shui zhi
| All Herb Names | Hirudo, Leech, shui zhi, suitetsu, sujil, 水蛭 |
| Default Category | Invigorate the Blood |
| Part of Plant: | Animal |
| Toxic | Yes |
| External Use | No |
| Aristolochic Acid | No |
| Contains Gluten | No |
| Caution with Pregnancy | No |
| All Categories | |
| Family | hirudinidae |
| Species | hirudo nipponica |
| TCM Channels | Liver,Bladder |
| Flavor | Salty,Bitter |
| Temperature | Neutral |
| Tags | Common,Chinese Herbs |
| Allergy Considerations | Toxic |
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