Snow Mountain Artemisia is a common medicinal plant used for treating bruises and injuries. It has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, as well as reducing inflammation and relieving pain. It is particularly effective for various types of internal and external pain. Let's learn about the usage of Snow Mountain Artemisia together!
【Preparation of Snow Mountain Artemisia】
In traditional Chinese medicine, Snow Mountain Artemisia is believed to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, wind-dispelling, and dampness-removing effects. It has a warm and slightly bitter taste and is highly toxic.
Take a branch of Snow Mountain Artemisia and soak it in cold water, changing the water 2-3 times a day, until there is no numb or spicy sensation when tasted. Take it out and cook it with licorice and black beans until the core turns white, then remove and dry it.
For bruises, rheumatic bone pain, and toothache: Take 0.25 grams of Snow Mountain Artemisia (about the size of a rice grain) orally.
For bruises, snake bites, and insect bites: Take five grams of Snow Mountain Artemisia, soak it in one kilogram of liquor for ten days, and then apply it externally (do not take it internally).
【Usage of Snow Mountain Artemisia】
1. Painful conditions
Snow Mountain Artemisia has a dispersing and warming effect, and it is especially good at dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain. It is commonly used for rheumatic pain, neuralgia, toothache, bruises, postoperative pain, and cancer pain. It can be taken orally in powdered form, applied externally by soaking it in liquor, or prepared as an injection.
2. Insect and snake bites
Snow Mountain Artemisia can counteract poison with poison, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain. It can be applied externally by soaking it in liquor to treat ulcers, swellings, and poison from insect bites, snake bites, and bee stings.
【Contraindications of Snow Mountain Artemisia】
Snow Mountain Artemisia is widely used in Sichuan folk medicine for treating pain caused by wind, cold, and dampness, as well as for injuries. It has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain.
It is often used for pain in the muscles, bones, and joints caused by rheumatism and injuries. It is especially effective for various types of internal and external pain, both when taken orally and applied externally.
However, Snow Mountain Artemisia is highly toxic and should not be consumed orally without expert guidance. The liquor made from it is meant for external use, not for internal consumption.
Misuse or overdose can be fatal, and there have been cases of poisoning and death due to accidental ingestion or excessive use.
