Earthworm Wine

Earthworm Wine,Smallpox lesions characterized by blood heat and excessive toxin, with blackened, sunken lesions that fail to rise.

Formulas Name : Earthworm Wine

Chinese Name : 地龙酒

Drug Formulation

5–7 live earthworms (pounded and strained with black taro).

Source

*Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.

Benefits

Smallpox lesions characterized by blood heat and excessive toxin, with blackened, sunken lesions that fail to rise.

Instructions for Use

Add a small amount to wine or broth, simmer until hot, and drink.

Earthworm Wine,*Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.,Smallpox lesions characterized by blood heat and excessive toxin, with blackened, sunken lesions that fail to rise.

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