Chronic Blood Stasis—Da Huang Earthworm Wine
Da Huang Earthworm Wine
[Drug Composition] Da Huang (as big as a chicken egg) one piece, Earthworm droppings (feces) one heaping measure
[Function and Indications] Treats chronic blood stasis lodged in bones and ribs that fails to resolve.
[Dosage and Administration] Drink according to individual tolerance.
[Preparation Method] Boil the two ingredients in half a sheng (approx. 250ml) of wine until it boils three times.
[Source] Tang Dynasty · "Secret Essentials from the Outer Platform"
Notes: Traditional Chinese medicine believes insect-derived substances possess penetrating and removing properties; thus earthworms can eliminate stubborn blood stasis in joints and rib areas. This reflects a distinctive thinking approach in traditional Chinese medical treatment.