Python Bile

Well, here’s a medical treatment that is definitely not for the faint of heart: in ancient China, python bile was used to treat genital ulcers! The bile, which is a digestive fluid produced by pythons, was believed to have healing properties and was applied topically to the affected areas.

While it might sound strange to us today, the use of animal products in traditional medicine is not uncommon. Many cultures believe that certain animal parts or fluids have medicinal properties, and they have been used for centuries to treat a wide variety of ailments.