Chuanxiong (scientific name: Ligusticum chuanxiong hort), a cultivated plant, is mainly produced in Guanxian, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi and other places, and grows in a mild climate. It is a traditional Chinese medicine plant, which is often used to promote blood circulation, dispel wind and relieve pain. Chuanxiong is pungent, warm, fragrant and dry, and it can not only disperse but also reach the top. Enter the blood again, and descend to the sea of blood.

Growing environment:

Chuanxiong likes a humid environment with mild climate, abundant rainfall and sunshine. However, the cultivation stage and storage period of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. require cold climate conditions. The growing period is 280-290 days. The sandy loam with deep soil layer, loose and fertile soil, good drainage, rich organic matter content and neutral or slightly acidic soil should be selected in Pingba area.