Cordyceps | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Studies have shown preliminary results regarding performance, fatigue, and immunity. These results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Cordyceps
Latin name
Cordyceps militaris
Common names
Cordyceps
foreign names
Cordyceps militaris
The group
Cordycipitaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Asia; Chinese medicine
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the family Cordycipitaceae, and the scientific name Cordyceps militaris is adopted as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Fruiting body and cultured mycelium
chemical components
Cordycepin, adenosine, and polysaccharides
Properties and medical uses
Studies have shown preliminary results regarding performance, fatigue, and immunity.
These results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of the fruiting body and cultured mycelium may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not to be inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Caution is advised when using immunosuppressants and anticoagulants.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Asia; Chinese medicine
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Cordyceps militaris species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Asia; Chinese medicine.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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