Cordyceps Mushroom Powder [1 oz.]

Cordyceps Mushroom Powder  [1 oz.]

Mushroom Cordyceps is not a true mushroom but is a closely related parasitic fungi. However, since it has been described as a medicinal mushroom in ancient Chinese and Tibetan medical texts, it still appears as “mushroom” in modern medical literature and is casually referred to as such by most modern herbalists. The fungus got its name from the Greek words kordýlē and cephali, which mean “club” and “head,” respectively. This is a reference to the organism’s appearance and growth habit as it emerges from its underground host.

Cordyceps is a genus of fungi and gets its name from Greek and Latin words meaning “club” and “head”. There are approximately 400 species of cordyceps, most of which are abundant in tropical climates. The fungus parasitizes insects and occasionally other fungi in order to propagate and has a long history of use in traditional Tibetan and Chinese healing modalities.

Traditionally used in Tibetan medicine as a tonic to improve energy and endurance, cordyceps supports immune health and its defenses to help you stay feeling your best.*

Our cordyceps powder is milled from Cordyceps militaris fruiting body that has been cultivated on organic rice and soybean flour. The wild form of Cordyceps is rare and expensive; consequently, a strain isolated from the wild form is now cultivated and commonly used. The type offered by Mountain Rose Herbs is organically grown. Traditionally prepared in Chinese medicine as a broth, it can also be used as an extract, as a tea, or in capsules.

Precautions
No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.