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Raw Gypsum Mineral Granules Shi Gao 生石膏 Traditional TCM Decoction Herb 500g

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Description

Raw Gypsum, known in TCM as Shi Gao (生石膏), is a mineral decoction material sourced from China and supplied as small granules. In TCM theory, gypsum is pungent and sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. It is a classic mineral ingredient used in herbal decoctions and is sold as a food-grade agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation.

Raw Gypsum Mineral Granules Shi Gao 生石膏 Traditional TCM Decoction Herb 500g overview

Key Selling Points

Traditional TCM mineral herb known as Shi Gao (生石膏)
Supplied as raw gypsum granules for decoction use
Sourced from China and processed by air drying
Sold as a food-grade agricultural product
Convenient 500g pack for herbal preparation

Raw Gypsum Mineral Granules Shi Gao 生石膏 Traditional TCM Decoction Herb 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to off-white in color with a firm, stony texture. The granules are dry and odorless, and when decocted they produce a clear, mineral-tasting liquid with no strong aroma.

Raw Gypsum Mineral Granules Shi Gao 生石膏 Traditional TCM Decoction Herb 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Raw mineral herb
Chinese Name	生石膏
Pinyin	Shi Gao
Form	Granules
Processing	Air dried
Net Weight	500g (1 jin)

Raw Gypsum Mineral Granules Shi Gao 生石膏 Traditional TCM Decoction Herb 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
Used in long-simmered herbal soups under practitioner guidance
Stored at room temperature for daily herbal preparation

Raw Gypsum Mineral Granules Shi Gao 生石膏 Traditional TCM Decoction Herb 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, gypsum has long been used in heat-clearing formulas, most famously in classic decoctions where it is simmered with herbs such as ephedra, licorice, and rice. Traditionally it is decocted first and simmered for an extended period. It is a mineral ingredient intended for use within traditional herbal frameworks and not as a substitute for medicine.

Raw Gypsum Mineral Granules Shi Gao 生石膏 Traditional TCM Decoction Herb 500g preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is raw gypsum, a mineral herb known in TCM as Shi Gao (生石膏), supplied as small granules from China.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory, gypsum is cold in nature and traditionally associated with clearing heat. It is a classic ingredient in traditional decoction formulas.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically added to herbal decoctions and simmered for an extended period, often before other herbs, following traditional preparation methods.