One of the main producers of Xueshan Yizhihao is Yunnan, and it is commonly used in folk medicine for treating various internal and external injuries. It has excellent therapeutic effects for treating various types of pain. However, it is important to note that Xueshan Yizhihao is highly toxic, so extra caution must be taken when using it!
【Processing Method】
Soak it in clean water for 7 days, changing the water twice a day. When it becomes soft in the center, slice it and steam it in a steamer for 2-3 hours. Take it out and let it dry. Then, mix it with hot lard until well-cooked, or wrap it in wet paper and simmer it next to charcoal fire until cooked. Remove the paper, soak it in child's urine for a day and night, then take it out, rinse it clean, and let it dry.
【Effects and Usage】
1. Pain: This product disperses cold and promotes blood circulation. It is particularly effective in relieving pain and treating various types of pain. It is commonly used for rheumatism, neuralgia, toothache, bruises, postoperative pain, and cancer pain. It can be taken orally in powdered form, applied externally by soaking it in alcohol, or used as an injectable.
2. Sores, abscesses, and venomous snake bites: This product can counteract poisons, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain. It can be soaked in alcohol and applied externally to treat sores, abscesses, venomous insect and snake bites, and bee stings.
【Contraindications】
Internal use can lead to circulatory and respiratory failure and even death. It must be processed and the dosage strictly controlled before internal use.
1. It is highly toxic and should not be taken internally without processing. Symptoms of poisoning include excessive salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, arrhythmia, low blood pressure, shock, difficulty breathing, or convulsions and coma.
2. Pregnant women, the elderly, children, and patients with heart disease or ulcer should avoid taking it.
3. Avoid consuming raw and cold food, legumes, beef, and mutton during the medication period.
4. The alcohol preparation should not be taken internally.
5. Symptoms of poisoning mainly manifest as intense stimulation of the vagus nerve.
