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Article in question - 2006/01/11 15:48
I was reading one of the articles on the home page, "Parasitic Worms Beneficial". I read this paragraph:
In China, Korea, Vietnam, and most of Southeast Asia, earthworms, or lumbricus, have been used for their therapeutic benefits for thousands of years, (both in fresh and dried form), and are commonly referred to as "Earth Dragons." In Korea, it has been a longstanding tradition to have a bowl of "earthworm soup" before going to bed. It is believed to promote general health and prevent a wide variety of diseases. On any given evening in Korea, one can find a bowl of earthworm soup in just about any restaurant. In Vietnam, the dried and powdered form of earthworm (which is prepared by using a highly sophisticated technique that ensures purity) is a principle ingredient in a traditional Vietnamese remedy known as "Miracle Medicine that can Save Lives in 60 Minutes." This "Miracle Medicine" is often used for acute' multiple organ dysfunction and failure due to severe bacterial and viral infections. It is also used for blood infections, hemorrhagic fevers, severe burns, and strokes, and as its name suggests, the b enefits of this remedy are expected to occur within one hour.
I sent this article's paragraph to friends from China, Korea and Vietnam. So far I have only heard from the Koreans and they have unanamously replied that they have never had or heard of Earthworm soup and one said it was an old urban legend. hhmmm...
Susan Quinby-Honer
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