Expired 09/10/2025

Cordyceps sinensis (Berk) sacc. is a fungus that is traditionally used in Oriental medical purposes for its high valued traditional medicine commonly known as caterpillar fungus. It is a dried herb that is raised on caterpillars residing in high Chinese mountains more than 3500 meter. It is created when a type of fungus parasites the larvae of the Chongcao Bat. Moth and forms a fungus (larva) composite body. The larva forms a cocoon in the winter and hibernates in the ground. Chinese has been using Cordyceps for medical purposes since more than 1000 years ago in the Ming Dynasty whom the emperor's court physicians have useCordyceps as a drug but was available only for the Imperial Palace. According to the medicinal book Materia Medica Supplements> and Chinese physicians agree that Cordyceps has a sweet taste, neutral effects, it preserves lungs, improves kidney, nourishes bone marrow, stops bleeding and phlegm and takes away the cough.      Wild Cordyceps contains protein (25~32%), fat (8.4%), fiber (18.5%), carbohydrate (29%), Aldosterone-stimulating hormone (4.1%). Polysaccharide in Cordyceps is very high, which is the 3-8% of the total weight. Besides that, Cordyceps contains active ingredients such as: Uracil, 2, 4Dioxy pyrimidine, Adenine, Adenosine, Cordycepin, Mannitol, Ergosterol, Stearic acid, etc. Polysaccharide is the important substance to maintain the daily activity of human body. For artificial culture of Cordyceps, the Polysaccharide comes from the fluid of Mycelium.  

BENEFITS:

To improve Immune system

Cordyceps enhances the immune system by increasing the number of white blood cells and boosting the activity of the natural killer cells, which protect the body from viruses and bacteria. It contains active ingredients such as: Polysaccharide, Ergosterol, D-mannitol, Adenine, etc which have marked immunomodulatory functions. It enhances overall immunity by increasing lymphocytes and natural killer cells and the production of interleukin, interferon and several kinds of cell factors. Cordyceps can significantly boost depressed immune function, including both B and T cell lymphocytes. It also prevents inhibition of NK cells by cyclophosphamide, protects T helper cells from immunosuppression effects of prednisolone acetate and cyclophosphamide, prolongs allograft survival time, and increases spleen weight.  

To prevent bacteria infection

Cordyceps contains D-mannitol and Ergosterol which can prevent against bacteria such as: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Skin fungus, Tricomonas, etc. Cordyceps can also reduce the IgG and IgM level for improving the immune system to prevent liver and kidney diseases.  

As Anti-oxidant and Anti-free Radical agent

Cordyceps is a natural anti-oxidant agent which has the inhibition ability on Linoleic acid oxidation, elimination of DPPH radicals andHydroxyl radical and Chelate metal ions. Cordyceps contains large amount of SOD, which can increase Antioxidant enzymes in the organs, reduce b-type monoamine oxidase activity and MDA, Lipid peroxidation. The theory of Cordyceps as anti-oxidant and anti-free radical agent are: the D-mannitol which is a specific scavenger, and Cordycepin can eliminate SAFR, together these two substances have the ability in anti-free radical, to prevent the cells from attacking by free radicals, thus protect the stabilizing functions of the cells membrane. The Mucopolysaccharide of Cordyceps cooperates with the cells to form sugar barrier that can protect the cells membrane from attacked by free radicals. The Nucleoside substances in Cordyceps can dilate the blood vesselsand relaxes the blood vessel walls so blood flow is increased to the heart and blood pressure is lowered. Cordyceps can also help lower the bad cholesterol, the low density lipoproteins (LDL) so common in heart disease.

Medical researchers reported cytotoxic effects of cultivated fruiting bodies of Cordyceps militaris extracts against the proliferation of the human premyelocytic leukemia cell HL-60 via the activation of caspase-3 to inhibit tumor growth by shredding of the tumor cells. Growth of tumor needs blood vessels formation of 2mm in diameter to supply nutrition for continues growing. Cordyceps is able to suppress the formation of blood vessels to the tumor cells. Besides that, Cordyceps also infiltration in tumor cells to break the DNA protein structure thus inhibit the growth of tumor cells. Cordyceps benefits in Leukemia, liver cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, Lymphoma cancer, stomach cancer, etc. It also reduces the side effects and complication arises from chemotherapy and radiotherapy.  

Prevent Fibrosis Fibrosis is the abnormal formation of extracellular matrix on the cells. Cordyceps can suppress this abnormal formation to prevent the fibroid growth.  

Reduce the Risk of Rejection

There is risk of rejection during liver or kidney transplant. Therefore the Cordyceps is benefits in reducing the risk of rejection and the side effects.  

Lowering Cholesterol and prevent the hardening of blood vessels- Atherosclerosis

Cordyceps can reduce the Triglycerides, LDL and Total Cholesterol level and increase the HDL level. Besides that, it can prevent the hardening of blood vessels- atherosclerosis. Cordyceps can help to prevent the deposit of cholesterol into the biggest blood vessel in the body, the aorta thus helping slower and breakdown the development of hardening of the arteries.  

Protect the Liver

Cordyceps can protect the liver by preventing the injured cells that will lead to inflammation and hardening of the liver. To improve the liver functions by suppressing the signal of TGF2-Beta to prevent the deposits of Hematopoietic stem cell activation and 1, 3 procollagen.  

To Reduce the Blood Sugar Level

The researchers found cordyceps helps regulate blood sugar. Most late-onset diabetes is really an infection, especially in the pancreas, which is routinely missed. Since cordyceps is a powerful, natural anti-infective agent, it can be a great help in diabetes. Research done on animals showed that, Polysaccarides in cordyceps can reduce blood sugar more than 60-70%.  

To Prevent and Cure Lung Diseases

Cordyceps helped reduce asthma and other types of respiratory problems. Cordyceps can help relax the bronchial walls as well as acting as an anti-inflammatory agent. The D-mannitol in Cordyceps can be effective against coughs and phlegm also.  

To Protect Kidney

Cordyceps may improve kidney function and have renal protective effects against nephrotoxic chemicals, renew the impaired kidney cells. It also reduces leaking from the filtration; prevent the leakage of protein in urine.

Cordyceps helps rejuvenate male sexual ability. Key compounds in cordyceps act as potent male and female sex hormones to bring back youthful function and stamina.

Cordyceps can stimulate Sodium pentobarbital, Chlorpromazine, etc which has a natural relaxing effect due to its amino acids, glutamic acid, tyrosine and L-tryptophan. Cordyceps has an excellent potential to benefit those with depression since it naturally inhibits monoamine oxidase in the brain with no side effects-unlike drugs. It is a natural herb which helps up to regulate the brain’s biochemistry without side effects with a track record of thousands of years.

Cordyceps can increase the red blood cells by promoting Hematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow. It helps in Anemia and also helps to maintain the amount of platelets.

DOSAGE:

2 capsules 2 times daily.  

Benefits: Cordyceps is a natural herb that is proposed to increase the body's resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. It helps in chronic bronchitis, coughing, Asthma, poor resistance of respiratory tract, regulating blood pressure (high or low), lowering raised blood lipid levels, strengthening the body's immunity, improve functions of lungs & kidneys, the declining of sex drive, protecting liver, increasing the blood cells and protein for producing blood plasma, strengthen the immune system of tumor patients who have received radiotherapy, Chemotherapy or operation. . It also is an antioxidant that fights free radical damage.