In 1986, it was discovered that tigers were declining rapidly due to being poisoned, snared or shot and then smuggled out of India to supply medicinal manufacturers in China.Nichols, Michael, and Geoffrey C. Ward. (1998). "The Year of the Tiger." National Geographic Society. Print. By 1992, the trade industry paid a total of 12.4 million dollars for 200 tigers that were harvested by poachers. Since that time, the Chinese have banned poaching and the tiger part trade. However, this has only increased the value of poached tigers. Individual poachers now get approximately $800 per tiger, but those associated with well-known established gangs can receive up to $5,000 per body received. In addition to poaching, to compensate for the banning of trade in tiger parts, China has begun harvesting tigers by means of "tiger farming." This enables them to breed captive tigers for the purpose of selling their parts of the body . == Tigers in traditional Chinese medicines and food== Instructions for tiger skinning The tail of the tiger is sometimes ground and mixed with soap to create an ointment for use in treating skin cancer. The bones found in the tip of the tiger's tail are said to ward off evil spirits. Crushed tiger bones added to wine, served as a Taiwanese general tonic. The feet of a tiger, when dipped in palm oil and hung in front of a door, are said to diminish the likelihood of evil spirits from entering. Tiger's skin is said to cure a fever caused by ghosts. To use it effectively, the user must sit on the tiger's skin, but beware. If too much time is spent on the tiger's skin, legend says the user will become a tiger. Adding honey to the gallstones and applying the combination to the hands and feet is said to effectively treat abscesses. Burnt tiger hair can allegedly drive away centipedes. Mixing the brain of a tiger with oil and rubbing the mixture on your body is an alleged cure for both laziness and acne. Rolling the eyeballs into pills is an alleged remedy for convulsions. The whiskers are used to cure toothaches. One will allegedly possess courage and shall be protected from sudden fright by wearing a tiger's claw as a piece of jewellery or carrying one in a pocket. Strength, cunning, and courage can allegedly be obtained by consuming a tiger's heart. Floating ribs of a tiger are considered a good luck talisman. The tiger's penis is said to be an aphrodisiac. Italic textSmall bones in a tiger's feet tied to a child's wrists are said to be a sure cure for convulsions. upright=1.25|Tiger shooting in Berar On 15 March 2010, the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS) issued a statement regarding the use of endangered species for medicinal purposes. Huang Jianyin, Deputy Secretary of WFCMS, addressing the conference, issued the following statement: "Tiger conservation has become a political issue in the world. Therefore it is necessary for the traditional Chinese medicine industry to support the conservation of endangered species, including tigers" (Science Daily). As TCM Practitioners push to remove endangered species from the "ingredients list," they are being met by farmers hoping to reignite the demand for TCM Based medicinal products, such as tiger bone wine.
In 1986, it was discovered that tigers were declining rapidly due to being poisoned, snared or shot and then smuggled out of India to supply medicinal manufacturers in China.Nichols, Michael, and Geoffrey C. Ward. (1998). "The Year of the Tiger." National Geographic Society. Print. By 1992, the trade industry paid a total of 12.4 million dollars for 200 tigers that were harvested by poachers. Since that time, the Chinese have banned poaching and the tiger part trade. However, this has only increased the value of poached tigers. Individual poachers now get approximately $800 per tiger, but those associated with well-known established gangs can receive up to $5,000 per body received. In addition to poaching, to compensate for the banning of trade in tiger parts, China has begun harvesting tigers by means of "tiger farming." This enables them to breed captive tigers for the purpose of selling their parts . Tigers in traditional Chinese medicine Instructions for tiger skinning The tail of the tiger is sometimes ground and mixed with soap to create an ointment for use in treating skin cancer. The bones found in the tip of the tiger's tail are said to ward off evil spirits. Crushed tiger bones added to wine, served as a Taiwanese general tonic. The feet of a tiger, when dipped in palm oil and hung in front of a door, are said to diminish the likelihood of evil spirits from entering. Tiger's skin is said to cure a fever caused by ghosts. To use it effectively, the user must sit on the tiger's skin, but beware. If too much time is spent on the tiger's skin, legend says the user will become a tiger. Adding honey to the gallstones and applying the combination to the hands and feet is said to effectively treat abscesses. Burnt tiger hair can allegedly drive away centipedes. Mixing the brain of a tiger with oil and rubbing the mixture on your body is an alleged cure for both laziness and acne. Rolling the eyeballs into pills is an alleged remedy for convulsions. The whiskers are used to cure toothaches. One will allegedly possess courage and shall be protected from sudden fright by wearing a tiger's claw as a piece of jewellery or carrying one in a pocket. Strength, cunning, and courage can allegedly be obtained by consuming a tiger's heart. Floating ribs of a tiger are considered a good luck talisman. The tiger's penis is said to be an aphrodisiac. Small bones in a tiger's feet tied to a child's wrists are said to be a sure cure for convulsions. upright=1.25|Tiger shooting in Berar On 15 March 2010, the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS) issued a statement regarding the use of endangered species for medicinal purposes. Huang Jianyin, Deputy Secretary of WFCMS, addressing the conference, issued the following statement: "Tiger conservation has become a political issue in the world. Therefore it is necessary for the traditional Chinese medicine industry to support the conservation of endangered species, including tigers" (Science Daily). As TCM Practitioners push to remove endangered species from the "ingredients list," they are being met by farmers hoping to reignite the demand for TCM Based medicinal products, such as tiger bone wine.
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