Chinese herbal medicine "snow pig meat", Tibetan name "Qiwa", is not only a highly nutritious ingredient, but also a medicinal material used for rheumatism. It is mainly distributed in Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan, Tibet and other places.
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【Habitat Distribution of Snow Pig Meat】
1. Himalayan marmot
It inhabits alpine grasslands at an altitude of 2800-5000 meters. It lives in burrows and prefers to live in groups. It is active during the day and hibernates in winter. Its main diet includes tender shoots and leaves of herbal plants and shrubs. It is distributed in Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan, Tibet and other places.
2. Gray marmot
It inhabits grasslands and meadows at an altitude of 2500-3500 meters. It prefers moist environments. It lives in burrows. The burrow entrance is indicated by a mound of soil known as a marmot mound. It feeds on plants. It is only distributed in the northern part of Xinjiang.
3. Steppe marmot
It inhabits the edge areas where rolling terrain, grasslands, and deserts meet. It lives in groups. Most burrows are built on high ground or slopes, with mounds of soil outside the burrow entrance. It feeds on grass roots and seeds. It is distributed in the eastern part of Inner Mongolia and the northern part of Xinjiang.
4. Long-tailed marmot
This species is one of the representative species in the alpine grassland zone of Central Asia. It inhabits dense grassy meadows and grassy areas in alpine grasslands. It lives in burrows and also prefers to live in groups. The vicinity of the burrow entrance is marked by typical marmot mounds. Its main diet includes plants from the sedge family and the grass family. It is distributed in the western and southern parts of Xinjiang.
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【Four Major Functions of Snow Pig Meat】
1. Prevention of anemia
Snow pig meat is a healthy ingredient that can prevent anemia. It contains abundant cysteine and natural hemoglobin, which can promote the absorption of iron in the body and improve blood circulation, resulting in improved complexion.
In addition, this type of meat contains rich enzyme components, which can also promote the regeneration of red blood cells in the human body and have a good preventive effect on anemia.
2. Promoting body development
Snow pig meat is a highly nutritious meat ingredient. By consuming it, people can not only absorb rich protein, but also obtain various amino acids.
In particular, it contains a relatively high amount of tryptophan, lysine, and leucine, which are essential nutrients for normal metabolism. Therefore, eating more snow pig meat can promote body development and improve overall health.
3. Protecting the eyes
Snow pig meat can also protect human eyes because it contains abundant vitamin A. After absorption by the body, it directly affects the retina, promotes the production of visual purple, improves retinal function, and can prevent vision decline and various eye diseases.
Snow pig meat can also promote the growth of human bones and teeth, which is beneficial for maintaining overall health.
4. Strengthening the bones
Strengthening the bones is also an important function of snow pig meat. It contains various beneficial trace elements for the human body, especially high levels of calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium. Among these trace elements, calcium and phosphorus are essential for promoting bone development in the human body.
After absorption by the body, they can promote bone development, strengthen the bones, and prevent various bone and joint diseases, as well as rickets.
