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Pills for male vigour

Pills for male vigour

In Oriental medicine, pills made from deer testicles and pizzles are believed to improve male sexual drive and overall vigour. This is a member of the Te Ara staff taking his daily dose.

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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Photograph by Heath Sadlier

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Ken Drew. 'Deer and deer farming', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/deer-and-deer-farming/10/3