Lumbricus ( 地龙 ) ...Chinese Herb...
Latin
Plant Name
Lumbricus
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Di Long
Common
English Name
Earthworm
Part
Used
Whole
Nature
Cold
Taste
Salty
Meridians
Entered
Liver, Spleen, Lung
Common
Usages
Lumbricus is used in formulas to treat spasms, asthma, and high fever, to
assist in recovery from strokes, and to drain water; also used to treat high
blood pressure, arthritis pain and stiffness, and tics (TCM: wind symptoms).
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Quells heat and stops spasms; expels wind and activates channels; promotes
urination; stops wheezing.
Common
Formulas Used In
Prunella and Scutellaria.
Processing
Required
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Remarks
-
Cautions
in Use
Do not use during pregnancy. Use with caution where there are no true heat
symptoms.
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