Chinese Herbs: Di Long (Earthworm), Lumbricus

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Herb 2 of 9 in Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors

Channels:

BL, LIV, LU, SP

Properties:

Salty, Cold

Latin:

Lumbricus

Chinese:

地龙

Tone Marks:

dì lóng

Translation:

Earth Dragon

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Contraindications and Cautions

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang (Tonify the Yang to Restore Five Tenths Decoction)
Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis
Xiao Huo Luo Dan (Minor Invigorate the Collaterals Special Pill)
Formulas that Release Wind from the Skin and Channels

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.