Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Di Long (Earthworm)

Channels: BL, LIV, LU, SP Properties: Salty, Cold Latin Name: Lumbricus

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Contraindications and Cautions

Herb-Drug Interactions

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
  

References

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
  - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
  - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
  - Max Wichtl

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
  - 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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.