Long Gu (Fossilized Mammal Bones), Os Draconis

"The Spleen holds the Blood in the Vessels."

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Latin Name Notes

Herb 5 of 10 in Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit

Channels:

HT, KI, LIV

Properties:

Sweet, Astringent, Neutral

Latin:

Os Draconis

Chinese:

龙骨

Tone Marks:

lóng gŭ

Translation:

Dragon Bone

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Contraindications and Cautions

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Bupleurum Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction)
Formulas that Sedate and Calm the Spirit
Gu Chong Tang (Stabilize Gushing Pill)
Formulas that Stabilize the Womb
Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell)
Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan (Metal Lock Pill to Stabilize the Essence)
Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys
Sang Piao Xiao San (Mantis Egg Case Powder)
Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang (Sedate the Liver and Extinguish Wind Decoction)
Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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