Gypsum (Shi Gao) Mineral Powder & Pieces — Raw Herb for TCM Decoction

Gypsum (Shi Gao, 石膏) is a naturally occurring mineral used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a cooling, heat-clearing herb. Known by its mineral name Gypsum Fibrosum, Shi Gao has been prized for centuries as a clear-heat and fire-purging ingredient in classical decoctions. Its nature is sweet, pungent, and strongly cold, making it a powerful yet focused mineral herb for clearing excess heat and calming restlessness. This listing offers raw Gypsum in granular, powdered, and chunk forms, sourced from Anhui Province.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing mineral herb
• Available as granules, powder, or chunks
• Raw Gypsum Fibrosum from Anhui
• 500g net weight per pack
• Suitable for classical TCM decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is selected from natural mineral ore and processed into clean granules, fine powder, or solid chunks. The raw material shows a pale white to slightly greyish tone with a dense, stone-like texture and no noticeable odor. When decocted, it does not dissolve but releases its cooling properties into the broth, and the resulting liquid is clear with a neutral, mineral taste that blends quietly with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Classical TCM decoction formulas
• Heat-clearing herbal soup blends
• Herbal tea blends for warm seasons
• Traditional mineral herb pairing
• Home herbal decoction preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shi Gao is decocted with other herbs in classical formulas to clear excess heat and calm restlessness. It is often paired with herbs like Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena) and Gan Cao (Licorice) in traditional decoctions. In daily herbal cooking, it is sometimes added to cooling soup packs during hot seasons, and in some regional traditions it is used in herbal congee or brewed as a simple mineral tea to support a cooling, settling effect.

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