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Gypsum (Gypsum Fibrosum)

Location found

Provinces of Hubei, Anhui, Henan and Shandong, China

Flavor & Property

Pungent and sweet; cold

Effects

Relieves thirst and restlessness. Also enhances wound healing

Use

High fever, dysphoria, thirst, and sweating

* used with anemarrhena, polished rice and liquorice

Asthma and shortness of breath

* used with ephedra, bitter apricot kernel and liquorice

Headache and swollen and painful gum

* used with rehmannia root, achyranthes root and anemarrhena

Slow-healing ulcerated sores, eczema, burns and scalds.

Dosage & Administration

15-60g (boil in water of oral used)

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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