artificial bezoar

Artificial bezoar (Rengong Niuhuang) is a multi-component synthetic medicinal substance designed to replicate the therapeutic properties of natural ox gallstones (Calculus Bovis). Developed and manufactured by Guangzhou Hanpu Pharmaceutical, it is a standardized mixture typically composed of bovine bile powder, cholic acid, hyodeoxycholic acid, taurine, bilirubin, and cholesterol. It is widely utilized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its potent antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and sedative effects. It is primarily indicated for the treatment of conditions characterized by excessive heat, such as high fever, sore throat, mouth sores, and convulsions. The substance is approved in China and serves as a critical active pharmaceutical ingredient in numerous proprietary Chinese medicines.

Other names

人工牛黄Rengong NiuhuangCalculus Bovis Artifactus