Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient
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Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient

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Description

Dried Leech, known in TCM as Shui Zhi (水蛭), is a whole dried animal medicinal material traditionally sourced and sun-dried without added ingredients. In TCM theory it is considered salty and bitter in flavor with a neutral nature and is traditionally associated with the liver and bladder channels. This 500g pack contains fully dried, cleaned leech specimens in their original form. It is intended for traditional herbal use and should be handled and used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient overview
Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient overview

Key Selling Points

  • Whole dried leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 in original unprocessed form
  • Fully dried with no visible impurities or fillers
  • Sourced from Guangxi a region known for medicinal materials
  • 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal shops and practitioners
  • Traditional TCM material with a long history of documented use
Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient key features
Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish in color with a flattened elongated segmented body and a dry brittle texture. The aroma is characteristically mild and fishy which is normal for dried aquatic medicinal animals. Pieces should break cleanly when handled.

Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient quality and texture
Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried animal medicinal material
Chinese Name 水蛭
Pinyin Shui Zhi
Plant Part Whole dried leech
Form Whole dried original form
Net Weight 500g
Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient specifications
Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Traditional herbal decoction preparation under practitioner guidance
  • Powdered for use in classical TCM formulas
  • Bulk supply for herbal pharmacies and clinics
  • Reference specimen for TCM education and study
Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient in use
Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Shui Zhi has been traditionally used in classical formulas and is traditionally associated with invigorating blood and resolving stasis. It was historically prepared by drying and then grinding into powder for inclusion in traditional prescriptions. It is often recorded in classical texts alongside herbs such as Tao Ren and Hong Hua. Use should follow traditional preparation methods and professional advice.

Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient preparation
Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is 500g of whole dried leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 a traditional Chinese medicinal animal material supplied in its original dried form.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory Shui Zhi is salty and bitter with a neutral nature and is traditionally associated with blood-invigorating and stasis-resolving actions in classical formulas.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: Traditionally it is dried and ground into powder for use in decoctions or classical prescriptions. Preparation and dosage should follow the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient details
Dried Leech Shui Zhi 水蛭 Whole Dried Medicinal Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient details

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