Snow Mountain Artemisia is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine for treating injuries. It is mainly used for its rhizome, which can treat fractures and various types of injuries. However, it is highly toxic and must be processed before use!
Snow Mountain Artemisia has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain. It is mainly used for the treatment of joint and bone pain caused by wind-cold-dampness, as well as bruises and pain caused by injuries and snake bites.
From September to October, dig out the roots of Snow Mountain Artemisia, remove the fibrous roots, wash them clean, slice them, and dry them in the sun.
Soak the Snow Mountain Artemisia in cold water, changing the water 2-3 times a day, until there is no numbing sensation when tasted. Take it out and cook it with licorice and black beans until the center is no longer white. Then dry it.
For treating injuries and snake bites: Take 50 grams of Snow Mountain Artemisia, soak it in one kilogram of alcohol for ten days, and use it externally (do not take it internally).
Snow Mountain Artemisia is highly toxic, and the toxic reaction occurs within 0.5 to 3 hours after taking it. It should not be taken internally without processing. Internal use should not exceed the recommended dosage. It should be avoided by pregnant women and those with weak constitutions.
Common symptoms include mild drowsiness, burning sensation in the mouth, and increased secretion.
Severe symptoms include numbness, weakness, coldness, bloating, discomfort in the throat, nausea, vomiting, drooling, dizziness, palpitations, restlessness, abdominal pain, and urge to defecate.
In severe cases, there may be loss of consciousness, cold limbs, irregular heart rhythm, low blood pressure, difficulty breathing, seizures, and coma. The electrocardiogram may show frequent premature contractions. In the most severe cases, death can occur due to circulatory and respiratory failure.
