The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
Sleep Aid
Posted by Gerry (Edmonton, Alberta) on 03/17/2011
★★★★★
For those who find drinking urine 'yucky', try pinching your nostrils whilst you drink. Most of the rejection impulse comes from the 'smell'. If you object to the mild aftertaste, take a 'swig' of pineapple juice. Sometimes one gets a few 'burps' coming from one's stomach a few times, but never nausea.
I have found that it is a great sleep aid, when one gets into a worry or 'circular thought' syndrome that won't go away and let you sleep.
One's kidneys constantly dump the sleep inducing enzyme that your body creates into the urine, and is there waiting for use, especially if your insomnia problem arises after sleeping for a while.
Food Allergies
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 02/18/2011
I have to believe you if you say you got better but I am always left with one question no one has ever answered so far! There are quite a few health problems that show by doing a urine test, like a bladder infection. The bacteria is found in the urine. Won't you be drinking the exact same thing that is making you sick? I would really like to have an answer to that question....
Food Allergies
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 03/23/2011
Thanks Sylvia, you are the very first person who gave me an explanation! If you know of any good books please post a review on the book section with your thoughts. I would like to learn more about UT.
Diabetes
Posted by Laura (Edmonton, Alberta Canada) on 11/22/2010
Does anyone who has researched and studied the benefits of Urine Therapy know whether a person could inject their urine via a syringe? I would like to have my daughter try this, she is a juvenile diabetic but will not drink it. I've read here and there bits and pieces of this way mentioned but no instructions, or clues as to whether it was done by a professional who filtered it or anything. Could I try it on myself first and inject some urine into my muscle? I read that an injection is better for curing anything because it by passes the immune system. This would be a way to get it into her. She won't drink it even if I mix it in something else. Anyone know about this? Laura
Diabetes
Posted by Catherine (Wellington, New Zealand) on 07/04/2011
I forgot to say, injections of urine are supposed to be quite painful with a burning sensation.
Diabetes
Posted by Aravin (Banglore, Karnataka, India) on 07/17/2012
It is always best to take it with plain. If so hard, please mix it with some juice and drink it. Probably cranberry juice should help.
Nail Fungus
Posted by Basento (Geelong, Victoria, Australia) on 09/16/2010
★★★★★
Urine Therapy Problem Solved
I was shocked at first to read about urine but there were enough testimonials for me to (gulp) try it. I used it inside my rubber shoes at first to see what effect it had on my horrific toenail fungus. After 2 weeks there was noticable difference. But an unfortunate side effect which was very embarassing was my work colleages reaction to the rotting smells. I stopped when I realised they could smell it. But now I have a solution. I use lavender oil mixed 10% with urine and no one can tell. It also makes my shoes more pleasant to put on I can tell you. A cheap and effective cure - and now with no side-effects.
Candida
Posted by Catherine (Wellington, New Zealand) on 07/12/2011
Apparently it is important to massage face hands and neck when ingesting a lot of urine to prevent racing heartbeat. This is even more important if on a urine and water fast.
Candida
Posted by Jen (Hahira, Ga) on 01/19/2012
I'm on thyroid medication, Nature-throid, and so far I've not had a racing heart. I've only been doing UT for about 3 weeks.
Candida
Posted by Ron (Phoenix) on 02/08/2016
How would the hypothyroidism condition/disease be monitored while on UT? This must be done correctly. Thyroid conditions are awful and frightening if left unchecked. So how are we good to go? What do we do now?
Urine Therapy Side Effects
Posted by Livia (Near Houston, Texas) on 01/18/2013
Urine therapy has a long and positive history, so I am really interested when I hear about negative experiences that seem to go beyond garden-variety detoxification symptoms.
I know that then people are given IV EDTA for heavy metal poisoning, the urine is tested afterward for the presence of heavy metals and other poisonous substances. The results of the test confirm whether or not there is a problem with heavy metal in the body. If urine therapy has the ability to help the body eliminate various toxins, is it possible that heavy metals - at least some of them - will end up back in the urine and act in a negative way on the patient? Just as doing urine therapy while on medication can cause problems? This seems plausible to me, and suggests that it may be wise for some people to precede urine therapy with a heavy metal removal protocol, and to continue with it during urine therapy.
While undergoing allergy elimination therapy and subsequent training in that technique, I learned that it is possible to be allergic to one's own body fluids, and that the energetic treatment for this can result in elimination of whatever symptoms were associated with that allergy. This made me wonder whether some people who have negative results with urine therapy could benefit from allergy testing and treatment for this sensitivity, and subsequently be able to fully benefit from it.
