One of the commonly used medicinal herbs for bruises and injuries is the Rhizoma Aconiti Carmichaeli, which is commonly known as Xueshan Yizhihao in Chinese medicine. It is known for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, especially for various types of internal and external pain. Let's take a closer look at the usage of Xueshan Yizhihao!
Preparation of Xueshan Yizhihao
In Chinese medicine, Xueshan Yizhihao is believed to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. It has a warm and slightly bitter taste and is considered highly toxic.
Soak the Xueshan Yizhihao in cold water and change the water 2-3 times a day until the spicy sensation is gone. Then, cook it with licorice and black beans until the inner part turns white. Finally, take it out and let it dry.
For bruises, rheumatic bone pain, and toothache, take 0.25 grams (about the size of a rice grain) of Xueshan Yizhihao orally.
For bruises, snake bites, and insect bites, take five grams of Xueshan Yizhihao and soak it in one kilogram of liquor for ten days. Apply it externally (do not ingest).
Usage of Xueshan Yizhihao
1. For pain: Xueshan Yizhihao has a dispersing and warm nature, which can expel wind and dampness, activate blood circulation, and especially relieve pain. It is commonly used for conditions such as rheumatic pain, neuralgia, toothache, bruises, postoperative pain, and cancer pain. It can be taken orally in powdered form, applied externally as a liquor soak, or made into an injection.
2. For snake and insect bites: Xueshan Yizhihao can counteract toxins, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain. It can be applied externally as a liquor soak for treating ulcers, swelling, and toxic effects caused by snake bites, insect bites, bee stings, etc.
Precautions for using Xueshan Yizhihao
Xueshan Yizhihao is distributed in Yunnan, Tibet, and other regions and is widely used in Sichuan folk medicine for pain relief and injury treatment. It has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain caused by wind, cold, and dampness. It is commonly used for joint and bone pain caused by rheumatism, as well as bruises and injuries. It has remarkable effects when used internally or externally.
Some people may be misled by its effects and consume it internally without proper guidance. However, the liquor soaked with Xueshan Yizhihao cannot be ingested as it is highly toxic. It is only suitable for external use. Improper use or overdose can be fatal, and there have been cases of poisoning and death due to accidental ingestion or excessive consumption.
