THE REVERED BOOK OF PORCUPINE BEZOAR

Title: THE REVERED BOOK OF PORCUPINE BEZOAR

Publication date: January 2023

Pages: 278 pages

ISBN: 978-629-97771-0-6

Author: DR VICTOR OOI BOON BENG

Brief introduction:

Due to the overflow of fake porcupine bezoars in the market, reading this book can ensure readers have sufficient knowledge to identify between authentic and fake porcupine bezoars. Besides exploring the origin of animal bezoars and the identification method between authentic and fake porcupine bezoars, this book also includes the historical footprint of animal bezoars, the medical value of porcupine bezoar in eastern medicine; the medical value of porcupine bezoar in western medicine; the supply chain of porcupine bezoar; and the identification of authentic and fake porcupine bezoar. In addition, this book can also increase the awareness of porcupine bezoar among traditional Chinese herbal medicine businesses, at the same time, allow consumers to purchase genuine porcupine bezoar to help them regain health.

About the Author:

VICTOR OOI BOON BENG has been engaged in the tropical rainforest herbal medicine industry for about 20 years. He has strong interest in tropical rainforest herbs, and he often explored the forest to actively communicate with aboriginal tribal leaders (Tok Batin) and traditional herbalists (Tok Halak).  He learned the knowledge and uses of various precious herbs in the tropical rainforest. At the same time, he also read books on herbal medicine and participated in herbal medicine courses. Eventually, he became a registered herbalist and received Ph.D. in Traditional Herbal Medicine and Complementary Medicine, the University of Malaya.