Gypsum
Gypsum
Category
Clear Heat, Drain Fire
English
Gypsum
Pharmaceutical
Gypsum Fibrosum
Taste
Sweet, spicy
Temperature
Very cold
Channels
Lungs, Stomach
Functions
- Strongly clear Heat & drain Fire
- Clear Lung Heat
- Clear Stomach Fire
- Clear Heat & promote healing
Cautions
Antagonized by Man Jing Zi
Contraindications
- Spleen/Stomach deficiency-cold
- Fever from yin deficiency
Herb-Drug Interaction:
- Hypoglycemic Drugs: affects blood glucose levels
Dosage:
15-60g, up to 90g for very high fevers
