1. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial: Saussurea involucrata is rich in flavonoids, phenolic acids, volatile oil and picrin, which can effectively inhibit pathogenic bacteria and inflammatory reactions, and has a certain therapeutic effect on some infectious diseases such as dysentery and pneumonia.
2. Insect killing and snake repelling: The volatile oil contained in Saussurea involucrata can effectively repel pests and poisonous snakes, which has certain preventive and protective effects for some people who are outdoors.
3. Anti-inflammatory and cough relieving: Saussurea involucrata contains picrin, which can stimulate the digestive tract and respiratory mucosa and promote the discharge of secretions, thus relieving symptoms such as cough and sore throat.
4. Clearing away heat and detoxicating: Saussurea involucrata has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxicating, which can lower body temperature and eliminate heat toxicity, and also has a certain therapeutic effect on some heat diseases such as malaria and hepatitis.
There are many ways to eat snow chrysanthemum in Tianshan Mountain, and the following are common:
1. Make tea for drinking: Brewing a proper amount of Saussurea involucrata with boiling water can remove heat toxicity, clear away heat and toxic materials, and have good anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects.
2. Cooking soup: Boil Tianshan Snow Chrysanthemum and some ingredients into soup, and eat it when you need to clear away heat and detoxify, and the effect is better.
3. Stewed meat consumption: Put Tianshan Snow Chrysanthemum into stew soup and stew it together, which has the effects of dispelling cold, expelling wind and invigorating stomach, especially suitable for winter consumption.
It should be noted that, although the Tianshan Snow Chrysanthemum has certain medicinal value, it should not be eaten in large quantities, especially for pregnant women, children and people with weak constitution. It is recommended to eat under the guidance of a doctor or a Chinese medicine practitioner.