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Dragon Bone ( 龙骨 ) ...Chinese Herb...
 Latin
Plant Name
Os Draconis
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Long Gu
Common
English Name
Fossilized Bones
Part
of Plant Used
Crushed fossilized bones
Nature
Neutral
Taste
Sweet, astringent
Meridians
Entered
Heart, Liver, Kidneys
Common
Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat insomnia, anxiety, and emotional
stress (TCM: weak or rebellious Spirit); blurred vision, dizziness, and poor
temper (rebellious Liver Qi); also used to treat leakage of sperm, excessive
sweating, vaginal secretions, and bleeding (TCM: deficient or leaking Fluids).
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Settles and calms the Spirit; pacifies Liver and restrains floating Yang;
prevents leakage of fluids.
Common
Formulas Used In
Bupleurum and Dragon Bone.
Processing
Required
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Remarks
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Cautions
in Use
Do not use this herb where there are signs of an exterior excess hot or
cold condition, or where there are heat and dampness symptoms.
Leave Dragon Bone
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