Ginger worms are cylindrical, curved and shriveled. It is about 2 ~ 5 cm long and 4 ~ 7 mm in diameter. The surface is grayish white or light brown, mostly covered with white powder cream. The head, feet and joints are clearly distinguishable. In vitro, filaments are often entangled. The head is yellowish brown and round. 8 feet, protruding. Hard and brittle, easy to break; The section is flat, with different colors of brown and black, which is brighter. The outer layer is white powder with four bright brown circles inside. Slightly rancid and slightly salty. It is best to have a straight, fat, strong, white and smooth section.
Eupolyphaga sinensis in TCM refers to Eupolyphaga sinensis. Also known as Eupolyphaga Seu Steleophaga, Eupolyphaga Seu Steleophaga and Stingworm (Beetle Insect). Eupolyphaga, Eupolyphaga, crossing the street, dustpan worm, midges, ticks, tortoises, bedbugs, ground worms, ground worms, arthropods, ants and tigers.
Efficacy classification: blood-activating drugs; Expectorant.