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Powdered rhinoceros horn is used as an aphrodisiac in traditional Chinese medicine.

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REFUTED
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Is it true that Powdered rhinoceros horn is used as an aphrodisiac in traditional Chinese medicine?

No. A reference source states that using powdered rhinoceros horn as an aphrodisiac in traditional Chinese medicine is a common misconception, and notes TCM actually prescribes it for fevers and convulsions. A 1935 newspaper anecdote describes powdered rhino horn being taken for long life, not as an aphrodisiac.

Verdict: REFUTED · 1 source for, 1 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 1
FOR LONG LIFE (Evening Post, 06 September 1935)
1935
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FOR LONG LIFE (Evening Post, 06 September 1935). (1935). paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19350906.2.65

Evidence against · 1
Rhinoceros
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Rhinoceros. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinoceros

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