Dens Draconis
Pinyin Mandarin Name
Long Chi
Common English Name
Fossilized Teeth
Part of Plant Used
Crushed fossilized teeth
Nature
Neutral
Taste
Sweet, astringent
Meridians Entered
Heart, Liver, Kidneys
Common Usages
This cooling and astringent herb is used to treat many of the same symptoms as Dragon Bone, but it is especially useful for treating dream-disturbed sleep or nightmares in children.
Traditional Usages and Functions
See Dragon Bone.
Common Formulas Used In
Cerebral Tonic Pills
Processing Required
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Remarks
A rare and infrequently used mineral "herb" that has many of the same healing properties as Dragon Bone. Made by crushing the fossilized teeth of large mammals and reptiles.
Cautions in Use
Do not use this herb where there are signs of an exterior excess hot or cold condition, or where there are heat and dampness symptoms.
