Cordyceps is a genus of about 600 species of fungi that in nature are parasitic on insects and sometimes on other fungi. Being a behaviorally interesting fungus from the point of view of mycology, cordyceps mushrooms have also become the subject of study, first by representatives of folk medicine, and now by scientists. The reason for this interest is the high content of a number of substances with strong biological effects.

This effect was first discovered in Asia, where most species of Cordyceps grow. Observing domestic animals that ate grass from the mycelium or the mushrooms themselves, people saw that such individuals were healthier, gave birth to more offspring, and in cattle, milk yields increased. Man learned not only to find such valuable raw materials, but also to cultivate them in an artificial environment, obtaining drugs for treatment and strengthening the body. Cordyceps mycelium also develops on a grain substrate, producing fruiting bodies that are used to produce medical raw materials. Clinical trials have shown that taking drugs based on Cordyceps imperialis can improve physical endurance and improve the quality of life in patients with chronic diseases.

What are the benefits of cordyceps for the body?

Like other mushrooms, cordyceps contains a diverse set of vitamins, trace elements, amino acids and specific biologically active substances. Such a complex of active components determines the multi-vector effect of preparations based on the mushroom on the human body. In medicine, attention has been paid to cordyceps militaris because of the following effects:

increasing immunity and strengthening the body (including during increased loads, for example, in athletes);
stimulation of estrogen production and, accordingly, a positive effect on the reproductive system;
increased libido in men, and according to some reports, in women as well, which is why the medicinal mushroom cordyceps is in demand as an aphrodisiac, for the prevention of erectile dysfunction, etc.;
restoration of function and treatment of liver and kidney diseases;
antibacterial and protovirus effect, especially against adenoviruses. Composition of Cordyceps militaris

The most common is Cordyceps militaris, the main active components of which are:

Cordycepin is an alkaloid first isolated from this type of fungus. This component is active against many viruses and bacteria (e.g. hepatitis, influenza, herpes), and also inhibits the proliferation of tumor cells;
adenosine is the main modulator of physiological processes in the body;
beta-glucans and other polysaccharides with a high immunomodulatory effect and activity against malignant and benign tumors;
cordycepin acid (D-mannitol) with a complex effect on the body, including stimulation of testosterone production in men, effectiveness in renal failure, hypotensive effect, etc.

The ratio of these components depends on the form in which you can buy Chinese Cordyceps militaris, since the type of processing of the primary raw material affects the bioavailability and content of active ingredients.

Buy cordyceps mushroom in the Papa Nature store

You can buy cordyceps in Ukraine in our online store, which offers the following forms of dietary supplements:

Cordyceps powder is made from collected, dried and grinded fruiting bodies - suitable for daily use as a dietary supplement to strengthen immunity;
Cordyceps extract - obtained after extraction of beneficial components from mushroom raw materials, therefore it has a high content of beta-glucans (up to 20%) and total polysaccharides (up to 30%).

For those who value their health, buying Chinese cordyceps would be a great choice.