Yushu Tibetan Medicine

Yushu Tibetan Medicine

　　Yushu offers a rich variety of specialties, the most distinctive being precious Tibetan medicinal herbs and health products. According to statistics, there are thousands of varieties of Tibetan medicinal plants, hundreds of animal-based, and natural mineral medicinal resources growing in Yushu. Many of these are rare species, forming a significant resource advantage. Tibetan medicine in Yushu has a long history, with famous doctors emerging in every generation and unique empirical prescriptions. Below are some notable types of valuable Tibetan medicines and health products:

　　(1) The essence of Tibetan medicine, "Renqing Zuota", features a precious formula and special processing. The "Zuota" refined by the traditional techniques of the Yushu Prefecture Tibetan Hospital and the Changu Temple Tibetan Medical Clinic mainly functions to beautify the skin, detoxify, prolong life, and is especially effective against various types of poisoning. It also aids the absorption and enhances the efficacy of other medications without any side effects.

　　(2) The precious Tibetan medicine "Renqing Mangjue" is particularly effective against various types of poisoning, as well as stomach cancer, esophageal cancer, rectal cancer, liver cancer, gastric and duodenal ulcers, acute and chronic gastroenteritis, dysentery, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver enlargement. For those without illness, it can enhance the body's immunity, prolong life, and has no side effects even with long-term use.

　　(3) The precious Tibetan medicine "Rannasangpei" (also known as the Seventy-Ingredient Pearl Pill) is effective against a variety of long-standing and difficult-to-treat stubborn diseases, especially showing better efficacy for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions, nervous system paralysis and spasms, epilepsy, as well as nephritis, facial paralysis, hypertension, foot swelling, and limping.

　　(4) The "Cordyceps Eight Treasures", launched by Yushu Prefecture Foreign Trade Co., Ltd., is primarily made from cordyceps and includes eight other highland-grown precious natural ingredients such as fritillaria, deer antler, Tibetan capillary wormwood, bergamot, and saffron. "Cordyceps Eight Treasures" can boost human immunity, making it an ideal health product for anti-cancer, antibacterial, tonic, yang and yin nourishing, and longevity purposes.

　　(5) Snow lotus is a precious medicinal herb that grows between 3,700 and 5,000 meters above sea level on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau along the snow line. It contains snow lotus lactone, flavonoid glycosides, alkaloids, etc. When soaked in wine, it can regulate blood and qi, harmonize menstruation, and treat gynecological conditions such as blood heat and blood deficiency. It also shows unique efficacy for rheumatoid arthritis.

　　(6) Yak penis (i.e., the penis and testicles of yaks from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau) is a premium tonic produced by Yushu Prefecture Meat Products (Group) Co., Ltd. Also called yak kidney, this product undergoes no artificial processing and is 100% pure yak penis. It contains proteins, vitamins, abdominal fat, phosphorus, iron, calcium, etc. It nourishes yin and kidney, can be soaked in wine or cooked into nourishing gourmet dishes, and makes a great gift for family and friends.

　　(7) Ginseng fruit, also known as Himalayan raspberry or potentilla anserina, is a unique alpine plant on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Ginseng fruit is both a premium food commonly consumed by Tibetan people and a nourishing delicacy. Regular consumption can improve immune function, beautify the skin, moisturize, combat aging, and promote longevity.