VOICED : Tragar peces vivos un remedio en India para curarse del asma

VOICED : Tragar peces vivos un remedio en India para curarse del asma

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Biology, Science, Health, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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In southern India, over 5,000 people line up annually to swallow a live fish as a treatment for asthma. This unusual practice involves a 5 cm murrel fish coated in a yellow herbal paste, administered by the Bhatini Gaut family. They claim it permanently cures asthma and other respiratory issues, a secret they say was passed down from a Hindu saint in 1845. However, the medical community questions its scientific validity, citing human rights concerns and potential health risks. Patients must adhere to a strict diet for 45 days post-treatment.

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