Tiger urine for $7 - who needs it in China (4 photos)

The Chinese Ya'an Bifengxia Zoo in Sichuan has started selling beautiful, brightly colored bottles of... yes, tiger urine. This joy costs 50 yuan for a 250 ml bottle. At the same time, he claims that it helps with rheumatism.





The zoo may expand its range to include urine from other species

What kind of product is this

What we have is what we are happy with, you can't live on tickets to see animals alone. At the same time, the zoo recommends mixing the urine, which it collects in basins, with white wine for treatment. Where did the white wine come from in the miracle recipe is another mystery of the century.

The bottle claims that tiger urine has a "good therapeutic effect" on rheumatoid arthritis, sprains and muscle pain. Together with wine, it should be applied to the affected area and slices of ginger should be applied. It sounds like porridge from an axe, because wine and ginger themselves will help warm up the body, so why smear urine on it!?



In China, tigers are under special protection

Is it necessary to drink?

If you want to, the zoo gives out such advice. Simply says to stop using if allergic reaction occurs.

The tigers are given a basin when they urinate, keepers say. But it is unclear whether the urine is disinfected before sale.

Employees said sales of tiger urine are "average," with a maximum of two bottles sold per day.

And in 2014, the zoo gave away tiger urine as a prize to winners of an outdoor reality show.





And only 50 yuan each, with an English translation

Of course, traditional Chinese doctors, even in China, where they treat themselves with anything, do not recommend using it. However, zoo staff insisted that they have a license to sell tiger urine.

One zoo visitor admitted: "I bought some for my father out of curiosity, but I didn't see any effect, so the urine just sits on the shelf."



A panda moacha would sell for at least 500 yuan

Another shared online: "I'm thinking of buying a bottle for my mom. No side effects, so I thought I'd give it a try." Amazing people, aren't they?

In traditional Chinese culture, tigers symbolize courage and strength.

Some Chinese medical texts suggest that tiger bones can treat ailments like rheumatism and epilepsy, but the Chinese government has banned their use.

Tigers are considered an endangered species in China. Therefore, anyone caught hunting them faces up to 10 years in prison and fines. But you can get tiger urine from the zoo for free. It's better than bear bile farms.