Dragon bone

Ingredient Profile

Modern Research Perspective

Dragon Bone consists primarily of calcium phosphate, carbonate, and trace minerals. Experimental work has examined mineral, bone, hemostatic, and tissue-repair properties, but composition depends on source, processing, particle size, and purity.

Human clinical evidence for a standardized single material is sparse. Contaminant testing, mineral exposure, renal and gastrointestinal safety, dose, and interactions require evaluation.

Traditional Function

Dragon Bone is traditionally sweet, astringent, and slightly cold. It is used to calm the spirit, anchor yang, secure leakage, and support deficiency patterns involving sweating, bleeding, or weakness. Mineral source and calcination are part of medicinal identity.