Snow Mountain Artemisia is a commonly used analgesic in folk medicine, which can be used to treat injuries, rheumatism, and swelling. It has good therapeutic effects whether taken internally or applied externally. Let's learn about the efficacy and functions of Snow Mountain Artemisia together!
[Processing Method]
Soak the herb in clean water for 7 days, changing the water twice a day. Slice it after it becomes soft and translucent in the center. Steam the slices in a steamer for 2-3 hours, then remove and sun-dry.
Mix the dried herb with hot lard until fully cooked, or wrap it in wet paper, place it next to charcoal fire to cook until done, remove the paper, soak it in a child's feces for a day and night, then remove, rinse and sun-dry.
[Medicinal Effects]
1. Snow Mountain Artemisia has a dispersing and warming nature, and is particularly effective in dispelling wind, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain. It is a good medicine for treating various types of pain.
It is commonly used for rheumatism, neuralgia, toothache, injuries from falls, postoperative pain, and cancer pain, among others. It can be powdered and taken orally, or soaked in alcohol for external application, or made into injection.
2. It is effective in treating ulcers, swellings, and poisonings from insect and snake bites. It can attack toxins with toxins, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain. It can be soaked in alcohol for external application to treat ulcers, swellings, poisonings from insects, snake bites, bee stings, etc.
[Distribution]
Snow Mountain Artemisia is mainly distributed in the northeastern and northwestern parts of Yunnan, such as Dongchuan, Huize, Xuanwei, Zhaotong, Qiaojia, Ninglang, Yongsheng, Dali, Lijiang, and Zhongdian counties.
It grows wild in high mountain grasslands, rocky slopes, or sparse forests at an altitude of 3100-4300m, and is cultivated at altitudes of 250-3000m. It is also found in small quantities in southwestern Sichuan, western Gansu, and the Qilian Mountains in eastern Qinghai.
[Cultivation Techniques]
Snow Mountain Artemisia commonly grows on shady slopes in the high mountain grassland zone at an altitude of 3000-4000m. It prefers fertile and loose black humus soil for cultivation.
It can be propagated by seeds or root buds. Seed propagation: Sow the seeds in early May, scatter them, and keep the soil moist. The seedlings can be transplanted after 1 year.
Root bud propagation: Cut off the top 1/3 of the root in November or before it snows, and bury the root buds in rows with a spacing of 21cm x 21cm, at a depth of 4-6cm.
