 
      Drynariae Gypsum Powder is used for loose teeth and toothache or painful and swollen gums. In addition, this combination stops the gums from bleeding.
Drynariae's Functions
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes | 
| Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens the sinews and bones and benefits the ears (also helps regain strength after injuries) | Weak low back and knees, diarrhea, tinnitus, diminished hearing, loose, painful teeth and bleeding gums associated with Kidney Deficiency | 
| Promotes mending of sinews and bones | Traumatic injuries such as falls, fractures, contusions and sprains Especially useful for ligament injuries and simple fractures | 
| Stimulates hair growth (topical) | Topically as a tincture for alopecia | 
| Invigorates the Blood | Blood Stagnation especially due to trauma | 
Gypsum's Functions
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes | 
| Clears Heat in the Energy Stage, drains Fire, relieves irritability and quenches thirst | Heat in the Energy Stage or Yang Ming Heat (dry heat of the intestine) with high fever, no chills, irritability, intense thirst, profuse sweating, restlessness, encephalitis, a flooding, big pulse and a red tongue with a yellow coat | 
| Clears Excess Heat from the Lungs | Lung Heat with cough, wheezing, fever and a thick viscous sputum | 
| Clears Blazing Stomach Fire | Stomach Fire with headache, toothache or swollen gums | 
| Heals eczema, burns and ulcerated sores and wounds | Sores and wounds (topically or internally) | 
