One kind of Chinese medicine called Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia has both medicinal and toxic properties. Although it has the effect of dispersing stasis and relieving pain, it should not be used indiscriminately, especially not taken internally. If Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia is used to make wine, it can only be used externally, otherwise it will cause poisoning.
【Usage of Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia】
1. Painful conditions
This herb has the property of dispersing 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, trauma, postoperative pain, and cancer pain, among others. It can be taken orally in powder form, or used externally by soaking it in wine, or made into injectable form.
2. Insect and snake bites
This herb can counteract poison with poison, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain. It can be used externally by soaking it in wine to treat ulcers, abscesses, venomous insect or snake bites, bee stings, etc.
【Precautions for Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia】
Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia is distributed in Yunnan, Tibet and other regions. It is widely used in Sichuan as a pain-relieving medicine for injuries. It has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, and dispersing stasis to relieve pain.
It is often used for joint and bone pain caused by wind, cold, and dampness, as well as bruising pain caused by falls or injuries. Both internal use and external application have immediate and remarkable effects when used correctly.
Some people are misled by its effectiveness and mistakenly take it internally without professional guidance. In fact, the wine soaked with Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia should not be consumed as it is highly toxic. It is intended for external use only, not for internal use.
However, the toxicity of this herb is very strong. When used properly, it can treat diseases, but when used improperly, it can be fatal. There have been frequent occurrences of poisoning and death due to accidental ingestion or overdose in folk medicine.
【Symptoms of Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia Poisoning】
Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia is often used for external application as a traditional Chinese herb. If it accidentally gets on the hands and is mistakenly ingested, what should be done? Whether poisoning occurs after accidental ingestion depends on the amount consumed.
The symptoms of Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia poisoning include nausea, vomiting, burning sensation in the mouth, discomfort in the throat, drowsiness, gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal distension, diarrhea, watery stools, urgency and tenesmus, proteinuria, decreased urine output, weakness in limbs, palpitations, chest tightness, pale complexion, cyanosis of lips, low blood pressure, weak and fine pulse.
In severe cases, there may be blurred vision, pinpoint pupils, dizziness, confusion, restlessness, slurred speech, convulsions, and coma. Death often occurs due to respiratory and circulatory failure. If symptoms of poisoning occur, seek medical attention promptly!
