Tiger Parts: Whiskers

Ancient Chinese medical texts recommended tiger whiskers as a treatment for toothaches. Although modern Chinese medicine does not recommend tiger whiskers, many Chinese still believe in their medicinal value. These beliefs are deeply embedded in Chinese culture and cannot be changed quickly or easily.

What other parts of the tiger sell for a lot of money?

Skin | Eyeballs | Bones | Whiskers | Stomach | Brain

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