Earthworm is a relatively common traditional Chinese medicine. Generally, when we talk about earthworm, it may refer to bitter earthworm. However, there is also sweet earthworm. Consuming fresh earthworm grass can also supplement the body's various nutritional needs. Let's take a look at the usage of earthworm grass.
If earthworm grass is soaked together with honeysuckle or dandelion, the effect will be better. Putting them together can enhance the medicinal effect. In addition to clearing heat and detoxifying, it can also alleviate gum swelling and sore throat.
Earthworm grass is also a natural anti-cancer ingredient. It contains a large amount of flavonoids, which can accelerate the transformation of lymphocytes in the human body, increase the amount of immunoglobulin in the body, and have a significant anti-cancer effect, reducing the incidence of cancer.
In addition, purified earthworm grass can be made into Chinese medicine for the treatment of various cancers in humans. It has a good therapeutic effect on gastric cancer and esophageal cancer.
In addition to the above medicinal effects, earthworm grass also has excellent edible effects. People can consume fresh earthworm grass as a vegetable. It can absorb rich plant proteins, soluble sugars, and various amino acids. They can meet the body's needs for different nutrients during normal metabolism and improve the function of various organs. Regular consumption can enhance physical fitness and make people stronger and healthier.
① Treatment for measles fever and toxins: 9g of bitter earthworm, 12g of forsythia, 9g of chrysanthemum. Decoction and consumption. (Qinghai Common Chinese Herbal Medicine Manual)
② Treatment for chickenpox: 6g of bitter earthworm, 3g of licorice. Decoction and consumption. (Southern Medicine "Chinese Herbal Medicine")
③ Treatment for acute jaundice hepatitis: 15g of bitter earthworm and 15g of Yinchen. Decoction and consumption. (Shanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine)
④ Treatment for dysentery: bitter earthworm with fireweed and diyu. Decoction and consumption. (Highland Chinese Herbal Medicine Treatment Manual)
⑤ Treatment for boils and painful swelling, cellulitis: apply crushed fresh bitter earthworm externally; or 15g of bitter earthworm, 30g of dandelion, 15g of forsythia, 9g of baical skullcap, decoction and consumption. (Qingdao Chinese Herbal Medicine Manual)
⑥ Treatment for early-stage finger infections, lymphangitis (erysipelas) redness, swelling, heat, and pain: 30g of bitter earthworm and 30g of wild chrysanthemum. Decoction and consumption. (Hebei Chinese Medicine Manual)
⑦ Treatment for damp-heat sores and ulcers: 3g of bitter earthworm, 3g of honeysuckle, 3g of dandelion, and 9g of large leaf. Decoction and consumption. (Liaoning Common Chinese Herbal Medicine Manual)
