Who is suitable for taking Angong Niuhuang Pills?
Sep 16, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Lianqing
Introduction
In general, An Gong Niu Huang Wan is suitable for individuals experiencing high fever with convulsions, stroke-induced coma, patients with encephalitis or meningitis, those in the acute phase of cerebral hemorrhage or cerebral infarction, and severe traumatic brain injury accompanied by impaired consciousness. An Gong Niu Huang Wan is an emergency medicine and should not be taken as a daily health supplement. Its use must strictly adhere to the appropriate clinical indications.
Generally, An Gong Niu Huang Wan is suitable for individuals experiencing high fever with convulsions, stroke-induced coma, encephalitis or meningitis patients, those in the acute phase of cerebral hemorrhage or cerebral infarction, and severe traumatic brain injury patients with impaired consciousness. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Individuals with high fever and convulsions: When persistent high fever caused by infections, poisoning, or other factors leads to symptoms such as limb convulsions, confusion, or loss of consciousness, An Gong Niu Huang Wan may be used under medical guidance. This medicine helps clear internal heat, open the sensory orifices, calm convulsions, and soothe the mind, thereby reducing nervous system stimulation from high fever and alleviating the severity of convulsive episodes.
2. Stroke patients with coma: During the acute phase of stroke, if a patient suddenly develops unconsciousness, clenched jaw, tightly clenched fists, and urinary or bowel retention—symptoms consistent with the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis of "closed-type" stroke—An Gong Niu Huang Wan may be administered under physician supervision. It helps open the orifices and restore consciousness, buying valuable time for further treatment.
3. Patients with encephalitis or meningitis: For individuals suffering from viral encephalitis, purulent meningitis, or similar conditions presenting with high fever, severe headache, vomiting, and impaired consciousness, An Gong Niu Huang Wan may be considered based on clinical needs in addition to standard medical treatment. The medication can help reduce brain inflammation and alleviate symptoms such as high fever and altered mental status.
4. Patients in the acute phase of cerebral hemorrhage or infarction: In cases of acute cerebral hemorrhage or infarction leading to sudden coma, hemiplegia, or speech impairment, and when TCM pattern differentiation indicates "heat-closed" loss of consciousness, An Gong Niu Huang Wan may be used under medical supervision. It may aid in improving cerebral circulation and restoring consciousness, though it should be used in conjunction with other emergency interventions.
5. Severe traumatic brain injury with impaired consciousness: For patients with severe head trauma resulting in coma, restlessness, and high fever, An Gong Niu Huang Wan may be used alongside Western medical emergency treatments, based on TCM pattern identification and under professional guidance. The medicine can assist in calming agitation, opening the orifices, and relieving symptoms related to impaired consciousness.
An Gong Niu Huang Wan is an emergency medicine and should not be taken as a daily health supplement. Its use must strictly correspond to the appropriate TCM diagnostic patterns. It should only be administered after proper diagnosis by a qualified practitioner to confirm suitability. Additionally, attention must be paid to the drug’s expiration date and correct administration method to ensure safe and effective use.
