After extracting the gallstones from the Ox, cow, cattle’s intestines they have to be washed thoroughly with cold water to remove blood clots, impurities etc. After washing they are dried for two to three weeks in a dark and well ventilated environment at a temperature of approx. 20 degrees Celsius.
Quality and classification
Highest demand is for stones with the following features:
yellow golden orange color;
stones with low specific weight;
large stones;
bili rubin content not less than 35%;
There is a demand for dark stones as well, but prices are considerably lower however
Stones are traded in the following specifications
100% whole stones
90% whole stones / 10% broken
80% whole stones / 20% broken
70% whole stones / 30% broken
60% whole stones / 40% broken
100% broken stones
100% ox gall powder.
The stones have to have a natural smell of healthy, BSE free cattle. Liver stones, kidney stones, piping, moldy stones, blood stones, cholesterol stones and stones descending from other animals respectively are separated
Shipment:
The shipment is proceeded according to the negotiated contract conditions via DHL. Depending on the request of the particular buyer the following documents go with the shipment
certificate of origin;
BSE free certificate;
veterinary certificate;
analysis (issued by Chamber of Commerce and Industry);
commercial invoiceDelivery by air courier(DHL/FEDEX/TNT/EMS SPEEDPOST) for good quality
bovine gallstone as below: