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Detailed explanation-1: -Bear bile has been used in traditional Asian medicine for thousands of years. It contains high levels of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) known to be useful for treating liver and gall bladder conditions in humans.

Detailed explanation-2: -It’s also sometimes used an ingredient in household products like toothpaste, acne treatment, tea, and shampoo as a way to expand the market for bear bile beyond traditional medicine, according to Animals Asia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Traditional medicine practitioners in Vietnam have identified at least 32 herbal alternatives to bear bile including cinnamon, frangipani, mugwort and red-rooted sage, capable of treating illnesses such as swelling and joint pains.

Detailed explanation-4: -The bears were allegedly killed for their gallbladders, which are worth a small fortune on the Asian black market for their supposed healing properties. On Quebec’s black market, a bear’s gallbladder can sell for up to $250. Abroad, that figure rises to $10, 000.