Dried Earthworm Di Long Sliced Guang Di Long Whole Segments Sand Free Chinese Herb 1000g

Dried Earthworm, known in TCM as Di Long (地龙), from Pheretima aspergillum, offered as sliced and whole dried Guang Di Long segments. This sand-free dried animal materia medica is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and is typically characterized as cold in nature and salty in flavor. Sold as a food-grade agricultural product, it is intended for traditional herbal preparation under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Guang Di Long dried earthworm, a classic TCM animal materia medica
• Botanical source Pheretima aspergillum, processed into slices and whole dried segments
• Cleaned and sand-free, suitable for decoction and herbal formulas
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and unblocking the channels in TCM theory
• Bulk 1000g pack suited to herbal shops, practitioners, and long-term stocking

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to grayish-brown with a slightly flattened, segmented body and firm, dry texture. The aroma is characteristically mild and earthy, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a salty, savory taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Incorporated into practitioner-prescribed herbal formulas
• Prepared as a strained herbal tea-style infusion after decoction
• Used in seasonal tonic soups following traditional recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Di Long is traditionally associated with clearing heat, calming internal wind, unblocking the channels, and easing wheezing. It has long been included in classical decoctions and formula work, often paired with herbs such as Gou Teng or Tian Ma in traditional practice. It is typically decocted and strained before use, and is traditionally employed under professional guidance.

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