Shi Gao Granules (Gypsum Fibrosum) — Raw & Calcined Chinese Herb, 500g

Shi Gao Granules (Gypsum Fibrosum) are the mineral-based Chinese herbal material known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shí Gāo (石膏), offered here in both raw (生石膏) and calcined (煅制石膏) granule form. For centuries, Shi Gao has been prized as a clear-heat, fire-purging, and spirit-calming mineral herb, traditionally used to relieve high fever, restlessness, thirst, and heat-related agitation. Its nature is sweet, pungent, and very cold, making it a powerful yet focused herb for clearing excess heat from the Lung and Stomach channels.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing mineral herb
• Available in raw and calcined granule form
• Gypsum Fibrosum, 500g net weight
• Naturally sun-dried processing
• Granular form for easy decoction

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried and processed into uniform granules that preserve a clean white to off-white color, a dense mineral texture, and a neutral, faintly earthy aroma. When decocted, the granules disperse readily and yield a mild, slightly mineral infusion without strong bitterness, making them easy to combine with other herbs in a formula.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction formulas
• Heat-clearing tea blends
• Seasonal cooling soups
• Herbal pairing with other decoction pieces
• External compress preparations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shi Gao is decocted into cooling formulas and seasonal soups to clear excess heat and calm restlessness. It is a classic ingredient in traditional heat-clearing decoctions, often paired with herbs like Zhi Mu, Gan Cao, and Mai Men Dong. Calcined Shi Gao is traditionally used in external pastes and compress preparations, while raw Shi Gao is favored for internal decoctions during hot seasons.

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