Gypsum Powder Shi Gao 500g Fine Ground Mineral Herb for External Use and Traditional Applications

Gypsum Powder, known in TCM as Shi Gao (石膏), is a finely ground mineral preparation traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, gypsum is pungent and sweet in flavor with a cold nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. This powder is offered as a food-grade raw mineral product with a smooth, fine texture. It is commonly used in traditional external applications and herbal preparations. Store in a cool, dry place and use according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Finely ground gypsum powder with a smooth, delicate texture
• Known in TCM as Shi Gao (石膏), a classic mineral herb
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM theory
• Suitable for external use and traditional herbal preparations
• Supplied as a 500g pack of food-category raw mineral product

Quality & Sensory

Typically a fine, white to off-white powder with a smooth, silky texture and no pronounced aroma. When mixed with water, it traditionally forms a smooth paste. Quality batches are dry, free-flowing, and free of visible impurities.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External topical applications in traditional practice
• Traditional herbal paste preparations
• Ingredient in folk mineral-based remedies
• Traditional external compress formulations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, gypsum has long been included in classical formulas, most famously in combinations such as Bai Hu Tang, where it is decocted with herbs like zhi mu and gan cao. Traditionally associated with clearing heat, it was also used externally in folk practice as a powder or paste. This listing is intended for traditional and external applications rather than as a substitute for medicine.

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