Snow Pig Meat, also known as "Jiwa" in Tibetan, is the meat of the Himalayan marmot, a member of the squirrel family. It has high culinary and medicinal value and is a delicious delicacy.
【Efficacy】
Snow pig meat has the effects of tonifying the spleen and stomach, nourishing qi and blood, and dispelling rheumatism. It is mainly used for reducing food intake in weak spleen and stomach, fatigue due to insufficient qi and blood, and swelling and pain in the feet and knees caused by rheumatism.
【Components and Pharmacology】
The components of snow pig meat can enhance appetite and have an anti-anemia effect.
【Medicinal Value】
Snow pig bones are taken from the limbs, with all the remaining meat removed, and dried in a well-ventilated place. The dried bones are not very large, with white bone quality and a slightly yellow color, and a thick oily texture on the cut surface. It can be used to dispel rheumatism, treat joint and bone pain, and numbness in the limbs.
Snow pig fat is best captured when the snow pig is hibernating. Their burrows usually have several openings, but only one is left open during capture, and the rest are sealed. Then sulfur, chili pepper, or water is used to fumigate or flush out the snow pig. At this time, the burrow entrance is covered with a sack, and the snow pig can be captured. After capturing and killing the snow pig, the abdomen is opened to extract the fat, which is then placed in its stomach and hung up to dry.
Snow pig bones and fat can be used to treat rheumatism, itchy sores, body ringworm, and abscesses.
【Economic Value】
Every part of the snow pig meat is valuable: the meat can be eaten; the fat can be used in medicine, internally for treating hemoptysis and externally for treating burns. It can also be processed into high-end cosmetics with moisturizing and skin care effects. Side effects: it is drying, warm, and slightly toxic.
The fur of the snow pig has good leather quality, it is solid and durable. The color fastness of the fur is also good, and the processed fur is shiny and bright. When used to make fur coats, it has high artistic value.
【Culinary Value】
Cut 500 grams of fresh snow pig meat into pieces, add ginger, Sichuan pepper, a little salt, and an appropriate amount of water. Stew on low heat until the meat is tender, and consume the meat and soup.
【Clinical Application】
Modern usage includes treating anemia and indigestion.
【Precautions】
Consume in moderation, cook in soups or dishes; the subglandular organs of the snow pig have an unpleasant smell, which should be removed to make it a delicious food.
