This plant looks like mugwort root contains poison, but it's a valuable snow weed
Artemisia argyi has been seen by many people, the leaves and smell are relatively unique, most people can distinguish. But in the rural areas of Yunnan, Sichuan and other places in China, there is a highly poisonous plant whose leaves look like Artemisia annua and its underground roots grow larger and can be used as medicine. However, its toxicity is mainly in the roots. People say that it is "used properly to cure diseases, but it is misused to kill", but there are still many people who ignore the danger to use it. Why?
First of all, let's get to know this plant. Its name is "an Artemisia on Snow". It sounds like a beautiful name, but people who don't know think it's a beautiful ornamental plant. Yes, it blossoms really beautiful, blue flowers open in clusters, the color is very positive, but do not be confused by its appearance! It is very toxic and contains several toxic alkaloids, the most toxic of which is aconitine. For an adult who weighs 120 jin, it takes only 1.6 milligrams of aconitine to die, you can see how toxic it is.
But this highly poisonous plant can cure diseases when it is well used. according to research, these alkaloids contained in Artemisia annua L., including aconitine, have a good analgesic effect. It can remove rheumatism, activate blood circulation and stop pain. it has a good analgesic effect on arthritis, joint pain, fracture, toothache and so on. But the dosage should not be too large, otherwise it will cause poisoning, the most obvious feeling is that the tongue will be numb, if mistakenly taken, you must see a doctor as soon as possible.
An Artemisia annua on the snow is still very expensive, and it is generally difficult to buy, because it is a special medicine that requires a doctor to prescribe to buy it, just to prevent poisoning. Some folk people dig wild Artemisia annua to soak wine to treat rheumatoid arthritis, this practice also needs to pay attention to the dosage, absolutely can not be used as wine, can only be used externally. However, for the sake of safety, this highly toxic substance should not be used rashly.
Readers, do you know this highly poisonous plant? I see. Don't touch it!
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