Long Chi Dragon Tooth Dried Herb 500g Traditional TCM Mineral Decoction Ingredient

Long Chi (龙齿), known as Dragon Tooth, is a traditional Chinese mineral medicine consisting of fossilized mammal teeth, typically from ancient equid or rhinoceros species. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and bland in flavor and cool in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, it is commonly decocted first and combined with other herbs. This product is sold as a raw herbal material for culinary and traditional preparation use and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Long Chi (龙齿) Dragon Tooth mineral herb supplied as a raw TCM material
• Traditional Chinese medicine mineral source traditionally associated with heart and liver channels
• Sweet and bland flavor with cool nature according to TCM theory
• 500g retail pack suitable for decoction and traditional herbal preparation
• Versatile raw material for decoctions, formulas, and traditional culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-white to bluish-gray in color with a hard, heavy, stony texture and tooth-like fragments. The surface may show natural fossilized striations. It is odorless and tasteless, and when decocted it releases no distinct flavor, as it is a mineral material rather than an aromatic botanical.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decocted first in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Used in traditional culinary and wellness preparations
• Ground for use in traditional mineral-based preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine practice, Long Chi is traditionally used in decoctions and is often decocted before adding other herbs. It is traditionally associated with calming the spirit and is commonly paired with herbs such as Suan Zao Ren, Fu Ling, and Zhi Mu in classical formulas. It has historically been used in seasonal and restorative preparations within TCM folk practice.

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