Cultivation Techniques of Salix carmanica Bornm, a Genuine Herb in Xinjiang

Salix carmanica Bornm (Salicaceae) is a tree plant and mainly produced in Hotan and Kashgar of Xinjiang, with the characteristics of drought resistance and super vitality. It is widely used in sand control and desert greening, and is one of the first-selected tree species for sand control, afforestation and ecological environment improvement. S. carmanica Bornm is also one of the genuine medicinal materials in Xinjiang, with pharmacological effects such as clearing away heat, diminishing swelling, promoting secretion of body fluid to quench thirst, reducing adverse effects, stopping vomiting and lowering blood pressure. In order to protect the ecology and tap the authentic medicinal resources in Xinjiang, this article focuses on the utilization value and cultivation techniques of S. carmanica Bornm.