COUNTERING THE EASTERN THREAT
Although there is no scientific evidence that traditional medicine made from the bones and other body parts of wildlife, such as tigers, have any positive impact on human ailments, demand for such traditional medicines continue to pressure animal numbers in the wild. In fact, nearly every part of the tiger can be used in various traditional Oriental medicines or cures. At the risk of promoting the wrong use of tiger bones and parts, we highlight alternative current-day medicines to traditional cures.

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AILMENTS COVERED BY TRADITIONAL ORIENTAL MEDICINES
Currently Still Under Construction
Ailment Alternative
Modern-day
Commercial Drug		 Alternative
Herbal
Remedies
     

Abscesses

    

Acne

    

Animal or Dog Bites

 Anti-tetanus injections are commonly prescribed for animal bites  

Asthma

    

Epilepsy & Convulsions in Children

    

Eyesight

 Vitamin A supplements, amongst others. Consult an optometrist.  

General Health & Vitality

 Multi-vitamins and mineral supplements are commonly taken to improve general health Ginseng & Tongkat Ali are commonly used to improve general health

Haemorrhoids or Piles

    

Malaria

    

Mental Illness

    

Nausea

    

Rabies

    

Scalp Irritations

    

Skin Diseases

    

Sexual Vitality
(Erectile Dysfunction)

 There is a variety of effective commercial drugs to counter the effects of erectile dysfunction, although most (if not all) require prescriptions Ginseng & Tongkat Ali are commonly used to improve sexual vitality in Malaysia

Stomach Upsets

    

Toothaches

 A variety of over-the-counter pain killers are available, including aspirin  

Tuberculosis of the Lymph Nodes

    

Venereal Diseases

 Penicillin, amongst others, although consulting a doctor would be best  
Important Disclaimer: Although the list has been devised in consultation with general practitioners, the list above merely indicates the availability of over-the-counter drugs or alternative herbal remedies to the ailments listed above. This list is not, therefore, meant as a definitive list of medicinal remedies. It would be safe to assume that remedies to certain ailments require prescription and/or minor surgery, please consult your General Practitioner.
     
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS NEEDED
While there is no scientific evidence over the effectiveness of traditional Oriental medicines that use animal bones and/or parts, there continues to be a demand such traditional medicines that offer, amongst others, quick solution or remedy to an ailment. Educational programs are therefore required to educate the public on more effective commercial drugs or appropriate herbal remedies.
 
OLD MAID SOLUTIONS
Traditional Oriental solutions are also prescribed to "cure laziness," "enhance willpower" or to even "drive centipedes away." These problems can never be solved by traditional Oriental medicines containing wildlife bones and/or parts and are as effective as solutions prescribed by the proverbial old maid.
 
INEFFECTIVE DETERENT
The Protection of Wildlife Act, 1972, allows for fines of up to RM15,000 and/or imprisonment of up to six years for various violations of the Act. However, these penalties have done little to deter illegal wildlife traders or traditional medicinal shops. Therefore, higher penalties and jail terms should be considered to better control the illegal trade and/or consumption of protected wildlife.