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What are the four major Huai medicines in China?

The four Huai medicines refer to Chinese traditional medicines-Rehmannia glutinosa, Chinese yam, chrysanthemum and Achyranthes bidentata.

Mainly produced in Wenxian, Wuzhi, Boai, Qinyang and other places, it has been planted and operated for more than 700 years.

"Huai" refers to the "Huaiqing House" established in this area in the Ming Dynasty. Until now, the medicinal materials produced in this area are still labeled as "Huai", which means "authentic" medicinal materials. Sometimes the word "Huai" is written as "Huai".

The four major Huai medicines are the most commonly used Chinese medicines. Regardless of Rehmannia glutinosa and Achyranthes bidentata, the yam among them is generally eaten fresh. Chrysanthemums are also used as tea. Fresh yam is not only delicious, mild in nature, but also invigorating spleen and stomach, tonifying kidney and deficiency, and has a nourishing and strong effect on dyspepsia patients. When chrysanthemum is used as tea, it has an excellent effect of clearing heart and improving eyesight.

Why are these four herbs produced in the same area? This is because this area is a combination of sandy soil and clay, and it is a highland with rich soil and deep water level, which is convenient for well water irrigation and suitable for the growth of these medicinal materials.