An Introduction to the Latest Production Area Distribution of Saposhnikovia divaricata

Saposhnikovia divaricata, also called tongyun, huiyun, huicao, baizhi and baizhong, is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers a cool climate, is cold-resistant and drought-tolerant, and is mainly produced in Hebei, Heilongjiang, Sichuan, Inner Mongolia and other places. It has the effects of dispelling wind and releasing the exterior, overcoming dampness and relieving pain, and stopping spasms.

Production Area Distribution of Saposhnikovia divaricata

The production areas of Saposhnikovia divaricata are mainly located in Northeast China, North China, and Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, Shandong and other places.

Growing Environment of Saposhnikovia divaricata

Saposhnikovia divaricata prefers a cool climate, is cold-resistant and drought-tolerant, and is suitable for cultivation in sandy loam soil with ample sunlight, deep soil layers, loose fertility and good drainage. It should not be planted in soil that is highly acidic or heavy in clay.

Quality Grades of Saposhnikovia divaricata

Saposhnikovia divaricata is divided into two grades according to size and thickness.

Grade One: The root is cylindrical, with wrinkles on the surface and fibrous hairs at the top; the outer skin is yellowish-brown or grayish-yellow; the texture is loose and relatively soft; the cross-section is brownish-yellow or yellowish-white, with a light yellow center; the root is more than 15 cm long, and the diameter below the reed is more than 0.6 cm.

Grade Two: The root occasionally has branches, the diameter below the reed is more than 0.4 cm, and the rest is the same as Grade One.