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GEORGE TOWN: Traditional Chinese herbs are getting more expensive too. The prices of some herbs with anti-viral properties have surged by 50%. The hikes are due to shortages in China and strong demand from the rest of the world due to Covid-19. Another reason was the Russia-Ukraine war which has affected petroleum prices, which in turn led to increased shipping costs, said Dr Tan Pin Tin, president of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Malaysia Northern Region Students and Alumni Association. “The prices of herbs have gone up by about 30% to 35% this year, while those with anti-viral and...
