Long Gu (Fossilized Bone) — Washed Dragon Bone Pieces for TCM Decoction & Herbal Formulas
Price range: $9.35 through $32.44
Description
Long Gu (龙骨), also known as Fossilized Bone or Dragon Bone, is a mineral-based traditional Chinese medicine material used in decoction pieces and herbal formulas. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Long Gu is classified as a mineral herb with a sweet, astringent, and neutral nature. It has been prized for centuries as a spirit-anchoring, mind-calming, and astringent mineral used to settle restlessness, calm the shen, and support the body's natural balance. This washed, crushed Long Gu granule form is a clean, ready-to-decoct mineral piece suited for traditional herbal preparations.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional mineral herb for calming and anchoring the spirit
- Washed and crushed into convenient granule pieces
- Sweet, astringent, neutral nature in TCM theory
- Suited for decoction and classic herbal formulas
- Clean new-crop stock in 500g packs
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is washed and crushed into uniform granule pieces, presenting a pale grey-white to off-white mineral appearance with a dense, stone-like texture. The pieces are clean and free of visible debris. When decocted, Long Gu does not dissolve but releases its mineral essence into the broth, contributing a subtle, neutral taste that blends quietly with other herbs in a formula.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Mineral Decoction Piece |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Long Gu |
| English Name | Fossilized Bone / Dragon Bone |
| Form | Washed Crushed Granules |
| Net Weight | 500g per pack |
| Shelf Life | 18 months |
Usage Scenarios
- Traditional herbal decoction formulas
- Classic TCM mineral-herb preparations
- Blended with other decoction pieces
- Herbal soup and tonic cooking
- Bulk herbal formula preparation
Traditional Uses
In TCM and folk herbal practice, Long Gu is decocted in classic formulas to anchor the spirit, calm restlessness, and settle the shen. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Mu Li (oyster shell), Bai Shao (white peony root), and Gui Zhi (cinnamon twig) in formulas for harmonizing the body. In daily practice, it is simmered in decoctions and occasionally added to herbal soups and tonic preparations, where it is valued as a grounding mineral ingredient.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Long Gu?
A: Long Gu, also called Fossilized Bone or Dragon Bone, is a mineral-based traditional Chinese medicine material used as a decoction piece in herbal formulas. It is classified in TCM as a sweet, astringent, neutral mineral herb.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Long Gu?
A: In TCM theory, Long Gu is traditionally used to anchor the spirit, calm the shen, and settle restlessness. It is a classic mineral herb in formulas for harmonizing the body and supporting a calm, grounded state.
Q: How is Long Gu prepared?
A: Long Gu is typically decocted with other herbs in a formula. It is often simmered first for a period before adding other ingredients. Follow your herbal formula or practitioner's guidance for preparation.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Washed small capsules non keel 0 5kg piece, Washed large particles non keel 0 5kg piece, High quality keel 0 5kg piece |
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