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**China Times, Chen Kaixun / Taichung Report** 2010.02.10
A man named Dai Liangjin operated a traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy selling various herbal remedies, including a product called "Dong Chong Wei Li Qiang" (Powerful Cordyceps). He privately claimed it had aphrodisiac effects and, being a herbal medicine, caused no side effects. However, some consumers experienced blurred vision after taking it. Tests revealed the product contained ingredients similar to the Western drug Viagra. Police warned that the drug could cause severe cardiovascular issues, even sudden death. Dai was arrested yesterday.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau’s Sixth Investigation Corps, First Unit, stated that Dai Liangjin (69 years old) ran the well-known "Dai Liangjin Chinese Medicine Pharmacy" in Taichung City, selling various herbal medicines to customers across the province. Despite lacking a medical license, many referred to him as "Dr. Dai."
Among his products, "Dong Chong Wei Li Qiang" was marketed as a food item approved by the Department of Health. However, Dai privately claimed it was made from premium ingredients like cordyceps, ginseng, and Siberian ginseng, boasting aphrodisiac effects without any Western drug components or side effects.
Priced at NT$220 per capsule, the product was in high demand. Many users reported significant improvements in sexual performance, leading to a buying frenzy. Counterfeit versions even appeared on the market. However, some consumers experienced headaches and blurred vision. Subsequent tests revealed the presence of sildenafil, a Viagra-like substance, prompting reports to the police.
Yesterday, the Sixth Investigation Corps, First Unit, and the Third Special Police Corps, Second Brigade, raided Dai’s pharmacy on Taiyuan Road. Sweating profusely, Dai claimed, "We no longer sell 'Dong Chong Wei Li Qiang,'" but police found the product still on display and arrested him.
Authorities seized over 47,000 capsules, with an estimated market value of over NT$10 million. Pan Tianlong, captain of the Third Special Police Corps, Second Brigade, stated that the capsules contained unapproved sildenafil, which could cause headaches, visual disturbances, and, for those with cardiovascular conditions, shock, stroke, or even sudden death. Dai was charged under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act and handed over to prosecutors.
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Herbal Viagra Laced with Drugs Causes Blurred Vision
A man named Dai Liangjin operated a traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy selling various herbal remedies, including a product called "Dong Chong Wei Li Qiang" (Powerful Cordyceps). He privately claimed it had aphrodisiac effects and, being a herbal medicine, caused no side effects. However, some consumers experienced blurred vision after taking it. Tests revealed the product contained ingredients similar to the Western drug Viagra. Police warned that the drug could cause severe cardiovascular issues, even sudden death. Dai was arrested yesterday.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau’s Sixth Investigation Corps, First Unit, stated that Dai Liangjin (69 years old) ran the well-known "Dai Liangjin Chinese Medicine Pharmacy" in Taichung City, selling various herbal medicines to customers across the province. Despite lacking a medical license, many referred to him as "Dr. Dai."
Among his products, "Dong Chong Wei Li Qiang" was marketed as a food item approved by the Department of Health. However, Dai privately claimed it was made from premium ingredients like cordyceps, ginseng, and Siberian ginseng, boasting aphrodisiac effects without any Western drug components or side effects.
Priced at NT$220 per capsule, the product was in high demand. Many users reported significant improvements in sexual performance, leading to a buying frenzy. Counterfeit versions even appeared on the market. However, some consumers experienced headaches and blurred vision. Subsequent tests revealed the presence of sildenafil, a Viagra-like substance, prompting reports to the police.
Yesterday, the Sixth Investigation Corps, First Unit, and the Third Special Police Corps, Second Brigade, raided Dai’s pharmacy on Taiyuan Road. Sweating profusely, Dai claimed, "We no longer sell 'Dong Chong Wei Li Qiang,'" but police found the product still on display and arrested him.
Authorities seized over 47,000 capsules, with an estimated market value of over NT$10 million. Pan Tianlong, captain of the Third Special Police Corps, Second Brigade, stated that the capsules contained unapproved sildenafil, which could cause headaches, visual disturbances, and, for those with cardiovascular conditions, shock, stroke, or even sudden death. Dai was charged under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act and handed over to prosecutors.
Source: http://health. chinatimes. com/ contents. aspx? cid=4,29& id=9439