Cordyceps Tincture

Imagine a fungus that can control minds, make its host do what it wants, and then ultimately consume it from the inside out—that's exactly what the cordyceps mushroom is. But it's not all just horror when it comes to this fungus; it's actually one of the most powerful medicinal mushrooms on this planet. Folklore states that 1,500 years ago, Tibetan yakherders noticed something very strange going on with their herds. During the summer months, the austere Tibetan highlands grew thick with tall meadow grasses that made terrific yak fodder, so the shepherds took their animals up into the mountains to graze on luscious pastures. It came to the attention of the Tibetans that mountain-grazing animals grew stronger and lived longer than those that consumed the grasses at lower elevations. At first, they thought it was the robust mountain grass that was responsible, but then an unknown shepherd stumbled upon the answer: Cordyceps This fungus grew in the high-altitude meadows, and the yaks that consumed it during their grazing were markedly healthier than their peers. Cordyceps is an entomopathogenic fungus that attacks and colonizes many insects that hibernate just below the soil surface during the cold Tibetan winter. By summertime, the fungus has consumed the entire insect and has shot out a small, club-shaped fruiting body that emerges from the soil to spread its spores.

Of the more than 400 species of Cordyceps that have been discovered, two have become the focus of health research: Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris. Cordyceps mushrooms are filled with powerful phytochemicals; of particular interest are adenosine, cordycepic acid, ophiocordin, and finally the nucleoside cordycepin. The protein-bound polysaccharides CP-1 and CP-2, as well as CO-N, SN-C, and CO-1, have also been identified. One of cordyceps main claims to fame is its unmatched ability to increase energy and combat fatigue. It does this by increasing production of the molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is essential for delivering energy to the muscles. This also improves the way our bodies use oxygen, especially during exercise. Coryceps also has a wonderful ability to increase libido and sexual function; it highly influences the release of testosterone, increases blood circulation, and also enhances erectile function, virility, and stamina.

It is especially good for women who may be in the menopause or post-menopause; this is partly because it enhances the biosynthesis of the steroid hormones cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone. Cordyceps has immunostimulating and immunoregulating activity; notably, its polysaccharides have been found to stimulate phagocytotic function and macrophage activity. Many studies have also found that normal T-cells are not affected by cordyceps, while defective T-cells are, thus validating its ability to boost suppressed immune function. The protein-bound polysaccharides have been found to have anti-tumor activity; CO-N and SN-C both stimulate the immune system; CO-N has a direct cytocidal action on many tumors, including ehrlich carcinoma, sarcoma, and leukemia, to name a few. Cordyceps has also been proven to be a tonic for lung and kidney health; it increases sperm production; stimulates the endocrine system; and has wonderful antibacterial activity. Our Cordyceps Tincture is extracted from cultivated Cordyceps militaris, and we produce a potent triple-extracted tincture.