Saussurea involucrata is an extremely sunny thing, even flowers and plants can be eaten, and the medicinal value of flowers is higher than that of plants. The medicinal properties of Saussurea involucrata after air-drying are not as good as fresh ones, so it can be stored in the refrigerator to prevent moisture and insects.

Rheumatoid arthritis, scapulohumeral periarthritis, and senile lumbago and leg pain: 20g of Saussurea involucrata, 0g of Lycium barbarum 10g, 2g of safflower10g, 2,500ml of white wine, soaked in a sealed container 15 days, twice a day, each time10-20ml. Pregnant women are forbidden.