What medicinal herbs are suitable for growing on sandy soil?

The particles of sandy soil are relatively scattered. This type of soil is loose and has strong aeration capacity. It lacks organic matter and has low water retention capacity . Therefore, it is suitable for planting Chinese medicinal materials that do not have high soil requirements.

There are many medicinal herbs suitable for planting in sandy soil. The more common ones include Fructus scutellariae, Fructus fenugreek, Fructus Cassiae, Fructus Belamcandae, Fructus Atractylodes, Fructus Adenophorae, Fructus Licorice, Fructus Lycii, Fructus Honeysuckle, Fructus Vitex, etc.

1. Belamcanda

Belamcanda chinensis has a strong adaptability to the environment and can grow on high mountains. It is a precious Chinese medicine with the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, eliminating phlegm and relieving sore throat. It can only be harvested after growing for 2-3 years.

2. Isatis root

Isatis root has no strict requirements on soil and can be planted in sandy soil. It is the dried root of the plant Isatis indigotica. When used as medicine, it has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and relieving sore throat.

3. Achyranthes bidentata

Achyranthes bidentata is a common medicinal material, which is very suitable for planting in sandy soil. It prefers deep, loose and fertile sandy loam. It has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys and strengthening the muscles and bones.

4. Astragalus

Astragalus, also known as Huangqi, Du Shen, Shuzhi, etc., is the dried root of the plant Astragalus membranaceus. It has a slightly warm nature and belongs to the lung and spleen meridians. It has the effects of strengthening the exterior and stopping sweating, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling.

5. Adenophora

Adenophora is also known as Anemarrhena asphodeloides, White Adenophora, and Agrimoniae affine. It can be harvested 2-3 years after sowing. After being used as medicine, it enters the lung and stomach meridians, and has the effects of moistening the lungs and resolving phlegm, and benefiting the stomach and producing body fluids.