Cao Dan Powder,Formula from *Zhi Zhi* (Vol. 21); name cited in *Yi Tong* (Vol. 62).,For rosacea and nasal skin tags, as well as facial acne and freckles.
Cao Dan Powder
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Formulas Name : Cao Dan Powder
Chinese Name : 草丹散
Drug Formulation
2.5 qian Huangguo Dan, 0.5 qian realgar, 10 Ba Dou seeds (pressed with paper to remove oil), 1.5 zhan cake-shaped medicine.
Source
Formula from *Zhi Zhi* (Vol. 21); name cited in *Yi Tong* (Vol. 62).
Processing
Combine all ingredients in a pot, simmer over low heat until it boils 3–4 times, remove from heat, then mix in 3 qian of finely ground slaked lime until thoroughly blended.
Benefits
For rosacea and nasal skin tags, as well as facial acne and freckles.
Instructions for Use
For rosacea, dip a goose feather in the mixture and sweep over the reddened areas once daily; for acne and freckles, use a small bamboo stick to apply the medicine in dots; wash it off as soon as slight swelling appears; for nasal polyps, apply the mixture as a poultice; remove it after half a month, and the pus and blood will form a scab and fall off on their own.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 19, 2026
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Cao Dan Powder,For rosacea and nasal skin tags, as well as facial acne and freckles.