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Indonesian researchers find herb with Viagra-like properties
Semarang (Indonesia), Dec 09: Indonesian researchers claim to have discovered a herb containing properties similar to those of Viagra.
Semarang (Indonesia), Dec 09: Indonesian
researchers claim to have discovered a herb containing
properties similar to those of Viagra.
Prof Dr Susilo Wibowo, one of the researchers at
Diponergoro State University, said yesterday that his team was
seeking patent rights to the discovery.
He said the team had already tried the herb,
extracted from the leaves and roots of the 'Purwaceng'
(Pimtinella Pruacen) plant on rats and would begin human
trials in April.
"The results of the experiment on rats so far have
shown that the plant can indeed stimulate sexual desire,"
Susilo said.
He said the team had also discovered that the roots of
the Purwaceng plant were more potent than its leaves or
flowers.
The plant, originally found on the plateau of Mount
Dieng in East Java, was now being cultivated on an
experimental basis in the cool-climate districts of Kendal in
Central Java and Cianjur, West Java.
Bureau Report