I also have noted a lot of concern here about using urine when there is a kidney or bladder infection causing bacterial contamination of the urine. In John Armstrong's book, there was not mention of concern with this despite using bacteria-infested urine to treat people with kidney and bladder disorders. But just as other posters have mentioned using essential oils like Bergamot and Lavender to deal with the odor issues of urine therapy, perhaps using essential oils that are suitable for ingestion along with urine might alleviate concerns on this point.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Francis (Medford, Oregon) on 01/05/2010
Fra Fra. I just said bottoms up. I started with a cup of morning urine. I drink one or two cups a day now and I basically have no health problems whatsover. I think it is best just to drink urine without the mixing of water because it is much more powerful and the benefits are immediate. It is better of course, to not eat meat or milk products because it makes the urine have a pretty bad taste although the benefits are the same. Most people may be turned off by the taste of it because of what they eat. The taste of urine is not at all unpleasant if you eat fruits and vegetables and of course drink a lot of water. If you cant stop eating meat then just mix a half a cup of urine with a half a cup of water or natural juice. But I would definitely start off with at least a half of cup of urine and not go the drop route. The effects are much more powerful.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Denise (Snellville, Ga) on 08/10/2010
★☆☆☆☆
I tried drinking my urine for a month now. Then, my right big toe began to have pain, so I went to see my MD and he told me that I have the beginning stages of gout because I have too much urea in my blood system which came from drinking one cup of my morning urine for thirty days. So maybe it work for some and not for others.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Steve (Uk) on 01/01/2017
Hi, interesting read. I too have drank my own urine in the past and felt better. I am a great believer in this type of therapy and am starting it again to help lower my blood pressure.
I found it very useful also to remove skin tags and one word of advise when drinking urine you should rub it in to your face, neck, hands and feet to stop palpitations. The book Urine Therapy is a excellent book and a must for anyone contemplating urine therapy and can be downloaded free on google.
Urine Therapy Feedback
Posted by Kenneth (Boston ) on 01/15/2022
Hello! I'm now reading this post and wondering if you got any anxiety relief from UT?
Candida
Posted by Vidya (Pune, India) on 02/24/2013
Hi dear Su and Kavita. I suffer from serious vaginal infections that look somewhat like the athlete's foot. The entire vulva looks whitish and have watery discharge often. Doctors diagnosed it to be a yeast infection. But I am not getting relief from the allopathic or homeopathic meds.
After reading your replies I want to start the urine therapy. Would you please please let me know how you guys did it, did you fast the first day? how much of it did you take? Do you need to dilute it with water (I read it in a few articles)?
Please reply guys. Thanks.
Candida
Posted by Saliu (Lagos, Nigeria) on 12/21/2013
Please can someone with a yeast infection drink her urine. While urinate some particle like milk colour will be coming out
Candida
Posted by Prioris (Fl, Usa) on 12/21/2013
People in general who are successful in drinking their own urine tend to be on a vegetarian based diet. This is the secret.
Meat eaters who drink their urine will tend to have an extremely briny or salty taste. Many years ago I tried and could not tolerate the taste. The salt overwhelmed me.
Candida
Posted by Naniam (Usa) on 02/16/2015
You must drink ONE GALLON DISTILLED WATER DAILY~or as close as you can manage--try to eat mostly fruits n veggies etc---BATH in urine you have collected for a few days~~you can mix it with ORANGE JUICE (organic or fresh squeezed) if you can~~or drops under the tongue every morning n every night~you can eye wash--neti pot with it also~~
Candida
Posted by Jessie (California) on 04/12/2018
Hi. Did you fast during your UT healing or just drank your urine without fasting?
I'm trying to get rid of candida and a urine infection...did you get worse before you got better?
Thank you
Urine Therapy Feedback
Posted by Gayle (San Jose, California) on 05/24/2009

Results of urine therapy: In my attempts to deal with RA (rheumatoid arthritis) I discovered UT. It always results in giving me hives. No matter how minute the quantity after 2-3 days the hives begin. i've been unable to ascertain why. I take no meds and eat mainly vegetarian diet with green juices, etc. Any insight is highly appreciated because one major immediate benefit was improved sleep.
Urine Therapy Feedback
Posted by Glenn (Washington State) on 01/29/2023
Gayle,
Hives, IMO are a sign of detox. Veggies & green drinks are, again IMO, detox diets. I would add activated charcoal to grab some of the toxins and take them out of your system rather than allowing your body to force the toxins out through the skin. How much AC? Start small. And hydrate.
Urine Therapy Feedback
Posted by Nintendo1889 (Usa) on 10/14/2015
You don't need to even drink it, just gargle it or use a dropper, as Scottish researchers have discovered.
