If you thought India had the market cornered on "gharelu nuskhe" for every ailment, it's time for a rethink. Turns out, China is stepping up its game (and not just with AI, ahem, DeepSeek) ！ they're even selling tiger urine as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis! Yes, you read that right！this is no joke, a Chinese zoo is actually marketing this as a cure.
A recent social media post revealed that the Yaan Bifengxia Wildlife Zoo, located in Sichuan province, southwestern China, is offering "medicinal tiger urine" for sale at 50 yuan (around $7, i.e. Rs ) per 250g bottle.?
The product is marketed as having beneficial effects for treating conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, sprains, and muscle aches.?
The suggested usage includes mixing the urine with white wine and applying it to the affected area with ginger slices.?
Surprisingly, the label also suggests that the urine can be consumed orally, though it advises discontinuing use if any allergic reactions occur.?
However, it remains unclear whether the urine is sanitised before being sold.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own joints, leading to pain, swelling, and inflammation, particularly in smaller joints such as those in the hands and feet.?
While there is no cure for RA, it can be managed with appropriate medical treatments.?
Current therapies focus on alleviating symptoms and slowing the disease's progression through medications such as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and corticosteroids.?
It's important to note that there is no scientific evidence supporting the use of unproven treatments, like tiger urine, for managing rheumatoid arthritis.
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