Cordyceps is a precious Chinese herbal medicine, scientifically known as ‘Cordyceps sinensis’, which is mainly produced in Tibet, Sichuan, Yunnan, Qinghai and other high-altitude areas in China. It is a special kind of fungus – a parasitic fungus inside the larvae of the Bat Moth family. It is called ‘Cordyceps Sinensis’ because it is a worm in winter, and a grass-like fungus grows from the body of the worm in summer. Traditional Benefits and Effects:
1. Enhance immunity: Cordyceps is known as ‘immunomodulator’, containing polysaccharide components can improve the function of the human immune system and enhance the body’s ability to resist a variety of pathogenic microorganisms.
2. Tonifying the lungs and benefiting the kidneys: In traditional Chinese medicine theory, Cordyceps belongs to the lung and kidney meridians and has the effect of tonifying the lung yin and benefiting the kidney yang, which is suitable for chronic cough, wheezing, night sweating, spermatorrhea, and other symptoms caused by lung and kidney deficiency.
3. Anti-fatigue and sleep improvement: Cordyceps has the effect of enhancing the vitality of the organism and relieving physical fatigue, as well as tranquilising the mind, which is an adjunctive treatment for sleep disorders such as insomnia and excessive dreaming.
4. Anti-aging and liver protection: Cordyceps is rich in antioxidant components, which can scavenge free radicals and anti-aging. In addition, it can also play a certain protective effect on the liver and help improve liver function.
5. Anti-tumour: Some studies have shown that active ingredients such as cordycepin in Cordyceps have anti-tumour activity, which can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and enhance the immunity of patients.
6. Improvement of circulation: Cordyceps is beneficial to improving blood circulation, has the effect of dilating blood vessels and lowering blood pressure, and has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on patients with cardiovascular diseases.
