Soil fertility is crucial for growing Chinese medicinal plants, affecting both their quantity and quality. Over time, soil fertility decreases, harming the plants. Currently, there is no standard way to assess soil fertility for these plants, hindering proper soil management. Researchers have developed a set of criteria to evaluate soil fertility for Chinese medicinal plants, including factors like soil texture, organic matter, acidity, nutrients, and soil life. This new approach can guide future standards for assessing soil fertility in Chinese medicinal plant cultivation.