What medicinal herbs are best grown in Henan? What Chinese medicinal herbs are mainly produced in Henan?

Henan Province is located in the Central Plains, in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, and the north-south climate geographical dividing line passes through the southern part. Here, mountains and rivers alternate, basins and plains are connected, and the subtropical and warm temperate zones are humid, providing a suitable natural geographical environment for the growth of many Chinese medicinal materials.

The medicinal materials suitable for planting in Henan include Rehmannia, yam, Achyranthes bidentata, Pueraria lobata, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Bupleurum, Polygala tenuifolia, Honeysuckle, Angelica dahurica, Poria, Platycodon, Atractylodes lancea, Cornus officinalis, Radix Trichosanthis, Cat's Claw, Codonopsis pilosula, Pinellia ternata, Scutellaria baicalensis, Saposhnikovia divaricata, Polygala tenuifolia, Polygonatum sibiricum, Ganoderma lucidum, White Peony Root, Atractylodes macrocephala, Gastrodia elata, and Hawthorn.

Chinese Yam

Chinese yam is a kind of medicinal food that can strengthen the spleen and stomach, nourish the liver and kidneys. It is a precious medicinal material and grows in Henan. There are many yam producing areas in China, but the yam produced in Qinyang City, Henan Province is better. Qinyang City was called Huaiqing Prefecture in ancient times, so the yam produced here is also called Huaiqing Prefecture yam.

Dogwood

Green health food developed with Cornus officinalis as raw material is green, pollution-free, and has no toxic side effects, and is gradually becoming popular. It can be processed into jams, preserves, beverages, canned foods, and can also be potted as an ornamental plant, and is also very popular in the flower market.

Achyranthes bidentata

The root of Achyranthes bidentata is used as medicine, which can promote blood circulation and menstruation, and can treat postpartum abdominal pain, amenorrhea, beriberi, edema, deficiency fire, toothache, etc. After it is cooked, it can nourish the liver and kidney, treat liver and kidney deficiency, bruises and pain, strengthen the waist and knees, and treat waist and knee pain.

Poria

In ancient times, Poria cocos was known as one of the eight treasures of traditional Chinese medicine. It is widely used in the fields of medicine and health care and is a very popular treasure. Currently, many places are artificially planting Poria cocos, but there is still a shortage of supply, and the market prospects are very good.

safflower

Safflower is a traditional Chinese medicine that invigorates the blood and qi, and it is very effective. It is used in many recipes, so the demand for safflower has always been very large, and the purchase price is very stable. Safflower does not require much water and can be grown in dry land. Most areas in Henan meet the planting conditions.