The efficacy and function of Artemisia scabra on snow

In daily life, we can often see Artemisia argyi on the snow. So how should we eat Artemisia argyi on the snow? What good effects does it have on our body? Let's take a look.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The tuberous root of Aconitum multifidum of the Ranunculaceae family.

[Original form] Aconitum multifidum, perennial herb, 56-100cm tall. The tuber is nearly spindle-shaped, about 3 cm long or longer. Stem erect, sparsely covered with short, curved, closely attached soft hairs. Leaves are alternate; petiole is about 5mm long; leaf blade is ovate, about 6.5cm long, about 4cm wide, 3-partite, the central lobe is the largest, ovate, the base suddenly narrows into a petiole, nearly pinnately fissured, the final lobe is linear, 1-1.5mm wide, the lateral lobes are slightly shorter or 1 times shorter than the central lobe, unequally 2-partite, the final lobe is 1-1.5mm wide, and both sides are glabrous. The raceme is terminal, with 12-20 flowers; the axis of the inflorescence and the pedicel are densely covered with short retroflex soft hairs; the lower bracts are leaf-like, and the upper bracts are linear; the lower pedicel is up to 3cm long, and the upper one is shorter; the bracteoles are born above the middle of the pedicel, linear; the flowers are bisexual and bilaterally symmetrical; the sepals are 5, petal-shaped, purple-blue, and covered with short soft hairs on the outside. The upper sepal is helmet-shaped and boat-shaped, 1.5-1.7cm long from the base to the beak, and the lower edge extends obliquely upward and is concave. The lateral sepals are about 1.4cm long, and the lower sepal is narrowly elliptic; the petals are 2, glabrous, and the lip is about 4mm long, with a short spur and retroflex; the stamens are numerous, entire, and covered with short soft hairs; the carpels are 3, covered with close-fitting short soft hairs. Follicles, up to 1.9 cm long, pubescent. Seeds are numerous, obovate-triangular, about 3 mm long, with narrow wings along the edges. The flowering period is from August to October, and the fruiting period is from September to November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on mountain grass slopes at an altitude of 2650-3600m.

[Properties] Identification of properties: the root is conical, 5-10cm long and 0.5-2cm in diameter. The surface is dark brown with longitudinal wrinkles and a few lateral root marks. Broken and milky white. It has a faint smell and tastes spicy and numbing.

[Chemical composition] The root tuber contains polyschistine A, B, C, D, aconitine, 3-deoxyaconitine, benzoylaconine, and benzooyldeoxyaconine.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; hot; highly toxic

【Functions and indications】 Expel wind and dampness; dispel cold and relieve pain. It is used to treat wind-cold-dampness arthralgia; cramps in the hands and feet; injuries from falls; and swellings and infections without cause.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 0.2-0.6g. For external use: take appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply; or grind into juice and apply.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Based on the above description of Artemisia snowii, it can be seen that Artemisia snowii has many benefits for the human body, and there are many methods and uses for it. The pharmacological effects of Artemisia snowii can be used to treat corresponding diseases.