Long Gu (Fossilized Bone) — Dried Mineral Herb for TCM Decoction & Herbal Formulas

Long Gu (龙骨), also known as Fossilized Bone or Dragon Bone, is a mineral substance traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a heavy, settling herb. For centuries, Long Gu has been prized as a spirit-anchoring and yang-calming material, used to settle restlessness, calm the heart and spirit, and stabilize floating yang. Its nature is sweet and astringent, neutral and heavy, making it a grounding substance traditionally used in formulas for calming the mind and anchoring the spirit.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional spirit-anchoring mineral herb
• Fossilized bone from Ningxia origin
• Naturally sun-dried processing
• Available as raw or calcined form
• 500g bulk pack for decoction use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its characteristic white to pale grey color, dense mineral texture, and neutral earthy aroma. When decocted, Long Gu releases a subtle mineral taste that blends quietly into herbal formulas, adding a grounding, settling quality to the brew without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• TCM herbal decoction formulas
• Traditional calming and spirit-anchoring blends
• Herbal soup and tonic preparations
• Combined use with Mu Li and other settling herbs
• Bulk ingredient for herbal practitioners

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Long Gu is decocted into soups and tonic formulas to settle the spirit and anchor floating yang. It is traditionally paired with Mu Li (oyster shell) in classic formulas for calming the heart and spirit, and is often combined with herbs like Bai Shao, Gui Zhi, and Gan Cao in traditional decoctions. As a mineral herb, it is typically simmered first before other ingredients are added, allowing its grounding properties to infuse slowly into the brew.

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