Sunrise over a Brazilian pasture, the sun resting on the horizon

Natural bovine gallstone牛黄 Niú Huáng

A small sun,
formed by nature.

Brazilian natural bovine gallstone, graded lot by lot and analyzed to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, supplied to the pharmaceutical industry across Asia and the world.

  • SIF-certified origin
  • Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025
  • Brazil → Asia
Scroll and watch the sun rise

IRarity

Some treasures are mined. Others are cultivated. Ours is neither. It forms slowly, silently, inside the gallbladder of a rare few cattle: a small golden sun that Chinese medicine has prized for more than two thousand years. No induction. No synthesis. Time creates it. Science confirms it.

  • 0years recorded in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia
  • 0additives, from collection to seal
  • 0certificate of analysis for every lot
A lone bull silhouetted against a golden Brazilian sunset

IIHeritage

Niú Huáng. The gold of the ox.

Recorded in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia for over two millennia, bovine gallstone is one of the rarest and most valuable ingredients in Eastern medicine. It forms naturally in the gallbladder of cattle, and not every animal forms one.

Its scarcity is structural. That is why provenance, purity and documentation matter more than anything else.

Where it goes

  • Cardiovascular medicines
  • Neurological treatments
  • High-precision antipyretics
  • Clinical TCM compounds
  • Dermatology
Traditional Chinese materia medica displayed in bowls with handwritten labels
Traditional Chinese materia medica.

IIIProof

Quality proven in a report, not in a promise.

Every parameter follows the Niuhuang monograph of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China, 2025 edition. Bilirubin, the main quality marker, came in 30% above the required minimum.

Bilirubin

0.0%

min 25.0%

Main quality marker · dry basis

Conjugated cholic acids

0.0%

min 4.0%

2.6× the required minimum

Moisture

0.0%

max 9.0%

Controlled drying, no mold risk

Ash

0.0%

max 10.0%

Pure material, no foreign matter

Laboratory technician using a microscope

Reference lot analyzed by an independent laboratory in Hong Kong, September 2026, under the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China, 2025 edition.

View all 10 parameters
ParameterStandardResult
DescriptionGolden cross-section, fine concentric layersConforms✓
Water content≤ 9.0%3.7%✓
Ash≤ 10.0%7.7%✓
Free bilirubin (inspection)Below reference peakConforms✓
Free cholic + deoxycholic acids≤ 8.0%2.9%✓
Microscopic identificationCharacteristic yellow-brown granulesPresent✓
Bilirubin identification (HPLC)Peak matches referencePresent✓
Taurocholic and glycocholic acidsPeak matches referencePresent✓
Conjugated cholic acids (assay)≥ 4.0%10.5%✓
Bilirubin (assay)≥ 25.0%32.6%✓

Conclusion: the sample complied with the Quality Standard.

Request the full certificate of analysis

IVJourney

From field to laboratory.

Every step documented. Every detail preserved.

Cowboy on horseback with a herd of white Nelore cattle in a Brazilian pasture
01

Field

Cattle from partner slaughterhouses licensed by Brazil's Federal Inspection Service (SIF), in full sanitary compliance for export.

Close-up of a white Nelore cow in green grass
02

Collection

Manual, immediate extraction during processing, preserving the integrity and purity of the stone from first contact.

Clean laboratory shelves with glassware
03

Drying

Ovens with controlled temperature and humidity. No preservatives, no additives, no risk of microbial contamination.

A natural bovine gallstone with its cracked golden-orange surface
04

Grading

Hand-sorted by size, weight, color and visual purity: the criteria that define each stone's grade and value.

A vacuum-sealed lot sample labeled 20 g
05

Analysis & storage

Stored under hygiene and quality protocols, analyzed in laboratory and documented with proof of life before shipping.

A container ship on the horizon at dusk
06

Export

Sealed packaging with security tag and lot ID, and international logistics to the final destination.

VForms

Three forms. One origin.

A whole bovine gallstone with golden interior visible
IPremium

Whole stone

Intact stones with preserved surface, graded by size, color and weight.

Natural fragments of bovine gallstone
II

Fragments

Natural fragments of the stone, with the same composition. Suited for extraction and industrial formulation.

Close-up of the powdery surface of a gallstone
III

Powder

Ground stone for direct formulation. Availability on request.

Compose your lot.

Choose form, color, size and volume. We answer with availability, certificate and proposal.

Form
Color
Size
100 g50 kg
GG-0000

Lot specification

Form
Whole stone
Color
Light yellow
Size
Medium
Volume
1.0 kg
Destination
Hong Kong

Route BR → HKG

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VIPromise

Six commitments to those who buy.

  1. 01

    Certified origin

    Partner slaughterhouses licensed by SIF, Brazil's highest level of sanitary certification and a requirement for export.

  2. 02

    Absolute purity

    Concentrated bovine bile, dried in its pure state with nothing added. What we deliver is exactly what nature formed.

  3. 03

    Controlled drying

    Ovens with controlled temperature and humidity. No additives, no chemical accelerators, no risk of mold.

  4. 04

    Report & documentation

    Analysis to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 and complete technical documentation of origin and quality, available on request.

  5. 05

    Proof of life

    Photo or video of every lot before dispatch. You see exactly what you will receive.

  6. 06

    Continuous supply

    Recurring supply capacity and dedicated logistics to Hong Kong, mainland China and the rest of Asia.

VIIProof of life

You see it before it sails.

Before any lot leaves Brazil, you receive photos or video of the actual stones: weighed, counted and sealed. Not a catalogue image. Your lot.

Real lot photos. Drag them around.

Natural bovine gallstones on a digital scale reading 20.1 grams
Lot sample on the scale · 20.1 g
Vacuum-sealed bag of gallstones labeled 20 g
Vacuum-sealed · 20 g
Whole stone showing its golden interior
Golden core, concentric layers
Sun setting over a Brazilian field
Sunrise over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong

VIIITwo suns

When the sun sets on our fields, it rises on your market.

São Paulo and Hong Kong are eleven hours apart. While Brazil closes its day, Asia opens its own, and our supply keeps moving.

São Paulo 23.55° S · 46.63° W

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Hong Kong 22.32° N · 114.17° E

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IXQuestions

Transparency at every step.

Which documents accompany each shipment?

Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, the lot's certificate of analysis and the export documentation required by the destination country.

Can I see the lot before it ships?

Yes. Every lot receives proof of life: photos or video of the actual stones, weighed and sealed, before dispatch.

How is the product packed?

Vacuum-sealed, with a security seal and lot identification, and packed for international transport.

Do you provide a laboratory report?

Yes. Analyses follow the Niuhuang monograph of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, 2025 edition. The full certificate is available on request.

What is the minimum volume?

It depends on the form and on current availability. Tell us what you need and we will reply with what we can supply, and when.

Which markets do you serve?

Our main route is Hong Kong and mainland China, with shipments to other Asian markets on request.

XContact

Ready to establish a supply partnership?

Tell us what you need: form, volume and destination. We reply with availability, certificate and proposal within one business day.

Write to us contato@globalgallstones.com

www.globalgallstones.com

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