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Guang Dilong (Guangdong Earthworm / Pheretima) Pheretima

Wind-extinguishing and convulsion-relieving medicinesCold
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Traditional recorded function

Clear heat and extinguish Wind, unblock collaterals, relieve wheezing, promote urination.

1. Used for high fever with convulsions and epilepsy, and mania. 2. Used for Qi deficiency with blood stagnation, hemiplegia. 3. Used for painful obstruction patterns. 4. Used for asthma due to Lung heat. 5. Used for heat binding in the Bladder, difficult urination, or urinary retention.

Nature & taste

SaltyCold

Meridians entered

BladderSpleenLiver

Herbal properties

ColdReducingDescendingDispersingDrying

Found in these formulas

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