Di Long vs Jue Ming Zi

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Di Long

Pheretima aspergillum

Cardiovascular

Cassia obtusifolia

Cardiovascular

Di Long

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Jue Ming Zi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Dried earthworm used in TCM to clear heat, stop convulsions, and open the channels.

Seeds used in TCM to clear liver heat, improve vision, moisten the intestines, and treat hypertension and constipation.

Active Compounds

lumbricin, lumbrokinase, hypoxanthine, flavonoids

chrysophanol, emodin, obtusin, chrysoobtusin, naphthopyrone glycosides

Traditional Uses

fever convulsions, stroke, hypertension, asthma

liver heat, red eyes, hypertension, constipation, headache

Modern Uses

antihypertensive, anticonvulsant, thrombolytic, bronchodilator

antihypertensive, laxative, cholesterol reduction, eye health

Adult Dosage

4.5-9g daily or 1-2 capsules

9–15g dry-fried seeds as tea

Contraindications

pregnancy, cold deficiency spasm

pregnancy, diarrhea, hypotension

Side Effects

allergic reactions

loose stools, diarrhea with high doses, hypotension

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E