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  • Common Name

    Cordyceps

  • Botanical Name

    Cordyceps militaris

  • Part Used

    Fruiting body

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Monograph

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  • Alcohol

    30%

  • Dose

    20 to 100mL weekly

Cordyceps is known as a functional mushroom for energy and endurance. These fungi have a long tradition of use in Asian herbal medicine because of their adaptogenic and tonic effects and their ability to reduce fatigue and stimulate the immune system in humans.

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A guide to Cordyceps and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), cordyceps is understood to tonify both yin and yang. Due to this balance it can be taken safely over long periods and is commonly used as a tonic herb. In the energetic understating of TCM the action is related to the kidney and lung channels.

  • Actions

    Immunomodulator, adaptogen, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antihyperglycemic, antitumor, neuroprotective, anti-aging, antimicrobial, hypolipidemic, hypoglycaemic, tonic

  • Indications

    •    Fatigue, support energy levels, convalescence after infection or illness, stress, improved vitality, general daily health prophylaxis regime, including healthy aging
    •    Lung support, asthma, upper respiratory infections, coughs & atherosclerosis
    •    Kidney support, diabetes
    •    Cardiovascular health, high blood pressure, hyperlipidaemia
    •    Inflammation, arthritis

  • Energetics

    Sweet, warm

  • Use in Pregnancy

    There is insufficient reliable information available on the use of the hydroethanolic extract of cordyceps in pregnancy. Avoid using.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Theoretically cordyceps might alter the management of autoimmune diseases by either stimulating or suppressing immune function. Advise patients with autoimmune diseases to avoid or use cordyceps with caution. Advise patients to discontinue cordyceps at least two weeks before elective surgical procedures.

  • Drug Interactions

    These interactions come with the caveat that some of these warnings are based on research using Ophiocordyceps sinensis (formerly referred to by its synonym Cordyceps sinensis).

    Avoid combining with cyclosporin unless under strict medical supervision as there are theoretical decreased drug effects. Concomitant use with other immunosuppressant drugs may potentially be beneficial under strict medical supervision. Caution with combining cordyceps and anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs due to a theoretical increased risk of bleeding. Monitor with testosterone as there are theoretical additive effects, although the clinical significance is unclear. Concomitant use with chemotherapy may be beneficial.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.

  • Substitutes

    Reishi, Korean Ginseng