What are the differences between Ma Bai Liangs Angong Niuhuang Pill and Tongrentangs version?

The notion of general differences between Ma Bai Liang Angong Niuhuang Pill and Tong Ren Tang's version does not exist. Both versions share identical compositions. Beyond the brand and place of origin, there are no significant distinctions. However, patients are discouraged from self-medicating with these pills. Angong Niuhuang Pill typically consists of ingredients such as beef bezoar, musk, cinnabar, concentrated powder of water buffalo horn, scutellaria root, realgar, and gardenia fruit. It generally serves to clear heat, reduce toxins, and assist in regulating emotions.

Angong Niuhuang Pill is primarily used to treat diseases such as heat-related illnesses, invasion of the heart by pathogenic factors, and delirium. It alleviates symptoms like blood heat, facial flushing, irritability, poor sleep quality, physical weakness, and decreased appetite that arise after disease onset. If using Angong Niuhuang Pill to treat an illness, a thorough examination by a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, including inspection and auscultation-olfaction, is necessary for the doctor to diagnose the patient's condition and determine the appropriate dosage based on their illness severity. However, pregnant women, lactating mothers, children, and those with cold-induced coma are generally advised against using it to avoid potential damage to internal organs.

It should be noted that if the body's immune system has an allergic reaction to any ingredient in Angong Niuhuang Pill, it is not recommended to take the medication to prevent skin redness. During treatment, it is advisable to avoid tobacco and alcohol and reduce the intake of spicy foods such as garlic and peppers. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention at a formal hospital.