: Critics and conservationists highlight that the production involves extreme cruelty, describing the industry as a "stench of cruelty and fear".
: Most products labeled "Tiger Bone Wine" found in reputable stores today are herbal substitutes . They typically contain ingredients like Shaoxing wine and various medicinal herbs (e.g., Hua Tuo Shi Quan Da Bu Jiu ) but no actual tiger bone.
: Historically used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat arthritis, rheumatism, and bone pain by strengthening "qi" and circulation.