Long Gu
Name: Dragon Bone (龍骨)
Pinyin: Long Gu
Pharm. Name: Os Draconis
Properties:
|
Taste |
Organs |
Dosage |
|
Sweet, Astringent |
Heart |
15-30g (Cook first when used in Decoctions) |
Description:
The ossature fossil of ancient times mammal. Being sweet and neutral in property and with heavy weight, it can induce sedation and tranquilization, so it is the key herb for settling tranquilization. It can be indicated for unsteadiness of heart-mind caused by various reasons. For unsteadiness of heart-mind, palpitation, fearful throbbing, insomnia and dream-disturbed sleep, it is often combined with tranquilizing herbs. It also aids in curing Dizziness due to liver yang, and other Kinds of syndromes of incontinence. It has actions of absorbing moisture, healing wound and promoting tissue regeneration after it is calcined for external application. It is often combined with same dose of Ku Fan in powder for local use.