Da Qing Yan (Halite) — Natural Qinghai Mineral Salt Powder for Bath & Foot Soak, 500g
$4.59
Description
Da Qing Yan (大青盐), also known as Halite or Qinghai mineral salt, is a naturally sun-dried mineral salt harvested in Qinghai and long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a warming, channel-opening mineral for external bathing, foot soaking, and hot compress. Its nature is salty and neutral, and in TCM it is traditionally associated with the Kidney channel, where it is used to warm the body, ease stiffness, and support the free flow of qi and blood. This 500g pouch of fine Da Qing Yan powder is a food-grade agricultural product intended for external bath, foot soak, and compress use.
Key Selling Points
- Natural sun-dried mineral salt from Qinghai
- Traditional TCM mineral for bath, foot soak, and hot compress
- Fine powder form for easy dissolving and even heat distribution
- 500g food-grade agricultural product
- Salty, neutral nature associated with the Kidney channel
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is sun-dried to preserve a clean, pale blue-grey to off-white mineral color with a fine, free-flowing powder texture. It carries a faint, dry mineral aroma with no added fragrance. When dissolved in warm water, it yields a smooth, mildly saline solution that feels soft against the skin, and when gently heated for compress use it holds warmth evenly without clumping.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Natural Mineral Salt Powder |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Da Qing Yan |
| English Name | Halite / Qinghai Mineral Salt |
| Origin | Qinghai, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Sun-dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Warm foot soak after a long day
- Full-body mineral bath
- Hot compress for localized warmth
- Seasonal warming bath ritual
- External soak blend with other bath herbs
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Da Qing Yan is warmed in a cloth bag or dissolved in hot water for bathing, foot soaking, and compress rituals. It is a common ingredient in traditional foot-soak blends, where it is paired with herbs such as mugwort, ginger, or Sichuan lovage for a warming evening soak. In some regional customs, heated salt bags are placed over the shoulders, lower back, or knees to deliver gentle, sustained warmth during cold or damp seasons.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Da Qing Yan?
A: Da Qing Yan (大青盐) is a naturally sun-dried mineral salt from Qinghai, also known in English as Halite or Qinghai mineral salt. It is a food-grade agricultural product traditionally used for external bathing, foot soaking, and hot compress.
Q: How is Da Qing Yan traditionally used in TCM?
A: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Da Qing Yan is described as salty and neutral and is associated with the Kidney channel. It is traditionally used externally to warm the body, ease stiffness, and support the free flow of qi and blood through bathing, foot soaking, and heated compress.
Q: How do I use Da Qing Yan powder?
A: For a foot soak or bath, dissolve an appropriate amount in warm water and soak as desired. For a hot compress, gently warm the powder in a cloth bag and apply externally. This product is for external use and is not a substitute for medication.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Daqing salt, Daqing salt powder |
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