Snow Mountain Artemisia is a type of Tibetan medicine. Although it has the effect of promoting blood circulation and relieving pain, it is highly toxic. Therefore, extra caution must be taken when using it. Let's get to know Snow Mountain Artemisia in detail!
【Preparation Method】
Soak it in clean water for 7 days, changing the water twice a day. Cut it into slices after it becomes soft and translucent in the center. Steam it in a steamer for 2-3 hours, then remove and air dry. Mix it thoroughly with hot lard, or wrap it in wet paper and simmer it near a charcoal fire until fully cooked. Remove the paper, soak it in a child's urine for one day and night, then take it out, rinse it clean, and air dry it.
【Biological Characteristics】
It usually grows on shady slopes in high-altitude grassland areas at an altitude of 3000-4000 meters. It is best cultivated in fertile and loose black humus soil.
【Cultivation Techniques】
It can be propagated by seeds or root buds. Seed propagation: sow in early May, scatter the seeds, and keep the soil moist. The seedlings can be transplanted after one year. Root bud propagation: cut off the upper 1/3 of the root, bury the root buds in the soil with a row spacing of 21cm × 21cm in November or before the snowfall, and bury them 4-6cm deep.
【Application of Medicinal Formulas】
1. Painful conditions
It has the properties of dispersing cold, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain. It is particularly effective in treating various types of pain. It is commonly used for rheumatic pain, neuralgia, toothache, injuries from falls, postoperative pain, and cancer pain, among others. It can be taken as a powder, applied externally with alcohol, or made into an injection.
2. Insect and snake bites
It can counteract toxins with toxins, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain. It can be applied externally with alcohol to treat ulcers, swelling, and toxic insect and snake bites, bee stings, etc.
