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Benefits of the medecinal mushroom

Cordycepts is a annual ascomycetes

By jerrybrownPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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Cordyceps is an annual Ascomycetes fungus closely related to the mushroom. It is a rare combination of a caterpillar and a fungus and found at altitudes above 3800m in cold and greasy meadows of the Himalayan Mountains. It is popularly known as the “medicinal mushroom” because of its healing properties for various ailments.

This medicinal fungus in its powdered form is used alone or in a combination with other medicinal herbs to treat various diseases. Here are a few benefits of the Cordyceps mushroom.

Energy booster

Cordyceps has been proven to boost energy levels significantly. It does this by increasing the oxygen intake in human body and the cellular energy production. Hence cordyceps mushroom powder is a popular supplement among athletes.

Acts as a Cholesterol level balancer

There are mainly two types of cholesterol in human body- HDL (high-density lipoproteins) and LDL (low-density lipoproteins). Cordyceps helps our bodies to get healthy by reducing LDL which is the “bad” cholesterol and by increasing the HDL which is the good cholesterol. Hence the cholesterol levels are balanced which results in a healthy heart and endocrine system, boosted metabolism and reduced chances of heart diseases.

Anti-aging properties

Cordyceps is rich in antioxidant, hence it has anti-aging potential. It can rejuvenate the skin, eliminate dead cells and improve the appearance by reducing blemishes, wrinkles and dark spots.

Boosts exercise performance

Cordyceps increase the production of Adenosine Triphospate(ATP) molecules in human bodies leading to an increased intracellular energy transfer. When consumed in right amounts, Cordyceps has the ability to boost the exercise performance and results in a fit body.

Prevention of cancer

The origin of our fight with cancer dates back to 1600BC in Ancient Egypt when some evidence of bone cancer was found in mummies. Since then, we have been finding ways to eliminate it. Cordyceps has been found to reduce the size of cancer tumors, hence slowing down its spread and giving us enough time to fight it.

Fights Inflammation

Cordyceps helps to fight inflammation in the body by suppressing the inflammation causing special proteins as too much inflammation can lead to heart diseases and cancer. It can also be used to reduce skin inflammation.

Body Detoxification

Use of CoIrdyceps mushroom powder has proven to increase the kidney health, hence detoxifying the human body.

Strengthening Immune system

Natural Killer or NK cells are a vital part of our immune system. These cells get activated when the human body is attacked by an infection and these NK cells get rid of the infected cells keeping our body healthy. Cordyceps directly stimulate the production of these NK cells hence protecting us from a wide range of ailments such as common cold, cancer and many others.

Improves sexual health

Cordyceps has always been used for helping to maintain libido and sexual function. It reduces the sexual dysfunction by acting as an aphrodisiac.

Maintains the respiratory system

Cordyceps has the ability to increase the intake of oxygen by human body hence benefitting those suffering from respiratory conditions such as asthma or bronchitis. An increased oxygen supply also keeps the organs healthy and functional.

Managing blood sugar levels

Cordyceps have a special type of sugar in it which can treat diabetes by maintaining sugar levels. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the blood glucose level is too high which is normally caused by improper production of insulin.

Cordyceps can keep the blood sugar levels balanced by mimicking the action of insulin. They also reduce excessive thirst and improve glucose tolerance.

A long history of use of Cordyceps proves that they are non toxic in nature. But its unregulated consumption has been linked to nausea, dry mouth and diarrhea.

Cordyceps is indeed a magical mushroom which is capable of keeping our bodies healthy and functional.

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