Reconstruction of Chinese materia medica--earthworm
Through the investigation of ancient literature and the sorting of modern research achievements in traditional Chinese medicine,combined with the understanding and application experience of well-known experts and scholars in the clinical and pharmaceutical fields of traditional Chinese medicine,it is concluded that earthworm mainly has the following characteristics:Its main functions include clearing heat and calming convulsions,unblocking collaterals,relieving asthma,and diuresis.Its symptom targets involve hypertension and cerebral thrombosis.Modern pharmacology has found that earthworm and its active ingredients have the anti-epileptic and anti-asthmatic effects.It tastes salty and has a nature of cold,and should not be used by pregnant women,those with deficient spleen and stomach,or those without excess heat.It contains allogeneic proteins,and should be used with caution for those with an allergic constitution.Its clinical dosage range is 3-60 g,and its optimal dosage should be selected based on the disease,syndromes,and symptoms in its specific application.
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