Chinese Zoo Faces Backlash for Selling Tiger Urine as Arthritis Remedy

Yaan Bifengxia Wildlife Zoo in Sichuan is marketing bottled tiger urine for medicinal use, despite lack of scientific evidence and conservation concerns.

The Yaan Bifengxia Wildlife Zoo in China's Sichuan province is selling 250g bottles of tiger urine for 50 yuan (approximately ₹600), claiming it treats rheumatoid arthritis, sprains, and muscle pain.
The zoo advises mixing the urine with white wine and applying it with ginger slices or consuming it orally, though it warns users to stop if allergic reactions occur.
Experts, including a pharmacist from the Hubei Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, have debunked these claims, stating there is no scientific or traditional Chinese medicine basis for its efficacy.
Critics argue that promoting unverified remedies misrepresents traditional medicine and undermines tiger conservation efforts, as tigers are critically endangered in China.
Social media users and visitors have expressed skepticism and disgust, while questions remain about whether the zoo is legally permitted to sell such products.