The Yaan Bifengxia Wildlife Zoo in Sichuan province has been offering 250g bottles of “medicinal tiger urine” for 50 yuan (approx. RM30).
wildlife zoo in China has stirred controversy after selling bottled tiger urine, claiming it has medicinal properties for treating rheumatism.
The recommended usage involves mixing the urine with white wine and applying it to the affected area with ginger slices. The zoo also suggests oral consumption but advises users to discontinue use in case of allergic reactions. In 2014, the zoo reportedly distributed tiger urine as a prize to celebrity winners of an outdoor reality show.An anonymous pharmacist from Hubei Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital stated,
Another traditional Chinese medicine practitioner raised concerns about the zoo’s authority to sell medicinal products, highlighting that all medicines must be approved by government regulators.The news has gone viral on Chinese social media, amassing over 35 million views.
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