Himalayan Viagra.

The Himalayan Viagra, 'Ophiocordyceps sinensis', which is believed to have the ability to combat sexual dysfunction, has been added to the Red List of Endangered Species.  This is due to over-harvesting of the world's most expensive Viagra.  This is explained in the recently released list.

  This Viagra is priced at around Rs 20 lakh per kg.  The Himalayan Viagra is one of the most endangered species in the world.  Caterpillar fungus is a fungus that grows in the shape of a caterpillar.

The fungus is also found in China, Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal.  They have been used as traditional medicine in Tibet and China for centuries.  Endemic to the Himalayas, Uttarakhand.  The fungus is priced at Rs 10 lakh in the local market and up to Rs 20 lakh in the international market including China.

  They are usually harvested by the villagers of Uttarakhand.  Experts say there will now be stronger control over the collection process to combat the threat of Viagra's extinctio.