A traditional folk medicine in Malaysia: porcupine bezoar

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DOI: 10.1007/S13596-019-00370-4

关键词: BezoarAncient timeFolk medicinePorcupineGeographyTraditional medicine

摘要: One of the traditional folk medicine in Malaysia is using porcupine bezoar. It was reported as universal ancient time. This bezoar has been a myth to locals. The selling price market around RM300–RM1000 for 500 mg. widespread use an alternative treatment deadly illnesses passed down from generations multi-diverse ethnicity environment that existed here. Additionally, also known lifesaver and used by patients with terminal illness. Porcupine found gastrointestinal tract made up indigestible plant matters. Interestingly, scientific proofs usage were limited. chemical profile medicinal properties still unknown. main focus this review paper on which can be Malaysia.

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