Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

Shui Zhi

水蛭 Shui Zhi

Hirudo

Nature

平

Taste

咸、苦

📍

Meridians

肝

💊 Actions

The strongest herb for breaking stubborn blood stasis (modern anticoagulant effect documented).

Contraindications

Contraindicated in pregnancy, bleeding, and poor coagulation; pharmacist use only.

📖 Usage & Dosage

1.5-3 grams, processed.

🏠 Medicinal Leech

Leech therapy is well known in the Arab world; here it is in preparation form.