What medicinal herbs are the most profitable to grow in Shaanxi? What are the most suitable precious medicinal herbs to grow in Shaanxi?

Shaanxi Province is located in the central part of my country, with many soil types and vegetation including evergreen broad-leaved forest, deciduous broad-leaved forest and forest grassland. It is very suitable for growing medicinal herbs, and there are many medicinal herbs planted, about 3,000 species.

The medicinal materials grown in Shaanxi include Aconitum, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Dioscorea zingiberensis, Lonicera japonica, Forsythia suspensa, Gastrodia elata, Coptis chinensis, Ginseng, American ginseng, Poria cocos, Polyporus umbellatus, Acanthopanax senticosus, Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Salvia miltiorrhiza, etc., which are all relatively profitable.

Aconitum

Aconitum belongs to the Ranunculaceae family and is a spasmodic, anti-rheumatic, and rheumatic neuralgia medicine. Its roots can be used as medicine, also called aconite, which has the effects of restoring yang, expelling cold, and removing rheumatism.

Salvia miltiorrhiza

Salvia miltiorrhiza belongs to the Lamiaceae family, and its dried roots and rhizomes have the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, clearing the heart and relieving vexation, cooling blood and eliminating carbuncle. Salvia miltiorrhiza is the main raw material for the production of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular drugs, but due to its short growth cycle, its price often fluctuates greatly.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Gynostemma pentaphyllum, also known as heaven grass, gospel grass, super ginseng, five-leaf ginseng, etc., is a climbing plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, mostly growing wild in shaded places such as under forests and by streams. The medicinal content of Gynostemma pentaphyllum grown in the south is relatively high, and it is known as the immortal longevity herb among the people.

Atractylodes macrocephala

Atractylodes macrocephala is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. Its rhizome is used as medicine, which has the effects of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, drying dampness and promoting diuresis, stopping sweating, and calming the fetus. Moreover, Atractylodes macrocephala has a wide range of uses and is in great demand.

Bletilla striata

Bletilla striata is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine. In addition to its medicinal value, it also has ornamental and chemical functions. In addition, the market price of Bletilla striata in different regions is different. The price of fresh Bletilla striata is 80 yuan per catty.