Ox Gallstones Panama
Gallstones are a build-up of bilirubin, an orange-yellow substance produced by the liver and gallbladder. They can block the bile duct and cause serious complications such as inflammation and death if not treated.
Ox gallstones are in high demand in Chinese herbal medicine, either as a natural ingredient or combined with other ingredients for a proprietary medicine. Their retail price is HK$19,000 for one tael, or US$65 per gram.
Origin
The bile ducts of cattle, oxen and bison produce an excess of a substance called bilirubin. This can build up over time to form a muddy, hardened lump known as gallstones. These block the duct, leading to complications including inflammation and death.
While the medical consensus is that gallstones are a bad thing, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners take a different view. They see them as a natural remedy that can treat a host of ailments: from hepatitis and heart disease to lung cancer and eczema.
Medicinal value of gallstones can be attributed to the high concentrations of bilirubin they contain, which is an antioxidant that nourishes and strengthens the liver and gallbladder. It also has anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and sedating effects.
Since ancient times, cow and oxen gallstones have been prized for their purported medicinal benefits, particularly in Asia. Historically, they were used in herbal remedies, jewellery and charms.
Today, they are mainly used as ingredients in propriety Chinese medicines, and the domestic supply of gallstones is not enough to meet the demand. There are now synthetic and artificial gallstones available to fill this gap, but they do not have the same medicinal properties as naturally occurring stones.
The most desirable gallstones are lustrous, golden-coloured and shaped like pyramids. They must also be in good condition, with no cracks or other defects.
It is important to dry the gallstones well before storing them for sale. They are ideally stored in a dark and ventilated room, where they can be moved regularly to ensure better drying.
In order to maximise their market value, these stones should be kept whole and free from imperfections such as pits or lumps of calcite. However, the presence of calcium inclusions on the stones may result in a reduction in their price.
When they have been dried, the stones are then sorted by shape, size, texture and colour to find the most valuable. Generally, whole and smooth golden, pyramid-shaped stones are worth the most money.
The majority of these stones come from Europe, but ox gallstones from ex-soviet states and regions spanning from central Africa to south America are also bought at certain times.
Purity
MONDAY’s news that one Queensland abattoir is being investigated for the theft of gallstones has sparked a fair amount of interest in this rare but precious commodity. Many have speculated that the processor must be making a fortune from them, at the expense of beef producers. But nothing could be further from the truth, according to a number of sources.
Ox gallstones Panama are a rare commodity in the meat industry and are in high demand as a precious Chinese herbal medicine. The’stones’ are extracted from the gall bladder of a cow after the bile has been filtered and are then dried out to remove all moisture. They are sold at the retail level in their natural form or combined with other ingredients as a proprietary Chinese medicine.
The most expensive gallstones are smooth, lustrous and golden in color. These are also the most difficult to come by. The value of these gems depends on a number of factors including dryness, size, and shape. Whole and broken pieces are also of varying value.
However, these are not the only type of gallstone available in the market. Besides the obvious ones, there are also several types of artificial gallstones manufactured using chemical ingredients or cultured in the laboratory. These artificial stones are in high demand for use in a variety of proprietary Chinese medicines, but have less medicinal value than their natural counterparts.
Since the mid-1980s, we have been delivering cattle gallstones from various regions of the world. While most are European, at times we also supply from ex-soviet states and regions spanning across south to central America and also Africa.
Our quality control and sourcing team have strict standards for quality. We make sure that the ox gallstones we deliver are of the highest possible quality.
Aside from this, we take pride in being able to offer these rare and valuable gems at a competitive price. This is why we have a number of satisfied customers and why they continue to trust us with their cattle gallstones requirements.
We encourage you to contact us today if you are interested in learning more about our ox gallstones or if you would like to place an order for your own.
Quality
As soon as Monday’s story about a beef processor in southeast Queensland being charged with theft over the theft of gallstones went online, it became apparent that this was an issue that was likely to get attention from consumers and traders around the globe. This has caused some confusion as to what gallstones are, how rare they are and what they’re worth.
The answer to this question is that gallstones are a natural byproduct of slaughtering cattle, and are found in the gall bladder of older slaughter animals. Despite being a byproduct, they are an extremely valuable commodity and can be a significant revenue source for cattle farmers.
They are also one of the highest-valued drugs in China, and have been used for thousands of years as a medicinal treatment for a wide range of ailments. According to the Chinese herbal classic Shen Nong (c. 221-206 BCE), ox gallstones were a superior quality drug that could be “succeed in curing a number of childhood diseases” as well as being a “seductive sedative.”
Gallstones can be harvested from cattle that have been slaughtered and the bile removed from their intestines without special processing. Once the bile has been removed, the stones are then washed with cold water to remove blood clots, impurities and other debris. The stones then go through a drying process for two to three weeks in a dark, well ventilated room at 20degC.
After drying the stones are then vacuum packed and sealed. These are then sent out to customers. The buyer is responsible for ensuring that the gallstones are not broken when being shipped.
The size, shape, colour and texture of the stones are important factors in their value. Whole, smooth, lustrous, golden specimens attract the highest prices. Those that are dark and pitted, or have calcium inclusions will not fetch as much money.
There are many suppliers and buyers of ox gallstones from around the world, and prices vary greatly. As a result, it’s best to be aware of the market and find out what the current prices are before making a decision.
Packaging
Ox gallstones Panama are packaged in a range of formats ranging from small containers to large satchels. They are also sold by the kilogram. The smallest container is the best value for money and can be refilled with fresh ox gallstones.
One of the biggest challenges for processors is ensuring that gallstones are sorted correctly in order to maximize their value. The most valuable stones are often found in the rear lobes of the liver and the gall bladder. These are particularly prized as they are a good source of bile acids. They also tend to be a lot smaller than their larger cousins and can be easier to remove.
The most effective way to sort them is by using a sonic screwdriver. This is the most efficient way to achieve the desired results and should be the standard procedure. The sonic screwdriver is an inexpensive device and can be purchased from many hardware stores. The sonic screwdriver is also the most efficient way to store the stones for later transport.
Despite the best efforts of abattoir staff, it is estimated that about 200kg of ox gallstones are produced by Australian cattle herds each year. Despite their relative rarity, the ox gallstones in question have the best value for money of any cattle byproducts.
Ox Gallstones Panama
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