The
active compounds found in wild Cordyceps Sinensis
are polysaccharides,
adenosine
and Cordycepic
acid (D-mannitols).
The Chinese Ministry of Health standard (WS2-C1-0001-90)
for Cordyceps Sinensis products specifies minimums
for Cordycepic
acid (D-mannitols)
(6.0%) and for
adenosine
(0.14%).
Traditional
use
Cordyceps Sinensis
traditionally been used as a medicinal mushroom
in China to treat symptoms associated with respiratory
and renal diseases.
Pharmacological
and clinical research
Modern research indicates
that Cordyceps
Sinensis is beneficial for the
heart, liver and immune system etc..
1. Heart disease: In clinical studies, significant
improvements were found in stroke volume, heartbeat,
cardiac output etc. in the Cordyceps Sinensis
group vs. the control group.
2. Cholesterol: Cordyceps Sinensis reduces the
amount of "bad" LDL cholesterol and
increases
the amount "good" HDL cholesterol. In
one study, Cordyceps Sinensis lowered total cholesterol
levels by over 17 percent.
3. Liver disease: Cordyceps Sinensis can improve
symptoms and liver-cell structures dramatically.
Cirrhosis cells disappeared in 70 percent of the
patients.
4. Sexual dysfunction in men: Cordyceps Sinensis
can benefit many men who have problems
involving
sexual function.
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5. Disorder of the immune system: Cordyceps
Sinensis appears to be one of the most adaptive
immunomodulators.
6. Fatigue: Cordyceps Sinensis is used by
competitive athletes to reduce fatigue and
weakness and to improve endurance and energy
levels.
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about medical conditions please consult your doctor.
Cordyceps Sinensis original
research
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research. To make your own informed decisions
please refer to the original published research
about Cordyceps Sinensis.
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