? Atractylodes macrocephala, also known as Atractylodes macrocephala, is a perennial herb in Compositae. As a medicinal rhizome, it has the effects of invigorating spleen and benefiting qi, eliminating dampness and promoting diuresis. It is a commonly used bulk medicinal variety in the Chinese herbal medicine market and has been selling well in the market for many years. It is an irreplaceable medicinal material of other varieties and occupies a unique position. The amount of seed used per mu is 80- 100 kg, and the seed used for direct seeding is 5-6 kg. If seedlings are transplanted in the second year, you can transplant 10 kg of seeds per mu, about 5 mu of land. Transplanting in late autumn or early spring is the best time, with high survival rate and almost no death. Atractylodes macrocephala can be planted in large areas in both the south and the north. The planting method is similar to planting soybeans, mung beans or drilling peanuts, which is simple and feasible.