Di+Long+(Earthworm,+Lumbricus)

[[image:Di_Long_.jpg width="115" height="309" align="right"]]Di Long (Earthworm, Lumbricus) ["Earth Dragon"]
Category: Herbs that Subdue Liver Yang & Extinguish Wind Nature : Cold Flavors: Salty Channels: LR, SP, BL, **LU**

Functions: Clear heat & extinguish Liver wind; **relieve asthma; open the channels & collaterals**; promote urination Indications: 1.Convulsion w/ high fever due to stirring up of Liver Yang 2. **Asthma** due to heat in the Lung **[stops wheezing]** 3. **Heat Bi syndrome** w/ red, painful & swollen joints due to damp-heat [**moving & piercing through]** 4. Painful urination or retention of urine due to heat in the urinary Bladder 5. Lowers blood pressure

Dosage: 5-15g. Contra: N/A