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Cordyceps

Botanicals / Mushrooms

Also known as: Chinese caterpillar fungus
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Cordyceps sinensis

Oral Uses

  • Hepatitis B RatingRatingRating

    Cordyceps improves liver function; enhances immune system. Take 4-8 g of cordyceps daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Athletic performance RatingRating

    Cordyceps is an ergogenic aid; improves athletic performance; improves energy production; alleviates fatigue. Take 4-8 g of cordyceps daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Depression RatingRating

    Cordyceps helps to improve physical or mental performance; increases stress resistance. Take 4-8 g of cordyceps daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Fatigue RatingRating

    Cordyceps improves energy production; alleviates fatigue. Take 4-8 g of cordyceps daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General cancer prevention RatingRating

    Cordyceps reduces cancer risk. Take 4-8 g of cordyceps daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRating

    Cordyceps reduces total cholesterol; reduces triglycerides; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces blood pressure; reduces heart disease risk. Take 4-8 g of cordyceps daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • High cholesterol RatingRating

    Cordyceps reduces total cholesterol; reduces triglycerides; increases HDL (good) cholesterol. Take 4-8 g of cordyceps daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Adaptogen RatingRatingRating

    Cordyceps is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take 4-8 g of cordyceps daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antineoplastic RatingRatingRating

    Cordyceps is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take 4-8 g of cordyceps daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Ergogenic aid RatingRatingRating

    Cordyceps is an ergogenic aid; helps to improve physical or mental performance. Take 4-8 g of cordyceps daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Hepatic RatingRatingRating

    Cordyceps is a hepatic; improves liver function. Take 4-8 g of cordyceps daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Immune enhancer RatingRatingRating

    Cordyceps is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take 4-8 g of cordyceps daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Tonic RatingRatingRating

    Cordyceps is a tonic; enhances energy and tones the body. Take 4-8 g of cordyceps daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-aging RatingRating

    Cordyceps is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 4-8 g of cordyceps daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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