Snake as Medicine and Food
2001
NEWMAN, JACQUELINE M.
The Chinese, have a love-hate relationship for snakes, yet they respect, consume, and tout them. Several species are considered to have medicinal value; snake bile is touted for male virility, and all snakes are thought to strengthen and restore qi. Snake meat is used both fresh and pickled and is considered a delicacy.
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