I am from Tibet. I usually wash it with water when I use it at home, but don’t wash it too frequently or too heavily to avoid the loss of nutrients when eating. To put it bluntly, I have never heard of using snowdrops to make hot pot...
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Snowdrops are herbaceous plants of the genus Snowdrops of the Asteraceae family. It grows among the gravel near the snow line of the snow-capped mountains at an altitude of 4800-5800 meters. It is resistant to low temperature and wind and cold. The flower is like a lotus pod and the top is shaped like a lotus, so it is named snow lotus. There are more than 20 species of plants in this subgenus, most of which are produced in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and its adjacent areas in my country. Snowdrops are difficult to pick and the quantity is limited.
There are the following 7 species in Tibet: (1) Himalayan snow lotus, which produces Yadong and Nyalam; (2) Three-fingered snow lotus, which produces Basu, Bomi, Jiacha, Cona and Yadong. ; (3) Cotton-headed snow lotus, produced in Naidong and Cuona; (4) Small-fruited snow lotus, produced in Shenzha, Nanmulin, Zhongba, Pulan, and Zada; (5) Cuona snow lotus, specialized in Cuona; (6) ) Clusters of snow lotus, produced in Jilong; (7) Jellyfish snow lotus, widely distributed throughout the region. The whole plant of the above 7 species can be used as medicine. It has the functions of removing cold and resolving phlegm, aphrodisiac, nourishing blood and warming the uterus. It is mainly used to treat women's diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney deficiency, low back pain and other diseases. Jellyfish Snow Lotus also has cardiotonic effects.
Why can snow lotus survive tenaciously in the icebergs and snow? Because the snow lotus has the biological characteristics to adapt to the high mountain environment, its leaves are extremely dense and look like long white hairs, like cotton balls. The hairs are intertwined, forming countless "small chambers". The gas in the chamber is difficult to exchange with the outside world. During the day, under the sunlight, Under direct irradiation, it absorbs more heat than the surrounding soil and air; and the wool layer protects the body from strong radiation. In addition, the flower heads densely clustered at the top of the stems are often surrounded by leaves densely covered with long hairs on both sides, as if they were wearing white velvet clothes to ensure the propagation of seeds in the cold mountain environment.
Snow lotus' adaptability to the alpine environment is the result of its long-term exposure to cold and arid conditions in the mountains. Due to the accumulation of a large amount of soluble sugars, proteins, lipids and other substances in the cells of snow lotus, the freezing point of the cell protoplasm can be lowered. When the temperature drops below the freezing point of the protoplasm, the water in the protoplasm will penetrate into the intercellular spaces and Ice forms in the space where the mass walls separate. The protoplasts gradually shrink and will not be damaged. When the weather gets warmer, the ice melts, the water is absorbed by the protoplasts, and the cells return to normal. Snow lotus relies on this cold-resistant property to survive in the cold mountains.
Snow lotus seeds germinate at zero degrees Celsius and grow at 3-5 degrees Celsius. The seedlings can withstand the severe cold of minus 20 degrees Celsius. In an environment with a growth period of less than two months, the height can be 5-7 times higher than other plants. Although it takes 3-5 years to bloom, the actual growth days are only 8 months. This is also quite unique biologically.
Snow lotus has a delicate and beautiful shape, which may be the crystallization of the ever-changing and complex climate. It has black roots, green leaves, white buds and red flowers, just like the mythical white lady in red helmet and plain armor, green armor and soap boots, holding a sharp sword, standing on the ice peak cliff. Where there is a violent storm and snow, it forms a wonderful picture of snow swarming Jinshan Temple.
Snow lotus nature and flavor: bitter, slightly bitter, warm.
Functions and Indications: Clearing heat and detoxifying, dispelling rheumatism, reducing swelling, relieving pain, aphrodisiac, nourishing blood and beauty, and warming the uterus. It is used for head trauma, gynecological diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, kidney deficiency, low back pain, altitude sickness, and external application to reduce swelling.
