Things People Did To Their Bodies In The Past That Are As Interesting As They Are Terrifying

If you’re struggling with bad breath, you might be tempted to try just about anything to freshen up your mouth. But did you know that in ancient China, some physicians and pharmacists believed that elephant bile was the key to curing bad breath? Talk about desperate measures, am I right?

The bile, which is a digestive fluid produced by elephants, was believed to have powerful antiseptic properties and was diluted with water and used as a mouthwash to combat bad breath. It’s important to note that the bile used in traditional Chinese medicine is typically harvested from elephants that have died naturally and is not obtained through poaching or other illegal means.