Dried Earthworm Di Long Whole and Sliced Guang Di Long Traditional Chinese Herb 500g

Dried Earthworm, known in TCM as Di Long (地龙), from Pheretima aspergillum, is the dried whole body of the earthworm used in traditional Chinese herbal practice. This Guang Di Long lot is soil-free, fully dried by heat processing, and offered as whole strips, slices, or round sections. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with cold nature and salty flavor. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Guang Di Long dried earthworm sourced from China
• Botanical source Pheretima aspergillum with Chinese name Di Long 地龙
• Fully dried and soil-free with whole strip, slice, and round section forms
• Heat-dried processing suitable for decoction preparation
• Sold as a 500g bag of edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to grayish-brown with a slightly glossy, firm, brittle texture. The aroma is characteristically mild and earthy, and decocted liquid typically carries a salty, savory taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Simmered in herbal soup formulas under practitioner guidance
• Ground and incorporated into traditional herbal preparations
• Used in seasonal herbal formulas paired with other TCM herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Di Long is traditionally associated with clearing heat, calming internal wind, unblocking the channels, and easing wheezing, and it is traditionally used in classical formulas often paired with herbs such as Gou Teng or Tian Ma. It is typically decocted, and fresh or dried forms have long appeared in folk herbal preparations.

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