Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Hirudo Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb Can Be Ground to Powder

Dried Leech, known in TCM as Shui Zhi (水蛭), from Hirudo species, supplied as clean water-processed dried slices. This traditional Chinese medicinal material is prepared by air-drying without salt or alum. In TCM theory, Shui Zhi is salty and bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and bladder channels. It is commonly ground into powder for use in herbal formulas under professional guidance. Not suitable for pregnant or nursing women.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shui Zhi (水蛭) dried leech slices from a Sichuan origin supplier
• Clean water-dried processing with no salt or alum added
• Traditional Chinese medicinal material suitable for grinding into powder
• Air-dried preparation preserving the natural character of the herb
• Sold as edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish in color with a flat, elongated segmented body and a dry, brittle texture. The aroma is typically mild and slightly fishy, characteristic of properly dried aquatic medicinal animals.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ground into fine powder for inclusion in traditional herbal formulas
• Used in TCM decoctions prepared by licensed practitioners
• Stored as a traditional medicinal material in herbal apothecaries
• Supplied to herbal pharmacies for formula dispensing

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Shui Zhi has long been used in classical formulas to invigorate blood and resolve stasis, traditionally associated with supporting healthy circulation. It is most often ground into powder or included in decoctions, frequently paired with herbs such as Tao Ren (peach kernel) and Hong Hua (safflower) in classical stasis-resolving formulas. Use only under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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