Single Herbs

Category	An Shen Yao 安神藥
Sub Category
Name	Long Gu 龍骨 Dragon bone
Grown	North China.
Source	Fossil bone of ancient large mammals.
Ingredients	Calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, iron, potassium, sulfates
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sweet, astringent, slightly cold
Channels	Heart, liver
Function	Calms convulsion and spirit, strengthens kidneys, controls nocturnal emission, strengthens spleen, astringes intestines to stop diarrhea, stops bleeding, regenerates tissue and heals sores and ulcerations.
Clinic Usage	For epilepsy, manic-depressive psychosis, restlessness, emotional distress, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, agitation, night sweats, enuresis, stranguria, dysentery, blood expectoration, nosebleeds, bloody discharge, leukorrea, bleeding due to knife woun
Cautions
Dosage	15~30g. To use in decoctions, cook for some time before adding other herbs. Proper amount for external use. Use raw to calm spirit, calcined as an astringent fluid leakage prevention and nonhealing sores treatment.
Storage	Store in a cool, dry, windless place. Protect from dampness and crushing.