Cordyceps
Cordyceps Militaris
Cordyceps militaris is an energetic, bright-orange mushroom traditionally used to enhance stamina and vigor. It’s strongly associated with improved respiration and ATP production.
Historical use
Limited though close relative cordyceps sinensis has a long history of traditional use as a fruiting body growing from a caterpillar, used for Vitality and performance enhancer in TCM
Known for
Boosting energy, oxygen uptake, athletic performance
Target areas
Lungs, energy metabolism, endurance
Active compounds
Cordycepin, adenosine, polysaccharides
Type
Parasitic (insects in nature), cultivated saprophytically
Native to
Global distribution and high altitude regions in Asia
Other info
Militaris offers more cordycepin than wild sinensis
