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THIRD WILDLIFE PROTECTION IN TCM CONFERENCE
On May 18, 2025, TCM professionals from across the globe gathered in Hue, Vietnam for the Third Conference on Wildlife Protection in Traditional Medicine. This marked a major step forward in the global movement to eliminate endangered species from traditional medicine and champion environmentally friendly alternatives.
Prof. Lixing Lao, President of Virginia University of Integrative Medicine and Prof. Yemeng Chen, President of the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Traditional medicine must take proactive action to protect wildlife.
Dr. Doan Van Minh: Acupuncture is a sustainable alternative to the use of wildlife in traditional medicine.
Prof. Qiming Zheng, President of the Philippine Association of Traditional Medicine & Acupuncture: Traditional medicine can develop sustainably without relying on endangered species!
Prof. Yibin Feng, School of Chinese Medicine, University of Hong Kong: It is time to say no to bear bile in traditional medicine.
Dr. Dinh Thi Lan Huong, Traditional medicine physician and researcher at the Institute of Traditional Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City: Rhino horn is not the only option and should not be an option in medical treatment.
Dr. Trinh Thi Lua: The use of pangolin scales in traditional medicine is no longer necessary.
