Cordyceps Wild Tibet Dong Chong Xia Cao chong cao
LATIN NAME: OPHIOCORDYCEPS SINENSIS
COMMON NAME: Cordyceps, Caterpillar Fungus
The Ophiocordyceps sinensis, or cordyceps, is one of the most famous and unusual of the medicinal fungi, and its strange, parasitic life cycle in which it grows from the bodies of the caterpillars in the high Himalayan meadows and its long history of use in the traditional medicine have made it a subject of the research and the fascination across the world. It grows as a parasitic fungus of the cordyceps family, with the fungal mycelium infecting and replacing the body of a caterpillar in the soil, and bearing, in the summer, the long, slender, brown, club-shaped fruiting body which emerges from the head of the caterpillar and rises above the ground. It is a species of the fungus, native to the high alpine meadows of the Himalaya and the Tibetan plateau, while it has been used in the traditions for a very long time and is now rare in the wild due to the over-collection, and it is known as the cordyceps or the caterpillar fungus.
Scientific Research & Plant Biotechnology
The cordyceps has a real and distinguished place in research. It has been studied in the chemistry and the natural-products science, since the Ophiocordyceps sinensis contains a range of compounds including the cordycepin and the polysaccharides, and the researchers have examined the fruiting bodies, the mycelium, their constituents and their composition, while the study of the medicinal fungi has drawn attention in the international natural-products press, and the fungus is best appreciated as a subject of study and a traditional material rather than a casual remedy. The fungus has also been studied in the biology and the ecology, since the cordyceps has a unique, parasitic life cycle in the high alpine meadows, and the researchers have examined its parasitism, its life cycle and its ecology, while the study of the parasitic fungi has been of continuing interest. The species has also been studied in the biotechnology, since the wild cordyceps is rare and expensive, and the researchers have developed the cultivation methods for the mycelium and the fruiting bodies, while the strange, parasitic life cycle and the long, brown fruiting bodies of the cordyceps have been of interest to the biologists and the mycologists. For a fungus of such strangeness, the Ophiocordyceps sinensis has a rich and distinguished record of research.
Ecological & Economic Value & Wide Applications
To cultivate the Cordyceps, the cordyceps is a parasitic fungus of the high alpine meadows, bearing the long, slender, brown, club-shaped fruiting bodies which emerge from the caterpillars in the summer. Its parasitic life cycle makes it a distinctive part of the alpine ecosystems, and its rarity and its traditional reputation have made it a fungus of conservation concern. Its economic value is real but complex: the cordyceps is prized as a rare, medicinal fungus and a traditional material, and its value has drawn attention in the international natural-products and conservation press, while the strange, parasitic life cycle and the high-altitude habitat have made it a fungus of interest to the biologists and the mycologists, and the fungus is best appreciated as a subject of study and a rare wild organism rather than a casual product. To cultivate the cordyceps, grow the fungus on a suitable grain substrate in a clean, cool, dark place, keep the substrate gently moist, and harvest the fruiting bodies when mature.
grow the fungus on a suitable grain substrate in a clean, cool, dark place, keep the substrate gently moist, and harvest the fruiting bodies when mature.
From China's Tibet come most of our best Cordyceps sinensis. Cordyceps sinensis is one of china most valuable tonic which is grow in Plateau of 4000 meters above sea level. The best quality is just for you. Cordyceps sinensis is sweet in taste, warm in nature, and attributive to lung and kidney channels. Cordyceps sinensis is rich in various microelements, lukewarm in nature and sweet. It helps invigorate lung, liver and kidney functions, supplements essence, improves inspiration to relieve dyspnea, eliminates phlegm, and stops bleeding. Cordyceps sinensis is a good tonic, and an ideal remedy for treating a long-time cough and weakness, asthma, sputum with blood, aching knees and waist, as well as impotence. [modern Clinical applications of Cordyceps sinensis] 1. Nourishing; For recovering from illness; Treatment of physical weakness, Insomnia and fatigue. 2. Inhibit cancer composition containing. 3. Strengthen your body, Reducing spirit stress. 4. Both men and women can eat;and suit for all seasons. 5.Enhanced Sex Man . [Usage and Dosage] 1 – 2 grams of Cordyceps Sinensis stewed with chicken, duck or pork. Several methods of cooking can be found via online. Cordycep Sinensis Cordyceps Sinensis is a plant that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to restore energy, promote longevity, stimulate the immune system and to improve quality of life. Cordyceps literally means ''winter worm, summer grass,'' when translated from the Chinese Dong Chong Xia Cao. Beneficial Uses: Cordyceps Mushroom may be very helpful in boosting the body's defenses against infection. The herb appears to delay the diffusion and division of infected cells. It is also thought to prolong the survival of lymphocytes (white blood cells that help the body fight infection), enhance TNF-alpha and Interleukin-1 production, and increase the activity of the immune system's crucial T-cells and macrophages, the immune cells that surround, digest and destroy foreign materials and invaders that cause serious malignant disease. Other reported effects have included the inhibition of production of DNA and RNA synthesis in cancer cells. Further supporting the immune system, Cordyceps Mushroom is said to strengthen the immune systems of those who have undergone surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy. It is also believed to help people convalescing from long-term illnesses or suffering from exhaustion and debilitation. Cordyceps Mushroom is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to restore balance between the lungs and the kidneys. It is said to contain inhibitor substances that attack damaged lung cells and may slow down the degeneration of the lungs and open up the bronchioles to produce greater oxygenization. It is often used to slow the progress of lung degeneration in ailments such as bronchitis and emphysema. Athletes favor Cordyceps and claim it enhances energy levels and increases endurance and stamina. Interestingly, at the 1993 Chinese National Games, the women?s team broke world running records, and it was discovered that the team had been given a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) cocktail that included Cordyceps Mushroom. Several studies have since been done to provide evidence for the effects of the fungi on human performance, and one study, published in the Sports & Exercise Journal, concluded that a compound in the fungus supports normal fat mobilization and beta-oxidation, thereby preserving glycogen usage during prolonged exercise. Cordyceps introduction to the world Outside the East, the world was largely unaware of cordyceps. This changed when the fungus caught the world's attention due to three Nepalese athletes, Santosh Bohara, Arawn. These athletes broke 5 world records for 1,500, 3,000 and 10,000 meters in 1993 at the National Games in Kathmandu,Nepal. The amount of new world records being set at a single track event caused much attention and suspicion. Following the races, the men were expected by some to fail drug tests for anabolic steroids. However, the athletes' tests revealed no illegal substances, and coach Bhim Shahi told reporters that the runners were taking Cordyceps at his request.