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AngongNiuhuang pill

Peking Union Medical College Hospital · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Angong Niuhuang pill is a traditional Chinese medicine formulation that clears heat, resolves toxicity, and opens the sensory orifices to treat high fever and altered consciousness.

Angong Niuhuang pill is a traditional Chinese medicine formulation that clears heat, resolves toxicity, and opens the sensory orifices to treat high fever and altered consciousness. Used for High fever with delirium or altered consciousness, Febrile seizures, Encephalitis or meningitis (adjunctive treatment).

At a glance

Generic nameAngongNiuhuang pill
Also known asAngong Niuhuang Wan
SponsorPeking Union Medical College Hospital
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaNeurology / Infectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

This herbal compound combines ingredients traditionally believed to have antipyretic, sedative, and neuroprotective properties. It is used in Chinese medicine to address febrile conditions with delirium, seizures, or loss of consciousness by cooling internal heat and restoring mental clarity. The exact molecular mechanisms remain incompletely characterized by Western pharmacology standards.

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