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Tianshan snow lotus health benefits- 360° Chinese herbs for natural health
The snow lotus, single herb living at above 3,500 m altitude is threatened with extinction because of global warming and the growing demand from the pharmaceutical industry.
The area lotus snow regions in the northwest of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region rose from 3.33 million hectares in the 1960s to less than 0.67 million hectares, according to Rao Feng, president of Association for the protection of snow lotus.
“If the situation continues, it will be difficult touver these plants within five years and they will all have disappeared in 20 years,” says Rao.
The snow lotus is also used in traditional Chinese medicine. Registered in the list of endangered species, snow lotus is mainly distributed in the meadows surrounding the snowline of the Tianshan and Altai Mountains. They bloom at the age of 4 to 5 years and reproduce very slowly. Moreover, perched over higher ground, they are rarer.
“In 1999, we could discover snow lotus at an altitude of 2.000m, today, we find the only above 3,500 m”, warns M.Rao.
Xinjiang produces over 60 products made from snow lotus, consuming 100 tons each year. Not to mention that some companies provide memorabilia from snow lotus. Which accentuates even more the loss of this valuable plant.
Snow lotus health benefits
It CEASES complaints Namely Hair Hair fall, Baldness, Alopecia and Early Greying.
It is beneficial in Combating Fever and Headaches.
It is favorable in Treating Brain disorders like Epilepsy.
It is fruitful in alleviating Dental disorder like Toothache.
It helps COUNTERACT Hiccups.
Snow Lotus is a good herbal remedy for curing ailments like Respiratory Cough, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma, breathlessness, Pleurisy, Cold and Bronchitis.
It treats the complaint of Insufficient Breast Milk.
It counters Herpes.
It is Advantageous for Treating Hypertension i.e. High Blood Pressure.
Snow Lotus is a good herbal cure for Skin Ulcers problems Namely, Dermatitis, Ageing and Dark Complexion.
It treats Stomach Pain and Dyspepsia Flatulence.
It escalates the Need for Food.
It aids in Tackling Ascites.
It Eliminates toxins and REFINES the Blood Circulation.
It is Useful in Treating Intestinal problems Namely Worm Invasion and Cholera.
It is efficient in Mitigating Colic Pain.
Snow Lotus Effective in Treating Gout is joint disorders Namely, Synovitis, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
It is helpful in curing Namely Menopausal Disorders and Dysmenorrhea Amenorrhea.
Being an Aphrodisiac, it works on boosting the Semen Quality and Count. <br/> It is potent in Ceasing the requirement of Diarrhea and Dysentery.
It keeps a check over Urinary Infections.
Caution: Consult a doctor before consuming it
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