11. Publication in the Chinese language of anecdotal cases treated in this way has not helped in disseminating knowledge about the use of traditional Chinese herbal medicines. 12. Pet-seekers are among the major customers for monkeys, while rhino horn, tiger bone and bear gall bladders are sold for use in traditional oriental medicine. 13. As part of its campaign, the society will publicise the fact that the active ingredient in bear bladders prized by traditional oriental medicine is available in synthetic form. 14. China has published a ban on trading in rhino horns and tiger bones, coveted ingredients for Chinese traditional medicines. 15. Along with traditional Western medicine, they also use herbalists to deal with health problems. 16. Although traditional medicines have not been proved effective in stemming the course of HIV, many doctors here believe that they can ease the vague symptoms of early infection. 17. Although still practicing traditional medicine, Russell has added what you might call an alternative wing to her office off Antioch Road. 18. And traditional Chinese herbal medicines are usually sold over the counter in health-food stores or in markets serving Asian communities in major U.S. cities. 19. Anesthesiologists say they are taking no position on the use in general of herbal remedies, which are sometimes being incorporated into the practice of traditional medicine. 20. As with many traditional Chinese medicines, treatment with arsenic takes longer and recovery is slower than with Western medicine. |
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