Xinjiang is the westernmost province in China, located in the middle of the Asian continent, with vast mountains, grasslands and deserts. Tianshan mountain range in Xinjiang is one of the main distribution areas of Saussurea involucrata. The Tianshan Mountains in this area are mountainous, with dry climate and abundant sunshine, which provide a suitable environment for the growth of Saussurea involucrata. In addition, the soil in Xinjiang is also very suitable for the growth of Saussurea involucrata.
The growth of Saussurea involucrata needs strict environmental conditions, so the high altitude area of Tianshan Mountains is its main distribution area. Besides Xinjiang, Saussurea involucrata is also distributed in Tibet, Qinghai, Gansu and Sichuan in China. Among them, Yili, Changji and Altay in Xinjiang are one of the main producing areas of Saussurea involucrata.
Saussurea involucrata is a precious medicinal plant, which is known as? Ginseng from China? . It has high medicinal value and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. Saussurea involucrata has many functions, such as clearing away heat and toxic materials, promoting fluid production to quench thirst, moistening lung and relieving cough, lowering blood sugar, lowering blood fat and enhancing immunity. Therefore, Saussurea involucrata has always been cherished by people and has become one of the important cash crops in Xinjiang.
In a word, Saussurea involucrata is a precious alpine plant, and Xinjiang is one of its main producing areas. The growth of Saussurea involucrata needs suitable environmental conditions, and the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang are such an environment. Saussurea involucrata has high medicinal value and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine.