Himalayan Viagra: Sticking with the original

Most people have heard the term caterpilliar  or fungus before but not many are familiar with the term Caterpillar fungus—At  least not many people outside of China are. Caterpillar fungus as the name actually suggests, is a fungus. It is used traditionally in Chinese medicine fo the treatment of various diseases.

It is used for instance in the treatment of fatigue as well as the symptoms experienced by people who are suffering from cancer. It is also used widely as an aphrodisiac. The Caterpillar fungus is very rare and valuable which is why reports from India were so vital.

The Indian police, in Kashmir recently seized a haul of rare fungus which was about to be smuggled into China. Worth aUS$3 million, the haul was seized from four men who were arrested with each carrying 200 pounds ( or 90 kilograms) of the fungus. Caterpillar Fungus is widely sold and marketed all over the world under the name “Himalayan Viagra”.

This is because it is believed to be able to restore the erectile functions of men who are suffering from erectile dysfunction as well as improve their sexual prowess—a feature even Viagra cannot boast about.

Himalayan Viagra grows in freezing conditions. This is why the fungus can only be harvested in extremely cold regions the sort of environment that is provided by the Himalayans. It can be found in the mountains of Kashmir—an area that is found between India and Pakistan. It is from this that it derives part of its name.

It was while traversing this region that they were arrested by the Indian police. The arrest signifies the first of its kind in the history of Indian policing. All men were arrested on the charges of violating India’s wildlife, forest and biodiversity laws. If the men are found guilty of their crimes they can expect to receive a term running from 7 years to life.

With the growth of the internet many herbal items with aphrodisiac claims are sold alongside the name Viagra. It is thus not uncommon to find herbal Viagra tablets when searching for Viagra pills online. Original Viagra pills are produced by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. They are not reliant on herbs but instead use the effects of the chemical compound Sildenafil citrate which the tablet contains. Original Viagra tablets can be recognized by their blue color and diamond shape.

Although Viagra tablets do not possess any aphrodisiac qualities they have been proven to have other benefits. For instance studies have shown that people who suffer from mountain sickness—a condition associated with a failure of the body to receive sufficient oxygen owing the thinness of the atmosphere at high altitudes—are able to have their symptoms relieved with the use of Viagra pills.

Fortunately, you do not have to climb the Himalayans to buy Viagra. Viagra pills can be bought from a local or online pharmacy. Online pharmacies are however found to provide a more affordable option for buying pills. Depending on the online pharmacy you use, it is important to ensure that you only buy real Viagra tablets.

Otherwise you might make an order and find out that instead of buying original Viagra pills, you have bought yourself a pack of caterpillar  fungus.