Category Test - Herbs Intro Final

Long Gu (fossilia ossis mostodi) belongs to which category?

Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior
Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors
Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
Herbs that Tonify Qi

Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit treat shen problems caused by Liver heat and Liver yang rising. They tend to be heavy minerals and shells that weigh down and anchor ascendent Liver yang. They typically enter the Heart and Liver channels. Because most are minerals and shells, the usually have a larger dosage. These substances treat shen problems due to excess conditions; for deficiency, use herbs from the category Herbs that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit.

Long Gu clears Liver heat and subdues Liver yang rising to calm shen. It also induces astringency to stop sweating (use Duan Long Gu).