Cordyceps militaris is a medicinal mushroom, a parasitic fungus known for its use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and as a popular health supplement, valued for beneficial compounds like polysaccharides and cordycepin, offering potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immune-boosting, and energy-enhancing effects, though human research is ongoing. Cultivated for easier access than its rare wild counterpart, it's rich in nutrients and shows promise for athletic performance and various ailments, with research exploring its anti-cancer, anti-aging, and infection-fighting properties.
Key Characteristics & Uses
- Parasitic Nature: It typically infects insect larvae (like moth caterpillars), developing within the host before fruiting from the insect's body.
- Medicinal History: Used for centuries in TCM to support stamina, libido, and overall health.
- Active Compounds: Contains cordycepin, polysaccharides (galactomannan), adenosine, amino acids, and antioxidants, contributing to its bioactivity.
- Health Benefits (Studied):
- Immune Support: Modulates immune responses, potentially fighting inflammation.
- Energy & Stamina: May improve tolerance to high-intensity exercise.
- Anti-inflammatory: Shows promise in managing asthma, colitis, and arthritis.
- Antioxidant/Antimicrobial: Fights oxidative stress and has shown antibacterial effects.
- Availability: Cultivated commercially, often on grain substrates, making it more accessible as a powder or extract in supplements.
Research & Status
- Recognized as an herbal drug in China and approved as a new food resource, says Nature.com.
Studies focus on mechanisms for anti-cancer, anti-aging, and anti-and anti-inflammatory effects, with NIH reviews and Nature research highlighting its diverse potential, notes Healthline. A randomized controlled clinical trial examining the effects of Cordyceps ...Cordyceps militaris (L.) Link (Cordyceps militaris) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and has been officially recognized as ...Trends in the Immunomodulatory Effects of Cordyceps militaris: Total ...Cordyceps militaris (C. militaris) is a fungus with a long history of widespread use in folk medicine, and its biological and medi...National Institutes of Health (.gov)Anticancer Efficacy of Cordyceps militaris Ethanol Extract in a ... - NIHCordyceps militaris, which is a parasite on moth caterpillar larvae, is used broadly in East Asia as a traditional medicine [3]. H...
Cordyceps Miliaris Powder Large
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