Traditional Chinese Medicine is part of an ancient tradition and has become extremely popular in the UK today as many people turn to alternative medicines and therapies. Shops selling Traditional Chinese Medicine have become a familiar sight in London.

Most of these medicines are herbal medicines derived from sustainable sources, but some continue to be made from derivatives of animals and plants which are endangered species. The trade in these medicines not only threatens the survival of endangered species across the world, but it is also illegal and can lead to serious penalties.

Operation Charm is not against the Traditional Chinese Medicine trade but it is working to stop the illegal trade in London in products made from endangered species - and we need your help to do this.