Cordyceps is a fungus that grows in the larvae of the Asian caterpillar.This caterpillar is found in mountains of Nepal, Bhutam and Yunan as well as provinces in China.It is an uncommon and an extinct herd that can be found only during summer.
The history of Cordyceps
Cordyceps is known to be a medical fungus that was used by the Chinese as medicinal herbs.As per the Chinese sayings, cordyceps sinensis has been said to enhance life as well as the strenth to fight different diseases that may lead to deterioration of the body.This herb was also used to deal with long term sickness, heacache and backache as well as reduce addiction to opium.Cordyceps is said to be a herbal supplement that consists of dungus and the larvae of caterlippars to some extent.
What are the nutrients present in the herb?
Cordyceps have a chemical known as ergosterol which is similar to Vitamin D that cannot be synthesized by the body by itself.Apart from that it also contains amino acids, fatty acids, polyamines,saccharides and cordyceptin which helps to fight tumour and viral fevers. cordyceps sinensis has been a very popular herb in the West and is gradually spreading all throughout the world.
Cordyceps mushroom
Cordyceps mushroom has been used by China for a number of years.This herb helps in boosting cellular immune functionality in patients who have been diabosed with the hepatitis B virus.Researches have lso proved that this fungus helps in curing of tumors. Cordyceps mushroom which is a well known herb has anti tumour and anti oxidative properties.
Cordyceps extract and how it helps the human body
Cordyceps extract helps in boosting the adenosine tri- phosphate in our body cells.It helps in increase of flow of oxygen in the blood and the brain and incease stamina and vitality in the human being.It also increase blood circulation in the body. Cordyceps extract helps in removal of bad cholesterol.It also has anti ageing properties, and prevents diseases like asthma and cough.Intake of cordyceps extrct on a daily basis would help to keeo body fit and invigorated.