A self-proclaimed “medicine-free life coach” from Pune, Nupur Pittie, has shocked the internet with a viral Instagram video in which she claims to wash her eyes daily using her own urine. The post, uploaded earlier this week, has triggered massive backlash and concern from medical professionals and netizens alike.
Woman Promotes Urine as ‘Nature’s Own Medicine’
In her video titled “Urine Eye Wash, Nature’s Own Medicine,” Pittie explains that she collects fresh, midstream morning urine and uses it to rinse her eyes. She says the practice helps her relieve symptoms like dryness, irritation, and redness. Pittie promotes it as part of her natural and alternative health routine.
Despite drawing over 1.5 lakh views within 24 hours, the post has been slammed online for spreading pseudoscience and unsafe practices.
WATCH THE VIRAL VIDEO:
Please don’t put your urine inside your eyes. Urine is not sterile.
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— TheLiverDoc (@theliverdr) June 25, 2025
Doctors Strongly Condemn The Practice
Renowned hepatologist Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, popularly known on social media as TheLiverDoc, issued a stern warning. Sharing the clip on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “Please don’t put your urine inside your eyes. Urine is not sterile.” He called the trend “depressing and terrifying” and visited Pittie’s Instagram to comment, “You need help woman. This is not normal. If you are trying to ride the social media ‘following and like wave’, this is not the way. Get help.”
Medical experts emphasize that urine is a bodily waste containing urea, ammonia, salts, and other metabolic byproducts. Introducing such substances to the eyes, which have highly sensitive mucous membranes can lead to infections, irritation, and long-term damage.
Internet Reacts With Disbelief and Disgust
Social media users quickly condemned the video, flooding the comments with expressions of horror and calls for medical intervention. While Pittie has stood by her alternative wellness method, most responses urge caution and science-backed health advice.
As bizarre health trends continue to gain visibility online, experts warn against blindly following unverified home remedies that can potentially cause serious harm.
