Single Herbs
Formula
Single Herbs
| Category | Ping Gan Xi Feng Yao 平肝息風藥 |
| Sub Category | |
| Name | Di Long 地龍 Earthworm |
| Grown | Throughout China. |
| Source | Dried body of Pheretima aspergilum. |
| Ingredients | Histamine, protein, fatty oil, amino acid |
| Pharma Effect | |
| Properties | Salty, cold |
| Channels | Liver, spleen, gallbladder |
| Function | Clears heat, extinguishes wind, calms wheezing, acts as diuretic, and unblocks obstructions in channels and collaterals. |
| Clinic Usage | For severe heat, convulsions, stroke, limb paralysis, epilepsy due to strong heat, urinary difficulties, wheezing, and swollen, painful joints. |
| Cautions | Can lower blood pressure. |
| Dosage | 5~15g. To use in powders, 1~2g per dosage. When using fresh ingredients, 10~20g per dosage. Use proper amount for external application. |
| Storage | Store in a clean, dry place. |
