India, Jan. 16 -- A woman from eastern China was rushed to intensive care after swallowing a raw fish gallbladder, believing it would cure her persistent headache.

According to a report by the South China Morning Post, the 50 year old woman, surnamed Liu, is from Jiangsu province. She reportedly followed a traditional belief that consuming a raw fish gallbladder can clear heat, detoxify the body and relieve migraines.

On the morning of December 14, Liu bought a 2.5 kilogram grass carp from a local market. After returning home, she removed the fish's gallbladder and swallowed it raw, expecting relief from the headache that had been troubling her for some time.

The effects were swift and severe. Just two hours later, Liu began experienci...