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For more than 1000 years the use of tiger parts has been included mainly in the traditional Chinese medicine.

Because of the tiger's strength and mythical power, the Chinese culture believes that the tiger has medicinal qualities, which helps treat chronic ailments, cure disease and replenish the body's essential energy.

In this picture, here are some examples of how tiger parts and their derivatives are used in traditional Chinese medicine.

 
 
   
 
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Black market: For more than 1000 years the use of tiger parts has been included mainly in the traditional Chinese medicine. Because of the tiger's strength and mythical power, the Chinese culture believes that the tiger has medicinal qualities, which helps treat chronic ailments, cure disease and replenish the body's essential energy. In this picture, here are some examples of how tiger parts and their derivatives are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
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