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Allachy Trust for Livelihoods from Wild Plants. They are with the following organisations: Nomad Recherche et Soutien International (Nomad RSI) in partnership with the Ladakh Society for Traditional Medicines, India. The National Museums of Kenya (NMK), working specifically with its Kenya Centre for Indigenous Knowledge (KENRIK). Foundation for Revitalisation of Local Medical Traditions (FRLHT ...
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Breastfeeding And Lead What Do Mothers Need To Know?
Many traditional medicines and cosmetics contain lead Many "non-Western" medicines and cosmetics contain high amounts of lead and other metals. ... tips for lead safe house cleaning and renovating in Lead Safe factsheets. Avoid using lead containing medicines or cosmetics on yourself or your baby. Wipe with a wet cloth the rim of ...
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Review of NHMRC Strategy
Australia. Leaded hair colour restorers are usually labelled with their lead content and the appropriate regulation, the Therapeutic Goods Act, is being reviewed in 2000. Determine if traditional medicines containing lead are in use in Australia. 'If so, working with the relevant community, develop information materials and programs to warn of dangers and to discourage use. ...
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WWF - Problems: Unsustainable and illegal wildlife trade
Some rural households depend on local wild animals for their meat protein and on local trees for fuel, and both wild animals and plants provide components of traditional medicines used by the majority of people in the world. While many people in developed countries are cushioned from any effects ...
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The Raptor Foundation August 2004 Newsletter
In China, the tiger is highly valued for its uses in "traditional" medicine, so much so that illegal poaching to supply the medicinal demands is one of the greatest threats to the tiger. Throughout history, traditional medicines have also greatly valued the owl. It may be fortunate that illegal killing for medicinal purposes is ...
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2007 IUCN Red List – 2002 Photo Gallery
Chinese traditional medicine. In 1993 the total population was estimated at over one million. By 2000, the population ... as tourist souvenirs, with live animals entering the aquarium pet trade, and is also used in traditional medicines). A reassessment of the species in 2003, with greater taxonomic understanding, found that no ...
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Save The Tiger Fund | Key Messages
While traditional medicines have their place in the world?s pharmacopeias, this practice should not jeopardize the survival of wild tigers. Traditional Costumes and Decor Increasing wealth is prompting an increase in the use of tiger skins for ceremonial costumes in ...
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Save The Tiger Fund | CATT FAQ
Q: Don't people have a right to traditional medicines? A: Traditional medicine is a viable option for many people. However, its use should not ... 's Campaign Against Tiger Trafficking (CATT) aims to build, inform and support alliances of conservationists, governments, traditional medicine users and religious groups to stop trade in tiger parts and the criminals who ...
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Ornate Nile Monitor
Their skin is used for food and traditional medicines while live animals are exported for the pet trade. Ornate Nile Monitor Quick Facts Range ... include habitat destruction and hunting for the skin trade. Their skin is used for food and traditional medicines while live animals are exported for the pet trade. The first known captive hatching ...
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Cottonwood Newsletter
Native practices of sound land stewardship, to support community development and language fluency, and to ... Project is working to obtain land which is important to the traditional culture, and which can allow for obtaining traditional medicines from forests, growing ancient varieties of corn, providing land for ...
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