Traditional Chinese Medicine And Species Endangerment
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Traditional Chinese Medicine And Species Endangerment
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Author : Konrad von Moltke
language : en
Publisher: IIED
Release Date : 2000
Traditional Chinese Medicine And Species Endangerment written by Konrad von Moltke and has been published by IIED this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Endangered species categories.
A World Apart
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Author : Samuel Lee
language : en
Publisher: World Wildlife Fund
Release Date : 1998-01-01
A World Apart written by Samuel Lee and has been published by World Wildlife Fund this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-01-01 with Chinese Americans categories.
Prescription For Extinction
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Author : Andrea L. Gaski
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Prescription For Extinction written by Andrea L. Gaski and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Medical categories.
Tiger Bone Rhino Horn
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Author : Richard Ellis
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2013-02-22
Tiger Bone Rhino Horn written by Richard Ellis and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-22 with Nature categories.
In parts of Korea and China, moon bears, black but for the crescent-shaped patch of white on their chests, are captured in the wild and brought to "bear farms" where they are imprisoned in squeeze cages, and a steel catheter is inserted into their gall bladders. The dripping bile is collected as a cure for ailments ranging from an upset stomach to skin burns. The bear may live as long as fifteen years in this state. Rhinos are being illegally poached for their horns, as are tigers for their bones, thought to improve virility. Booming economies and growing wealth in parts of Asia are increasing demand for these precious medicinals. Already endangered species are being sacrificed for temporary treatments for nausea and erectile dysfunction. Richard Ellis, one of the world's foremost experts in wildlife extinction, brings his alarm to the pages of Tiger Bone & Rhino Horn, in the hope that through an exposure of this drug trade, something can be done to save the animals most direly threatened. Trade in animal parts for traditional Chinese medicine is a leading cause of species endangerment in Asia, and poaching is increasing at an alarming rate. Most of traditional Chinese medicine relies on herbs and other plants, and is not a cause for concern. Ellis illuminates those aspects of traditional medicine, but as wildlife habitats are shrinking for the hunted large species, the situation is becoming ever more critical. One hundred years ago, there were probably 100,000 tigers in India, South China, Sumatra, Bali, Java, and the Russian Far East. The South Chinese, Caspian, Balinese, and Javan species are extinct. There are now fewer than 5,000 tigers in all of India, and the numbers are dropping fast. There are five species of rhinoceros--three in Asia and two in Africa--and all have been hunted to near extinction so their horns can be ground into powder, not for aphrodisiacs, as commonly thought, but for ailments ranging from arthritis to depression. In 1930, there were 80,000 black rhinos in Africa. Now there are fewer than 2,500. Tigers, bears, and rhinos are not the only animals pursued for the sake of alleviating human ills--the list includes musk deer, sharks, saiga antelope, seahorses, porcupines, monkeys, beavers, and sea lions--but the dwindling numbers of those rare species call us to attention. Ellis tells us what has been done successfully, and contemplates what can and must be done to save these animals or, sadly, our children will witness the extinction of tigers, rhinos, and moon bears in their lifetime.
Mending The Web Of Life
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Author : Elizabeth Call
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Mending The Web Of Life written by Elizabeth Call and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Medicine, Chinese categories.
Mao S Bestiary
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Author : Liz P. Y. Chee
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2021-03-29
Mao S Bestiary written by Liz P. Y. Chee and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-29 with History categories.
Controversy over the medicinal uses of wild animals in China has erupted around the ethics and efficacy of animal-based drugs, the devastating effect of animal farming on wildlife conservation, and the propensity of these practices to foster zoonotic diseases. In Mao's Bestiary, Liz P. Y. Chee traces the history of the use of medicinal animals in modern China. While animal parts and tissue have been used in Chinese medicine for centuries, Chee demonstrates that the early Communist state expanded and systematized their production and use to compensate for drug shortages, generate foreign investment in high-end animal medicines, and facilitate an ideological shift toward legitimating folk medicines. Among other topics, Chee investigates the craze for chicken blood therapy during the Cultural Revolution, the origins of deer antler farming under Mao and bear bile farming under Deng, and the crucial influence of the Soviet Union and North Korea on Chinese zootherapies. In the process, Chee shows Chinese medicine to be a realm of change rather than a timeless tradition, a hopeful conclusion given current efforts to reform its use of animals.
