Commonly used water treatment methods for Sichuan Wu include: cleaning method, boiling water immersion method, steam disinfection method, red yeast rice method, etc.
1. Cleaning method. Soak the Sichuan Wu in clean water and use the flow of clean water to wash away the dirt, impurities and residual pesticides on the surface.
2. Boiling water immersion method. Put the cleaned Sichuan Wu into the pot, add water and boil, and then cook for about 30 minutes to fully soak the Sichuan Wu in the boiling water to kill or dissolve the undesirable substances in it.
3. Steam sterilization method. Steam the cleaned Sichuan Wu in a high-pressure steamer, steam for 30-40 minutes, then take it out and let it cool naturally.
4. Red yeast rice method. Soak Sichuan Wu in water mixed with red yeast rice, mint and other herbs, and then expose and dry it. This method can remove most residual pesticides and other undesirable substances.
Function of Aconitum carmichaelii Debx. (scientific name: Aconitum carmichaelii Debx.), also known as Guanzhong and Tianxiong, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Aconitum family. Sichuan Wu is widely distributed and mainly grows in the Yangtze River Basin, Loess Plateau, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Hubei and other places in my country. Aconite has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine and is recorded in ancient books such as "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" and "Compendium of Materia Medica".
The medicinal part of Aconite root and whole plant has the effects of dispelling wind and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain, dispersing cold and warming menstruation, and can be used to treat rheumatic bone pain, bruises, paralysis, and scrofula. Symptoms such as boils, fractures, and muscle tension. However, Aconite is a poisonous plant, rich in alkaloids, and must be scientifically processed before it can be used. In the process of processing traditional Chinese medicine, Chuanwu often needs to undergo multiple steps such as washing, processing, homogenizing the medicinal materials, and making a decoction to improve its efficacy and safety.
It is worth noting that because Aconite contains highly toxic aconitane alkaloids, it must be used in strict accordance with the doctor's recommendations and instructions, and the dosage regulations must be followed to avoid poisoning and other adverse effects. reaction. At the same time, when using Sichuan Wu, special attention should be paid to the basic contraindication groups, such as pregnant women, lactating women, children, etc., and the use should be avoided.