Bezoar
Calculus Bovis
Dried Gallstone of Bos taurus domesticus Gmelin
Bos taurus domesticus Gmelin
Calculus
Bovis / Bezoar
Bezoar is
the dried gallstone of Bos taurus domesticus Gmelin (Fam.
Bovidae).
Action: To restore consciousness
by reducing fire and eliminating phlegm, to relieve convulsions,
and to counteract toxicity.
Indications: Impairment
of consciousness in febrile diseases and stroke; infantile
convulsion, epilepsy, mania; sore throat, ulcers in the mouth;
carbuncles and boils.
Usage and Dosage: 0.15~0.35g,
mostly used in making pills or powder; for external use, appropriate
quantity to be ground into powder and applied topically.