The Harvest Of Wildlife For Bushmeat And Traditional Medicine In East South And Southeast Asia
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Author : Tien Ming Lee
language : en
Publisher: CIFOR
Release Date : 2014-11-11
The Harvest Of Wildlife For Bushmeat And Traditional Medicine In East South And Southeast Asia written by Tien Ming Lee and has been published by CIFOR this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-11 with Electronic book categories.
Bushmeat has always provided a source of nutrition and traditional medicine for local people throughout Asia; this important resource is becoming increasingly under pressure due to loss of forest and overharvesting because of rising demand from growing human populations and trade (legal and illegal). For this reason, the conservation of forests and sustainable use of wildlife are both imperative for improving rural livelihoods and poverty alleviation. A comprehensive literature review yielded 236 papers relevant to this topic, with the greatest number of papers discussing Southeast Asia (61%) followed by South Asia (22%) and East Asia (16%). Potential solutions that emerged from the review include the use of: measures of harvest to better gauge sustainable offtake levels, protected areas and recovery zones; improved governance; and the implementation of co-management partnerships. Potential solutions for the traditional medicine trade include urban demand reduction campaigns, introduction of synthetic alternatives, increased efforts to reduce illegal trade, and implementation of certification schemes for wildlife products. In all of these cases, a myriad of social implications, such as the importance and spiritual significance of bushmeat in different cultures, the preferences for bushmeat over farmed alternatives and the tradition of wildlife-derived medicines, must be considered. Areas for further research include: the study of climate change on bushmeat and food security; the traditional medicine supply chain; consumer reaction to synthetic alternatives; the use of bushmeat particularly for medicinal purposes in urban societies; and the negative effects of the growing wildlife trade on local livelihoods.
Encyclopedic Reference Of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Author : F. Bingyi
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-03-09
Encyclopedic Reference Of Traditional Chinese Medicine written by F. Bingyi and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-09 with Medical categories.
A comprehensive introduction to the concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine, its basic principles, therapy and medication. More than 5000 well structured entries are arranged in alphabetical order and cover a wide spectrum, from symptoms and diseases to acupuncture points, to herbal and other drugs used in Chinese medicine. Also included are color images of the most important herbs and medicinal plants. This is an indispensable guide not only for medical practitioners interested in TCM but also for pharmacists and interested laypersons.
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Author : Friedrich G. Wallner
language : en
Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
Release Date : 2009
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine written by Friedrich G. Wallner and has been published by Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Manners and customs categories.
This volume presents texts written by Austrian and Chinese experts in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The issue the authors worked on is the basic problem how to make a different system of medical thinking plausible for the Western world, especially for Western medicine. This issue is considered from different viewpoints - from the viewpoint of Western medicine that is familiar with Chinese medicine and contrariwise from the viewpoint of Chinese Medicine that is familiar with its Western counterpart and from a philosophical viewpoint. In this way both differences in the theoretical systems of Western and Chinese medicine and problems of adequate translation are profundly discussed.
Handbook Of Traditional Chinese Medicine In 3 Volumes
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Author : Xutian Stevenson
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2014-09-19
Handbook Of Traditional Chinese Medicine In 3 Volumes written by Xutian Stevenson and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-19 with Medical categories.
For over two thousand years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has made many significant contributions to China's growth and prosperity. This textbook, based on the unique characteristics of TCM, discusses its principle theories and presents a comprehensive daily practice guide for health maintenance and disease treatment. The book provides clinical practitioners with a fundamental understanding of the essence of TCM.We highly recommend this book for students interested in TCM, Chinese medicine doctors and other healthcare professionals, biomedical researchers, and interested individuals. Readers will benefit from the inspirational viewpoints discussed in the book.