Question: Recently the term ‘bear bile ’ in news is related which of the following?
(a) Bear Brand
(b) Animal type
(c) Treatment for COVID -19
(d) None of the above
Answer:(c)
Related facts:
- For treating severe and critical cases of COVID-19, Chinese government has recommended an injection of Tan Re Qing, which contains bear bile.
- The use of bear bile in Chinese medicine dates back at least 1,300 years. Bile is secreted by the liver and stored in the gall bladder.
- Bile from bears tends to be high in ursodeoxycholic acid, also known as ursodiol, which is helpful in dissolving gallstones and treating liver disease.
Links:
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1891745/activists-slam-chinas-use-of-bear-bile-in-virus-treatment
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/global-eco-watch-chinese-govt-recommends-bear-bile-as-cure-for-covid-19-70089