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When some Chinese herbs have become outrageously expensive, or they are banned from import, or their supply is in shortage, does it mean Chinese medicine practitioners cannot do anything about it? No, they may be able to find some substitute herbs for prescription. In this episode Rose Chen further explains the medical values of Ganoderma and a much cheaper substitute herb - mushrooms.


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When some Chinese herbs have become outrageously expensive, or they are banned from import, or their supply is in shortage, does it mean Chinese medicine practitioners cannot do anything about it? No, they may be able to find some substitute herbs for prescription. In this episode Rose Chen further explains the medical values of Ganoderma and a much cheaper substitute herb - mushrooms.



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