地龍
- ENG
- Earthworm
- LATIN
- Pheretima
| Medicinal Group | Liver-pacifying and wind-extinguishing medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried body of Pheretima aspergillum (E.Perrier), Pheretima vulgaris Chen, Pheretima guillelmi (Michaelsen) or Pheretima pectinifera Michaelsen (Fam. Megascolecidae) |
| Nature and Flavors | salty; cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Spleen, Bladder |
| Actions | To clear heat, arrest convulsion, free the collateral vessels, relieve asthma, and induce urination |
Family
Megascolecidae
Part used
Animal
Indications
High fever with impaired consciousness, convulsion; arthralgia, numbness of limbs, hemiplegia; cough and asthma due to heat in the lung; edema and oliguria; hypertension
Research Findings
- Guizhi Fuling Pill combined earthworm powder could treat cerebral microlesions, control vasculogenic risk factors, and finally prevent the incidence of cerebral infarction. [1]
- Shuxuetong Injection (the extracted liquor from Pheretima and Hirudo) shows good efficacy with less adverse reaction in treating patients with active rheumatoid arthritis. [2]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Qu H, Zhang YQ, Zhou MM, Zhao XY. (2013). Different treatment modes for cerebral microlesions: a comparison of clinical efficacy. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. , 33(3):332-7.
- Zhang HF, Xiao WG. (2008). Clinical observation of Shuxuetong Injection in treating patients with active rheumatoid arthritis. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. , 28(3):255-7.
