gypsum
石膏shí gāo · Gypsum fibrosum
Category
clear Heat, drain Fire
Nature
cold
Taste
sweet, acrid
Meridians
Lung, Stomach
Dosage
15–60 g
cook first
Functions
Powerfully clears heat and drains fire (qi level) clears heat from the lungs and stomach relieves irritation and thirst
Indications
high fever, profuse sweating, intense thirst lung inflammation with shortness of breath heartburn, headache/toothache
Contraindications
heat caused by a deficiency of yin a cold, empty feeling in the stomach ⚠️ Cook this first, longer than the other ingredients
Notes
A mineral for severe heat at the Qi level: it relieves high fever, thirst, and sweating; traditionally, it is boiled before the other herbs. Family: mineral (calcium sulfate hydrate) Part used: mineral Active constituents: calcium sulfate (CaSO₄·2H₂O)
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.