Fossilized Dragon Teeth — Classic Formulas

Long Chi · Dens Draconis

Primary Actions

  • Calms the spirit and relieves agitation - Long Chi is used for insomnia, fright, dream-disturbed sleep, and palpitations when heat and agitation disturb the Heart spirit.
  • Clears heat and settles convulsive disorders - traditional indication extends to epilepsy, spasms, and restless irritability when Liver wind or heat agitation is part of the presentation.
  • Anchors and quiets rather than richly nourishes - compared with sweeter spirit-calming herbs, Long Chi works through a heavy, settling mineral action.

Classic Formulas

  • Long Chi with Yuan Zhi, Fu Shen, and Ren Shen - classic spirit-calming pairing logic for fright palpitations and insomnia.
  • Convulsion-settling combinations with Gou Teng, Tian Ma, or Niu Huang - traditional strategy when agitation is accompanied by wind or seizure activity.

Classical Text References

  • TCM Wiki describes Long Chi as astringent and cool, entering the Heart and Liver channels, with actions of clearing heat, relieving restlessness, relieving convulsion, and inducing tranquilization.
  • Classical teaching places Long Chi among the heavier mineral settling substances used when the treatment priority is to anchor disturbed shen and calm convulsive agitation.