Digging for Tianma on a Slope

What's happening: In the video, a worker is digging up a potato-like medicinal crop known as Tianma in China from the soil on a slope using a hoe. He skillfully extracts the Tianma from the ground, showcasing a traditional and effective method of harvesting medicine.

What it is: This is a method of digging Chinese medicinal herbs, showing the process of obtaining medicinal materials from nature.

Fun fact: Tianma is a valuable Chinese herb with effects like stopping convulsions and dispelling wind. It often grows in places like under slope forests and in grass. Digging Tianma requires certain skills and experience and is usually done in autumn to ensure its quality and efficacy.