Dried Earthworm Di Long 500g Half-Cut Pheretima Traditional Chinese Herb Guangdong Origin

Dried Earthworm, known in TCM as Di Long (地龙), from Pheretima aspergillum, is a traditional Chinese medicinal material supplied as half-cut dried whole worms. Sourced from Guangdong, China, this 500g pack is sold as an edible agricultural product. In TCM theory, Di Long is considered cold in nature and salty in flavor, traditionally associated with the liver, spleen, and bladder channels. Store refrigerated and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese medicinal material known as Di Long (地龙)
• Botanical source Pheretima aspergillum, dried whole earthworm
• Half-cut processing form with soil retained as supplied
• Sourced from Guangdong, mainland China
• 500g pack suitable for decoction preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to grayish-brown in color with a slightly flattened, segmented body and firm, dry texture. The aroma is characteristically earthy and fishy. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild salty, mineral-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Ground into powder for external or practitioner-directed use
• Incorporated into classical TCM formulas under professional guidance
• Stored refrigerated for long-term herbal supply

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Di Long has long been used in decoctions and classical formulas, often paired with herbs such as Gastrodia (Tian Ma) or Scorpion (Quan Xie) in practitioner-prescribed combinations. It was traditionally valued for its cold, salty nature and included in formulas addressing heat patterns. Preparation typically involves decocting the dried worms or grinding them to powder, always under the direction of a qualified TCM practitioner.

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