The medicinal value of Xueshan Yizhihao is very high, and its main component is aconitine. Overdose can be highly toxic, so excessive consumption is not recommended. However, it can be used topically to treat bruises and injuries effectively.
【Medicinal Value】
Xueshan Yizhihao has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and dehumidifying effects. It is mainly used to treat rheumatism, bruises, swelling, and toothaches.
1. Pain: Xueshan Yizhihao has a dispersing and warming nature, can dispel wind and dampness, promote blood circulation, and is especially effective in relieving pain. It is a good medicine for treating various types of pain.
2. Sores, swellings, and insect or snake bites: Xueshan Yizhihao can counteract poison with poison, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain. It can be applied externally by soaking it in alcohol to treat sores, swellings, insect or snake bites, bee stings, etc.
【Processing Method】
1. Soak Xueshan Yizhihao in cold water, changing the water 2-3 times a day, until it no longer has a numbing or spicy sensation. Take it out and cook it with licorice and black beans until the center has no white core. Then, remove it and dry it.
2. Soak it in clean water for 7 days, changing the water twice a day, until the center becomes soft and translucent. Cut it into slices and steam it in a steamer for 2-3 hours. Take it out and dry it.
Then, mix it thoroughly with hot lard, or wrap it in wet paper and place it near charcoal fire for thorough heating. Remove the paper, soak it in a child's excrement for a day and night, then remove it, rinse it clean, and dry it.
【Toxicity Analysis】
Xueshan Yizhihao is highly toxic, and the toxic reactions usually appear within 0.5 to 3 hours after administration. The main symptoms include mild drowsiness, burning sensation in the mouth, increased secretions.
In severe cases, there may be numbness, weakness, coldness, bloating, discomfort in the throat, nausea, vomiting, excessive salivation, dizziness, palpitations, restlessness, abdominal pain with urge to defecate.
In critical cases, there may be loss of consciousness, cold limbs, irregular heartbeat, decreased blood pressure, difficulty breathing, seizures, and coma. Electrocardiogram may show frequent premature contractions. Death can occur due to circulatory and respiratory failure in severe cases.
