Ya’an Bifengxia Wildlife Park is selling bottles of tiger urine for £5 and claim that it can ease pain for those suffering from arthritis.
The park, located in Sichuan, southwest China, offers the bottles in its tourist gift shop and online.
Consumers can mix the urine with white wine, which reportedly provides therapeutic relief for those dealing with rheumatism—an ailment causing joint pain and stiffness.
Zoo Claims Tiger Urine Can Ease Arthritis Pain
Global Times reports that zoo staff state the sale of tiger urine is permitted if it meets “necessary qualifications” and includes a business license.
TCM Expert Disputes Claims of Therapeutic Benefits
However, the publication adds that a TCM expert disputes the claim, asserting tiger urine has no therapeutic benefits. While tiger bone is believed to treat rheumatism, its sale remains prohibited.
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Sources: Ya’an Bifengxia Wildlife Park, Global Times
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