Raw Gypsum Pieces (Gypsum Fibrosum) — Anhui-Origin Dried Mineral Herb, 500g

Raw Gypsum Pieces (Gypsum Fibrosum), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shēng Shí Gāo (生石膏), are the naturally fibrous mineral form of gypsum sourced from Anhui province. Prized for centuries as a cooling, heat-clearing mineral herb, Sheng Shi Gao has been used in classic decoctions to clear excess heat, calm restlessness, and support the body's fluid balance. Its nature is sweet, pungent, and strongly cold, making it a powerful yet well-recognized mineral ingredient in traditional herbal formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Naturally fibrous raw gypsum mineral
• Sourced from Anhui province
• Traditional heat-clearing mineral herb
• Sun-dried, unprocessed raw form
• 500g sealed bag for decoction use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its characteristic white to off-white color, layered fibrous texture, and dense mineral structure. The pieces are firm and slightly translucent along the fiber edges, with a clean, neutral mineral aroma and no added processing. When decocted, the mineral releases a mild, subtly sweet and cooling infusion that forms the base of many traditional heat-clearing formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Heat-clearing formula base
• Combined with other mineral or botanical herbs
• Seasonal cooling tea blends
• Herbal soup and tonic preparations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Sheng Shi Gao is decocted into classic heat-clearing formulas, often paired with herbs like Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena) and Gan Cao (Licorice) to support the body during hot seasons. It is a foundational mineral ingredient in traditional decoctions for clearing excess heat and calming restlessness, and is also used in cooling herbal soups and seasonal tonics. The pieces are typically simmered first in water before other herbs are added, following traditional decoction methods.

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