Usage: (1) Liquor: 50g snow lotus, 500ml white wine, soak for 10 days, 30-50ml per day. (2) Bleeding from knife wounds: Grind this product into fine powder and apply externally. (3) Take a little snowdrop to stew chicken or meat, and it can be eaten.
The efficacy and toxicity of snowdrops
Tibetan people divide snowdrops into male and female. It is said that the female can be eaten raw and has a sweet taste, while the male has a bitter taste. In plant taxonomy, snow lotus is divided into the subgenus Snowdrop and the subgenus Snowdrop. Tibet produces 13 species of snow lotus subgenus and 17 species of snow rabbit subgenus, totaling 30 species.
In addition to being native to Tibet, snow lotus is also distributed in Xinjiang, Qinghai, Sichuan, and Yunnan in my country. Folks all over the country use the whole plant of Snow Lotus as medicine, mainly treating snow blindness, toothache, rheumatoid arthritis, impotence, irregular menstruation, redness, leucorrhea and other diseases. Indian folk also use Snowdrop to treat many patients with chronic diseases. Such as gastric ulcers, hemorrhoids, bronchitis, heart disease, nose bleeding and snake bites.
Snow lotus has a long history as a medicine in Tibetan medicine. It is recorded in the Tibetan medical literature "Yuewang Yaozhen" and "Four Medical Classics".
Snowdrops have physiologically active ingredients. Among them, umbeliferolide has obvious antibacterial, antihypertensive, sedative, and antispasmodic effects; scopolamine has anti-wind, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant and anti-tumor effects. Clinically, Chinese medicine is effective in treating acute and chronic bronchitis with asthma. 96.6% apigenin has smooth muscle antispasmodic and anti-gastric ulcer effects; p-benzophenone has obvious choleretic effect.
Of great interest is the colchicine contained in snow lotus. This component is a typical representative of cell mitosis and can inhibit the growth of cancer cells. It is used clinically to treat cancer, especially breast cancer. It has a certain curative effect and also has a certain effect on skin cancer, leukemia and Hodgkin's disease. It has specific effects on acute attacks of gout, reducing inflammation and quickly relieving pain within 12-24 hours. Long-term use can reduce the number of attacks. In addition, it also has estrogen-like activity, which can prolong the estrus and post-estrus, and shorten the estrus and proestrus in rats. However, colchicine is highly toxic and can cause nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, and in severe cases, side effects such as intestinal paralysis, constipation, and sore limbs. Since snow lotus contains colchicine, which is highly curative but highly toxic, when people use snow lotus wine to treat rheumatoid arthritis and gynecological diseases, they must not take too much.
★Introduction to the efficacy of snow lotus★
Tianshan snow lotus grows in snowy peaks with an altitude of over 3000-4000 and other cold places. As early as the Qing Dynasty, "Compendium of Materia Medica" has records of snow lotus. It is said that snow lotus is "hot in nature and can replenish essence and yang". "Xinjiang Chinese Herbal Medicine" states: "Snow lotus is warm in nature, slightly bitter, and has the function of dispelling wind and removing dampness." According to modern chemical composition analysis, the whole plant of Snow Lotus contains alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols, volatile oils, raw sugar, sixteen kinds of amino acids, Snowdrop, etc. Its main functions are to dispel cold, dehumidify, relieve pain, activate blood circulation and stimulate menstruation, and warm the palace. It has the main functions of nourishing, strengthening muscles and boosting yang, and has the main functions of nourishing, health care and enhancing resistance. It can be consumed by ordinary people. It has special effects on treating rheumatic diseases. It is a good food supplement and a good gift.
[Tianshan Snow Lotus] sells very well in the gift and specialty counters and specialty stores of major supermarkets in Xinjiang. It is especially a must-buy item for people traveling to Xinjiang.
[Cold syndrome] Rheumatoid arthritis, frozen shoulder, cold lung cough, cold stomach.
[Deficiency Symptoms] Kidney deficiency, low back pain, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, impotence and other symptoms.
[Gynecology] Dysmenorrhea, blood circulation activation, women's lower abdominal pain, irregular menstruation, postpartum blood fainting and body pain.
