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Ch14 Calm Spirit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Long Gu *** "Dragon Bones" (fossilized mammal bones) | Settles anxiety and calms spirit (#1 for anxiety); Calms LV, and anchors and preserves the floating yang; Prevents leakage of fluids; Used topically (calcines and powdered) for chronic, non-healing sores and ulcers NOT w/DH or EPF disorders |
| Mu Li *** (Oyster shell) | Heavily settles and calms the spirit; Benefits the yin and anchors floating yang; Prevents the leakage of fluids; Softens hardness& dissipates nodules (in neck, d/t constraint heat or phlegm); Absorbs acidity & alleviates pain NOT w/high fever d/t excess |
| Zhen Zhu Mu *** "Mother of pearl" (shiny layer on inside of mollusks like oyster and abalone) | Calms LV, anchors yang, and drains LV fire; Clears LV and clears eyes; Sedates fright and calms spirit; Stops bleeding CAUTION w/SP/ST xu cold, sinking Qi from xu, and pregnancy |