Silkworms, Thailand's new Viagra

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Silkworms, Thailand’s New Viagra
by CityNews



CityNews – 17th March 2016, Asst. Prof. Dr. Somchai Jomduang, researcher at Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Agriculture, has discovered that the active ingredient in Thai silkworm pupae has similar activation as Sildenafil, or Viagra.

Two species out of seven, Nangnoi Si Sa Ket 1 and Yellow Surin, have the best ability to expand blood vessels. 100 mg of Viagra is equal to 22 Nangnoi Si Sa Ket 1 pupae.

However, he warned that eating the silkworm... [read more]

Full story: http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/news/silkworms-thailands-new-viagra/

-- Chiang City News 2016-03-17

[trogers]

Which cost more?

[leeneeds]

What does 100mg of viagra do ?

Is that one tablet?

Pupae would not weigh that much ?

[smedly]

What does 100mg of viagra do ?

Is that one tablet?

Pupae would not weigh that much ?

22 might

[Yoram]

has it been tested on humans yet? if yes, who's the poor sod that had to consume pupae just to confirm

the findings?

[Duvidl]

Overheard in the CMU lab today: "Have you been self-testing with silkworm pupae, or are you just happy to see me?"

[canuckamuck]

They'll be another endangered species when China finds out.

[daoyai]

has it been tested on humans yet? if yes, who's the poor sod that had to consume pupae just to confirm

the findings?

Has it been "tested" in any way? research published (?) reviewed(?) ... click bait and quickly forgotten... yes i have become more cynical with my years spent here.

[soalbundy]

They will find a cure for Thainess next but i'm not holding my breath

[tomacht8]

Any hard evidence yet, for the effect in humans?

[helpisgood]

has it been tested on humans yet? if yes, who's the poor sod that had to consume pupae just to confirm

the findings?

Or, the lucky woman. Let's be optimistic.

Yeah, in all seriousness, I wonder what the possible side effects could be.

[dcnx]

Also soon to be made illegal in Thailand.

Can't have old men with erections, that would destroy Thai culture.

[JAG]

Presumably ones performance would be"smooth as silk", if I can coin a phrase.

[trogers]

has it been tested on humans yet? if yes, who's the poor sod that had to consume pupae just to confirm

the findings?

Or, the lucky woman. Let's be optimistic.

Yeah, in all seriousness, I wonder what the possible side effects could be.

I heard those webs are long and thin...

[BuddhistVirus]

Overheard in the CMU lab today: "Have you been self-testing with silkworm pupae, or are you just happy to see me?"

Ooh...smooth as silk.

[wabothai]

Just buy a mercedes.

[JHolmesJr]

I would like to see some hard evidence.

[heybruce]

has it been tested on humans yet? if yes, who's the poor sod that had to consume pupae just to confirm

the findings?

Or, the lucky woman. Let's be optimistic.

Yeah, in all seriousness, I wonder what the possible side effects could be.

Moths flying out of your butt?

[willyumiii]

Also soon to be made illegal in Thailand.

Can't have old men with erections, that would destroy Thai culture.

No old men with erections would destroy the economy in Thailand!

[NCC1701A]

no doubt fake silkworm extract will be offered along with fake Viagra by every street vendor tomorrow.

[chuang]

They'll be another endangered species when China finds out.

China already have its Special Silkworm Wine

[Catoni]

has it been tested on humans yet? if yes, who's the poor sod that had to consume pupae just to confirm

the findings?

No ! Just eating the pupae has no effect, and is a waste of time and pupae.. The ingredient must first be..1. Extracted.... and then, 2. Processed in a certain way in order for it to work.

If you read the article, you would have seen this:

"However, he warned that eating the silkworm pupae won’t activate the ingredient, but once extracted and processed, manufacturers can use extractions to create supplementary medicine using these silkworm pupae."

[rodcourt49]

Overheard in the CMU lab today: "Have you been self-testing with silkworm pupae, or are you just happy to see me?"

...just another 'thread' to follow.

[rodcourt49]

Overheard in the CMU lab today: "Have you been self-testing with silkworm pupae, or are you just happy to see me?"

...just another 'thread' to follow...hope it helps my worm !