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In such a crowded land, a tradition of eating everything with very little waste could be seen as commendable thrift. The problem is that there are so many people eating wild food in south China, that the illegal supply chain stretches well beyond its borders, contributing to the disappearance of wildlife not only within China, but from other countries, too. A visit to a traditional Chinese medicine shop reveals another aspect of the use of animals and plants. Dr So has been practising for over 20 years. The most important part of his diagnosis is the pulse, examined in several places. Dr So also observes the colour of the tongue and eyes, and asks questions about the patient's taste, smell and even dreams. |
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