Dragon Bone Long Gu Dried TCM Herb 1000g Raw or Calcified Decoction Pieces for Gui Zhi Long Gu Mu Li Decoction

Dragon Bone, known in TCM as Long Gu (龙骨), is a traditional mineral-based decoction material offered in raw and calcified forms. Long valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is traditionally associated with calming the spirit and steadying the mind. It is commonly decocted first in formulas such as Gui Zhi Long Gu Mu Li Tang. This bulk product is supplied loose by weight and is intended for traditional herbal preparation under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM mineral material known as Long Gu (龙骨) supplied in bulk loose form
• Available as raw Sheng Long Gu and calcified Duan Long Gu decoction pieces
• Traditionally associated with calming the spirit in classical Chinese herbal formulas
• Key ingredient for Gui Zhi Long Gu Mu Li Tang and other traditional decoctions
• Can be ground into Long Gu powder for traditional external or formula use

Quality & Sensory

Raw Dragon Bone pieces typically appear pale grayish-white to off-white with a hard, dense, stony texture. Calcified pieces are typically lighter and more porous. The material is generally odorless with a bland, slightly earthy taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decocted first in traditional formulas such as Gui Zhi Long Gu Mu Li Tang
• Simmered with oyster shell and other herbs in classical spirit-calming decoctions
• Ground into powder for traditional external applications
• Used in seasonal herbal preparations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Dragon Bone is traditionally associated with calming the spirit, settling anxiety, and securing leakage. It is traditionally decocted before other herbs due to its mineral nature. Classic pairings include Gui Zhi, Fu Ling, Bai Shao, and Mu Li in Gui Zhi Long Gu Mu Li Tang. Calcified Long Gu is traditionally used when astringent and absorbing actions are preferred.

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