Phrases with «tiger bone»

The phrase "tiger bone" refers to the bones of a tiger, which are often used in traditional medicine. It is believed by some that consuming tiger bone can have certain health benefits, although this practice is illegal in many places to protect endangered tiger populations. Full definition

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Sentences with «tiger bone»

The burgeoning and increasing demand for lion bones — as substitutes for the unsustainable and popular use of tiger bones — in Asian folk remedies. (treehugger.com)
The problem is that although officials can seize medicines that list tiger bone as an ingredient, they need proof of its presence to get criminal convictions. (sciencemag.org)
(The tiger additive was intended to replicate a now banned traditional Chinese medicine treatment for rheumatism of tiger bone powder in wine; that concoction also is hawked online and in newspaper ads as a cure for all ailments.) (scientificamerican.com)
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Phrases with «tiger bone»

Sentences with «tiger bone»

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