Chishensan is a traditional Chinese medicine used to treat symptoms such as acute gastroenteritis, hematemesis, and irregular menstruation. As Chishensan is a perennial herb, special attention should be paid to cultivation methods. Let's take a look at the cultivation methods of Chishensan.
Picture of Chishensan
Biology Characteristics
Chishensan prefers moist and shady environments and can tolerate cold temperatures. It grows best in loose and fertile soil with good drainage.
Propagation Methods
Chishensan can be propagated by division or seeds, with division being the main method. After the stem withers in winter and before the seedlings emerge in spring, dig up the rhizomes and divide them into individual plants, leaving buds and roots on each plant.
When planting, plow the land and create raised beds 1.3m wide. Dig holes with a row spacing of about 33cm. Plant 2 plants per hole, fill the soil tightly, apply manure and ash, and finally cover with fine soil to level with the bed surface.
Field Management
After planting Chishensan, weed and apply fertilizer three times a year. The first weeding should be done shortly after emergence in March, the second in June or July, and the third when the stems wither in winter. For the third fertilization, apply wood ash or compost.
Cultivation Tips
Chishensan can be propagated by seeding or division, with division being done in spring and autumn, and seeding in spring. It is a robust plant that requires minimal management. It is advisable to provide partial shade and clear away the withered parts in autumn and winter to facilitate the emergence of new branches in the following spring.
