Latin Name: Os Draconis

Properties: sweet, acrid, neutral

Actions: calms liver, suppresses Yang hyperactivity, relieves palpitation, calms mind, induces astringency, stops discharge, promotes tissue regeneration, heals sores

Medical Indications: unstable mood, palpitations, insomnia, irritability, seizures, dizziness, blurred vision, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, diarrhea, cold sweating, wet eczema, chronic boils

Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy, not to be used in cases of infection

Dosage: 9 to 15 grams

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