Can Vegetarians Consume Porcupine Bezoar?
Lab Report Confirms Animal DNA Not Detected

“Is porcupine bezoar an animal organ?”
“Can vegetarians consume porcupine bezoar?”
“Does consuming porcupine bezoar equal consuming meat or involve killing animals?”

These are among the most frequently asked — and most misunderstood — questions we receive. Rather than relying on assumptions or personal opinions, this article explains the facts based on an independent laboratory report.

1. Key Laboratory Evidence: Animal DNA Result = ND (Not Detected)

Porcupine bezoar extract was submitted to an independent third-party laboratory in Malaysia for molecular analysis.

The report includes a parameter that is particularly relevant to vegetarians and ingredient-sensitive consumers:

What does this mean?

• No detectable animal DNA was found
• No animal tissue or meat-derived components were identified
• The material does not qualify as an animal organ product

The analysis was performed using Real-Time PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), a widely accepted molecular biology method for identifying animal-derived DNA. The result is analytical, not subjective.

2. What Does “Animal DNA = ND” Mean for Vegetarians?

The laboratory findings allow three clear conclusions:

• Porcupine bezoar is not animal meat
• It is not animal organ tissue
• No detectable animal DNA was present in the tested extract

From a compositional standpoint, porcupine bezoar is more accurately described as a naturally formed substance whose detectable structure resembles plant-based or herbal material, rather than animal tissue.

This is also why, in traditional materia medica systems, porcupine bezoar has long been classified as a medicinal material rather than a meat or organ supplement.

For many vegetarians, this laboratory result provides important reassurance.

3. The Bigger Question: Not Only “Can It Be Consumed?”, But “How Is It Sourced?”

Even if a substance is not equivalent to consuming meat, many vegetarians and ethically minded consumers are equally concerned about how it is obtained.

4. Does Obtaining Porcupine Bezoar Always Involve Killing?

In the broader market, some sourcing methods involve:

• Random hunting without prior confirmation
• No way to determine whether a porcupine contains a bezoar beforehand
• On average, only 2–3 out of 100 porcupines actually contain a bezoar

As a result, many animals may be killed without yielding any bezoar at all. This practice raises serious ethical and ecological concerns.

5. Miracle Medicine’s Approach: No-Kill Is a Principle, Not a Slogan

We believe that if porcupine bezoar is to exist responsibly in the modern world, it should not be built on unnecessary harm.

Miracle Medicine’s Responsible Sourcing Process

• Controlled capture using non-lethal methods
• X-ray screening to confirm the presence of bezoar
• Removal performed by trained veterinary professionals
• Post-procedure recovery and release

This approach avoids random killing and significantly reduces unnecessary animal loss, aligning more closely with ethical and sustainability values.

6. What This Laboratory Report Ultimately Confirms

The Animal DNA = ND result confirms three key points:

1. Porcupine bezoar is not animal meat or an animal organ
2. Vegetarian concerns about composition have a scientific reference
3. Responsible, non-lethal sourcing practices deserve greater support

Conclusion: Science Enables Informed Choices; Ethics Ensure Sustainability

We do not impose choices on anyone. However, we believe everyone deserves access to clear information and verified data when making decisions.

Transparency, laboratory verification, and ethical responsibility are principles that Miracle Medicine continues to uphold.