The Toxicity and Healing Power of Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia: A Traditional Tibetan Medicine

February 11, 2024

 Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia is a unique healing traditional medicine found in the Tibetan region. It is the rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant called Gobu Wu Tou. People often use it to treat injuries, rheumatism, and swelling. However, due to the high toxicity of the aconitine contained in it, it has also caused many tragedies. Now let's learn more about Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia.


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 [Causes of Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia Poisoning]

Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia is highly toxic. If used properly, it can treat diseases, but if used improperly, it can be fatal. There have been frequent cases of poisoning and deaths due to accidental ingestion or overdose.

In many incidents of medicine wine poisoning, aconitine drugs have the highest incidence of poisoning and have been the "culprit" causing medicine wine poisoning in recent news.

The main component of Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia is aconitine. Aconitine has analgesic effects on various neuralgia and gout, but due to its high toxicity, it has long been discontinued as a clinical medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine uses mung beans and honeysuckle to detoxify.

Chinese medicine and folk medicine widely use various types of Artemisia to relieve heat and pain and treat rheumatism. However, since Artemisia often contains aconitine, caution must be exercised when using it. The lethal dose of aconitine (oral) is 0.2 milligrams, and the lethal dose is 2.5 milligrams.

Therefore, I would like to remind everyone that Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia contains aconitine, which is highly toxic. It must be used under the guidance of a professional doctor!
 


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 [Effects and Functions of Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia]

Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia, also known as Peng An Na Bu Luo Ma Cha Wa in Tibetan, has a bitter and pungent taste, warm nature, and is highly toxic. It belongs to the liver meridian. It is a classic Tibetan medicine originating from Tibet and is widely used by the people to treat injuries and relieve pain.

Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, and healing injuries. It is commonly used for joint and bone pain caused by wind-cold dampness, as well as bruises and pain caused by injuries and insect and snake bites.

Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia has an immediate and remarkable effect on injuries, rheumatism, especially various internal and external pain when taken internally or applied externally.

 1. Various pain conditions

Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia has a pungent and warm nature, strong dispersing ability, can dispel wind and dampness, activate blood circulation, and especially good at relieving pain. It is a good medicine for treating various types of pain.

 2. Sores, swelling, and toxic bites

Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia can counteract toxins with toxins, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain. It can be applied externally by soaking it in alcohol, to treat sores, swelling, and toxic bites caused by venomous insects and snakes, bee stings, etc.

Treatment for injuries, snake bites, and insect bites: Take five qian (about 15 grams) of Snow Mountain One Stem Artemisia and soak it in one jin (about 500 grams) of alcohol for ten days, and then apply it externally (do not take it orally). (From "Commonly Used Tibetan Medicinal Herbs")
 


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 [Precautions for Homemade Health Wine]

1. When making medicinal wine, choose 50-60% alcohol with good quality, and perform necessary operations such as cleaning and drying the herbs to reduce the amount of water brought in, to avoid diluting the alcohol concentration and prevent the herbs from getting moldy.

2. The soaking time should not be too long. Generally, it can be consumed after 15-30 days.

3. Choose suitable containers for soaking, using glass and ceramic containers with good sealing properties, and avoid using metal and plastic containers.

4. Medicinal wines made from fresh animal carcasses should not be consumed directly.

5. Do not mix multiple herbs together without following a specific formula. Mineral drugs should not be used in making medicinal wine. The formula for medicinal wine should be consulted with a doctor and adjusted based on individual physical conditions to avoid medication contraindications.

6. The "medicine" in medicinal wine is more important than the "wine" itself. Even for health tonic wines, drinking excessively can cause adverse reactions such as chest tightness, bloating, restlessness, and heat. It is generally recommended to take 15-30ml per dose, and it can be taken 2-3 times a day.

7. Medicinal wine should not be consumed in large quantities for a long time. Do not drink medicinal wine with unknown origins. People who are not suitable for alcohol consumption should avoid drinking it.

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