The efficacy and function of snow lotus

The medical value of snow lotus is beyond our imagination. It is very effective in treating some diseases. Snow lotus contains many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

[Source] Plants of the genus Saussurea in the Asteraceae family Saussurea laniceps Hand.-Mazz. and S. eriocephala Franch are used as medicine with the whole plant including roots . Harvest in summer, pull up the whole plant, shake off the mud and sand, and dry it.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, slightly bitter, warm.

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the kidney and strengthens yang, regulates menstruation and stops bleeding. Used for snow blindness, toothache, rheumatoid arthritis, impotence, irregular menstruation, metrorrhagia, leucorrhea; used externally to treat traumatic bleeding.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian; for external use, mash the whole fresh herb and apply it to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Compendium of Materia Medica"

From the above description, we can know that the nutritional value and medicinal value of snow lotus are very high. It can treat some diseases and can also be used as a raw material for diet therapy. It is indeed a good choice for health and wellness.