Is urine therapy a twisted concept?

By Dr Pius Musau

The use of urine for disease treatment or enhancement of health has a quasi-religious background. It has had its adherents from all classes in the 5000 years of existence and remains popular in China, India and South-East Asia. “Morarji cola” is the Indian jargon of urine therapy after a past Prime Minister, Morarji Desai, who died at 99 years and ascribed his longevity to drinking his own urine. For the millions of believers across the globe, it is the cheapest and un-patentable treatment for 175 ailments. But medical professionals consider it a hoax.