Hirudo
Hirudo
Regulate Blood/Invigorate the Blood
Salty, Bitter, Slightly Toxic
Neutral
Breaks Up Blood Stasis
Eliminates Masses
Pregnancy, blood deficiency, and in the absence of blood stasis. Use caution for those taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant medications.
3-6g, dry-fried, and decocted. Or use 0.3-0.6g powdered.
LIV, UB