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.