How to use snow lotus and recipes:
Medicinal methods
1. Soak 6 grams of snow lotus in 1000 grams of white wine or rice wine, seal it and take it after 30 days . Drink 30-40ml each time.
[Efficacy] Replenishing kidney yang and strengthening muscles and bones.
2. Put 6 grams of snow lotus into a gauze bag and tie the mouth, add an old hen, add water and simmer for 1.5 hours, filter out 1000 grams of liquid, and drink 30-40 ml each time.
[Efficacy] Regulate menstruation, activate blood circulation, nourish yin and nourish kidney.
3. 5 grams of snow lotus, 15 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 5 grams of safflower, and 1000 grams of chicken. Apply the medicine, wash it, put it into a gauze bag and tie it, put the chicken and the medicine bag into the pot at the same time, simmer for 2-3 hours, filter out 1500 grams of the medicine liquid, and take an appropriate amount each time.
[Efficacy] Warms the kidneys and strengthens yang, nourishes the middle and replenishes qi, and relieves water-related pain and numbness.
Methods for beauty use
Snow lotus beauty cream: can accelerate skin metabolism, reduce wrinkles, and keep skin shiny and plump. Slow down aging. It also has good curative effect on facial freckles, liver spots, etc.
The specific formula is: 25g snow lotus powder (one flower), 20mL fresh aloe vera juice, 30mL cucumber juice, 1 raw egg, about 10g flour, 5g sugar, and a little flavor. Mix thoroughly and store in the refrigerator to extend the shelf life. After this ointment is applied to the face, after 40 to 45 minutes, the ointment will dry and form conjunctiva. At this time, gently wash off the paste with water and do it once a week. After a few times, the skin will feel obviously smooth and elastic. As long as you do it for one month, you will see quite good results. If you stick to it, your skin will be white, tender and rosy. It has obvious effects on freckles and dark spots, and can also restore skin with chilblains or scars.
For chloasma, you can use 30g of snow lotus powder and 15g of mung bean powder, mix well with a little egg white, and apply on the spots 3 times a day. After a month, chloasma, liver spots, etc. can gradually fade.
How to eat
1. Snow lotus and black-bone chicken stew
Ingredients: 20 grams of snow lotus, one black-bone chicken (about one pound), green onion, ginger, salt, sugar , MSG and a little refined oil.
Preparation method: Heat the refined oil, stir-fry the green onions and ginger until fragrant, add salt and sugar thoroughly, add the black-bone chicken and snow lotus, add water and bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for about 45 minutes, stop the fire after the meat is tender, and cook. Pot, eat meat and drink soup.
Function: Tonifying the kidneys and strengthening yang, regulating menstruation and blood, suitable for regulating the gastrointestinal tract, balancing endocrine, naturally removing fire and freckles, and can improve physical condition to replenish, regulate and enhance physical fitness.
2. Snow lotus Squab stew
Ingredients: 10 grams of snow lotus, 10 grams of wolfberry, 10 grams of Cistanche deserticola, 150 grams of yam, one squab, 50 grams of green onion cut into sections, a little shredded ginger, cooking wine, appropriate amount of salt and soy sauce.
Preparation method: Heat the pot and add appropriate amount of oil. When it is hot, add the yam and stir-fry until golden brown. Remove from the pot and set aside. Cut the squab into small pieces, soak the Cistanche deserticola in hot water until soft, then add it into slices, put the wolfberry and yam into a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water, cooking wine, green onions, salt, and soy sauce, simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, and the pigeon meat is tender and ready to eat.
Functions: Tonify the kidneys and essence, nourish the liver, improve eyesight, and resist aging.
3. Snow lotus and turtle soup
Ingredients: 10 grams of snow lotus and one soft-shell turtle (300 About 20 grams of snow lotus, a little green onion and ginger, appropriate amount of salt and MSG.
Preparation method: Add water to two thirds of the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, add turtle, snow lotus, safflower, green onion and ginger. After boiling, simmer until the turtle shell is crispy, add a little salt and MSG.
Function: Nourishes yin and nourishes yang, promotes body fluids and replenishes qi.