Pangolin Officially Removed from TCM List

[UngulateNerd92]

The latest version of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia for 2020 does not include pangolins, which means the mammals will no longer be used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

Pangolin officially removed from TCM list - Global Times

 

[amur leopard]

The latest version of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia for 2020 does not include pangolins, which means the mammals will no longer be used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

Pangolin officially removed from TCM list - Global Times

Great news! I hope this results in change

 

[UngulateNerd92]

Great news! I hope this results in change

Me too! I hope that they be consistent and follow through on this action.

Here is another relevant article. https://news-mongabay-com.cdn.amppr...s-in-traditional-medicine-china-declares/amp/

 

[UngulateNerd92]

Unfortunately I have this to report now.

https://news-mongabay-com.cdn.amppr...ngolin-trade-not-quite-investigators-say/amp/

 

[amur leopard]

Unfortunately I have this to report now.

https://news-mongabay-com.cdn.amppr...ngolin-trade-not-quite-investigators-say/amp/

*groan*
While it is a step in the right direction, it is annoying that every time China announces something to combat the wildlife trade it always has a loophole or a caveat. What is the incentive to not stop the illegal wildlife trade?

 

[UngulateNerd92]

*groan*
While it is a step in the right direction, it is annoying that every time China announces something to combat the wildlife trade it always has a loophole or a caveat. What is the incentive to not stop the illegal wildlife trade?

Yeah, unfortunately I cannot say that this surprises me. If you don't mind my asking, can you share some examples of such loopholes you have noticed over the years?

 

[amur leopard]

Yeah, unfortunately I cannot say that this surprises me. If you don't mind my asking, can you share some examples of such loopholes you have noticed over the years?

Well, for example: China’s Ban on Wildlife Trade a Big Step, but Has Loopholes, Conservationists Say