Health officials are warning the public from consuming honey being advertised as medication, which can increase sexual desire, stamina and drive, Al-Riyadh reported.
The Central Laboratory for Food and Drugs at the Ministry of Health discovered the brand “Powerhorse,” to have been mixed with herbs and Viagra.
Haya Al-Jawhar, Head of the Central Apparatus and Studies Department at the Central Lab discovered that the honey contained large quantities “sildenafil citrate,” which is a chemical component of Viagra.
“We found that a 120 gram sample of the honey had the equivalent of 10 Viagra pills,” Al-Jawhar said.
Dr. Al-Jawhar said the brand is not licensed or registered by health officials. She said the vendor alleges the brand is imported from the UAE to justify the SR350 price tag. She said people with heart conditions are advised against consuming the honey due to an increased risk of heart attack.
