Di Long

Pheretima

Earthworm

Blood-Invigorating

About this herb

A dried earthworm used to move Blood and unblock the channels, especially after wind-stroke.

PinyinDi Long

Chinese地龙

Latin (pharmaceutical)Pheretima

EnglishEarthworm

CategoryBlood-Invigorating

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