Snow Mountain Artemisia is a traditional Chinese medicine widely used for treating injuries and pain. However, due to its high toxicity, it must be processed before use. Let's learn more about Snow Mountain Artemisia together!
【Processing Method】
Snow Mountain Artemisia has immediate effects in treating injuries, swelling, rheumatism, and various internal and external pain. However, due to its high toxicity, it must be processed before use.
1. Soak Snow Mountain Artemisia in cold water, changing the water 2-3 times a day, until there is no spicy taste. Take it out and cook it with licorice and black beans until there is no white core inside. Then dry it.
2. Soak it in clear water for 7 days, changing the water twice a day. Slice it after the center becomes soft and transparent, steam it in a steamer for 2-3 hours, and then dry it.
Mix it thoroughly with hot lard or wrap it in wet paper and heat it next to charcoal fire until cooked. Remove the paper, soak it in a child's urine for one day and night, and then clean and dry it.
【Cultivation Method】
Biological characteristics: Snow Mountain Artemisia usually grows on shady slopes in alpine grasslands at an altitude of 3000-4000m. It prefers fertile and loose black humus soil for cultivation.
Cultivation techniques: Propagate with 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 the top third of the roots, bury the root buds in the soil with a spacing of 21cm x 21cm in November or before snowfall, and bury them 4-6cm deep.
Field management: Weeds should be removed regularly during the growth period. To promote good plant growth, apply organic fertilizer or wood ash once a year.
【Efficacy and Functions】
1. Pain relief: Snow Mountain Artemisia has a strong dispersing and warming effect. It can dispel rheumatism, promote blood circulation, and especially relieve pain. It is a good medicine for treating various types of pain, including rheumatism, neuralgia, toothache, injuries, postoperative pain, and cancer pain. It can be taken orally in powder form, used topically in alcohol, or prepared as an injection.
2. Treatment of ulcers, swelling, and toxins from insect or snake bites: Snow Mountain Artemisia can counteract toxins, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain. It can be used topically in alcohol to treat ulcers, swelling, and toxins from insect or snake bites, bee stings, and more.
