Wild Dried Earthworm Di Long 500g Whole Dried Dilong Slices Traditional Chinese Herb

Dried Earthworm, known in TCM as Di Long (地龙), from Pheretima aspergillum, is a traditional Chinese medicinal material supplied as whole dried bodies and open slices. In TCM theory it is considered cold in nature and salty in flavor, traditionally associated with the liver, spleen, and bladder channels. This wild-harvested grade is sun-dried and cleaned for herbal decoction use under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Di Long supplied as whole dried earthworm bodies and fully opened slices
• Botanical source Pheretima aspergillum, a classic earthworm species used in Chinese herbalism
• Sun-dried and soil-free processing for cleaner decoction pieces
• Traditionally valued in TCM for clearing heat and calming internal wind
• Suitable for herbal formulas, decoctions, and external foot soak preparations

Quality & Sensory

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

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions under professional guidance
• Ground into powder for inclusion in classical formulas
• Combined with other herbs in prescribed TCM preparations
• Used in external foot soak blends in traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Di Long is traditionally used to clear heat, calm wind, unblock the channels, and promote urination, and it often appears in classical formulas alongside herbs such as Gou Teng (钩藤) or Tian Ma (天麻). It is typically decocted or ground to powder, and folk practice also uses it in external soaks. Use should follow guidance from a qualified practitioner.

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