Urine Therapy Feedback
Posted by Mark (Silver Spring, Md, Usa) on 10/19/2010
Avril, I know your post is about a year old but if you're still on, how are you doing on UT? I'm going to try it because for four years I've been getting upper respiratory infections every few weeks and only one doctor thought it might be mycoplasma but my health care provider wouldn't authorize the necessary tests, which are quite expensive. I've just been limping along with marginal health. Also have candida, inflamed thyroid and treatment resistant bipolar illness which my psychiatrist has just about given up on. I've had it with the medical merry-go-round and spending money every month for nutritional supplements. Time to see if I can get my body to heal itself with its own all purpose remedy.
Cold Sores
Posted by Dr Rakshak (Jodhpur, Rajasthan / India) on 11/10/2012
We have to drink fresh urine through nostrils more and more at a time and do it 3 times daily and after that we have to blow out our nose properly and in addition we have to blow our nose an and when we keep water in out mouth while taking shower & Bath then there are less chances of cold. we have to massage our head with olive oil but use less oil and do more massage.
Urine Therapy Feedback
Posted by Hariom (Sampla[rohtak], Haryana INDIA) on 08/11/2008
If you keep drinking your morning urine you will get normal B.P. in few days. It also control chelostrol.
Urine Therapy Feedback
Posted by Idaho (Bonners Ferry, ID) on 02/20/2025
I'm not saying urine therapy doesn't work, but the verse you are quoting is found in proverbs, and it's talking about being faithful to your wife and not looking for pleasure outside of marriage.
Urine Therapy Feedback
Posted by Don (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) on 10/13/2007
★★★★★
Any urologist will tell you that urine as it comes from the stream is a "sterile" fluid containing mostly vitamins, minerals, proteins, hormones, with some urea. Urea is not something that can be taken in large amounts, but is the same product you will find in a cream from the drug store if you have gotten a prescription for foot fungus. Yes peeing on your foot can clear up fungus. Someone said it is dirty, disgusting and "these people need educated". Andrea you are the one that needs educated. The urea is a prime source of cure for many fungal problems and other types of ailments. For over 5000 years it has shown to be effective in many ways. Just as acupunture is known to work by modern medicine, so has urine therapy found a medical following in doctors and researchers. Yes it is strange to many and that is way many don't mention it. Does it work and is it clean? Yes ! Or I should say "yes" as long was the urine you use is yours and you don't have a urinary tract infection. Sharing someone else's urine would be a bad choice.
Urine Therapy Feedback
Posted by Nina (Oslo, Norway) on 06/15/2008
Dear Andrea, I'd be very interested to know exactly which bacteria, sediments, metals and toxins which are present in urine, and how they pose dangers to the body.
Urine Therapy Feedback
Posted by Araichura (Vancouver, Canada) on 08/13/2010
Hi William, I am also suffering from acid reflux since last 7-8 months, tried lot many antacid. Can you please give me more details about the treatment and if you can put all your symptoms also? Thanks in Advance.
Urine Therapy Feedback
Posted by Anonymous (USA) on 01/27/2007
★☆☆☆☆
I tried urine therapy about 4 years ago after hearing about it from a friend of mine, a kundalini yoga instructor. I decided what the heck, sounds disgusting, but the health benefits sound great! So there I was, drinking my urine first thing in the morning. After 48 hours I got a rash on my stomach that lasted about 2 months. I did this for about 3 weeks. I then asked my doctor to give me a blood test to make sure everything looked okay. He called me immediately upon receiving the results to tell me my uric acid levels were very high and I could develop kidney stones. I was too embarrassed to tell him it was probably caused by drinking my own piss. NO WAY! At any rate, I stopped the therapy right away (I never experienced any health benefits from it) and my uric acid levels went back to normal. I still NEVER admit that I have tried this therapy!
Tapering Off Meds
Posted by Andrea C (Wales Uk) on 02/15/2021
★★★★★
Hi has anyone tried UT while taking, tapering, or withdrawing from Benzodiazepines?
( In my personal case its Diazepam which I am tapering, and its hell :( )
Also did anyone find even a single drop under the tongue would cause a healing crisis when first starting off?
Thanks for any feed back or advice its all appreciated
Andrea C xxx
Thicker Hair
Posted by Leeks (Pennsylvania) on 01/16/2021
How long have you been using it? Are you just as using it as a mask ... are you drinking it? Did you cut out certain foods?
Thicker Hair
Posted by Andrea C (Wales Uk) on 02/24/2021
Hi she said,
''' I just soak it where I want it, let it dry and off I go for the day'''
Andrea C xxx
Balances Hormones
Posted by Anon (Usa) on 10/24/2017
★★★★☆
Caution about urine therapy:
Remember that the body removes toxic metals like mercury and fluoride, as well as salt through the urine. That said there are days where I just feel off, and drinking my urin does make me feel more relaxed. I'm guessing it's from hormones in the urine. It is usually the week before my menses that I find it helpful.
