What medicinal herbs are suitable for planting in Hainan? What are the varieties of medicinal herbs planted in Hainan?

Hainan Island is the largest tropical region in my country. Currently, there are 4,680 species of wild vascular plants in Hainan Island, accounting for 15% of the country's plant species. Among them, about 610 species are endemic to the country, and there are about 3,100 species of medicinal plants, accounting for 30% of the country. As long as they are adapted to the tropical climate, they can be planted.

There are more than 30 varieties of Chinese medicinal materials grown in Hainan, including betel nut, alkyl oxyphylla, cardamom, smilax glabra, moringa citrifolia, calliandra nudiflora and other Hainan specialty Chinese medicinal materials planted over 10,000 mu.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a perennial succulent herb native to Hainan, my country and tropical Africa. Aloe vera is a widely used medicinal plant. It has a strong bactericidal ability, can promote blood circulation and metabolism, and can be used as a stomachic and laxative.

Patchouli

Patchouli is the dried aerial part of Patchouli, which is harvested when its branches and leaves are lush, and needs to be dried repeatedly in the sun and at night. Patchouli is famous both at home and abroad for its thick and strong stems, green cross-section, thick and soft leaves, rich aroma, and good medicinal effects.

Dracaena

The dragon blood tree is a shrub native to Malaysia, India, China, and Oceania. It is commonly found in Hainan, my country. The dragon blood tree has a lifespan of up to 6,000 years and is known as the "immortal pine". The small-flowered dragon blood tree can be used to extract the "Xuejie", an important medicine for internal and external injuries used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a tree that is found in Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Hainan, and other tropical areas of Asia. Cinnamon is a medicinal plant. Its leaves, twigs, peel or fruit are the raw materials for extracting aromatic oils. Cinnamon bark is a flavoring agent, and cassia twigs can be used as medicine.

Dioscorea microphylla

The small-leaved ground vine is native to Hainan, my country. The small-leaved ground vine and the Hainan ground vine are the same genus. Its tuberous roots are used as medicine, which can be used to relieve pain and treat tumors.