MycoMedica Cordyceps 50% 90 vegetarian capsules

Harmonization of the body and soul

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Cordyceps (Chinese caterpillar, Cordyceps sinensis) was considered in ancient China and Tibet one of the most valuable mushrooms used to harmonize the soul and body. This parasitic mushroom is a rich source of beta-glucans, minerals, trace elements, and vitamins.

Cordyceps sinensis (Dongchonxiacao, Chinese caterpillar, Caterpillar mushroom, Ophiocordyceps sinensis) belongs to the Cordyceps genus, which also includes Cordyceps militaris, Cordyceps liangshamensis, Cordyceps gunnii, and others (nearly 700 species have been discovered). It is an edible parasitic ascomycete fungus. Its spores attach to the surfaces of insect larvae and subsequently fill the entire shell with their sclerotium, from which the mature mushroom then grows. Cordyceps grows at elevations above approximately 3,500 metres, mainly in the mountains of Tibet and in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and elsewhere. 

The mushroom is collected from April to August. However, it is now rarely found in the wild. Apparently, its occurrence has declined by 90% over the past 25 years, which has naturally increased its market value; this is why the mushroom is also cultivated artificially. Demand for Cordyceps is driven mainly by its effects on human health. 

The power of Cordyceps has been used for thousands of years by traditional Chinese and Tibetan medicine. There are stories describing how yak herders observed a change in the animals when they grazed on Cordyceps. 

The animals were more vital, stronger, healthier, and more potent. Written records can be traced back to as early as 620 AD. Cordyceps has been known in the Western world only since 1726, when it was presented at a mycological conference in Paris. At that time, however, the Western world had no understanding of Cordyceps's effects. This changed much later, partly because in 1964 Cordyceps was officially listed among herbal medicines in Chinese pharmacology.

Effects according to traditional Chinese medicine

• Supplements Shen Yang (kidney yang)
• Strengthens Fei Yin (lung yin)        
• Transforms Tan (phlegm)
• Calms Shen (the spirit)
• Supports Wei Qi (defensive qi)

Who is it suitable for?

• For people looking for a high-quality natural supplement.
• For those who want to incorporate medicinal mushrooms into their diet.
• For active individuals who need to support their body.

Composition

Cordyceps with a concentration of 50% polysaccharides, 20% β-1,3/1,6 D-glucans, and 20% D-mannitol acts more intensely to support the body's natural defenses. It is therefore suitable for acute imbalance.

For long-term imbalance, Cordyceps with 30% polysaccharides is more suitable because it contains a broad spectrum of bioactive compounds.

Cordyceps CS-4, Cordyceps sinensis, 100% pure extract – 500 mg (in one capsule)

Thanks to biofermentation and subsequent processing using hot-water extraction, we offer a high-quality extract from cordyceps mycelium (fungal mycelium) with an ideal ratio of active ingredients for the best results:

• min. 53–54% polysaccharides (in reality, usually 33–34%)
• 20% D-mannitol (cordycepic acid)

Bioactive components:

• Polysaccharides – 1,3-β-D-glucans, 1,3-α-D-glucans, and 1,4-α-D-glucans
• Mannitol
• Flavonoids
• Alkaloids
• Sterols
• Nucleosides and nucleobases
• Amino acids
• Polypeptides
• Vitamins and minerals

Excipients

Free from excipients, additives, and preservatives

Recommended dosage

• 90 vegetable capsules contain 500 mg of extract (they are suitable for vegans)
• Increased dosage: 3–10 capsules daily (consulting a doctor or practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine is advisable)
• Regular dosage: 1–2 capsules daily 
• We recommend taking it 5 days a week and skipping 2 days
• Take the capsules on an empty stomach (at least 30 minutes before a meal or 60 minutes after a meal), with water or weak green tea
• Cordyceps should not be taken late in the evening to avoid disrupting sleep
• When taking medicinal mushrooms, we recommend increasing your intake of vitamin C, which improves the absorption of active ingredients. For example, in the form of Brazilian cherry acerola extract.

We recommend taking it 5 days a week and skipping 2 days.

Take the capsules on an empty stomach (at least 30 minutes before a meal or 60 minutes after a meal) with water or weak green tea. For children, the dosage is reduced proportionally according to age.

When taking medicinal mushrooms, it is recommended to increase your intake of vitamin C, which improves the absorption of active ingredients. For example, in the form of Brazilian cherry extract from acerola.

Cordyceps should not be taken late in the evening to avoid disrupting sleep.

Warning!

The product is not intended for children under 3 years of age, pregnant women, or breastfeeding women. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Keep out of reach of children. The product is not a substitute for a varied diet. It contains no ephedrine, caffeine, gluten, preservatives, colorants, or sugar.