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Indian viagra, made from a fungus that attacks caterpillars, is single-handedly reviving village economies in the Himalayas. People in India are risking their lives to get ahold of the strange fungus.

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Kira Jari, as people in north India call it, forms when the fungus attacks a caterpillar. The fungus mummifies the insect and then proceeds to grow from its head. People must venture out to the mountains and crawl on their stomach and elbows as they search for the fungus, which pokes out from the ground.

Collecting the Indian viagra fungus is a dangerous but lucrative venture. A single fungus is worth 150 rupees, or one day's pay. Those who collect the viagra fungus can make a month's salary in a day. But villagers can spend weeks in high altitudes in snow fields looking for the fungus, putting them at risk for serious injuries and illnesses. It is also illegal to sell Kira Jari.

That's too bad, because Indian viagra supposedly has has many awesome properties. It is used as an aphrodisiac, and as a performance enhancer for athletes. If you have a strong stomach and no regard for the law, you may want to venture out to the Himalayas and try to find some.