Cordyceps Mushroom (7% Cordyceptic Acid)

History:

Cordyceps literally means "winter worm, summer grass," when translated from the Chinese Dong Chong Xia Cao. It is an antlered fungus that grows in insect larvae, usually before the insect's cocoon is formed, thereby earning one of its common names, Deer Fungus. The mushroom has a short, sticklike appearance with a fat, round, yellow-white cross section and is gathered in the early summer for use in herbal medicine. It is naturally found in mountainous areas of China, Tibet and Nepal at very high elevations where there is good drainage. Cordyceps Mushroom is said to be a native of China, and may also be found in Japan and the Atlantic seaboard of the United States, but it is very difficult to collect from the wild and is, therefore, usually grown in laboratories in tissue cultures. Cordyceps Mushroom has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries for energy, a healthy immune system and as an overall tonic for quality of life. In ancient China, the scarcity of Cordyceps kept it in the exclusive domain of the Emperor, and it has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for kidneys, cholesterol and ringing in the ears. It has also been called a traditional aphrodisiac for libido health. In 1957, the chemical constituent of Cordyceps was determined, and a crystalline substance was isolated and named Cordyceps acid, which was later identified to be D-mannitol by Sprecher and Sprinson. Further studies were performed to determine additional constituents, and cordycepin, a compound commonly used in Chinese Medicine since the 1950s, when the first scientific papers were published on the subject, has demonstrated significant pharmacological effects. Chemical substances in Cordyceps include protein, amino acids, D-mannitol, galactomannin, mycose, ergosterol, uracil, adrenine, adenosine, cholesterol palmitate and Fatty acids: oleic, linoleic and stearic acid.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Those who have hormone-sensitive disorders, such as breast cancer or prostate cancer should not use Cordyceps Mushroom Herbal Supplement, and it should be used only by adults. People who use any prescription medications, but particularly anticoagulant or immuno-suppressant drugs, should consult their physicians before using the herb. Some animal studies show proliferation of progenitor red blood cells; thus, Cordyceps should not be used by those with myelogenous type cancers. There have been reports of upset stomach and dry mouth. Blood glucose should be monitored in diabetics using Cordyceps due to possible hypoglycemic effect.

Capsule Information:
Our Cordyceps Mushroom (7% Cordyceptic Acid) supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 700 mgs.

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