Shi Gao

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2006-11-14 12:50.

Latin name: Gypsum

Properties: SWEET, PUNGENT - COLD

Dosage: 9-30g.

Meridians/Channels: LUNG, STOMACH

  • clear heat, drain fire
  • high fever with no chill, excessive thirst and sweat
  • clear excess lung heat -cough, wheezing, fever, thick yellow sputum
  • clears blazing stomach fire -headache, toothache, painful gums, halitosis
  • topically - eczema, burns, ulcerated sores
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