Tiger penis
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In traditional Chinese medicine, a tiger penis (Vietnamese: Pín hổ; Chinese: 虎鞭; pinyin: hǔ biān) is said to have important therapeutic properties. However, there is no scientific proof that tiger penis can be used to treat any medical disorder. The demand for tiger parts exacerbates the endangered status of the tiger by providing a market for poachers. While tiger penis is consumed in parts of China and Southeast Asia, the consumption of tiger penis is often condemned by most countries and various environmental groups.[1]
Genuine tiger penises are unlikely to be found for sale in public markets; what is usually sold as a tiger penis is made from cattle.[2]
Health
The penis of a tiger, when consumed, is said to be a potent
Medical studies conducted by scholars at the
Cuisine
People have been known to spend up to $5700 (£3000) on a particularly rare tiger penis dish, which needed to be ordered months in advance.
See also
References
- ^ "What China wants: Breast milk and tiger penis | Public Radio International". Globalpost.com. 2013-08-20. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- ^ a b "Distinguishing Real vs Fake Tiger Penises" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 13, 2021.
- ^ "Aphrodisiacs and the Myth of Tiger Penis Magical Cures", Tigerhomes.org
- ^ a b c d Harding, Andrew (September 23, 2006). "Beijing's penis emporium". BBC. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Chinese men swapping tiger penis for Viagra". News Medical. October 10, 2005. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
- ^ ISBN 1559635320.
External links
- [1] A photograph of a bottle of tiger penis whiskey
- Distinguishing Real vs Fake Tiger Penises Archived 2021-12-04 at the Wayback Machine - U.S Fish and Wildlife