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).医学.全在.线www.med126.com
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
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Cautions in Use
Do not use during pregnancy. Use with caution where there are no true heat symptoms.
