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

Dried Leech, known in TCM as Shui Zhi (水蛭), is the dried whole body of the medicinal leech, traditionally processed by drying without sulfur fumigation. In TCM theory it is considered salty and bitter in flavor with a neutral nature and is traditionally associated with entering the liver channel. This raw herb is intended for traditional herbal preparation under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried leech supplied as a raw TCM botanical ingredient
• Known in TCM as Shui Zhi 水蛭 with established traditional use
• Dried processing without sulfur fumigation for a clean natural appearance
• Sourced from China and sold as an edible agricultural product
• 500g bag suitable for herbal shops and traditional preparation

Quality & Sensory

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

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction preparation under professional guidance
• Ingredient for TCM pharmacy and herbal dispensary use
• Bulk supply for herbal practitioners and wellness formulators
• Traditional external applications as directed by qualified practitioners

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shui Zhi has long been traditionally associated with invigorating blood and resolving stasis, and it appears in classical formulas for blood-stasis patterns. Traditionally it was prepared by drying and used in decoctions or powdered forms, always in combination with other herbs and under the direction of a qualified practitioner.

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