What are the benefits and effects of the hemostatic Chinese herb Bai Ji, and is it expensive after being dried in the sun?

The name Bai Ji (ji) may be both unfamiliar and familiar to everyone. Its scientific name is Buddleja alternifolia, and it can also be called Bai Ji Shao, Bai Ji Shao, etc. It is widely planted in Mongolia, Hunan, Hubei, Shaanxi and other places in China. So how much do you know about Bai Ji? Do you know the benefits and effects of Bai Ji? How much is it per jin?

1. Introduction to Bai Ji

Bai Ji generally needs to grow in areas with higher elevation to grow quickly, and an altitude of 1200-3800 m is most suitable. The place of origin of Bai Ji is in China, and it generally requires the growing area to be in a semi-arid state; being too dry or too moist will affect its growth. Bai Ji has a relatively long frost-free period, generally lasting four months, and its growing conditions in the wild are very harsh. This also further highlights that Bai Ji has strong survival ability. Bai Ji can generally be harvested in August each year, and the main edible part is its fruit after maturity, which is used as medicine or for other purposes after drying in the sun or artificial processing. Because the seeds of Bai Ji are especially small, farmers need to choose windless weather when storing them, to avoid them being carried away by the wind when sifting. It is also best to store them in a cool environment, and then cultivate them in the suitable season of the following year.

2. Benefits and effects of Bai Ji

1. As a medicinal plant, Bai Ji has high value and is generally used as a hemostatic medicine. Through the research of medical experts and later processing and proportioning, grinding Bai Ji and adding it to other medicines can maximize its effect and achieve a hemostatic and astringent effect.

2. Bai Ji can treat swollen sores

According to medical records, after mixing Bai Ji powder with clean water, spread it with medical gauze or medicinal cloth and apply it to the area of the swollen sore, which can effectively relieve pain. Persisting in using it for one course of treatment can bring obvious changes. To buy Bai Ji, you can consult a pharmacy or clinic; do not purchase it randomly on the market.

3. Bai Ji can treat nosebleeds

Nosebleeds are often caused by internal heat, and eating too much beef can also cause internal heat to rise. Apply Bai Ji mixed with clean water to the area at the bridge of the nose, and then take an appropriate amount of Bai Ji and brew it with hot water to drink. This method can relieve the symptoms of nosebleeds. Everyone should also pay more attention to the details of daily life and maintain a good mindset.

4. Bai Ji can reduce swelling and promote tissue regeneration

In medical research, Bai Ji is often defined as a hemostatic medicine, but in fact its swelling-reducing function is also very powerful. Dry and clean Bai Ji in weather with suitable sunlight, then grind it into powder, and then combine it with other medicines to make pills or tablets. Generally, specialized people will collect Bai Ji, and everyone can choose to keep part for home use and sell the rest.

5. Bai Ji can be made into paste

In addition to its medicinal value, Bai Ji also has a certain edible value. Because Bai Ji contains starch, it can be used to make paste.

3. How much is Bai Ji per jin?

According to the editor's research:

1. Fresh Bai Ji generally sells for 40-90 yuan per jin, provided that it is wild; the value of wild Bai Ji is somewhat greater than that of artificially cultivated Bai Ji.

2. The market price of dried Bai Ji after sun-drying is about 120-300 yuan per jin, because dried Bai Ji has relatively high nutritional value, and the later artificial care increases the labor cost.

Note: Bai Ji is generally divided into high quality and ordinary quality. When buying, everyone needs to judge according to changes in the local market. The specific price in each region will vary somewhat. The above data is for reference only.

Bai Ji has many other benefits that everyone needs to discover and observe more. This article also hopes to provide you with helpful reference.