CATDOLL : CATDOLL: There are many types of earthworms. What kind of earthworms can be used as Chinese medicine? What kind of earthworms can be cultivated? Thank you! !

The earthworm species used as traditional Chinese medicine are mainly: 1. Pheretima ginseng, also known as Guangdilong. 2. Lumbricus scabra, also known as Tudilong.

Its salty and cold properties can descend and drain, and it is good at moving around. It has the functions of clearing away heat and calming wind, unblocking meridians, and promoting urination. It can also relieve bronchial spasms and relieve asthma. The Compendium of Materia Medica states that "it is cold in nature and descends downward, so it can relieve various fevers, and descends downward so it can promote urination, treat spinal tremors and foot diseases, and unblock meridians."

Both types of earthworms can be widely farmed. Individuals of these varieties are larger, 120 mm to 400 mm long and 6 mm to 12 mm in diameter. The back is purple-gray and the back is darker in color. The bristle ring is smooth and slightly white. They like the southern climate and eat fertile soil.