Calcined Dragon Bone Long Gu 100g Traditional Mineral Herb Prepackaged

Calcined Dragon Bone, known in TCM as Duan Long Gu (煅龙骨), is a traditional mineral material prepared from fossilized bone and supplied as prepackaged dried pieces. In TCM theory it is considered neutral in nature with sweet and bland flavor, traditionally associated with calming the spirit and astringing. Store frozen and use only as directed by a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM mineral herb known as Duan Long Gu (煅龙骨)
• Calcined form prepared through traditional processing
• Supplied as prepackaged 100g portion
• Traditionally associated with calming and astringing functions in TCM
• Suitable for decoction use under practitioner guidance

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale grayish-white to off-white in color with a dry, hard, porous texture. Calcined dragon bone is usually odorless with a faint mineral character and a bland, chalky taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional decoction
• Added to herbal formulas prescribed by a practitioner
• Used in TCM clinics and herbal dispensaries
• Stored frozen for long-term keeping

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, calcined dragon bone has traditionally been used in formulas aimed at calming the spirit, steadying the emotions, and astringing leakage. It is typically decocted before other herbs or wrapped for boiling, and is often paired with oyster shell (Mu Li) in classical prescriptions. Traditional dispensing usually follows practitioner guidance rather than self-directed use.

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