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Deep sequencing reveals potentially toxic, trade-restricted ingredients in some traditi... - 1 views

  • DNA sequencing technology to reveal the animal and plant composition
  • of traditional Chinese medicines
  • These plants contain chemicals that can be toxic if the wrong dosage is taken, but none of them actually listed concentrations on the packaging.”
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  • estricted animals that are classified as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered, including the Asiatic black bear and Saiga antelope.”
  • multiple samples that contained DNA from animals listed as trade-restricted
  • mislabelling of TCMs
  • including animal DNA and potential allergens such as soy or nuts.
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      Traditional Chinese Medicines have incorrect labeling, which may lead to allergic reaction or crossing religious restrictions.
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    Traditional Chinese Medicines' ingredients revealed by DNA sequencing to be potentially toxic.
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