Guang Dan (Lead Oxide) — Traditional Mineral Herb Powder, 500g

Guang Dan (广丹), also known as Qian Dan (铅丹), Zhang Dan (樟丹), Hong Dan (红丹), or Huang Dan (黄丹), is a traditional mineral-based substance used in Chinese herbal practice. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is classified as a mineral medicinal and has been historically applied in external preparations and topical formulations. Its nature is traditionally described as pungent and slightly cold, with a downward-bearing quality. This product is offered as a finely milled powder, sourced from Guangdong province and processed by Anhui Kangweifu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional mineral herb used in TCM external applications
• Finely milled powder for easy blending
• Sourced from Guangdong province
• 500g bulk pack for practitioners and formulators
• 24-month shelf life under proper storage

Quality & Sensory

This Guang Dan powder is finely milled to a smooth, uniform texture with a characteristic reddish-orange to yellow-orange hue, depending on the batch. It has a dense, heavy feel and a faint mineral aroma. When incorporated into external preparations, it blends smoothly with oils, waxes, or other herbal powders, contributing a fine, consistent body to the finished formulation.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External herbal paste and plaster formulations
• Traditional topical ointment preparation
• Herbal powder blending for external use
• Practitioner and formulator bulk supply

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Guang Dan has been used primarily in external preparations. It is historically incorporated into herbal plasters, ointments, and topical pastes, often combined with other mineral or botanical ingredients. Folk practitioners have long valued it for its role in external formulations, where it is blended with oils, waxes, or other powdered herbs to create salves and poultice-style applications. It is not traditionally used as an internal decoction herb.

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