Single Herb Glossary
Lóng Gǔ 龍骨
| Pharmaceutical name | Fossilia Ossis Mastodi [= Draconis Os] “dragon bone” |
| Category | Calm the Spirit |
| Key Properties | Calms with heaviness Binds with astringency Secures the normal Qi |
| Properties | Sweet Astringent Neutral |
| Tropism | HT, LV, KD |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Settles Anxiety & Calms the Spirit (insomnia, restlessness, anxiety) 2) Calms Liver & Anchors & Preserves Floating Yang |
| Dosages | 15-30g; should be cooked first when used in decoction |
| Contraindications (TCM) | CI: Damp-heat or Externally-contracted Excess disorders. |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, oxides of silicone, iron, aluminum, manganese, calcium, magnesium, titanium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, zinc |
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| Classical Formula(s) |
Sang Piao Xiao San (Mantis Egg-Case Powder) 桑螵蛸散 Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang (Sedate the Liver and Extinquish Wind Decoction) 鎮肝熄風湯 Feng Yin Tang (Wind-Drawing Decoction) (deleted bai shi zhi) 風引湯 （減白石脂） Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell) 桂枝加龍骨牡蠣湯 Zhen Zhu Mu Wan (Mother-of-Pearl Pill) (deleted chen xiang) 珍珠母丸 （減沉香） |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.