Ingredient

Cattle Gallstone

Bovine bile is a traditional medicinal ingredient with antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects.

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MFDS ingredient code M040478

What does it do?

Bovine bile is obtained from cattle's gallstones and has been traditionally used for its antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is mainly used to reduce fever, alleviate pain, and relieve inflammation.

Bovine bile acts to suppress inflammatory responses in the body and relieve pain. Additionally, it has a cooling effect to regulate excessive heat in the body.

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Bovine bile is a natural animal-derived ingredient, used traditionally unlike synthetic analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs. It exhibits complex pharmacological effects, acting on multiple symptoms simultaneously.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

Combined ingredients

Ingredients used together with this ingredient in combination products.

Questions about this ingredient

  • QWhere is the ingredient Au Huang sourced from and what is it used for?

    Bezoar is a gallstone obtained from cattle, traditionally used in herbal medicine for its antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is described as having effects to suppress inflammatory responses in the body and reduce fever, and it is often found in combination products, so please check the product information for usage.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.