Earthworm — Safety & Interactions
Di Long · Pheretima
Use with caution. Practitioner review recommended before use.
Contraindications
- Cold deficiency patterns without heat, wind, or obstruction
- Known allergy to animal-derived medicines
- Active bleeding disorders without close supervision
Cautions
- Di Long extracts and lumbrokinase-type products may affect coagulation and should be treated more cautiously than the herb's traditional reputation alone might suggest.
- Commercial Pheretima products can face quality and contamination issues, including documented heavy-metal concerns in some market samples.
- MSK page not found - drug interaction data not available from Memorial Sloan Kettering integrative medicine database
Drug Interactions
| Drug Class / Substrate | Mechanism | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs - theoretical additive bleeding risk | |||
| Fibrinolytic or thrombolytic medications - theoretical additive clot-dissolving effect | |||
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal medicines, especially if you take prescription medications.