Researchers found aconitine, a toxin from wolfsbane, on 14th-century surgical tools from the tomb of Chinese surgeon Xia Quan. This provides physical evidence that Ming dynasty surgeons used a toxic plant concoction for anesthesia, supporting ancient texts.
Shanghai has launched "Ze Ling," its first mascot for the intangible cultural heritage of Shanghai-style Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The mascot, inspired by the ancient mythical creature Bai Ze, symbolizes wisdom, disease identification, and longevity. The city plans to develop cultural products and animations around "Ze Ling" to attract younger generations to TCM.
A 5-member Chinese medical team has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to combat an Ebola outbreak in a mining region crucial for Beijing's mineral investments, contrasting with the US's isolation-focused approach.
A professor proposes a tiered management framework for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in Taiwan, integrating scientific data and risk assessment to enhance safety and international competitiveness. The model includes a three-stage filtering process for non-prescription TCMs, focusing on symptom appropriateness, risk and dosage evaluation, and patient understanding of instructions.
Scientists in Brazil are developing lab-grown donkey collagen to prevent the species' extinction. Professor Carla Molento leads the project, aiming for a pure, scalable product that retains the qualities of conventional collagen without contamination risks.
