Dragon Bone Long Gu Dried Mineral Herb 500g Traditional TCM Raw Material

Dragon Bone, known in TCM as Long Gu (龙骨), is a traditional mineral substance supplied as dried raw pieces for herbal use. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with calming the spirit and settling the heart, and it is commonly included in classical formulas. This listing is for a 500g pack of raw mineral material sold as a food-grade agricultural product. Store in a cool dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional mineral herb known in TCM as Long Gu 龙骨
• Supplied as raw dried pieces suitable for decoction preparation
• Sourced from Shanxi province origin
• 500g pack sold as a bulk food-grade agricultural product
• Commonly used in classical TCM formulas with a long history of traditional practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale grey to off-white in color with a hard, heavy, stony texture and irregular chunky pieces. The material is odorless and has a bland, slightly earthy taste when decocted, with no strong aroma.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decocted in herbal formulas under practitioner guidance
• Included in classical TCM mineral-based prescriptions
• Used in traditional herbal preparations requiring long simmering
• Suitable for bulk herbal supply and dispensary use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Long Gu is traditionally associated with calming the spirit, easing restlessness, and supporting a settled heart and mind. It is traditionally prepared by first decocting the mineral pieces before adding other herbs, and it appears in classical formulas often paired with herbs such as oyster shell and sour jujube seed. Traditionally used in formulas intended for calming and stabilizing purposes.

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