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Cordyceps
sinensis is a mushroom with broad ranging medicinal properties
applied in traditional Chinese medicine for many centuries, and in
a similar manner to Ganoderma lucidum has become
increasingly utilised in western medicine. Research has shown that
Cordyceps sinensis has properties of free radical
scavenging, anti-senesence, anti-atherosclerotic effects, is
restorative of sexual function and protective against renal disease
and toxicity.
Traditional use of this
herb was for respiratory health, increasing energy, assisting
vitality as well as improving sexual energy and desire.
If you find you get tired easily, Cordyceps is helpful for fatigue
and it is often used to restore energy after illness and strengthen
your general resistance. When the immune system becomes weakened
due to prolonged stress, you are much more susceptible to illness
and infection. This highly valued medicinal fungi, has been shown
in clinical trials to build and support the immune
system.
In the
1993 World Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Germany a group
of Chinese runners broke nine world records. Afterwards the coach
attributed those results to the athletes’ regular use of a
Cordyceps tonic which helped to increase their stamina, energy
levels and recuperative powers.
Evidence
suggests Cordyceps sinensis also has potential to improve
lipid profiles.
Cordyceps
regularly to get results, and benefits should start to be seen in
one to two months. | 