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Shi Gao

Gypsum Fibrosum

Gypsum

Heat-Clearing
About this herb

A mineral used to clear intense heat, particularly high fever with thirst and sweating.

PinyinShi Gao
Chinese石膏
Latin (pharmaceutical)Gypsum Fibrosum
EnglishGypsum
CategoryHeat-Clearing
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