What is Cordyceps Militaris?

Cordyceps Militaris currently ranked among all species in the Cordyceps genus in terms of use, examination, studies and pricing. In ancient Chinese medical books, it clearly stated Cordyceps Militaris as a tonic because they discovered it enhances energy, appetite, metabolism, strength, and sleeping patterns [1]. The Cordyceps species are diversified and usually growing in tropical regions and forest, and their large distributions are over North America, Europe, East and the South East Asian Countries, China, Japan, Nepal, Vietnam, Bhutan, Korea and Thailand.

A non-ended list of diseases and symptoms that can be treated using Cordyceps Militaris according to various experimental studies and clinical trials including, lower blood sugar, a strong anti-inflammatory activity, prevents growth of cancer, improve brain health, enhance immunity system, and protects against various sexual diseases such as HIV [2]. It is also believed that Cordyceps Militaris to have antibiotic, antiviral, anti-fungal, antimalarial activities.

Two of the most significant active ingredients extracted from Cordyceps Militaris that are responsible for the pharmacological activities are cordycepin, cordycepic acid ergosterol, mannitol and polysaccharides, [3]. A large variety of nutritionally important elements are found in Cordyceps Militaris such as, essential amino acids, vitamins B1, B2, B12 and K, different medicinal important polysaccharides, proteins and carbohydrates.