Long Gu Fossil vs Lemon Balm Toronjil

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Long Gu Fossil

Os Draconis

Nervine

Lemon Balm Toronjil

Melissa officinalis (tropical)

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Long Gu Fossil

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lemon Balm Toronjil

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

TCM fossilized bone that anchors floating yang, calms spirit; used with oyster shell for liver yang rising.

Tropical variety of lemon balm naturalized in Latin America and used in Mexican and Caribbean folk medicine for anxiety, digestive complaints, and fever.

Active Compounds

calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, trace minerals

rosmarinic acid, citral, geraniol, luteolin, apigenin

Traditional Uses

Anchors floating yang, Calms heart spirit, Stops excessive secretions, Lever yang rising

Anxiety, Digestive complaints, Fever, Heart palpitations

Modern Uses

Sedative, Antihypertensive, Anxiolytic, Astringent

Anxiolytic activity, Antispasmodic effects, Antiviral properties, Sedative action

Adult Dosage

15-30g decocted first

Herb tea: 2-3 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily

Contraindications

Excess heat conditions without deficiency, Indigestion

Hypothyroidism high doses, Sedative medications additive

Side Effects

Constipation, GI upset

Drowsiness, Mild GI effects, Thyroid effects with very high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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