Efficacy and effects of the earthworm and contraindications

The earthworm, also known as tuyuan, is a common animal herb that is used to invigorate the blood and open the meridians, and to treat bone injuries and surgery. Here we will learn more about the common effects of the earthworm, and what are the contraindications we need to pay extra attention to when using it in medicine.

The tendons and bones

It has a salty taste and is cold in nature, and is mainly used in the liver meridian and in the blood. It not only helps to treat fractures and tendon injuries, but also helps to relieve tendon tendon weakness after fractures and tendon injuries.

Breaking blood and expelling bruises

It can be used not only for amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea due to poor menstrual flow, but also for postpartum bruising and stabbing pain in the abdomen. In addition, if postpartum canker sores and swelling are present, the turtle worm can also be used to eliminate canker sores.

Lowering breast milk and relieving carbuncles

The earthworm belongs to the liver and stomach meridians and travels through the blood branch. It can move the blood and promote breast milk, and is a common remedy for low milk secretion after childbirth. However, it is important to note that the earthworm is poisonous and we do not usually use it to promote lactation.

Anti-coagulation

The aqueous extract of the earthworm has the ability to regulate lipid metabolism, antioxidant free radicals, protect vascular endothelial cells, and has anticoagulant and thrombolytic effects.

Inhibition of cancer cells

The fibrinolytic active protein contained in the earthworm has the effect of inhibiting tumor cells in vitro, inhibiting the growth of many tumor cells such as melanoma, gastric cancer, and primary liver cancer. In addition, turtle shell infusion inhibits leukocytes in leukemia patients, etc.

Promote bone tissue healing

Softshell turtle worm has strong power to break blood and remove blood stasis, and can promote the activity and increase the number of osteogenic cells, so that the time of appearance, number and functional activity of osteoclasts increase significantly, so it can promote the healing of bone tissue after fracture.

Regulation of blood lipids

It can help lower HDL cholesterol, raise HDL, significantly increase plasma, significantly increase lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase activity, and delay the formation of atherosclerosis.

Protects the kidneys

It can effectively relieve polycystic kidney disease caused by Qi stagnation and blood stasis, targeting to help activate the blood, eliminate symptoms and direct stasis, and protect kidney function.

Contraindications to use

Because of its effect on blood circulation, it should be used with caution by women who are menstruating to avoid excessive blood flow and prolonged periods. It is also contraindicated for women during pregnancy to avoid miscarriage. It contains some toxicity and should be used in strict accordance with medical advice to avoid chronic poisoning.