Nủ, 23, an ethnic Mông man, is the owner of Mông Cát Cát, the largest co-operative producing essential oils in Sa Pa. But Nủ himself found he had a strong interest in producing essential oils. The Cát Cát Co-operative was established in 2015 to produce natural essential oils, herbal soaps and salt from local materials. His speciality products include essential oils of Ocimum gratissimum, mint, lemon grass, cinnamon, orange, and ginger; as well as herbal bath salt and herbal soaps. Vàng A Căn, 22, a member of the Cát Cát Co-operative, said Nủ’s had eased the life of many local people.

Source: Viet Nam News February 12, 2017 02:00 UTC