41.   Doctors say lower-level hospitals and clinics are generally worse off, with little more than traditional herbal medicines at their disposal.

42.   Even within China, traditional medicine sales are sagging due to the increased reliance on Western pharmaceuticals.

43.   Fascinated, he began reading books about traditional Chinese medicine.

44.   For centuries, such items have been a staple of traditional Chinese medicine, used to treat various ailments, to increase vitality or for their professed aphrodisiac properties.

45.   For decades, Africa provided the bulk of animals and animal products for the vast Asian market for traditional medicine.

46.   French scientists have reported that drinking red wine helps lower cholesterol levels, and resveratrol is a major component of several traditional oriental medicines.

47.   Growing affluence in Asia has not necessarily dampened the demand for traditional medicines, particularly exotic ones.

48.   He relies on one of his staffers, Ping Hong, to handle questions on traditional Chinese medicines.

49.   He was not admitted but instead set up a store selling traditional Chinese medicines.

50.   Her father, who mistrusts traditional medicine, is willing to take the risk.