Earthworms are plants of the Polygonaceae family. They are found in Tibet, Yunnan, northern Guangxi, Jiangxi and other places. The whole plant is used as medicine and is harvested in summer and autumn. Let's take a look at how to use it for the best effect!
Are earthworms toxic?
They are not toxic.
How to use earthworms
1. Stops frequent urination: Take one jin of earthworms, cook them in soybean paste, and eat them as a soup or porridge. (From "Shi Yi Xin Jing")
2. Treats frequent urination, bloating in the lower abdomen, and fullness: Take one liang of earthworms and one liang of stonecrop (hair removed). Grind them and boil them in one and a half cups of water. Remove the residue and divide it into three doses to be taken before meals. (From "Sheng Hui Fang")
3. Treats heat swelling: Apply earthworms as a poultice. (From "Bu Que Zhou Hou Fang")
4. Treats itching caused by eczema: Apply crushed earthworms topically. (From "Zhou Hou Fang")
5. Treats numbness in the hands and feet: Take two liang of earthworms, soak them in alcohol, and consume. (From "Guizhou Herbal Medicine")
