Dried Leech Shui Zhi 500g Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herb Raw Material

Dried Leech, known in TCM as Shui Zhi (水蛭), is a traditional Chinese medicinal material prepared from the whole dried body of the leech, typically Whitmania pigra or related species. In TCM theory it is considered salty and bitter in flavor and neutral in nature, with traditional associations with the liver channel. This 500g pack consists of manually processed dried segments intended for use as a raw herbal ingredient. Store refrigerated and keep out of reach of special populations for whom use is contraindicated.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shui Zhi (水蛭) dried leech supplied as a raw Chinese medicinal material
• Sourced from Shandong with full traceable origin and quality assurance
• Manually processed and cut into dried leech segments for convenient handling
• Traditionally valued in TCM herbal practice as a classic blood-moving ingredient
• 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal shops, practitioners, and decoction preparation

Quality & Sensory

Dried leech segments typically appear dark brown to blackish with a flattened, slightly curled, segmented body and a hard, brittle texture. They have a faint fishy, marine-like aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a mild salty, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction under professional guidance
• Ground and incorporated into classical TCM formulas by practitioners
• Used as a raw ingredient in herbal pharmacies and apothecaries
• Stored refrigerated for long-term raw material inventory

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Shui Zhi has long been classified among blood-activating and stasis-resolving materials, traditionally associated with the liver channel. Classically it was used in small amounts within formulas, often processed and powdered, and combined with other blood-moving herbs such as Tao Ren (桃仁) and Hong Hua (红花). Its use has historically been considered a matter for professional supervision rather than casual self-preparation.

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