Wounds
Posted by Casmir (Dar Es Salaam) on 10/24/2014
★★★★★
Applying a well kept urine at a wounded spot quickens the healing process. Besides the instant pain due to wound's contact with the urine, a wonderful experience follows there after which soothes and calms down all the pain experience! For a number of years, this has been my experience! What a wonderful medication!
General Feedback
Posted by Prioris (Florida, US) on 10/20/2014
Drinking urine usually requires a vegetarian diet. Meat eaters will get an extremely salty solution so very unpalatable.
General Feedback
Posted by Sivarama (Tamilnadu, India) on 12/30/2014 8 posts
It is 6 months since I have been practicing Urine therapy (taking urine internally). And, it is 1 year and 3 months since I have been practicing Oil Pulling (with sesame oil) 2 times (morning and night).
I don't know whether oil pulling can be stopped while doing Urine drinking? can anyone explain?
With oil pulling I found lot of benefits for the problem of my swollen lymph nodes. But on coming across UT, I found it to be better than Oil pulling, since it is just product of our own body.
Now, I stopped doing oil pulling in the nights and doing only in the morning. Before this 2 times OP is needed for me to keep me well balanced in a day in all respects. But, after practicing UT for 4 months, I reduced my 2 times OP to 1 time (only in the morning). Now, this 1 time OP kept me well in a day while I am doing UT on the other side 2 times per day (before going bed and early morning after 3 or 4 am. But, I fear that if I stop this 1 time OP too, I may not be balanced and my swollen nodes may get swelled from being subsiding slowly.
Since the oil for oilpulling is not the product of our own body, I think that urine therapy only can suffice to do. Can any one explain please?
General Feedback
Posted by Sivaramakrishna (Tamilnadu) on 02/22/2015 8 posts
Thank you Lorica Indiana for your reply to my updating.
General Feedback
Posted by Erech (Elk, Nevada) on 09/13/2014
I am aging urine for 14 days, but at 7 days I find mold in the urine, what do I do? Can I discard the mold and use the urine? Thanks.
General Feedback
Posted by Paka (Victoria, Bc, Canada) on 08/07/2015
Do not age urine, if you want to drink it. Drink right away after peeing. Urine is sterile as and after peeing, but begins to get contaminated after 15 minutes or so after exposure to the air. The strands you see appear to be moulds.
Throat Cancer
Posted by Shailendra (India) on 10/31/2013
What is procedure to consume urine for throat cancer? Regards
Urine Therapy and Medications
Posted by Michael (St. Louis, Mo) on 07/30/2013
I have a question please. I'm on insulin and Metformin for diabetes, synthroid for thyroid, and blood pressure meds. I want to get off of these so badly and I know I probably shouldn't take Urine therapy while on medications but afraid to stop taking them. My doctor would have a "fit" if she thought I was going to stop taking them. Am I wasting my time with UT while on meds as I guess it won't help? Thanks, Michael.
Urine Therapy and Medications
Posted by Baldev (Maharashtra, India) on 07/31/2013 180 posts
Hi Michael, I will add to Om's suggestion, Alcohol also. In UT you have to follow complete veg. Diet and it is quite scientific. You will notice strong smell in the morning urine if you have consumed a non vegetarian dinner and had alcohol. Where as if you had vegetarian dinner the urine ill not smell that strong, so keep these things in mind while following UT. Baldev
Urine Therapy and Medications
Posted by Andrea C (Wales Uk) on 02/19/2021
Acid Reflux
Posted by Noumenal (France) on 01/19/2017
How bad was your acid reflux?!?
Acid Reflux
Posted by Prasaddudhalkar (Maharastra) on 01/28/2018
How many month require to cure it?
Immunity
Posted by Mimi76 (Whitestone, United States, Usa) on 06/21/2013
I've been reading about drinking your own urine. I was hopeing you can help me with my question. I have an autoimmune disease. My fertility dr found I have the gene for polymyositis in a blood test for immune testing because of multiple miscarriages. Since my immune is overactive, I read in a few places it wasn't wise to try this therapy because it boost the immune. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Immunity
Posted by Mr. Ree (Usa) on 06/22/2013
Get the book, Your Own Perfect Medicine by Martha Christie at the library... Or The Water of Life, by John Armstrong.
General Feedback
Posted by Dorit (Laval, Quebec, Canada) on 11/14/2012
Can anyone recommend someone who does urine therapy in montreal or laval in Canada? Thank you, Dorit