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Camel urine is a liquid by-product of metabolism in a camel's anatomy. Urine from camels has been used in prophetic medicine for centuries, being a part of ancient Bedouin practices and also Muslim tradition. Camel urine was used in ancient Indian system of Ayurvedic medicine, as gleaned from ancient medical texts, for various diseases . In the Caraka-Samhita, camel urine is mentioned as being slightly bitter and is indicated as a remedy for hiccups, cough, and complaints related to piles. However, in the Yogacandrika, camel urine is referred to as having a remedial effect on various abdominal ailments.Furthermore, camel urine is prescribed for alleviating inflammation/edema, as per the Kāśyapa Samhitā.[1] According to the World Health Organization, the use of camel urine as a medicine lacks scientific evidence.[2] After the spread of MERS-CoV infections, the WHO urged people to refrain from drinking "raw camel milk or camel urine or eating meat that has not been properly cooked".