More than 600 scientists gathered in Goa, India, for the first World Conference on Auto-Urine Therapy in February 1996. The use of urine as a topical rub and drink not only is common in India, but also in Japan and Germany and a growing number of countries. The Internet is home to the Urine Therapy Home Page . Imbibers say the medical establishment has been keeping these wonderful treatments a secret because they re so inexpensive and accessible. The believers say old urine, aged much like a fine wine, mixed with sulfur powder works wonders for a balding pate.
Users say urine is sterile, antiseptic and non-toxic.
They point out that it s 95 percent water, 2.5 percent urea and 2.5 percent salt, other minerals, hormones and enzymes.