent Color Sorter, the outgoing quality of herbs from relevant enterprises has significantly improved, customer complaint rates have dropped, and brand reputation has strengthened, granting them a more competitive edge in the high-end market. This not only brings direct economic benefits to the businesses but also sets a benchmark for promoting the standardization and intelligent development of the entire TCM industry chain.
Xingtai Zhongde Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. remains dedicated to the research, development, and manufacturing of intelligent sorting technology, committed to providing customized solutions for global clients. In the future, the company will continue to deepen application research in fields such as traditional Chinese medicine, agricultural products, and recycled resources, allowing "Zhongde Intelligent Manufacturing" to contribute to quality improvement, efficiency enhancement, and high-quality development in more industries.
