Tranquilizing Herbs
Dens Draconis: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Long Chi (Dens Draconis)
The Effect of Dens Draconis
Property
Astringent, cool; liver and heart meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat, relieve restlessness, relieve convulsion and induce tranquilization.
Indications
Insomnia, dreaminess, palpitation, epilepsy, dysphoria with smothery sensation.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 10~15 g. Smash and decoct first. It also can be made into pill or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for sprinkling or applying.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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