The unique medicinal properties of camel products: A review of the scientific evidence

Abstract

Camel milk and urine have been used as medicines in certain parts of Asia and Africa since ancient times, but only recently have scientists shown interest in exploring the claimed therapeutic benefits of camel products. Significant evidence, drawn from laboratory and limited clinical studies, has shown that camel milk on its own and occasionally mixed with camel urine is effective in the management of diverse clinical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, cancer, food allergy, autism, viral hepatitis and a host of other viral, bacterial and parasitic infections. In addition, a number of potential benefits of camel milk and urine on the cardiovascular system, particularly their antiplatelet and fibrinolytic actions, have been demonstrated. The current review presents a concise summary of the scientific evidence to support these therapeutic actions.