Stomach fire causing toothache and affecting appetite and sleep, what methods are there? Traditional Chinese medicine "Gypsum" is a commonly used medicine for clearing heat and reducing fire. It is used for conditions such as persistent fever, restlessness, delirium, thirst, dry throat, rapid breathing due to lung heat, heat stroke with spontaneous sweating, and headache due to stomach fire. Here is an introduction to the method of using gypsum to treat toothache caused by stomach fire!
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【Gypsum for treating toothache caused by stomach fire】
The function of gypsum for treating toothache caused by stomach fire is to grind one or two pieces of gypsum into powder, add five parts of fang feng, five parts of xi xin, five parts of jing jie, and five parts of bai zhi, and grind them into powder again. Apply an appropriate amount to the teeth daily.
Gypsum can relieve muscle tension and clear heat, and alleviate restlessness and thirst. It is used for conditions such as persistent fever, restlessness, delirium, thirst, dry throat, rapid breathing due to lung heat, heat stroke with spontaneous sweating, headache due to stomach fire, toothache due to stomach fire, excessive heat and toxicity, skin rashes, mouth ulcers, boils and sores that won't heal, and scalds caused by hot soup.
Dosage and administration of gypsum
Oral administration: Decoction, 0.3-1 liang (for large doses, use 6-8 liang); or made into pills or powder. External use: Grind and apply or make into ointment for external application.
【Introduction to Chinese medicine gypsum】
Chinese medicine gypsum belongs to the gypsum family of sulfate minerals. It mainly contains calcium sulfate with water, which is widely distributed in almost all provinces of China. It is mainly produced in Hubei, Gansu, and Sichuan, with the best quality from Hubei and Anhui.
The nature and taste of Chinese medicine gypsum, its effects and indications: Nature and taste of gypsum: Pungent, sweet, extremely cold. It enters the lung and stomach meridians. Effects of gypsum: Clears heat and reduces fire, relieves restlessness and thirst. Indications of gypsum: Used for conditions such as fever with restlessness and thirst, lung heat with cough and wheezing, headache due to stomach fire, swollen and painful gums, long-lasting ulcers, eczema, and burns.
【Contraindications of gypsum】
1. People with spleen and stomach deficiency and blood deficiency should avoid taking gypsum;
2. People with yin deficiency and fever should avoid taking gypsum;
3. Gypsum is extremely cold and can harm yang qi and the stomach. It should not be used by people with extreme heat in the abdomen.
