In daily life, people are not very clear about the distinction between gypsum and lime, thinking that the two are just different names. Today, I will explain the difference between gypsum and lime, as well as the specific functions and effects of gypsum!
Gypsum
Difference between Gypsum and Lime
Gypsum:
Gypsum is a monoclinic crystal mineral, with its main chemical composition being hydrated calcium sulfate (CaSO4).
Gypsum is a widely used industrial and building material.
It can be used as a cement retarder, gypsum building products, model making, medical food additives, sulfuric acid production, paper filler, paint filler, etc.
Lime:
Lime is an inorganic cementitious material mainly composed of calcium oxide.
Lime is produced by calcining limestone, dolomite, chalk, shells, and other high calcium carbonate content materials at 900-1100°C.
Lime is the earliest cementitious material used by humans. Lime has a wide range of applications in civil engineering and can also be used in medicine in our country.
Gypsum
Functions and Effects of Gypsum
Taste: Spicy and sweet, cold.
① "Ben Jing": Spicy taste, slightly cold.
② "Bie Lu": Sweet, very cold, non-toxic.
③ "Yi Xue Qi Yuan": "Zhu Zhi Mi Jue" says, cold in nature, taste mild.
Meridian: Spicy and sweet, cold.
① "Ben Jing": Spicy taste, slightly cold.
② "Bie Lu": Sweet, very cold, non-toxic.
③ "Yi Xue Qi Yuan": "Zhu Zhi Mi Jue" says, cold in nature, taste mild.
Functions and Indications: It can invigorate the muscles, clear heat, and relieve restlessness and thirst.
It is used to treat fever with strong heat that does not subside, restlessness, confusion, delirium, thirst, dryness in the throat, rapid breathing due to lung heat, heatstroke with spontaneous sweating, headache and toothache due to stomach fire, excessive heat and toxicity leading to rashes, ulcers and sores. When calcined, it can be used externally to promote tissue regeneration and heal wounds.
It is also used externally to treat abscesses, ulcers, non-healing wounds, and burns caused by scalding.
Precautions in using Gypsum
It should not be taken by those with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold, blood deficiency, and yin deficiency with fever.
